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Has anyone got experience converting a 40 to front disc brakes using Toyota parts? I believe I can do this using part from a 60 Series (so I'm in the hunt for a donor axle) but someone also mentioned that this might be possible using parts from a Hilux. I don't particularly want to use an...

Hi all, Sorry if this information is available elsewhere on the forum, but can anybody tell me the torque setting for the 6 bolts on the flywheel of my B engine? I found a reference to 130 ft lbs, but that seems very high, and I don't want to shear the bolts. If anyone could confirm I would be...

Hi everyone, I think I need to re-introduce myself because my last post was in 2018. Having kids and moving Country (twice) isn't good for restoration projects. I have started to make some progress with my BJ40 again though, and I'm hoping to get it back on the road in the next 12 months (he...

Hi everyone, I've been encouraged to start a thread on my 40, so here goes... I was tipped off about this 40 last year by a friend who knew that I was desperate for one. This truck was in a container, complete, but very rusty. However, it's an original Irish truck and local to me so I had to...

Hi everyone, This LJ78 was our first Cruiser, and 'no'... it wasn't a good start. We decided to buy a Toyota because we needed something more reliable. A 2LT-E with a cracked head... I really do pick 'em. Anyway, we've treated our 78 to some EFS shocks, springs and castor correction...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and relatively new to Land Cruisers. I come from a Land Rover house but we recently bought an LJ78, and a BJ40 for restoration, so I'm starting to even up the odds. Looking forward to getting involved on here.