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Great job and useful to see the pics, thanks for sharing. I still have mine to do at some stage but as yet don't have a replacement. I've considered looking into the ARB air lockers or similar, but imagine they'll be super expensive. Anyone any experience with that type of upgrade? Cheers, Mark

Hi TP/Dave, That’s a nice simple idea, cheers! I did put my multimeter on it and while I’m still getting to grips with multimeters it appeared to read only 0.5 amps and actually 14volts with engine on. Will try your idea with the bulb tomorrow morning. Thanks guys, Mark

Hi Dave, Mmm... now you have me thinking, I didn’t realise that could happen. (Electrics aren’t my strong point). So I measured around 12.5 volts on the one side (left) when the switch was on and yes, that side has had dampness in the past! Would simply drying and cleaning up the connections...

Thanks to all of you for your info and offers. Think I’ll steer well clear of Auto Windscreens TP, cheers! Thanks Karl, a little more testing to do but an inexpensive replacement might be a great answer. I’m temporarily in Cambridge and normally based 9 hours drive north so anything I can get...

Hi Guys, Much obliged for your replies, that certainly gives me some better info to do some testing. Appreciate your help. Hopefully it won’t end up in a new screen. Cheers, Mark

Hi All, Hope you’re all enjoying a very Merry Christmas time! Just after a little help please.... Trying to sort out my heated screen and remember reading a few of you have had issues before. I’m not quite ready to give up on it so would be grateful to hear what seem to be the normal...

Haha, nice cold Stella :obscene-drinkingbe: but yeh, that's pretty much what I was looking all over my panels! You're right too Clive, mine hasn't been an issue at all over summer time. Interesting your replacement metal work has drains, Sounds like a modification is required to mine. I'll post...

Just seen this on eBay Will. Might be a tidy candidate to replace yours?! Toyota Land Cruiser 4.5 VX Pet/LPG Auto, 80 series https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/253272094853

Thanks for your input Guys! Regarding the appropriate drainage in the quaters... I'm wondering if the lowest seem joint in there is supposed to have a 'slit' style drain like we find intermittently along the central sill area under the doors. Could anyone verify that please? Neither of mine...

Thanks guys, I have noticed a few drops of water above the drivers area when it's raining hard so I imagine the sunroof isn't completely water tight, maybe a small amount is able to trickle down there. On the drivers quater, I had a pool about a cm high so quite considerable I think. The...

Hi Guys, Just wondering if anyone can advise why both my rear quarters are holding water. I'm referring to the sections hidden by the corner bumper units and where electric and sunroof drain pipe passes through (Hope that makes sense) I recently did work to both sides and believe they are both...

Hi, welcome Jeff! I'm a newbie too and just thought I'd say hello. insure these guys will help out if they know :thumbup: Cheers, Mark

Welcome there Chad! I can just imagine cruising up and down the west coast. I was there many years back and thought it was a great place - hope you have many miles of fun in it!

What are black jacks Josh?

Wow Frank, sounds like you have your very own version of Fort Knox :grinning: thanks for all the input fellas - I just read on a website that any Thatcham product has to be installed by a registered fitter, so I guess it's time to spend a bit of dosh with one of them. Cheers, Mark

Hi, Thanks for the reply, sounds like you've got all angles covered! Is that the Sigma S30? Does it come with new remote key fobs to open the doors using the existing central locking mechanisms? Cheers, Mark

Hi Guys, I'm searching for a little help on central locking and alarm options please, which, it seems is even more appropriate given the latest stolen cruiser recently mentioned on the forum. To be perfectly honest I didn't even think my cruiser would have been at risk so I'd considered...

Best of luck to Will. The family must be absolutely gutted. I'll certainly keep my ears and eyes open up here in a Scotland. When I was originally searching for mine, the local Toyota dealership actually mentioned how many he knew are being shipped abroad so as you guys say, the market is...

Hi GM! Great to see another newbie. There's plenty of us. I'm sure you'll get a lot from joining, these guys are super friendly and helpful :) Cheers, Mark

Nice to hear you've found one...definitely interested to see the pics, yeh :)

Hi Dave, Many thanks for the reply and your tips. Your own system sounds very interesting - reckon I'd have had one of those from you - is it easy enough for a DIYer like me to make perhaps? If you're too busy would you comsider sharing the details? Cheers, Mark

Just to resurrect this thread.... Dave, can I ask where you managed to source the relays please. I've taken my brown (headlight) one out and cleaned the contacts but it hasn't fixed the issue. It seems that after a period of time on main beam, mine will fail to come on the next time until it's...

Flip up windows look very useful and compliment the truck well as do those wheels

Great series of pics and posts there SeaYay! :thumbup: Only just seen your thread for he first time. Nice looking truck with plenty of tasty mods, very impresse! Love your country too - I remember having a fabulous time travelling around some of those parts on a working holiday many years...

Wow! Very cool! :)

Sounds like a great way to use an 80 Series! Also a newbie member! These guys on the forum are very helpful so I'm sure you'll enjoy the learning curve (like me) :thumbup: Nice pics by the way!

Wow! What a great project to have going!! Look forward to seeing it come together :grinning:

Ahh ok! Many thanks for the quick replies guys - thought there was something I was missing :thumbup: Mark

Hi Guys, I don't have the "Upload File" option available while in a private message so can't attach any pics. The only icon available in the top section directs you to select a URL address. Any help would be appreciated. Cheers, Mark :thumbup:

Hi Chris! I'm also a recent newbie and enjoy motorbikes too! A warm welcome to the forum - your rig looks great :thumbup: What sort of items are you planning to remove? Might be interested Cheers, Mark

VERY nice looking rig there - great colour too :thumbup:

Hi Frank, A warm welcome from me, (another recent newbie) This may or may not be of some help...I was recently trying to get my alarm/central locking keyfob working and was recommended to head to a laptop repair company as some of them can offer to do "sonic" cleaning of circuit boards etc...

I don't know Paul but that sounds really sad news, please pass on my best regards

Hi Muddster! I'm a recent newbie here too but welcome

Absolutely Clive, Here it is. In fact it didn't really show a close up of which part of the plastic flips up to reveal the bolt, so I found myself slightly damaging one of mine. For others sake....there is a fine seam line joint about an inch above the actual belt that can be opened and flipped...

Not to worry, found a video on YouTube and was easier than I thought. Job done! Thread can be deleted I guess.

That looks like it'll be a lot of fun :mask:

Hi Guys, Just after a pointer on how to remove the upper slider section of the rear seatbelts please Cheers, Mark

Thanks Frank, Surprisingly the dealership were offering two for £140 which I thought seemed ok I but they didn't know the brand, just that it was a 65Ah and 570 CCA. It seems most of you guys are using much higher Ah units which I thought would be better to get while I'm changing them.

Nice looking motor

Hi Guys, Thanks very much for your quick responses, I really appreciate your help. I did think the dealership guys were getting muddled. I've clearly made a top move joining your forum :thumbup:

Thanks very much fellas Much appreciated :thumbup:

Hi Craig, Did you get this sorted yet? If not I could send you a few pics of the repair I did on mine, which was also on the near side arch/sill. It required the removal of the side step to see exactly what was occurring and to get access to cut away a small section. Cheers, Mark

Hi Guys, Had a little starting issue yesterday and think I'm going to have to buy two new batteries so really just want to get the correct/best ones. My existing batteries are handed left and right, which to be fair I can see are not original spec and perhaps a bit small because they are both...

Hey Guys, Cheers for the comments, much appreciated. Sounds like I'll leave the fuel system alone then, thanks for the heads up and helping me avoid unnecessary expense. Dervis, I'm starting to realise the blank cheque book already, lol. I do like the look of the lifted rigs Dave, yeh. I...

Hi Guys, Thanks for the comment and welcome Clive :grinning: I've also considered leaving it stock too, still trying to decide on what mods to do. Hi Andy, yes! I bought it directly from Ash back in April. I had quite a drive north but enjoyed every mile :grinning: I've had to do a bit of work...

Hi Brett! Thanks for the welcome

Hi Guys, I'm a newbie and the proud owner of an 80 Series beast! It's a 1995 with the 1HDT 12v engine which has covered 163k. It's in reasonable shape, pretty standard for now but with some plans to add various things along the way. I bought it in April this year and plan to keep it...