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kevin in okinawa
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Yes, I added them thinking it would be helpful for stateside driving; it is more or less. No need to go higher than 75 with this beast, the 4.88s won't allow it, lol.
kevin in okinawa
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it only happens once right?!?
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And the vast majority of the MPH-car owners will never see it!
Just before I went out to cut the grass, I saw on the news that a 13 year old had been arrested by the DC cops for multiple armed car jackings. Disturbing! So, while I was cutting the grass, the techno-nerd-geek that lurks inside of me came up with an idea.
Install a hidden on-off-momentary on switch (on-off-(on))* under the dashboard somewhere accessible and wire it into the starter motor circuit. Normally the switch would be in the "off" position. To start the engine, reach under the dash and push the switch into the "momentary on" position while turning the ignition key to crank the engine. Once the engine starts, let go of the switch. It will go back to the "off" position. When you let the valet at the country club park your truck, flip the switch to the "on" position so it can be started with just the key. The valet will never know the switch is there. Just remember to turn the switch off when you leave the country club.
Now, when you get carjacked at the gas station, throw the keys and run. When the car jacker gets the keys and tries to start the truck it won't crank because the hidden switch is in the "off" position. At this point the carjacker is going to be really mad because the truck won't start, so keep on running.
An alternative to the on-off-(on) switch is a simple on-off switch and a push button. The button can be optional, you just have to remember to turn the switch off after you start the engine.
* The (on) in parenthesis means that it is a spring loaded momentary switch that completes the circuit only while the toggle is being pushed. Once released, it goes back to the "off" position. The "on" stays in the on position.
Now, legal terms and conditions: If you patent this and make a gazillion dollars, you have to take me for a ride on your yacht.
Install a hidden on-off-momentary on switch (on-off-(on))* under the dashboard somewhere accessible and wire it into the starter motor circuit. Normally the switch would be in the "off" position. To start the engine, reach under the dash and push the switch into the "momentary on" position while turning the ignition key to crank the engine. Once the engine starts, let go of the switch. It will go back to the "off" position. When you let the valet at the country club park your truck, flip the switch to the "on" position so it can be started with just the key. The valet will never know the switch is there. Just remember to turn the switch off when you leave the country club.
Now, when you get carjacked at the gas station, throw the keys and run. When the car jacker gets the keys and tries to start the truck it won't crank because the hidden switch is in the "off" position. At this point the carjacker is going to be really mad because the truck won't start, so keep on running.
An alternative to the on-off-(on) switch is a simple on-off switch and a push button. The button can be optional, you just have to remember to turn the switch off after you start the engine.
* The (on) in parenthesis means that it is a spring loaded momentary switch that completes the circuit only while the toggle is being pushed. Once released, it goes back to the "off" position. The "on" stays in the on position.
Now, legal terms and conditions: If you patent this and make a gazillion dollars, you have to take me for a ride on your yacht.
iptman
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I need to do this with my 80. I think the key is using a factory switch in a switch blank so only a keen eye would notice the additional switch.
Diff Kraken
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I was looking into… (edit* maybe I will not post this in a public forum. )
afgman786
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I missed out on catching it.. based on how long ago it happened it was somewhere in WV
kevin in okinawa
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ignition fuse is super easy to remove
kevin in okinawa
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Looking for an at least 16" long piece of double 4" aluminum siding, preferably wood grained and tan (but color is not a deal breaker, I can paint it). I know that there are some contractor or contractor-adjacent folks on here...anyone have an extra piece of alum siding they can part with? IDK why, but the previous owner of my home had removed a small section (12") from the third course up on a random wall. I have no F'ing idea why it's missing, but it is. Supply stores only sell alum siding by the case which is going to be way too much money. Fingers crossed.
CondeCruiser
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Check Restore. They have all kinds of stuff leftover from job sites.
ace10
Another one bites the dust!
Choosing the best Land Cruiser from Overland Expo.
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davidp14
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Choosing the best Land Cruiser from Overland Expo.
Best Toyota Land Cruiser for Overlanding 2022 Overland Expo®
The Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the most iconic vehicles in the world for overland travel. We outline them so you can choose one that's right for you.
that was actually a cool article. Nothing in there we didn't already know, but still a good read.
Diff Kraken
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Looks good to me. I LOVED my LS... only sold it when I moved back to Japan for a bit. Drove great and the traction control saved my life once when it started hydroplaning @85mph in between semi-trucks in a rain storm driving from Seattle to Portland. Great car. Only issue I had was the dash display started going black because some moisture got into the circuitboard and I had to solder in a new resistor. Other than that rock solid.
Miss it more and more lately... Here she is:
ace10
Another one bites the dust!
I would focus on looking for any signs of rust behind the lower body cladding.
My 1st Gen has been a pleasure to drive and I expect it to become a long term keeper.
My 1st Gen has been a pleasure to drive and I expect it to become a long term keeper.
kevin in okinawa
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where's the rust?!?
