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    Carrying Jerry cans

    Hi Carl. I had the same idea and did a bit of research on this and found no law restriction on carrying Jerry cans on the back of a vehicle. A lot of guys in Australia, Africa, Arabia etc. has them on the back and no problems. Can't find any restriction so far here in the Uk too? Shall we go...
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    Amasone 4.2 TD VX 100

    Hi Bor S. :oops: Sorry for that, a bit clumsy with the fingers! Thank you for the link, looks in a good condition and the price not too bad. Arno
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    Amasone 4.2 TD VX 100

    Im moving to Amsterdan soon and was looking to upgrade my KZJ78 to a 100 VX (left hand drive). Anybody know of one for sale? Many thanks. Arno
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    Starting problems

    Hi ignat/Chris Funny thing happened to me. One day there is a few drops and another there is none! But what I did found was, that when I start her up and pump the accelerator while turning the key she got to start. Tightened the clamps on the fuel line helped a bit but soon the drip started...
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    window tinting -first attempt

    Hi there Africaaboveandbelow! Sorry for the late reply, been abroad for a while. Please let me know how it went with the window tint. Hope you had fun. ;) African Drifter
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    Virgin Off-roader

    Hi fridayman Welcome to the forum! If possible go for a diesel, lots of torque and better if economy plays a big role. Hope you find a great Cruiser soon! ;) ;) ;) African Drifter
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    Do we over-egg our vehicles for Trans-Africa trips?

    Hi Guys! If you want anything done or taken across this planet, without any how, or even with what?,... .... just ask a Dutchman! You are still talking about it and they have already packed and are ready to go!.... and out the door they go! You don't need a specialized vehicle to cross...
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    suspension lift??

    Hi Des. Try Devon 4x4, they can basically get you anything, sure you guys can work out a delivery solution. Look at the OME (Old Man Emo) 2" kit,.. I've heard a lot of good things about it! ;) ;) ;) African Drifter
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    Starting problems

    Hi guys! Now that you mentioned it, Im experiencing the same problem at the moment. I have the KZJ78 3.0 td Prado with the KZ-TE1 engine. Always started fast and with no hick - ups, lately she takes longer to start and I picked up the other day a little patch of diesel on the ground below the...
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    Hello of France!!!!

    Re: Manzalou Hi Jacques. Welcome to the club. Sure can see that you are enjoying playing with your cruiser. Nice truck! :D :D :D African Drifter
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    The Bacon Tree

    Hi Cossack. Sure got me trying to do it... ha ha! Nice one! :D :D :D African Drifter
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    My 70

    Re:Thanks! Hi John. Thank you for the info,... great! Its actually amazing because that is about what mine (5 door) is giving me. The spec (Japan) show that they should be more or less the same. Want to take mine (before I change anything) for a round trip to Belgium, Amsterdam, Black...
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    For those who think they can weld.

    Wow! Totally agree, great welding!! ;) ;) ;) African Drifter
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    Greetings from Borneo!

    Hi Tinus! Welcome to the forum! Yep, nice to have another 70 in the club!! Enjoy! :D :D :D African Drifter
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    Whaddon 4x4

    Hi Jim Nice pics and video,... thanks! No embarrassment,... sure some of us has been in same scenarios somehow or another. Sure looks like you are having fun! :D :D :D Enjoy!! African Drifter
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    New to the Club

    Hi Nido Welcome to the club! looked at the website,... looks like you guys had loads of fun. Cant wait for the pics. :D :D :D African Drifter
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    The Lice squad

    Totally agree! The Ozzy thing works well with me too!! :D :D Guys... Shall we see if we can get some more 'tic and flee' squads out there to mach the' lice' squad? African Drifter
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    Anyone fancy a spin?

    Pop a "Cruiser" on there and we send them two fellas to the moon!! Good ONE!! :D :D :D African Drifter
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    So this is where you are all hiding!

    Hi Steve and a warm welcome! A lot of great guys in the club which have tons of information and are always eager to help a new cruiser friend. It is a great club and sure you will find all the goodies for your truck to prepare for your near future trips. Have lots of fun and welcome again...
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    Hi from Gilghana in the Caprivi Strip at the moment!

    Hi Gil. Welcome to the club buddy! Hope you have a wonderful time down in the Caprivi. Cant wait to see your pics! Enjoy your trip! African Drifter
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    My 70

    Re: your 70 Hi John Nice Cruiser!! :D I have myself purchased a KZJ78 Prado 3.0 td (5 door) in Jan 2010 and I agree... 5 months down the line and I was already offered a £1000 more for what I had paid for her. Not just a good investment but.... what a nice vehicle to drive! Cant make out...
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    window tinting -first attempt

    Hi again Sorry- I forgot to mention, the bucket size is about 2 liters, we're not going to wash the car. It's not that difficult, just be gentle and ad a little patience and you will be fine! African Drifter
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    window tinting -first attempt

    Re: window tinting -very easy Hi Guys! Window tinting... easy as pie! The fastest and easiest way to pop it on the screen/window... is the same way you fit body line stickers. Take a clean/new plastic bucket, fill half way with clean fresh water, add a tad of Fairy liquid, stir lightly, I mean...
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    LJ78 snorkel

    Re: snorkel Hi Jim Thank you for the info, will give them a call. African Drifter
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    An animated history of TLC.

    Girl or a Boy..... .....What ever the model, size or colour is, we all drive the 'BEST' there ever was and what ever will be! Don't you agree guys? ;) Thanks for the video... brings back good memories! African Drifter
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    LJ78 snorkel

    Hi Jim. Great job on the snorkel, buddy! Mind telling me where you got yours from and for how much? Truck looks 'awesome' with it on... want one toooooooooo!!! African Drifter
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    Hello everyone!

    Re:Welcome!! Hi Conrad! Welcome to the club. The BJ70 is a great overland truck. Don't know any places in Malta, would recommend maybe to import from other countries. There's a lot of guys in the club that should be able to provide help/info on what you need. I know a couple of guys in Africa...
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    Greetings to all!

    Re: Suspension Hi Jim Great minds think alike... was just busy going thru the Old Man Emo web pages this morning and decided to go that way. Its not cheap but very good. Fitted OME on my cruiser in Africa and was very happy. Found various different roof racks that will fit the cruiser, very...
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    Greetings to all!

    Re: Thank You Hi Jim Thank you for the welcome and info. Yes, you're right, the KZJ78 and Lj78 looks the same. Will start looking everything up asap. As you said better clearance and articulation will benefit me better in the end. Mine is an automatic and happy with it. Was thinking to go...
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    Greetings to all!

    Re: Thank you ;) Hi Rob and Chris (Battered and Blue) Thanks guys for the info, it helps a lot! Rob, I see that your cruiser is fitted with 33" tyres, will a 2" lift on the Prado be enough for 33"'s? Some guys recommend not to go more than 31"??? Chris, the Prado is a 1994 KZJ78 Jap import...
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    Greetings to all!

    Hi everyone! It is great to be part of the European Land cruiser Club. Thank you for the support and all the info available. My current Land cruiser is a SX 3.0 td Prado (Japanese Import) and are very happy with her. She is currently bog standard and I am planning a long trip overland and am...
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