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by torrentialreign
Wed Jan 05, 2011 3:52 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Reinforcing the steering box mounting on 80 series
Replies: 3
Views: 381

Re: Reinforcing the steering box mounting on 80 series

Good work!
How did you end up going with reinforcing the panhard rod mount? Any more pics?
by torrentialreign
Mon Dec 06, 2010 8:34 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series 1HZ alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 374

Re: 80 Series 1HZ alternator

Yeah very weird! Rather pathetic that so many manufactures cannot provide a product that fits........ :( Well i reckon that i will get my money back and go down the rebuilt path as well then. I was willing to pay more for a brand new unit (was charged $655!), but now will save dollars instead and ...
by torrentialreign
Mon Dec 06, 2010 9:05 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series 1HZ alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 374

Re: 80 Series 1HZ alternator

Yeah i must admit im not too keen on messing with the factory mounts and than not being able to fit a standard alternator if this large one dies out in the bush....

Anyone else with this experience?
by torrentialreign
Thu Dec 02, 2010 8:22 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series 1HZ alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 374

Re: 80 Series 1HZ alternator

yep, had the same problem with a replacement alternator..... Pissed me off, but I shaved the bottom mount like you have and then took the top bracket off, two bolts by memory, and bent the bracket a little bit, hammer and a vice, to get it to fit, might have taken one or two attempts to get it ...
by torrentialreign
Wed Dec 01, 2010 3:17 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series 1HZ alternator
Replies: 8
Views: 374

80 Series 1HZ alternator

Hey guys Ive got a 1990 80 series with the old 1HZ. The factory alternator has given up, and so ive gone and bought a new 110amp unit which was meant to be straight replacement. However the bottom mount on the new unit was too wide and i had to shave it to get it fit in the bottom cradle. Then i ...