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Any ideas what this could be? I have the steering towards full lock at the time and reversing down hill, barely using the accelerator. Have heard a loud clunk noise a few times (co-incidentally since my suspension was replaced, see other post, but don't think it can be connected...) It's...

Readers familiar with my previous post will know that my recent MOT diagnosed a need for new shock absorbers. I decided yesterday that I would replace all four shocks with standard shocks rather than buy the LC5 spec electronically adjustable shocks. I was in touch with a helpful chap at...

Gents My disks and pads will need to be replaced some time soon. I am wondering whether I should try an upgrade. I don't want to bother with the expense of new calipers but wonder if some decent drilled disks might assist. I do a lot of driving on country lanes and there are a few idiot...

MOT today - passed - but a couple of observations from the garage that the rear suspension needs replacing (allegedly circa £1100 for the parts as it's air suspension). They said "You would have noticed it wallowing in the corners". I said "It always wallows in the corners!". Also brake...

Tried the air con the other day, admittedly for the first time in months, and it's not working (I know, you're meant to turn it on occasionally just to keep the seals from drying out but I haven't). On listening carfeully, I can't hear the compressor kicking in which may mean a compressor...

Not strictly a servicing question but this is the closest possible category. I am going to buy a pressure washer for blasting off mud this winter. Anyone got a recommendation? Cheers

I only have one key with the remote fob attached and need to get a spare. I have just tried a local firm here but the guy says the car is too old (2004 - not that old is it!) and said I should go to Toyota. I am thinking they will be expensive so wondered what other members have done. Cheers

I can only hear this when braking and the window down. Brake performance seems to be normal. Is this just the pads running low or something worse?? Cheers

Heading off this weekend for a couple of weeks in the wagon. Last time I went to France in the LC, I noticed what a piddling impact the standard headlight deflectors have on the lights which I think is because the headlights are massive! Are LC owners meant to use something bigger or do we...

Chaps I'm about to order a garage door for a house I've bought. Just checking that my motor will fit in there, I notice online (Toyota.com) that the 120 is meant to 1.865m high. I must admit, I reckon mine is taller, only because I am 6'3" (1.90m) and I think the roof rails are above my...

Been threatening to give my LC120 a make-over for a while. She is 10 years old with 100k on the clock and is a well used (and well maintained!) family work horse. However, age has been taking its toll on the paint work. Finally summoned up the courage to take it for a 2 stage polish and wax...

I am getting this when turning right at low speed, getting towards full lock e.g. when turning into a parking space. What problem have I got in store? Some kind of power steering problem? Cheers

Fellas I need to get a part which I can only describe as being behind the driver's side wheel - effectively a thin plastic shield which stops mud getting thrown up into the engine. It's flimsy and attached with 5 gromits however mine is split in two places. Toyota want £40. It's impossible...

After an altercation with an Arc car wash, see previous post, I have had my spare wheel cover replaced. This means I now have the original hard plastic spare wheel holder and cover (now with larger hole in the middle where it was ripped off by the car wash - could be repaired I guess) together...

Took my car to one of these yesterday as I didn't have time to clean it at home over the weekend. The motorised "chamois" at the end of the car wash wrapped itself around the rear wheel cover and wrenched it off, ripping a whole around the lock in the centre. Cost of new part from Toyota -...

Recently had to replace the fuel filler pipe on the wife's Shogun Pinin which had rusted through due to (what turns out to be) a build up of mud stuck behind the rear wheel arch trim. Got me thinking - are there any similarly vulnerable areas on the 120? On a related matter, what's the view...

I've seen 2004 Landcruiser floor mats for sale on a US website called Cabelas who I've ordered (non-car related) stuff from before. Does anyone know if the US Landcruiser is the same as the one we have over here? In other words, will the mats fit??

I have a 2004 LC120 with about 90k on the clock so only just running in! She now has a fair few minor scratches, abrasions, stone chips etc etc and, during occasional (rare) flush-with-cash moments, I feel she would benefit from a respray. Any idea what the ball park cost would be? Are we...

Fellas Anyone got a recommendation for a rear bike carrier? My spare wheel is rear mounted so I need something with a bit of clearance. I do have a tow bar if that helps.... Cheers BBB

Okay fellas, here's a question for you. Jumped into the cruiser yesterday morning and turned the key. All I hear is a click. So I turn the key again and it starts as normal but the clock has reset. Same thing happened again today, again the clock resets. It had a new battery and recon'ed...

Cleaned the throttle body on my wife's Shogun Pinin the other week and it ran much smoother. My wagon is showing similar symptoms when at a standstill and I think I will do the same (rag, old toothbrush and throttle body cleaner spray). Not sure if the throttle body is easy to get at on the...

I just replaced the old tyres with Grabber ATs all round. The previous owner had 2 x half terrains on the front and 2 x Lassa ATs at the rear! It is early days but I reckon my mpg is down 7.5%-ish compared to the above set-up which was 2 x AT and 2 x HT. So maybe it's down 15%+ from what I...

Presumably Mr T will charge big bucks for a spare fob. Can anyone recommend an alternative company they have used? (Do you have to send the fob away or can you program it yourself?) cheers

I'm going to take the plunge and buy 4 of these for my 120, having weighed up the cost / fuel economy / performance arguments and been happy with them (admittedly the old AT2s which are apparently better) on my wife's vehicle. Best fitted price I have seen for the AT is £137.10 each from...