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Last few pictures now under seal has been done. Truck is now washed and ready for an MOT this Saturday. Then I start addressing the paintwork.

I also just fitted the same exhaust and am very impressed for the money. Quality seems really good, fitment was super easy and everything lined up perfectly. I really like the fact it comes straight off the turbo replacing the factory dump pipe and is 3” the whole way. I haven’t had a chance to...

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Repairs are now all done. Arches have had stonechip applied and the whole truck properly treated with Waxoil (no pictures of this last bit yet). Next stage is paintwork which I am going to do myself…. First stage is a proper clean and clay cut and keying areas that need new paint. Updates to...

That looks like good paint. Unfortunately, the extent of repair my bodywork needed to address the rust means I need to be creative about the paint. Painting the whole truck is out of the question though I am going to explore just getting a new clear coat done. The bottom half of the truck I will...

Clearance not really needed for the 37s but gives me a bit of flexibility both on size and width. Was really only done as with all the rust cut out, the option was to rebuild or replace the arch, or just increase the radius. For the front increasing the radius was the easier option. The truck...

Filler on both front wings. This is just to limit any mud/water getting into the inner wing. Easy to grind off and replace if I ever need to remover the outer wing.

I typically run Michelin XZL 255/100/16 which measure just under 37”. I am currently on a set of 35s but will move back to either a 37 or possibly a 38. Lift is currently 3”. Travel is approx 11” in total front and rear - 5” up and 6” down

Front end being done. Arches have had a new radius cut and inner wing moved up to accommodate larger tyres/more travel. Will also stop the little bit of rubbing I had at full stuff.

The welder has been away for a month so work stopped for a bit. Now getting into the home stretch. Rear is now finished and being primed. Just the front to go…..

Definitely do this. Is massive piece of mind knowing any bolt you’ve had out will come out again easily if needed.

That is a good looking exhaust and a very reasonable price. Can I ask, does it attach to the existing dump pipe on the turbo, or does it attach directly to the turbo thereby replacing the dump pipe?

Yep exactly that. I always use Amayama and simply order all new hardware for any job I’m doing for the first time. Occasionally a few extra where spares are good to have like for wheel flanges etc

I had the same with my previous 80. I now make it standard practice to always replace every nut, bolt, or stud I remove for the first time with new. I only want to have the battle once!

They can be an absolute git to get off. I use a long pry bar, or another spanner to brace the fan so it can’t turn. That usually allows me to get enough breaking force on the nuts. I always use a decent ring spanner so as to not risk rounding the nuts. If necessary, get an extension on the...

I did a bit of google ‘research’ into these and the published consensus across other vehicle forums was that quality is noticeably lower than OEM and they last 3-5 years on average. Nothing specific to the LC80 though, so Jon’s opinion of greater value. My only concern is I don’t really want to...

That is interesting. It is entirely possible my understanding regarding the years they were and were not fitted is wrong! I had always understood that 92-94 had side mount, 95 on had the under chassis mount. I suspect there may also be some market and/or trim differences.

The under chassis mounts are generally considered to be far superior to the side mounted. They are much more resistant to deforming when stressed. Toyota moved away from side mounted after 1994. I have the side mounted drop plates for a 3” lift and they regularly bend out of shape. I’ll be...

I’m looking……. :)

Genuine radiators can be ordered from any Toyota dealer in the U.K. They are still in production and available. I got a quote for one this week to replace mine. Just be sitting down when you get the price.

No, this isn’t true at all. There are not ‘many’ threads on this or any other forum about a ‘well known issue’ of ATF and coolant mixing because it isn't well known at all. Although it can happen it is actually very rare.

Cheers! They are Accelera Badac Xtreme 35x10.5x16. They were so cheap I grabbed a set. Horribly noisy on the road though!

A bit more progress. Rear arches have now been clearanced, all rust cut out and new metal put in where needed.