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The main issue for the kz is that it is a mechanical throttle, so an actuator would be required to operate cruise, as opposed to the kd being fly-by-wire so a simple electronic signal does that job. I would hazard that chopping parts off an 80 might be possible, but that's based on nothing but a...

Nice job, and another one saved. The chassis work is the most important of all. I've been chasing rust out from under mine for a while.

Hi Barry, That's impressive miles to still have it on the road, rust being our enemy. I'm 100,000 behind... I presume you have adjusted the cog in the wheel drum on both sides.. this is the most effective way of sorting the handbrake

Can't help with voltage.. but I will ask the ridiculous obvious question.. I presume you went past 30mph or so when testing.. it doesn't work below about that.

Absolutely correct Andy.. had the 95 out over the weekend for a 200 mile motorway run.. Cruise is fantastic... I cannot understand why it wasn't fitted as standard when it's all there bar the stalk.

Excellent work. The 90 series just looks right with this done imo...

Yeah, I just ran it under the carpet

Now that I think, I had to run one wire across from the jack side.. the connector block in there has both indicator wires. It's meant for a trailer wiring kit. I ran the wire across.

It's all there Jureb, you just connect the wires from the stalk into the empty positions shown in the block. Toyota in the 90s/00s made standard wiring looms with everything there.. the optional extras were simply bolt on and plug in. Mine has no A/C, but the wiring is there, same for electric...

Hi Mark.. the 90 series is a permanent 4wd set up. 4H and 4L simply switch between high and low ratio with the centre differential locked. You should get an orange light with the axles and an X in the middle when engaged. It sounds like you have a transfer box issue to me, but I'm not as...

Yes, only works on the KDJ - the D4D engine from 2001 onwards.. all the details here.. and its really easy and cheap Post in thread 'Cruise control....??' Cruise control....?? - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]

You could do that.. I've done that for the cruise control connection in the ateering wheel before. Its a nice job. On my light cluster I removed the block connector and soldered them in line with heatshrink. Unlikely I'll need to remove the wiring.. and if I ever do.. hey its a few minutes to...

Terisass Brake Stop & Tail Bulb Holder Light Holder Connector 2Pcs 12-24V Car LED Light Bulb Holder Connector Plug Adapter 1157 Automobile Turn Signal Brake Lamp Adapter Wiring Cable https://amzn.eu/d/34LxIje I just bought these and drilled out the blanks in the cluster

Yes, I have indicators up there too.. you'll need either an amber bulb, or correct colour LED (which I have) as the lenses are clear. Otherwise its very simple. The wiring is all there. Proper bulb holders and you're set

Thought provoked by a thread resurrection in the 90 section. I've owned my truck just coming upon 15 years. Its been there through much of my adult life... they say you're not really an adult, brain wise, until 25.. so that's about right! How long have you owned yours? Any other long term...

9 year post alert! No, I haven't. Reason being that the regs state that the same light lens cannot be used for both brake and fog light. Left the brake in the bumper and the upper is a tail/fog using the 21/5w LED replacement.

Rare bit of work for the 95 these days, but it's still always on call for when the serious toys come out. Digger is 3 ton plus trailer. I know what the rating plate says, but if you take your time, they are well able. 80 metres of drainage pipe and 2 soak pits done today.

2800kg is the plated max. My lwb 95 is a commercial, so only has the two front seats. I have a toolbox built into the back which is about 40kg. It weighs 2080kg on the weighbridge empty. Tbh 500kg is all I'd be happy putting in the back. Anything more and you should really have a trailer.

Howdy gents. It seems that over the recent weeks that the site has been infiltrated by a number automated 'bot' posters. Is there anything we can do to help prevent this? They seem to react to keywords like: (forgive the obvious bait experiment) Mortgage options Instagram Profile Influencer...

Have you any plans for what area you might base yourselves? Could give some recommendations based off that

Relocated the trailer to make way for the cruiser in the shed. As it's now a weekend warrior at best, this is the only way I can save it from the advances of the rusty goblin.

Dyna pickup, Hiace, both used the KZ at some stage. Could be another source if there's any left that haven't gone to Africa

I chased that squeak on the 95 for a while. Haven't had it return since I replaced the exhaust from the Cat back.

Rear crossmember needed some less rust in it... Temptation to build a bumper is there, but the truck is almost completely factory stock, so that would just send me down a rabbit hole I can't afford!

A very good mate of mine has just finished a body restoration on a 1994 short wheelbase 70. Interiors good apart from the seats. Anybody know of a decent set that might be going? Pattern as per the pic.

Also to add, if you get proper ones, the beam pattern matches, mine passed the lighting test for the Irish MOT today with the LEDs in..... ... it failed on a rusty rear crossmember though

I bought mine on Amazon to be honest. Not likely in a car parts shop I reckon, more like electronics components

I changed my 90 headlamps to LED last year.. or 2 years... whatever, January... made a huge difference to me, but then I live in the back of beyond, not off high street, so lighting up the spots where deer tend to jump across the road is a help. You will need to fit a ballast resistor. The...

Does the immobiliser not just cut off fuel supply? Forgive if I have it wrong. The kz is an older gen diesel and if it has fuel, air and compression then it should fire. Only other thought is if the batteries are shot then is it turning over too slow to start?

Stay well and enjoy whatever Christmas is to you and yours. 2 toddlers on our ranch so no Christmas hangovers allowed

Possibly another fuse or two blown also? Seems you escaped major damage. Amazing how something so seemingly innocuous as a jump start can go horribly wrong. I've seen issues with jump starting Renaults in particular, so much that I generally won't touch one. They often have positive ground in...

That is one fantastic looking rig. Dream stuff

I also rarely use my 90 these days, especially since diesel prices went to the moon. But likewise it is incredibly good to have. I run it once a week into town at a minimum unless I need it for a run. Took it on a 120 mile round trip with the trailer on Wednesday... cost me my left kidney and...

Good to hear you took it on. Its been 8 years since I did that, and it has been solid and great all that time.

Real sustainability in action Shayne, not the pie in the sky nonsense that we are fed from on high.

Interesting thread. Commercials have always outsold passenger by astronomical margins in Ireland for tax reasons. Mine is a 2 seat commercial, but I could retrofit the original seats to make a 5 seat crewcab and retain the tax. I just can't get a middle seat in Ireland that isn't ridiculous...

There is one available that replaces one of the nuber plate lights, I have seen it on eBay and on AliExpress before. Never bought as I don't have a screen head unit.. I also put the ball of the hitch under a trailer coupling in my sleep, but that's more to do with a silly amount of time in the...

Yes, it's called vacant possession. Had a case of it with the field beside us a couple of years ago. Family put in a claim, which seemed legit, but also included parts of our property wich I spotted. I challenged it and met with the claimant and explained in no uncertain terms what was going to...

This sounds an awful lot like the systems we use in rural Ireland, including my own. The major difference being that they are completely legal, certified and in fact grants are available if you are sourcing your own water depending on if you are a new build or not. I for one am much happier as...

Do you have a towbar with towing electrics? Both corrosion in a tow socket, and corroded lower bumper lights can cause a short from the brake to tail positive wires and throw up the ABS light. It goes out again when the ignition is off, and may not turn on for a while when running. Commonly the...

Looking well. Good to see local reg on both, it's a nice touch to have as well as the family history

Looking at what you are doing, I agree that a 90 series LWB fits the bill.. I wish you the best of luck with the search. That round trip sounds like a great adventure.

Not specifically for the KZ, but a little bit of oil consumption, on a reasonably high mile engine, on a long run, wouldn't overly concern me. I would have to throw a litre in to my truck after about 5000 miles after a service, albeit higher miles and the later KD engine. But it's been that way...

Thanks for sharing the sad news we all unfortunately expected, but hoped wouldn't come. Here, we have a wonderful tradition of celebrating the life that has gone, with drink and stories and even laughter, long into the night. Its the Irish way of coping with loss and not dwelling on the sadness...

I love seeing things like this on the forum. Hats off to Bob for such a decent offer of assistance. Pure class.