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  1. Animal Mother

    Any idea what this random connector is? 2007 1KD-FTV 120 LC4 with normal suspension.

    It's underneath the rear floor right at the back near to the rear bumper.
  2. Animal Mother

    Front and rear bumper recommendations?

    I want to fit metal bumpers/bars front and rear. Do any of you have recommendations for front and rear bumpers, the rear having a wheel carrier. Must be available in the UK. ARB seem nice but £1300 each is a bit painful.
  3. Animal Mother

    Dreaded ABS, VSC, TRC lights. Please help

    I’ve currently got these lights showing on my 2007 1KD-FTV LC120. So far I’ve checked brake lights and 10A ABS fuse. The shift lock seems fine so I doubt it’s the brake pedal switch. The lights are intermittent but on more than they are off. I can’t find any stored codes. If I’m braking when the...
  4. Animal Mother

    Help me find an convoy support vehicle for my mission to The Gambia

    I've posted about the Aid Mission before and I've just put an ad in the in the Wanted section but thought it would be useful to give an update on here and ask if anyone knows of a suitable vehicle. We've got 27 vehicles to hand over to The Gambia (see some below) but need some vehicles to...
  5. Animal Mother

    WANTED: Aid Convoy Support Vehicle (up to £5k ish)

    I have an aid mission to The Gambia from the UK in Spetember where we are taking a convoy of emergency service vehicles and equipment to supply the Gambian Emergency Services. This is the website of the charity: Emergency Services Aid Charity - Home - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] We have one...
  6. Animal Mother

    Front suspension sagging?

    It's been a while since I posted, so hello all! I've a 2007 LC4 with 110k miles. Draws in the rear, steel bash-plates and dual battery setup in the front. Standard suspension. UK spec (single fuel tank). I've noticed clunks from the front suspension when going over speedbumps, potholes, etc. but...
  7. Animal Mother

    North Wales to The Gamiba. In Ambulances and Fire Engines!

    It didn't really fit in the Travel forum as this is more of an unashamed begging and awareness post rather than a Land Cruiser related Travel post. As part of a charity mission in March 2022 I'll be driving a Fire Engine (or Fire Appliance for the more pedantic of you) from North Wales to The...
  8. Animal Mother

    Wanted: Reasonably priced 3" stainless exhaust

    Anyone got a used one or a source for a reasonably priced one in the UK?
  9. Animal Mother

    Anyone actually running an OzBush Manual Mapper?

    I'm considering one for my 120 3.0 D4D but can't find that many reviews. Plus the person promoting them on here is now a deleted account. Anyone got one (120 or 150 series) and have experience of the following: Fuel saving Better driving (i.e. more power/torque) Effective EGR delete...
  10. Animal Mother

    Spotted. Lovely Pearl over Black? On A483 toward Chester

    I think it was one of the pearl colours over black or grey, heading toward Chester on A483. Was it you?
  11. Animal Mother

    Wanted: 120 series Steel bumper/bar

    What have you got? Any recommendations for a good new one? I don't really want to spend new ARB amounts of money.
  12. Animal Mother

    Steel bumper/bar wanted

    What have you got? Any recommendations? I don't really want to spend ARB type amounts of money.
  13. Animal Mother

    Cruiser pics from my latest South Africa trip

    I get such cruiser envy when I go to South Africa. :weary: The only solution is to take photos and share the envy with you lot! :laughing: Enjoy! Not an LC but not bad for a rental. A Toyota Fortuner 2.8. Lovely cars. Just brilliant. I love going on game drives with these. Whateva...
  14. Animal Mother

    Journey/Travel app with printed album - what's it called?

    I've done a quick search to no avail. There was talk on here of an app or website where you can track your journey and upload photos which then allowed you to buy a printed album at the end of the trip as a keep sake. Any idea as to what it's called?
  15. Animal Mother

    South Africa 4x4 (with camping eqpt) rental recommendations

    We are planning on flying into Jo'burg in Sept 2019 and plan to take a 4x4 camper up into Botswana for a couple of weeks. Preference would be an LC with pop top or camper body (rather than bog standard roof tents). Any recommendations chaps?
  16. Animal Mother

    ABENTEUER & ALLRAD Bad Kissengen (Germany) - 20th-23rd June 19

    https://www.abenteuer-allrad.de/?lang=en Anyone else going? Mrs AM and I should be attending.
  17. Animal Mother

    Pair of new (unused and in sealed boxes) 1080p Dash Cams (DDpai Mini)

    I've a couple of DDPai Mini dashcams here. I thought I'd offer them here before placing on ebay. Here's a review of them so you can see what they're about. My wife and I both have DDPai dashcams and are very happy. You could fit both to a single car and run them from the same app and same...
  18. Animal Mother

    Calling those with tailgate (fold down) tables

    I've picked up the material (high impact plastic) for a fold down table. I just need to source suitable hinges and straps/securing fixtures. Would you kind people please take a pic of your setup and share links/ideas as to the best way to setup/fit the table? Any pitfalls or things you'd have...
  19. Animal Mother

    SWB External Roll cage (looks cheap)

    Cold be a bargain for someone. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LANDCRUISER-ROLL-CAGE/183473337234?hash=item2ab7dcf392:g:CqYAAOSwB-1Y2wDF
  20. Animal Mother

    Roof tent removal, storage, etc.

    I know many of you are using roof tents, of various shapes and sizes, from full length, to folding, clamshell, etc. Out of season (e.g. during UK winter) what do you do with the tent? How do you remove it? Where do you store it? Anyone have a fancy solution? I'd love to be able to reverse the...
  21. Animal Mother

    Water Pump swap on D4D UK Euro IV Spec (Prado) 120- how to

    Having just spent a day doing the water pump on my car I thought I'd share a "how to" due to it being such a pain in the arse job. The water pump on the 120 D4D is either a single piece unit or (in my year of 120) a two piece unit. Single piece: Two piece unit The chap I bought the car...
  22. Animal Mother

    Help wanted for what to see Southern Spain (Taberna, Sierra Nevada, etc)

    Especially help from @Rodger and also anyone else who can advise. Thank you. We are travelling up to Tabernas from San Jose and want to see some stuff in and around the following places, but need some advice as to what to see and where to go. I don't want to miss something that I'd regret...
  23. Animal Mother

    F/BJ45 Pickup in Wrexham - Was it you?

    Spotted last night on an overpass. Red (I think) B/FJ45 pickup with what looked like a frame on the bed and roof tent mounted. Was it you? If so, nice to see.
  24. Animal Mother

    Any business accountants or knowledgeable business persons here? Pension advice sought.

    I'm befuddled and deeply perplexed about employer pension contributions. I'm a one man Ltd company and want to put money into my SIPP. I know there's a limit I can put into it, however, what I can't find guidance on is how much money I can take out of my business. I understand that I can put...
  25. Animal Mother

    Bodywork plastic clips

    I need to buy some of the sacrificial bodywork clips, those that hold the plastic arches onto the outside of the body, due to some twonk bashing my car. Is there anywhere I can buy them from over the counter?
  26. Animal Mother

    Wheel bearing play - should I take action?

    I've just had my 120 looked over by a local garage (they deal with big diesels, Hiluxs, etc. all the time). They looked over the driveline and suspension, other than some low(ish) brake pads all they picked up on was the OSF wheel bearing having a little play in it. They said it's nothing to...
  27. Animal Mother

    Useful storage kit (bargain of the year)

    I managed to pick up these from a chap who was flogging them on Facebook. They are used, but £25 (not a typo!) for 3 "indestructable" travel storage/tote/vault cases is an absolute bargain. They'll be with me for Spain this year and Africa next I think. 2 of these...
  28. Animal Mother

    My dual battery and split charge installation on the 120.

    I went with a Varta G7 starter (830CCA) battery, a Rolls 12FS105 accessory battery (105Ah) and a T-Max split charge system. Starter battery Accessory battery Controller mounted on velcro. SHowing voltages T-Max relay mounted on steel bar (coated in heatshrink), mounted on fan cowl...
  29. Animal Mother

    HELP! Wanted - Garage to do work on 120 - NE Wales (Wrexham, Shrop, Cheshire, etc.)

    I'm really struggling to find somewhere to do work on my 120 which is reasonably close to home. The work needed isn't overly onerous and I already have all of the parts (genuine Toyota parts). I've had West Coast recommended to me (not that close to me but comes highly recommended), however...
  30. Animal Mother

    What cable for running accessories?

    Ploughing on with my overland setup, I'm at the stage now where I can start to prep for electrical accessories. I plan to run a twin core cable from the deep cycle/aux battery in the front of the car (120) through the car into the rear door. I'll be running a fridge (up to 5A 12v (66W motor))...
  31. Animal Mother

    Deep cycle (split charge) in your daily driver

    Do any of you have a dual battery (starter and deep cycle) system in your daily driver? If so, do you just keep it connected as normal, or do you disconnect or swap out your deep cycle? If so, what do you do? Stick it in the garage, leave it in place and isolate it? Thanks.
  32. Animal Mother

    Is this a suitable battery upgrade for overland use?

    This is for my 120 D4d. This will be for trips of up to 2 weeks. I can't see me spending more than 2 or 3 days camping in a row, running a medium size Snomaster fridge and the usual LED lights, etc. I can fit 325mm batteries under my bonnet and I'll be using the T-Max split charge system...
  33. Animal Mother

    Direct 4x4 snorkels - opinions sought

    Direct 4x4 have a snorkel to fit my 120 for £55 (reduced from £110). https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Lc1-5-Fj120-120-Series-2003-2009-Off-Road-Look-Snorkel-Kit/391460658762?epid=649512786&hash=item5b24df9e4a:g:STIAAOSwfC9XPHy7 Do any of you have any experience with the Direct...
  34. Animal Mother

    Permanent low coolant level

    My 120 (2007 D4D Auto) seems to permanently have a low water level. I top it up to max, but it will always find its way to the low water level and then stay there (it drops below it when hot but finds its level again when cool). Anyone else suffer from this? I've heard (on one of the LC...
  35. Animal Mother

    Cold calling to buy a car

    A neighbour (a mile or so down the road) of mine has an 80 sat in in their carport. It's been there for some time, so clearly, it needs rescuing! ;) I was going to knock on and have a chat with them. Is there any way I can hypnotise them or somehow convince them that: a) they don't want or need...
  36. Animal Mother

    Part or part number wanted

    Anyone got one of these lying around that they don't want? If not, anyone know the part number? It's the cover for the space for lowering the spare wheel.
  37. Animal Mother

    Free tyres

    This may be of use to someone. https://www.landcruiserclub.net/community/threads/lc120-tyres-265-65r17-dunlop-grandtreks.149738/
  38. Animal Mother

    Free LC120 tyres (265/65R17 Dunlop Grandtreks)

    5 x Dunlop Grandtrek 265 65 17 to fit the LC120. All have decent amount of tread. Some surface cracking on a couple of them. No repairs, eggs, damage, etc. that I can see. They were on the car until a week or so ago. Perfect for those still running the Grandtreks that want a few spares. Only...
  39. Animal Mother

    Refurbished 120 wheels

    I've put my wheels (all 5) from my 120 in to get refurbished by these chaps. http://www.f1alloys.co.uk/ They've just posted up pics on facebook of my newly refurbished wheels. I can't wait to see it in the flesh with my new tyres fitted.
  40. Animal Mother

    Rear awning recommendations wanted

    I want an awning that will fit nicely onto the rear of my tent/rack to pull out over the rear of the 120. About 1.5m width would be ideal I think, with the ability to attach "walls" to it for inclement weather. I know EazyAwn is an option but at £500 it's a bit rich for my blood.
  41. Animal Mother

    Anyone running 255/70R17?

    I see that this may be a good alternative option between 265/65 and 265/70 tyres which may give some extra clearance, but might not rub. Will the 255 fit on the 120 (LC4) wheels?
  42. Animal Mother

    Any marine aquarists on here?

    After 15 years keeping freshwater tropical I've just picked up my firt marine tank. It's currently cycling so no livestock yet. It's going to be a reef tank. It's a 90l sumped nano tank with skimmer, etc Anyone else into this stuff?
  43. Animal Mother

    France & Spain Route Recommendations please

    Hopefully this post is ok here. We're starting to plan our first big(ish) trip in the LC and it will be to Spain. Mainly to visit my old man who has just moved between Alicante and Murcia. I plan to blast through most of the distance down to the French/Spanish border, but I'm hoping for some...
  44. Animal Mother

    Are you running 265/70 R17 Cooper AT3?

    Before I take the plunge, I want to ensure that they fit well, don't rub, perform well and are a good tyre for the 120. Also, I need to ensure that it will fit under the 120 as my car has the underslung spare. Any experience of these?
  45. Animal Mother

    Battery specs for a 120?

    This is in relation to the 3.0 D-4D. What is the largest battery we can fit into our 120s? Is the maximum size the same for both sides? What is the minimum CCA we need to start our cars?
  46. Animal Mother

    Good value spiral leisure battery? - Optima alternative for less than 1/2 price?

    I'm on the hunt for a leisure battery to run my fridge and I've come across this. It seems very good value for a spiral wound AGM battery. 85Ah seems reasonable and the CCA would only be used in an emergency (using a T-Max split chrge system). What is everyone's thoughts on this...
  47. Animal Mother

    Nice looking and well kitted out 80 for sale

    Not mine or linked to me, but only about an hour from home. Looks well sorted. https://www.facebook.com/groups/landcruisermart/permalink/1543929468987560/?sale_post_id=1543929468987560&rt=11
  48. Animal Mother

    Very handy portable tool kit - BIG discount - be quick

    Hey everyone. I've just picked up what I feel is quite a bargain, especially for those who want to keep a decent tool kit in their cars. It's the Halfords Advanced 120 Piece Car Maintenance Tool Set. It's normally £270(!) but with the code below you can get it for £100! Link to the kit...
  49. Animal Mother

    Front and rear power points (for fridge)

    Will the front and/or rear power points in the 120 run a refrigerator? The fridge has a max draw of 5.5A at 12v. Can the socket and wiring cope?
  50. Animal Mother

    120 Extra front cup holders wanted

    Are there any neat solutions for adding cup holder to the front of the car? We could do with another one for passenger and another one for the driver.
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