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    Colorado rear strut housing repair

    you can get weld on brackets to relocate the shock mount to the outside of the chassis, meant for the 3rd gen 4runner they don't cost much and they set the rear shocks o work at a better angle, easier spot to weld too
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    Factory Flare Upgrade

    wow, that's really strict... they barely poke out of the body. tbh adding the flares from the widebody is quite a big job, the holes are square on the body to fit the original clips, so not easy to drill, and there is the whole door side and sill trim too. I think I did see some flares for the...
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    Hesitation on my V6 Collie

    I have the V6 too, it does need a bit of throttle on take off but no real hesitation. they are relatively simple engines... air-sprak-fuel are air is pretty easy, check the air filter is clean, clean the maf sensor (can make a big difference) cleaning the IAC valve under the throttle is also a...
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    ignition switched feed

    Thanks, there is no designated power distribution box in the 90(that I know of at least) apart from spare fuses available. I know a lot of dc-dc don’t need a trigger cable but I went with a renogy as I want to add an in line switch on the trigger cable so I can cut off leisure charging if I know...
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    ignition switched feed

    Hey thanks, there are some free slots in the fuse box both under the dash and in the engine bay. I run a couple of lines from acc switched ones but for the dc-dc charger I would ideally need an ignition one. Tbh I am being a bit lazy and trying to ask before taking the multimeter and testing all...
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    ignition switched feed

    in the process of finalizing planning my dual battery set up, going all the way for a dc-dc charger and lithium battery. costly but should last. I need an ignition switcehd feed to let the DC-DC charger know the engine is running, most other low consumption bits of electrics I have done are...
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    Rear light problems

    just seen your post, and remembered... I had a similar issue when I first bought my 90... original lights were rusted and the new ones I bought were wired wrong. they have an earth line in the loom but the pins were assembled wrong. I bought the rear lights from ebay, just chinese copies and...
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    2 icnh o 3 inch lift kit lc 90 prado

    nice, ATs are more fogiving as they tend to have a narrower shoulder. I have 33" Toyo open country mt on mine (-22 offset) and get some scraping on the seam (already trimmed) at compression and full lock with OME lift. recently managed to get hold of some SPC upper arms and cam eliminator tabs...
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    Multi gauge options for 95 series TD Prado

    with the 90 series not being OBDcompliant options are pretty limited on digital gauges, I fitted a voltage gauge in the centre consolle and a coolant temp and a trans oil temp gauge on the A pillar. I'd really like to have a few additional readings available but those are my essentials
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    Steering Play 2002 Colorado

    there are a few places where the steering can gain play. Bottom up you have the bushes of the steering rack, once worn can allow for the rack to move a bit side to side. the slip joint could be lose (but quite unlikely as they normally are pretty tight) the uni joint can gain a bit of movement...
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    Cooling mods for 1998 Prado Turbo Diesel 3.0 1KZ-TE

    I have a 3.4 petrol so different engine but one of the first additions I did when I base-lined the truck was adding a coolant temp gauge on the top rad tube, really quick to install and you have constant real undampened reading of your coolant temp. it also gives me the peace of mind of knowing...
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    A good impact did the tool, it’s easier if you take out the rad that will be drained anyway. You may need an extractor for the pulley too. Mine came out with gentle taps with a soft hammer but they can be a bit sticky.
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    Bigger tire size

    It’s a good way to go about it…
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    Camber Caster kits?

    I can see 3 trucks needing similar attention would become a bit of a job to keep up. Sounds like a nice collection though. Love an 80, I used to have one for a few years, was just a bit big for what I needed and the petrol was brilliant but so thirsty. The petrol 90 series I have now is a little...
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    Camber Caster kits?

    After all that work? That’s bonkers! It’s in way better and safer conditions then so many vehicles on the road… all the work you’ve done on the underbody is really impressive. Guess it wouldn’t need much to get through an mot now anyway. Regarding rust I’ve scrubbed a fair bit from the axle and...
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    Bigger tire size

    That’s a fair and factual approach… I might do the rebushing of the front end first as I think the body gets in the way of the upper control arm bolts once lifted..thanks for the tips Shayne!
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    Bigger tire size

    Cheers, may go for it once isn’t stops raining every day… guess it’s a good full day job..
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    Camber Caster kits?

    Shayne that’s an impressive bit of work…I’ve done my fair bit of rust chasing but that’s really impressive
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    Bigger tire size

    they look bigger then a 33 in the picture. Nice stance. Now that you mentioned the coil spacers I can see the bit of forward lean. My toyo 265/75 are a similar circumference as they are on 8J rims. Width probably not! Gives you a good contact patch I bet. How did you find fitting the body...
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    Bigger tire size

    Are those 35s? How much work to make them fit?
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    Bigger tire size

    just to add another tire experience, I have 265/75 r16 Toyo Open Country Mt, lovely tire, on -22 offset steels. installed a week before my 2' suspension lift. on tired, original suspension they rubbed a lot, seriously limited steering. after the lift they sometimes touch the mudflap in reverse...
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    Camber Caster kits?

    I've seen a good trick on a youtube video for pressing out bushes from the suspension arms using a bottle jack in between teh two arms to push the bush outwards, it worked well when I helped a friend to rebush the front end of a hilux surf. will soon do it on my 90 too as bushes are a bit...
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    realized I never reported back... so all major service done. no more weeping from the valve covers and new timing belt, idler, tensioner,waterpump, thermostat, drive belts... happy engine! I was glad I did it at a mechanic friend. The timing belt was mostly straightforward, it would be really...
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    New Alternator

    Schmitz Rotary makes a few updated alternators, heard from a few people they are good. At 11.8 v there is definitely something not working right. If you can test with a multimeter I would check if you get any AC current in the circuit as that would be a sign of the rectifier failing, personally...
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    New Alternator

    I’ve done recently the cover gaskets, ended up ordering them dm from autodoc. They were full kits and decent quality. Remember to get good rtv sealant for the half moons (often the leak is from there) and would suggest new camshaft end plugs (are they called that? The round ones anyway) Not a...
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    Stiff ride ?

    I have Ome on my 90, 2”lift. Great shocks and springs. I have a petrol but went for a diesel model springs as I have a winch treat and a bigger battery. I went +150kg on rears and you feel it when empty but as soon as there is a bit of load they are perfect. Stiff and dampened enough to avoid...
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    Can’t undo top shock nut

    If you get a flat spanner on the bolt you can rotate the shock. If not reusing the shock cutting the top bolt is the faster solution. They are not in a nice spot!!!
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    Swapping out square headlights for round ones.

    Thanks appreciated and happy new year!
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    Swapping out square headlights for round ones.

    Thanks @Bert , did you have the headlight adjustment in cabin on your cruiser with the original lights? (I think it was introduced with the facelift later model) would be nice to maintain it if I can… Can vouch for Nayab, a friend just received a full set of sills cut off from one of Nayab...
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    Swapping out square headlights for round ones.

    Apparently the round lights are Japanese, made by Koito, I looked for other sources but Facebook seems to be the easiest way. Cool thing is that you can fit any 7” round reflector in them so could get DOT approved Led reflectors and have a legal led conversion… would be pretty neat @Bert do you...
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    Swapping out square headlights for round ones.

    Looks really good and suppose you could fit 6” led round reflectors really easily?
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    Fipg sealant for valve cover

    Super tip for warm summer days! Thanks Shayne, to be honest I never looked into it as they do work but assumed would be the springs. Thank you!
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    Fipg sealant for valve cover

    Arg Shayne…the front seatbelts may be something I’ll need to look before the next mot as they don’t retract without a bit of help…and taking a wild guess you’re saying that the moulding gaskets are silly expensive…and not that the seatbelts are cheap
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    Fipg sealant for valve cover

    Trying to, budget not unlimited but the cruiser was a bit of a childhood dream.. bit of care for the motor and rust management should keep it good for a while. From what I have seen the 90 series is the same as the hilux surf and the 3rd gen 4Runner as rolling chassis and engine. And the...
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    Fipg sealant for valve cover

    Totally, and the engines start to be relatively old, even if 170k miles are not huge mileage all rubber starts to perish. I will probably also order some silicone tubing to replace progressively replace some vacuum and coolant lines..I like my cruiser and look to keep it ticking as long as I can..
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    Fipg sealant for valve cover

    Thanks for the tips and pictures…2000rpm idle must have been a bit of a moment! Thanks also for the tip about the plugs, I ordered some together with the half moons from amayama. Bit of a long wait but couldn’t find them in Uk or Europe. I found a couple of very good step by step videos on...
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    Fipg sealant for valve cover

    So about to do the cambelt and will do cover gaskets as they weep a bit of oil. Not huge amounts but giving some love to the 5vz engine can’t be a bad thing… I have all seals and caps and half moons etc. I wanted to use toyota Fipg sealant… called a dealership expecting it to be expensive…like...
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    High low range selector was a bit stiff…found out why…spolier…no drama

    Hi just posting in case it’s helpful to anyone else.. I was installing some aux switches in the bottom compartment of the centre console To pop in and out the panel I had to pop up the panel around the shifters and found that there is a small sound deadening panel, square shape, thick rubber...
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    Reporting back… so I have gathered all the parts needed from a mix of Milner, roughtrax and autodoc. I found a mix of oem and aftermarket parts. Timing belt is a full kit from skf, I read of people with good experiences from it and comes with belts and both idler and tensioner pulley. Water pump...
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    Thanks will check it out now
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    Thanks, yes roughtrax and milner are the two suppliers I normally look at but neither seems to list the water pump for my engine… I found some on eBay but not sure if trusting aftermarket products… would hate it to start leaking 6 month down the line…
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    Hi Chadr, thanks, very good point about the rad! It was changed by the previous owner about 3 years ago as he did have the dreaded coolant-trans oil soup. The rad was done at the time together with a (very expensive!) full rebuild-refurb of the auto transmission. Was planning on doing a coolant...
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    3.4 v6 cambelt and other work

    Hello, looking at getting the parts for replacing the cambelt on my Colorado 3.4 v6 I am at 170000miles (owned it from 160000) and don’t know when the cam belt was done last. I know that the engine is non interference so even if the worst was to happen it shouldn’t be a major drama but kern to...
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    Roof top tents

    forgot to add… above there was a question about rtt feeling claustrophobic, I don’t think they do any more then any ground tent. Some have a skylight window, mine does, that may help and gives a nice light to wake up to in the morning too
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    Roof top tents

    I have had two rtt from 4x4 direct. Loved them both. The first one was the larger model, would sleep 3 comfortably and probably 4 would fit. Forest Green RoofTrekk 4 Person Hard Shell Roof Top Tent - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club] This is a large tent and was taking all the roof of my 95 series, I...
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    Hello, just joined!

    Big thanks for the introduction to Ryan, we set a date to meet up and 3d scan some portions of my landcruiser…. All very promising!
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    Hello, just joined!

    Thanks Ryan for dropping in and getting in touch on pm, I’m in St Albans so really quite local. Will send you an email tomorrow with my details. Cheers, Marco
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