HauptRenate
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Hi'yall
I face three choices with l'Beast
1) I sell it in bits or as a complete unit
2) I declare it SORN forever
3) Do all the work myself with the guidance of proper 4x4 mechanics who know 'cruisers inside and out.
My decision is thus:
So, in order to start this mammoth work-in-progress, I'd like some information where I can source GENUINE Toyota parts; i.e. anyone know of a source where the parts are genuine UK/Europe/further afield?
I'm not willing to pay Toyota their prices because they are still insisting that I buy a complete new steering column (£1 K or more), even though all I have is a vibration that I feel through the steering column shaft, but where methinks the cause is probably an issue with wheel balancing/track rod.
Anyone out there who can help? I used to source stuff from ToyoAmerica or ToyoAustralia years ago, I'm quite happy to do this but obviously would prefer a UK/Europe source.
Since I am strapped for cash the obvious logical way forward (according to my trekkie heros) is to do it myself.
Cheers
Renate (who has been thinking long and hard about the future of l'Beast and me)
I face three choices with l'Beast
1) I sell it in bits or as a complete unit
2) I declare it SORN forever
3) Do all the work myself with the guidance of proper 4x4 mechanics who know 'cruisers inside and out.
My decision is thus:
So, in order to start this mammoth work-in-progress, I'd like some information where I can source GENUINE Toyota parts; i.e. anyone know of a source where the parts are genuine UK/Europe/further afield?
I'm not willing to pay Toyota their prices because they are still insisting that I buy a complete new steering column (£1 K or more), even though all I have is a vibration that I feel through the steering column shaft, but where methinks the cause is probably an issue with wheel balancing/track rod.
Anyone out there who can help? I used to source stuff from ToyoAmerica or ToyoAustralia years ago, I'm quite happy to do this but obviously would prefer a UK/Europe source.
Since I am strapped for cash the obvious logical way forward (according to my trekkie heros) is to do it myself.
Cheers
Renate (who has been thinking long and hard about the future of l'Beast and me)