How is that winch mounted? Pics?
What did you do on your 70 series today? (14 Viewers)
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Sure...
I have no idea whether this is any commercial product. Probably rather a custom fab. It came with the truck to me.
Here you can see the profile of the winch plate.
I think the downside is: The bumper and the rear two bolts of the winch plate attach to the frame only at the very edge.
It has 4 bolts each side (one top and bottom, two side), though, but all in one line; no plane distribution of load.
Thanks, very cool! I would think custom, I've never seen another one exactly like it. I have had some ideas floating around in my head like this for a winch, as the front porch sticks out a little too much for my liking to hunt one down. I had thought about mounting one lower and cutting an opening through the bumper for the lead. Would you mind taking one more side pic from a little more distance so I can see just how far it sticks out?
Here you go...
Measurements in cm
Measurements in cm
A statement mentioned to me by a mid level executive at Toyota today:
(In all of our meetings, I refer to "overlanding" as "living in a van down by the river".)
Oh yeah...what did I do to my 70 series lately.....
I got a new spare tire lock but wanted it to match up to the ignition key I use now and not the new keys it came with. I finally figured out how to disassemble it so it could be re keyed. I didn't think it could be done.
(In all of our meetings, I refer to "overlanding" as "living in a van down by the river".)
Oh yeah...what did I do to my 70 series lately.....
I got a new spare tire lock but wanted it to match up to the ignition key I use now and not the new keys it came with. I finally figured out how to disassemble it so it could be re keyed. I didn't think it could be done.
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so what was the trick?
It was more simple than I thought. Just need a pick or a small screwdriver. (The key must be inserted in the locking cylinder during removal or install steps when doing this or it won't come out.... or go back in because the wafers must be flush inside)
Here you can see the small metal clips that hold the locking cylinder in the housing. There are two of them (one on each side).
You use the pick or a small screwdriver and push one side out, then work on the other side and it will come out. Below is a example of where you place the pick before you push it out. As you can see it is like a clip. When you are done rekeying the lock, then you push it back in with the clips lined up with the notches in the housing. Give it a good push and it snaps back in if you have it lined up properly.
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Found this decal under the bonnet while checking fluids!
Been on the road in Southern AZ for a week, camping, shooting photos, doing drugs, and riding bikes. The R2.8 has been a blast to drive.
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@Bogan Do I spy a Starling Murmur? Oh and nice Troopy as well!
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Yep. The only sites available were plugin (everything else close for winter) so I brought a heater along for my old dog. Turns out it wasn't really necessary (only got down to -2* C or so) but since power was there... Eventually I'd like to put a port on the outside (via the vent) but for now, the old cord out the vent window works fine.
Sorry I missed your question. I didn't go into the junkyard area itself. I would have needed a bag of tools (which I didn't have handy...I was driving the cube) because you have to pick the part yourself then pay for it as you leave. It was my first time stopping there but maybe I should make another stop to browse around, if that is allowed.
There are a lot of junkyards around the Toyota plant. Some have public access, some don't. Copart has a huge yard right across pick-n-pull but I think they just sell complete cars.
Pretty scary that they don't mention "or every 6-12 months" because oil goes bad over time without using it.
Yep! Love that bike.
Started tearing into the troopy to see what needs to be done. Pulled off the random smittybuilt jeep bumper.
So far the condition of the vehicle is in better shape than I was expecting.
So far the condition of the vehicle is in better shape than I was expecting.
I think it does say change oil: 10,000km or every 12 months.
Hello,
That is why the Cummins 2.8 comes in handy for engine swaps in North America.
I guess importing a half cut -which should have most, if not all the electonics and wiring- is a bit complicated.
Juan
My locks are tired, so when I replace my door cards, I'm breaking into the full set. Here's a complete lockset parts number for 70 series. Includes: ignition, spare wheel locking lug, glove box lock, three doors, and fuel tank... All keyed together with three spares. IIRC, I paid $250
That's badassery right there
The last time I replaced the locks on my HJ61, no such lockset existed (that I could find) and I ended up filing down the locks manually to make them all match. It took three days. 
