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I've no idea how good factory springs are but I fitted a coil spacer lift on all 4 corners once and wasted a good few hours trying and failing to work out why the ride felt so much better . SWB 90 with old knackered and maybe original springs .

Toyota's own springs and a spacer might work

Google images Kozy Kamp trailer . I'd never seen one before today .

cv joint maybe . Vids want me to sign in to google and because google insists we have a password we cannot possibly remember I never sign in to google

IF it only clunks once I'd suspect either gearbox mount or a worn bush possibly lower front wishbone .

I always thought he wasted the first 4 rounds against Ali on a strategy doomed to fail . Somebody in his corner was telling him to hurt the body so he can't dance . By the 5th he was to tired to do what comes natural .

Had i found cunningham covers earlier my trailer would have looked very different . No need for ripstop and rot nonsense on a trailer and you can fold up a wet tarp no worries at all .

Have a look at cunningham covers for ideas Gav , was years ago now but I found their prices very reasonable . Previous comment about suspension made me think on , was it Timbran mentioned not long ago on the forum ? , Lose a couple of leafs to account for the lesser weight and add a rubber...

Not sure you could find them for a V8 but swapping diffs from an auto into a manual truck I think lowers gearing and I'd expect visa/versa . Bigger tyres travel further for each rotation so yes greater speed at lesser revs but as you say the greater weight might prove counter productive ...

Sounds daft but driven nuts trying to find what i need amongst the multitude of tools in the back of my 80 i recently acquired a couple of plastic fish boxes dating from the 1980's which were far better than modern ones because they were designed to hold as many fish as possible in the smallest...

I guess your talking about adjustable arms and I've never really understood the point because you will only adjust them once . so why not chop and weld ?

If your on a budget caster correction plates might be worth a look https://manafrelv.com/product/manafre-80-series-2-front-control-arm-drop-brackets-90-97-fj-fzj80-sku-frab-2/

97 VX was the "Amazon" swansong so all optional extra's were included . Heated seats shocks everyone who gets in my truck probably because despite all the comments I get about the truck for me its age is the best thing about it . Working with a lad born in 97 today who grew up with a driveway...

https://www.deltavs.com/all-products/fj-fzj80-lx450-high-clearance-caster-correcting-front-radius-arms

Its all about personal preference . In my view traction control is a wonderful thing if your hungry when you following one off road in a proper truck because you can stop for a BBQ without falling behind . Mate admitted today he waited to watch me arrive on site which can only be accessed by a...

Just hope it don't start jiggling

Connector block will be a relay which fits well with a flashing amber on the roof .

I know thats why it confused me , ain't no 30 year old virgins , I removed maybe 30ft of wire relating to gadgets fitted retained/removed by previous owners while I was at it . No brown wire going to socket in my 80 .

MOT'd at the garage doing the work and they wanted it gone , some will still trust a mate not to drop them in it . Place I use will say could do with new brake pads but we just go to motor factors and you won't so just letting you know .

My guess is aftermarket to run one of those orange flashing men at work light?

Heavy white ground wire wasn't connected me thinks , I removed the jack housing bracket over christmas to knock out a dent and fit new tail lights so i guess it fell off when i undone the bolts and i never noticed to put it back on . Also worked out there has to be a jumper wire between my grey...

Heavier than the rest white I'm assuming is the ground . Actually having removed the jack housing to see if the grey followed on from a different colour just before it went dark I find the heavy white was likely earthed via a large ring held by housing bolts .

If the other mirror is good and not worn could you not make a copy of the cog/pin whatever with metal putty Be stronger than original if possible .

I've blown 4 tail light fuses trying to work it out . Old socket still looks brand new on the outside but inside was so bad not a single wire was still attached . Only thing I know for sure is the standard socket wiring shown with all 7 pin does not work .

Wow whats that 2 or 3 grand profit for washing it :dizzy:

Ouch . I'd still check for a blocked injector first just because easy start or egr cleaner spray can cause a hell of a rattle in a perfectly healthy engine .

Was a few years ago i bust the mirror glass off road and looking at options settled for a whole electric mirror cheap from ebay . Ever since I've thought i should have bought one for the other side at the same time . If it was in anyway different from the original I didn't notice or can't...

Better the devil you know than the devil you don't . Take it from the main stealers to a garage that doesn't advertise but struggles to find room for new customers .

Mines original i think ? just couldn't see the forest for trees penetrating oil was beating me . All afternoon just to correct toe which would take me an hour if i did it again tomorrow . We live and learn .

Felix will you marry me ! Squirt of brake cleaner and a wipe with paper towel and job done :thumbup:

First sign of UJ on the way out is vibration in the rear view mirror at speed I reckon . Has to get much worse before you feel it

And just when i thought i should start putting tools away I can't tighten the ball joint on the steering damper to steering arm , just spins the swivel and has no flat side or allen hole in the end of the bolt to hold it with ?

King Kong couldn't shift it with an 8 inch vice 2ft stilsons and a 3ft scaffold pole . Have a cuppa and a smoke :think: Rooted out an old Square washer which was just slightly wider than the steering arm clamp split and gently tapped it into the slot , penetrating oil vanished in an instant...

Come to think of it yours problem has evolved all by itself which is the opposite of typical , Cruiser handbrakes are renowned for slacking themselves off during off road exploits and needing tightening . So look at the lever at the rear of your brake dust shield and i bet its rusted solid ...

The handbrake works by spreading shoes that contact the inside of the rotor and it is properly adjusted by taking rear wheels off and using a screwdriver to turn a cog . Its very unlikely you will need new rotors .

Thanks for that Towpack I recently rebuilt rear calipers and fitted new rear discs , on doing a bit of distance today it was obvious somethings not right .

seriously mismatched tyre pressures . Worn out universal joint . Sticking brake caliper .wheel alignment ?

Might be worth taking the steering wheel apart to see if stalks can be replaced . Had to swap one in my 90 series when headlights became indicators and all sorts of confusing nonsense .

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/264211858585 All the same size so i'd just bin the GMB and buy Toyo

It should be mentioned that white spirits dissolves silicone but not quickly making it ideal for wiping up the wet excess with paper towels soaked in it and for a smooth finish if you dip your finger in it .

Try as i might i cannot find a separate part number so maybe its just a fluke of bad luck that somebody put the wrong part in the box ?

https://www.amayama.com/en/genuine-catalogs/epc/toyota-europe/land_cruiser_prado/KZJ95R/5817/chassis/3701

From Roughtrax Land Cruiser 90 series - Just fits the single UJ at the differential end, not the double wide angle joint at the gearbox end https://www.roughtrax4x4.com/uj002-gmb-prop-shaft-universal-joint-uj-size-29x49mm.html

I'm thinking i always ordered front and rear specifically but both my 90 series are swb

Are front and rear UJ's different sizes ?

put in the freezer for an hour then try again

It was a long time ago but the heavy hooks shown are standard Toyota 90 series that you will get from a breakers yard . If memory serves I simply ordered longer metric fine 1.25 thread bolts so hooks and bar could be held with the same captive chassis nuts . I'd wait for someone to confirm the...

Must admit I feel a little sympathy here as I'm almost 2 years into a life sentence because somebody did something with my boat without my knowledge or consent when I was on holiday about 1000 miles away . I'm in court next month facing a maximum penalty of a fine but I'm going to beg them to...

That Sika i posted don't stop for a smoke once the surfaces are touching it grabs to quick for that .