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Noticed the drivers aide of the toy was visually lower than the passenger side. Only about 58” measured but it bugged me. I swapped the coils left to right and it didnt help enough. While the springs were out i found the lower isolator was blown out On the drivers side rear. I ordered new...

Just finished installing and road testing a Rostra 250-1223 cruise kit. The instructions, once read all of them, were very Complete and easy to follow. The ol lj78 Now drives like a complete non funky drivin thing. Unfortunately the weather is crap and my Cell/internet wont let me load any...

Great. Glad to hear you figured it out. I replaced the filter and primer on mine first thing because i heard they could be problematic. Ebay- 2lt fuel primer and filter 2l 3l 23301-54410 $45.50. Another very simple thing i found that really wakes up a 2lte is removing and cleaning the battery...

Try starting by first running a shot peace of hose from the primer housing to a gallon jug of fuel. See if it primes and runs off the gallon of fuel. If not the air leak is in the primer/filter. If the fuel primes and runs the trouble is farther back.

Hi this is the guy from the other forum who recommended checking to see if the waste gate was stuck opened. Once you get done doing all this other really complicated stuff, if the problem isn't fixed . Just take the heat shield off the turbo so you can see the waste gate rod better. Then grad...

Well i finally got all the parts i needed to get the LJ78 on the road. The last biggies were the glow plugs and the new hub spacers. The LJ78 has a special funky electric hub configuration that you cant just replace with manuals. You have to get special adaptor rings, $265 Canadian. But with...

Well, there are most likely a lot of different off the shelf trans fix in a can things you can try. Most likely with 303 k miles you need a complete rebuild or replacement. Thats a lot of miles for any auto trans.

Sounds like a nice trip.If i didnt have to drive through Mexico to get there i might consider doing it also. I was staying at the Octopus Garden a few years ago doing some scuba diving. I met some people passing through on there way to Brazil. They had some pretty good stories about getting...

I like those 2 doors. Very sharp. I was shopping for one when I found my J78.

When i use the power lock to lock the truck all but the drivers door locks. Its nice that i cant lock myself out. My current task is trying to get my new manual locking hubs installed. I had to Order a spacer plate. And might have to do other modifications to the spindles As well. Wont know for...

Still working on the new lj78. Even the most perfect looking 28 year old vehicles are still 28 years old and need stuff fixed. Mostly i am finding brittle plastic and rubber. I had to toss the plastic tray between the seats. Every time i tried gluing it together i broke another peace off. I had...

B9D65D38-A1FD-47CE-9D0C-121F59811F55 by Mike wood posted Nov 17, 2019 at 10:27 AMHi just picked up a new to me 9191 LJ78 wagon. Found this forum full of fresh new j70 owners with big plans. My new rig is in very good condition for its age. Only has 24k miles and everything seems to be working. I...

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