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So there we were, driving through Compton with the top down, when Kate says 'do we have a squeak?' Bear in mind we are in a fairly new SLK rather than a truck.... So we pull over to investigate and immediately a head pops up from under the bonnet behind the tax disc and looks in.....

I would like to change my contact email address for all forum reminders, but can't see where to do so. Please will someone point me in the right direction. Tx

I'm sure that I've seen a post somewhere, but can't find it. Do we have any recommendations for LED replacements for sidelights? I now have brilliant white HID headlights, and quaint yellow sidelights. Thanks

According to Mr T my 80 has a factory installed TVSS2 alarm/immobiliser. Apparantly 'TVSS' stands for Toyota Vehicle Security System - you learn something new every day..... Unfortunately I bought it without any remote fobs, but would like some. Mr T doesn't supply them anymore, and they used...

Need one for the spare wheel, but needs to be in decent condition. I was going to buy a new one, but they seem hard to get hold of.....:icon-cry:

OK, here goes..... I have an 80 with two 12v batteries in the front, and 24v starting. I also have a leisure bettery in the rear. I have a T-Max split charge system which connects to the front o/s and rear batteries. All OK so far... I hope to not use the truck for chunks of time, so have gone...

Only used on one trip, but now have a different arrangement. I think they are about £230 new, so £100 seems fair. Can be taken to Lincomb next weekend. I have an image, but can't seem to upload it.

Looking for a spare rim to match existing....

Can't send PMs, get a message that says my 'token has expired'. I'm receiving PMs, but every time I click the 'Forum' tab I get a message that a new mail has arrived, which is a repeat of the most recent one. Help:pray:

Currently have a standard tow bar arrangement, but it is also a great anchor!! I have decided to grind off the adaptor plate, and weld a receiver in its place. Is it best to simply get a piece of 2" sq. 6mm box section and fabricate, or find a proper receiver to weld on? Love to hear from...

Not stripped a winch before, so not sure where to start, or even what to look for. Winch is 12 months old and was working 3 months ago, but now wont spool either way. Power OK to (and from) isolating switch. Do I start with the mysterious black box, or go straight for the gubbins of the winch? A...

If anyone is going to HUBB UK at Donnington this weekend, please will you pounce on Julian V and ask him to call me:pray:. I've been trying to reach him for days, as I've booked my truck in with him from Monday. Tx

Unfortunately my beloved 120 is leaving me on Saturday, which means that my home-build drawer system is up for sale. I don't think that it will transport too well, so unfortunately its a buyer collect jobbie - although I will happily help you to fit it. The price is £100, although I'm happy to...

Considering buying a MIG kit, but it will be used fairly infrequently (prob half a dozen times a year). A gasless kit with flux coated wire seems a logical choice, but does anyone have any experience of using these? How do they compare with the gas kits?

Whilst I think that these guys sell good products at a reasonable price (I have one of their winch bumpers), I just wanted to flag a growing concern about their service levels. The winch bumper was shipped to the wrong address, and it took 3 weeks and numerous calls to arrange for them to...

Both my washer bottle and the reserve bottle in the wing must have stood emply at some time, and have black/green coating on the inside. Problem is that it disintergrates slowly and the small particles block the jets. Can anyone recommend an evil chemical that I can you to desolve it all? Many...

I'm struggling to find a supplier for inner tubes for a 265/70/17. Has anyone got any ideas?

I'm struggling to find a supplier for inner tubes for a 265/70/17. Has anyone got any ideas?

I've been advised to fit the heaviest duty suspension that I can, to cope with a fully (over???) loaded truck for overlanding. The guys at Devon have suggested 400kg or 600kg rear springs, but also commented that the 600kg springs might be uncomfortable when the truck is not fully loaded. Does...

NEW EUROPEAN COMMISSION rules on gender discrimination come into effect today meaning female drivers may face considerable hikes in their car insurance premiums. The guidelines which were published in January say insurers can no longer take gender into account when calculating premiums. This...

Well it was supposed to by Algeria, but the Visa admin was a nighmare, so with 10 days to go we decided that Tunisia was a better bet... I bought the truck from a member sometime around Easter, and as some of you know I had some extremely painful experiences with Footloose. Anyway, axels, brakes...

Does anyone have experience of fitting an awning to a Frontrunner roof rack? Frontrunner only seem to list a fully removable one with 5 poles, which with the best of intentions just ain't gonna come out of the bag. Ideally I would like a self-supporting one like the Hannibal, but I'm really not...

Sorry to be dim, but what is a 'Hot Thread' and how does it differ from a normal one? :confused:I'm assuming that it doesn't refer to my snazzy new suit?

Having carted a propane shower heater across Western Sahara (yes, I was with SWMBO!), I decided to try to find a more efficient and easier solution. Afer a fair amount of time reseaching on the web I concluded that a heat exchanger system would fit the bill. Most seem to be available from US or...

My heater/cooling fan runs for about 15 mins, then stops. If I leave it off for 15 mins, it runs again for another 15 mins. Has anyone else experienced this?

Must have all the fixings and be in resonable nick.

The service indicator now comes on when starting. It wasn't long ago that it was serviced (Greg @ Land Cruisers Overland) and I assume that he forgot to re-set it. As he ain't around anymore, is this something that an idiot can do, or do I need to take it to Mr T? (There are no local LC...

Needed primarily a leisure battery for overland trips, but also with decent CCA in the event of main battery failure. I have previously run Oddesy batteries and been delighted with them, but talking to Man Bat today, they suggested a US 'Traction' Battery (US 31 TMX - £204) which is rated at...

I have just moved my Tentco roof top tent from my 120 to my 80, but the ladder now dangles 6" in mid air. I have asked if Tentco sell a ladder extension, but they don't (goodness knows why not!). Has anyone found a firm that sells them, or is it the a case of having to find a local fabricator...

Does anyone have any views about the quality of the ones supplied by Latitude Freeways in France? i.e. do they bend [strike:1pi1inpz]if[/strike:1pi1inpz] when you hit something? http://www.freewayslattitude.com/pare-c ... hdj80.html

Loads of tread on the tyres, and bumper in decent nick Free to whoever collects from Guildford area, but if you are desperate to part with some cash, I would appreciate a donation to Surrey 4x4 Response. This can be done using PayPal on the website (www.surrey4x4response.org) I would have...

Any ideas where the best place to get one is?

The one for my sat nav is stuck to the dash where it meets the bottom of the windscreen. It seems to work fine. However, I have also seen more hardened overlanders taking them through the bulkhead and fixing them to the bodywork between the windscreen arms - so there is nothing between them and...

Needed urgently. I have pm'd Karl, but concerned about this being the holiday period.....

The hex key with the hole through the middle. Happy to buy or borrow, but needed urgently!

Sorry if this is covered elsewhere, but I can't find it. If it is, please point me to the thread. I have 2 x 12v batteries, which connect in series when starting to provide 24v. I also wish to install a leisure battery in the rear. How is a split charging system wired? Is is separately...

Rear passenger seat tips forward OK, but I can't release the catch to lift the base. Has anyone experienced this before, and what was the resolution? How much of the seat will I need to dissassemble before I can get to the importants bits?