Recent content by Parry

I’ve got a Clarke lithium ion jump starter which does 12v and 24v and started my 24v HJ45 no problem. It seems to keep its charge well and will work multiple times before recharging if needed.

Hi Erik I used this company to fit electric power steering to a left hand drive HJ45, I believe they have distributors through Europe, and I had mine supplied and fitted in the UK: http://www.ezpowersteering.nl/type/26/136/Toyota_Land_Cruiser.html If you’re mechanically minded and have the...

I bought an HJ45 in France a few years ago, and if you look on leboncoin.fr you can see what's around. Prices vary a lot, but you may find a project at a reasonable cost and there are a lot more there than in the UK, and it's not far!

Thanks for the info on steering assist Rodger. I didn't realize that sort of thing was an option, although still doesn't sound simple. I'll do some research, but will probably just go to the gym for now so I don't need the power steering so much! Hi Tony, good to hear there are more 40's...

Thanks Rodger, saved all the links now so I'll have a good start point when I next need parts. Maybe I won't rush into a power steering conversion if it's a major job! yes, it is a PTO winch....though not sure how you could tell from the photo.

Thanks for the welcome and positive comments:icon-biggrin: Russ, no specific plans, and I bought as I thought it would be a fun practical vehicle for using locally in France, and if our little tractor got stuck it would be able to pull it out! Having looked at various parts of this site I am...

Here's a photo, if it works!

Hi, recently found this forum, so thought I'd join and introduce myself after reading posts anonymously for a few weeks! i have a 1980 HJ45, affectionately known as the beast from the east by my wife as it's not the easiest thing to drive. I bought it a couple of years ago in France, where...