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by revin
Mon Oct 19, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: what exactly does a torque rod do
Replies: 18
Views: 732

DUDELUX wrote:where can i get an adjustable torque rod?? apart from bbm and snake??
Active 4x4 at Bero,TJM,Out Of Town,Climax etc all sell them in this are Dont know the price.They are also easy to fit too
by revin
Sun Oct 11, 2009 5:08 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: getting your keys from a hilux
Replies: 12
Views: 1101

because its a slow get away :finger:
by revin
Tue Sep 08, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Replacing all fluids. Diesel 100 series
Replies: 2
Views: 235

Seems you should only put DOT 3 brake fluid in from Toyota.Anything else wears seals out.More info on the LCOOL forums
by revin
Mon Jun 15, 2009 6:16 am
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Cairns - held for rear breaks [HJ60]
Replies: 9
Views: 457

Im not from Cairns,but holidayed up that way this time last year. Anyway thier was a big TJM store on the road that heads towards Atherton if thats of any help. For memory its on your right on way out of town. If you havent done it already get on a charter boat and spend the day out at the reef ...
by revin
Thu Mar 12, 2009 12:19 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Tell me about 60's
Replies: 22
Views: 1144

I had a HJ60 a few years ago now but here goes (2H,5speed :D ) 1. Yes it`ll do 110 but you`ll think the fuel tank has a hole as the guage will be dropping just as quick as the passing landscape. I found cruising at 95 was good fuel wise 2. Not really a lot of K`s I sold my old 60 in 2002 and it ...
by revin
Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:26 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 Series extractors - Petrol
Replies: 7
Views: 624

I looked at a set for my 105 a few months ago prices where around $450-525 for Pacemaker.

I had pacemaker on my old HJ60 and Hi-lux both made a good note
by revin
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2" lift in 100 Series (FZJ105R) advice needed
Replies: 9
Views: 560

If its a fulltime 4WD wikk 3" affect the front shaft {would a double cardinal or what ever be needed}

I`ve got a fulltime FZJ105 and am thinking of up-grading later this year and would like 3" .No bigger as wife will struggle getting in ,she has troubles with a 2" lift lol.
by revin
Sun Feb 08, 2009 9:32 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: will 285/75 r16 tyres fit 105 cruiser
Replies: 5
Views: 536

I hav 275`s on mine with a old 2" lift {prob a 1" now :oops: } no probs ,mate has 285`s on his with stocko suspension also no probs
by revin
Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:50 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 2.8 getting worse??
Replies: 11
Views: 861

If you running one of those pre cleaners on your snorkel,get rid of it,it`ll reduce air flow,maske it blow heaos of smoke and produce no power at all.
by revin
Sat Jan 03, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: moving an fj 60 shell with no diffs?
Replies: 25
Views: 1260

those flat bed tow trucks are the go.They skull drag containers/site sheds onto them so your 4x4 shell aint a worry
by revin
Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:36 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: recomended auto trans shops in newy
Replies: 10
Views: 267

Been a few years since i`ve had to get work done,but used to use Glenn Duram @ gateshead used to be also known as Gforce engines. Other than that we used to put our autos in a trailer and take to Sydney,but I know that shop has shut up sadly
by revin
Sat Nov 15, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Whos had Kings Springs on an 80
Replies: 7
Views: 605

I have a set in my 100,was given to me along with Koni shocks :armsup: They are great Im very happy
by revin
Thu Nov 06, 2008 10:47 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Timeing belt change?
Replies: 4
Views: 369

LOL ,my actually owners manual/service book is right here next to me.Just went through it and cant see where it says change,only says "check" Like everything else :bad-words:
by revin
Thu Oct 23, 2008 3:55 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: how to tell if u have seized a 2h
Replies: 46
Views: 2814

For memory my old HJ60 used to hold like 10.?L of oil,So when you topped it up how much did it take to get it up the dip stick ??? secondly as already posted,change over your fuel filter,then i`d say either pressure bleed the system {air compressor into fuel tank and crack open the bleed nipple ...
by revin
Mon Oct 06, 2008 2:03 pm
Forum: Nissan
Topic: who has 35's on their GQ
Replies: 74
Views: 5550

Not 35`s but I did run Hankook M/T`s on my old Hilux.They where pretty good (I thought anyway) but the only down side I found was that once they started to wear they worn quickly .I used to rotate them every 5,000k`s.But for a cheap MT or your first set to see if you like the noise wet weather ...
by revin
Thu Oct 02, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: IZF-FE engine oil anf filter
Replies: 5
Views: 434

I now use the Z9 filter that dow50r put me onto and 7L of Caltex GTX3 comes in 5.5L bottles at supercheap for the price of 5L that repco sell it for
by revin
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: My centre diff lock isnt dis engaging properly? whats wrong?
Replies: 4
Views: 390

it might be in your air line either external, or maybe inside your centre i had one installed and found the tube that runs from the locker to the ferel on the case to be slightly crushed which caused a similiur thing I think your talking "diff lock" and the poster is talking "center diff lock ...
by revin
Fri Sep 19, 2008 7:27 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: storage drawers for 4x4 wood v steel
Replies: 34
Views: 1944

Press metals Australia also sells cubelock.Its also about 1/2 the price of capral.
by revin
Fri Jul 04, 2008 3:53 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radio PIN code
Replies: 26
Views: 771

why not goto yota, and have it sorted in minutes? Mainly because i`m flat out organising my wedding thats on Sunday and we leave for the honeymoon on Monday night.Just dont have the time to go to Toyota and leave the car with them for a min of 4 hours :shock: :shock: and pay the fee. So was just ...
by revin
Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:57 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radio PIN code
Replies: 26
Views: 771

We`ve tried pretty much all idea`s that we could come up with thru VIN numbers,engine numbers etc.Couldn`t be number plate as we changed them 18 months ago when I boiught the car so dont know they old plates digits .

I`ll be writting down once its all fixed so wont have a problem again
by revin
Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:29 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radio PIN code
Replies: 26
Views: 771

Tried that ,didnt work :bad-words: :bad-words:
by revin
Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:08 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Radio PIN code
Replies: 26
Views: 771

Radio PIN code

Anybody know how the find the pin code for a Landcruiser radio without having to go to Toyota.

Got a flat battery today ,and the "sec" has come up on the system`s face.The Auto Elec has already had 7 attempts :bad-words: so only 3 to go.
by revin
Thu Jun 26, 2008 8:29 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: oil on glow plugs. is this normal?
Replies: 11
Views: 552

All the glow plugs I ever replaced in my lux always had a Volts marking so look and yours should too
by revin
Tue May 13, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: DIY rear drawers 80 series
Replies: 33
Views: 1232

Just as a guide,how many lengths did you use of the cube lock to build this
by revin
Wed Apr 09, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: OME OR TOUGH DOG ?
Replies: 14
Views: 921

I put a 2" tuffdog kit {with adjustable shocks}in my lux when I had it. Flogged out both front shock bushes in 6 months {replaced un warranty} 1 rear shock replaced after leaking.Then had it sag back to origial hieght ,but by the time I got it back to the purchase place it was out of warranty. I had ...
by revin
Sun Mar 30, 2008 3:03 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Broken engine mounts, Again.
Replies: 63
Views: 3263

I remember years ago replacing the mounts in my old Lux.just doing them up by hand I managed to break the bolts inside the rubber on 2 sets of gearbox mounts and as you said.1st drive out I did rip the engine mounts.

I did what RUFF said get some from wreckers
by revin
Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:22 pm
Forum: General Tech
Topic: Freight question pls help
Replies: 2
Views: 121

PM sent
by revin
Sun Jan 13, 2008 6:40 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: recovery points on a 100 series
Replies: 5
Views: 373

I was more thinking of the hooks that ARB,TJM etc sell for about $20 ,had these on my old Hilux just was`t sure how/if they would fit

me3@neuralfibre.com : Defo wouldnt use the factory hoops as yes they do look very flimsy

Thanks for the help guys
by revin
Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 100 series petrol fuel economy
Replies: 16
Views: 1036

Re: Fuel Economy

I have the HZJ105 and get 1100-1200km to the two tanks. The guy at work who has the same vehicle FZJ105 4.5 petrol gets 650-700km. I think your economy is about right. You could spend alot of money trying to improve the economy and only be dissapointed. Another guy at work says his 4.5 patrol will ...
by revin
Fri Jan 11, 2008 1:46 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: recovery points on a 100 series
Replies: 5
Views: 373

recovery points on a 100 series

I have a 2001 FZJ105 it has airbags fitted and am wondering where is the best spots to fit recovery points on the front {Already has a Alloy bar fitted} I would like ot fit the hook style points ,for snatching from

Cheers