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  1. Ako

    Fuel Flap Fix - cheap repair for stretched cable

    Lol. Perfect.
  2. Ako

    Fuel Flap Fix - cheap repair for stretched cable

    Good thinking Dave. Always more that one way to skin a cat!
  3. Ako

    Fuel Flap Fix - cheap repair for stretched cable

    I couldn't open the fuel flap on my 80 series without reaching under the dash with a pair of needle nose pliers to pull the wire. Wasn't sure if this would work but I removed the interior panel where the jack is stored, and managed to crimp on two split sinkers from my fishing kit to remove the...
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    Split Sinkers In Actions

    Fuel flap fix
  5. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Hi Mohammad. Glad you have my old Cruiser, hope the info I sent you via PM will help.
  6. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Hi mate. Sorry I sold the Cruiser and moved home to Oz. Never finished that setup but still have all the bits. Might use it on something else one day .
  7. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    For the LJ73, Dobinson only offer their 'heavy duty twin tube gas long travel shocks' and linear springs. So there are only options of standard height toyota spings with their shocks or lifted. I chose +60mm front and +65mm rear. Note that the square headlight and round headlight series have...
  8. Ako

    My Lj70 '86 from Italy

    Looks like some good progress there! All the jobs you have done have also been done on my LC, or are waiting to be done. Hope you also get some time to enjoy driving it. Please post pics if you do as I like seeing all the different driving conditions around the world.
  9. Ako

    HZJ75 Windscreen washer switch removal

    I am guessing the answer is yes, the below is from the manual I think the only way you will get to all these wires is to pull the wheel first. Sorry but the manual doesn't specifically say.
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  11. Ako

    LJ78 Build Thread

    Looking very nice. Hope you can clean the mud off the hi-lift before you put it back in, otherwise you will mess up the pristine interior.
  12. Ako

    Toyota 76 Series Land Cruiser Wagon or Hilux

    You used to be able to get a factory supercharged 4.0 V6 petrol engine. In the states the Tacoma has come with a NA petrol engine option as well, and now there is a smaller 3.5L V6 that no-one likes.
  13. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    If I take them out Ben, will be losing some lift :) Found this photo : Yep, looks like discs : That's the old POS shock on the way out. Way too long and letting the spring fall out of the bucket : See the different in droop between old and new : Also need to increase the...
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  18. Ako

    Tundra vs LC70

    ^ 5.7L V8 which is similar to the one in the cruiser.
  19. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Good idea, I forgot about that one. But it doesn't matter now because Toyota have confirmed they are not available at all. So I will need to reuse the old worn ones for now. I was thinking I could check out what a GQ Patrol uses, as the rear springs fit the LC. I also found out yesterday...
  20. Ako

    Tundra vs LC70

    Tundra shares a chassis with the Sequoia which is a bit bigger than a 200 series. Both these are American made. I think the current models do share some IFS components with the LC 200 though
  21. Ako

    Toyota 76 Series Land Cruiser Wagon or Hilux

    I don't think you will call the new 76 comfortable until you spend an extra $20,000 on this : http://www.jmacx.com.au/coil-conversion-kit.html I would prefer to offer a large amount of money to Ben for his wagon with coils in place already. Or a Patrol with a 6.0 LS swap.
  22. Ako

    Draining the 80 cooling system

    turn your engine on and pump it out for 30 seconds. Won't make a mess at all :)
  23. Ako

    Tundra vs LC70

    American Tacoma is more of a direct comparison to a Hilux. Tundra is a full sized pickup and is probably more aligned to a 79 series. Although not really as American pick up trucks are really in their own market. Tundras are huge, the same as a Ford Raptor. I don't like them, way too much...
  24. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Since I have the Dobinson suspension on the way, I am also going to replace the rubber buckets the springs sit on at the same time. They are well and truly perished. Once thing I can't work out is which one to order in the rear. My LJ is a 1991 model, but I don't know the month. Looking at...
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  26. Ako

    LJ78 Build Thread

    ^ And get some VB instead of that XXXX rubbish :)
  27. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    In my shed I seem to have about 3 or 4 old compressors which don't seem to work that well. Handed over to me from friends that have left Dubai for Oz or whatever. So until I have the time to install the new double pumper, I make a ARB compressor in a box. My friend has one of these which I used...
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  34. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Hi mate, It is not much, just seems to be a piece of wood covered in fabric, like a marine carpet or something. Screwed onto a small box which is in turn bolted onto the standard centre console. The raised centre console is quite comfy, but the wood gets in the way of your elbow so I need to...
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  36. Ako

    LJ78 Build Thread

    looking pretty good Ben. Wish they still made them from the factory like that. :) You will probably find that awning lasts way longer, all the chinese canvas I have seen on camper trailers is inferior quality.
  37. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    No problems at all to talk about this, it is important and still related to this topic. Although to switch around a bit, I have designed a water cutting profile to accept the electrical components required to drive 6 x 30 amp relays. These will be 2 x driving lights (spots / spreads), 2 x...
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  40. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Looking for some recovery boards has been an interesting experience. Easy to get sued here so will stick to the facts. TREDs TJM - $260 AU Mebar - $375 AU Maxtrax ARB - $375 AU Icon - $515 AU Adv HQ - $690 AU There are some huge markups going on here, as the more expensive shops are just...
  41. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    I was looking that the same when I was at Dobinsons. On the wall near the roof top tent Normally we just drive with at least two cars, driving solo is a good way to die (of dehydration normally). Even though I was only 600m from a track it took a friend several hours to get to me. I had 6L...
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  44. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Short update is I got 2 new batteries and my rear Dobinson shocks fitted today. Went for a quick drive to the desert and I am super happy with them. Glad to get the temporary junk off. Was a very smooth drive, between the suspension, the low pressure Coopers and the 70 series suspension seat...
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  47. Ako

    HZJ75 Troop carrier - Track rod ends

    No problems :)
  48. Ako

    LJ73 1UZ build/repair in Dubai

    Hey Rob. Next time we head to Liwa I will give you a shout and we can meet over the fence :) Bloody security sensors on the border fence though and security chases us away every time. Brilliant driving on our bit of the Empty Quarter, Moreeb (Liwa) festival is on in January if you can make...
  49. Ako

    your recommendations wanted for LJ70 electronics

    I have a single DIN head unit with USB input. Still have the small storage compartment above the head unit. The wiring to my standard 4" speakers is buggered, so on the list of things to do. You can fit a decent sized speaker in the rear door, easy enough to remove the door card for access...
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