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1997 Amazon VX 2.4L Turbo Diesel - Arctic white, grey leather interior, wood trimming and all usual VX specs

Great thank you too Dylan. I have a 1997 4.2 VX manual. My mate in Australia is on ih8mud and he says the same as u guys. There were 2 guys that said they had a little bit of catching but only at max steering point. So am gonna go me some new treads for my cruiser! Cheers.

Great thank you Lorin.

Hi Guys. Urgently need to replace my tires as mot coming up and will fail. Would like to put some Coopers on 285/75/16 but am concerned they will catch on the arches as my cruiser is factory standard, no lift or mods. Currently have 275/75/16 on it. Asked Toyota and they say Sorry cant help! :(...

Hi Pumpy sorry to hear and i feel your pain! If you have a pic of teh transfer box off or of the propshaft down then yes. But i think i will be getting Trevor involved!

hi Chris ok Chas has contacted me and might be able to hook up and give me a hand so will see what he says later. You referring to Trevor @ Freedom 4x4 re trailer? thx

Hi Guys Have had a problem with my centre diff lock for 2 months now and had tons of assistance from members on this club with a lot of things I could try, which I really appreciate. Alas I haven't been able to fix myself and now the car has been standing for 2 months and I have to get it...

Hi Have tried this and see my video clip from it. But basically regardless of H N or L positions the wheel only moves a tiny bit in either direction. Just tried to upload a video clip but doesn't seem u can? Gentlemen I really appreciate all the time and advice u have all given but the things...

Hi Dellboy and others Ok will try the one wheel up at a time and let u know. I take it this has to be done to all 4 wheels independently? Thx C

Thx Towpack will have a gander at this info and let u know how I get on. Cheers

Think this the motor wiring but what to do with it ?

Hi Chaps Sorry missed these other messages. Right I have just had her up on 4 jack stands and some worrying results I think! So ..... H range Fwd Drivers side wheels turning Passenger side not moving but front jerking a bit H range Reverse Drivers side wheels turning Passenger front wheel...

Hi Stumog I am not sure of where the motor is but will have a look later and see what i can do. thx Otherwise will take Chas up on his offer and grab some axle stands! thx Craig

Hey Chas Thats very kind of you and i may take you up on the offer - in lieu of some beers of course! Stands aside i would love to see your cruiser as it sounds pretty awesome :-) i tried the fuse removal and no good so want to try the back and forwards thing - except the garage was too busy...

IDEA! I only have a 2ton jack and 2 stands BUT there is a tyre shop on the corner of my road so i can ask them for some equipment. Didnt even think of that! cool will have to do Saturday morning - will let you know. THX

Hey mate Have posted in 80`s section https://www.landcruiserclub.net/community/threads/cdl-locked-and-cant-get-it-unlocked.146280/ Is that how you guys do it?!? Copy and paste URL or is there a sneaky trick!? THX

Hey Richard - cheers will try this out when there is space in my road as dont want to have top take it around the block as am worried i am gonna break something - noises werent good! Have posted in 80`s section. thx

Hi guys Am new to the Club! Have done a brief intro but to others - HI and glad to be on here - apart from very clued up boys the sense of humour is good too! :-) below my problem....... 1997 80 series - manual diesel with 3 diff locks, centre diff lock doesn't have a switch on dash - is...

Hey guys thx and will post in 80s section now - just been a bit under kosh at work. StarCruiser i am a bit confused cause the chap in SA seemed to think if you cant hear the actuator coming on that its electrical, not mechanical. Oil levels are defoio 100% as had this done by Toyota in December...

Hi Clive & Richard Wow thx a bunch for such prompt responses. Below is the original post my mate put up in SA for interest. Richard i did take it for drive but when taking a wide turn on the round about it sounded like the drive chain was gonna snap - serious clanking noises :( i have tried on...

Hey guys I am new to the forum and a proud and happy owner of a 97 VX Amazon :-) However at the moment she isn't moving as the centre diff is locked. So apologies for saying hello and jumping straight into it but please can someone help!? I have had some advise from South Africa TLC forum via...

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