Recent content by Wandering Aengus

I just remembered about this thread, any updates from the guys in South Africa? Turns out I was wrong about the price of the ones i'd seen before, they're not 1600USD - just a much more reasonable 1430USD! They do look really really nice but that price is crazy...

I know someone was developing this system on IH8MUD recently, everyone was very excited until the costs came in... somewhere around 1600USD for a pair if I remember correctly!!!!!!!

Just got it to work! I bought some graphite powder this morning which felt like it loosened it up a bit but didn't get it to turn. Yesterday I watched a youtube video of someone in a Chevy pickup whose solution to a similar looking problem was to give the key, while in the lock, a good solid...

@Frank - a silly question but also a real possibility in my case! Sadly not the cause this time around though. @MuckyPup - yes, I do have a fairly heavy key ring, lesson learned there I guess. I'll price a new key tomorrow. Thank you both for your input.

One day my key is working perfectly in the ignition, the next it won't turn at all. I've tried wiggling it for ages, wiggling the (locked) steering wheel, using the spare key, copious amounts of WD-40, giving it a decent tap with a hammer, running a paper clip up and down the inside of the...

This is a slightly long tale so please bear with me! About a week ago I noticed that my fridge, whose battery is charged through a charge controller that comes on at 13.1v input wasn't working due to the battery being flat. I immediately checked the charging voltage of my alternator (A1) at...

Waeco make a mini fridge that looks like it may fit in the space where the centre console lives, the only place i've seen them for sale other than on the internet is in South Africa luckily for you! Outdoor Warehouse I think but could be wrong...

The search continues, I've not found anything conclusive yet but I tightened up a couple of things including the nut on the end of the shocks.I can confirm that none of my diff locks are engaged.I'll see tomorrow if any of my tightening has solved the issue.Thanks for the suggestions and keep...

It doesn't happen every time, usually only while the axle is articulated (going over a bump and turning) or turning more sharply while travelling at speed (the car is leaning)A small bit of play in the left front on the vertical axis, none at all on the right. I guess this is the wheel bearing...

Just checked, no up and down play at all. Any other ideas?

Recently I have developed a loud clunk while turning.1) It is a loud single clunk from the front of the car, I swear I can even feel it if my foot is on the tray beneath the pedals.2) Everything I can see seems tight, all bushes seem ok etc.3) It happens first while turning one way and then the...

Chris, Thank you very much for the informed quick reply! I'll see head over to Toyota tomorrow to see if they have the parts, would be easier to do it now rather than later if possible but good to know I should be able to survive if they don't have the parts. Aengus

Missing snap ring and no weld either! Thought it better to reply to an old thread rather than start a new one. Long story short but I just finished rebuilding my front axle to replace some seals here in Namibia with a dodgy bush mechanic. Just as we were cleaning up and putting the wheel back...