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Could try scrap yards too. Especially if a car has been t-boned or rear ended the front bumper will probably be ok.

You can probably find bumpers cheap from people removing them to put on bullbars. Here 90% of 4WDs have one so there must be tons of factory bumpers stashed somewhere.

DPF on my 2016 has been replaced too, no hassles since and it does do short trips as well as longer ones. The active regeneration is so much better than just passive regeneration and easily doable even in a suburban setting.

I have Yolo 265/65/17 on mine. Ok but I do get a bit of oversteer if I go too fast round a corner. Had Bridgestones on my 90 when I had it and they were fine.

5VZ is a mechanical throttle. Could they have used the same actuator for both the 1KZ and the 5VZ?

2 things I'd try. I'm not too experienced with auto transmissions though. 1. Disconnect the solenoid plug on the transmission. (Triangle shape plug) This will put the transmission into manual mode where D, 2 and L become a clunky 4th, 3rd and 1st. This should prove that 3rd/4th is possible...

Sometimes this can be caused if the steering is pushed hard against an object (eg kerb) and the steering lock has activated in this position.

You really need to check if it's wiring or the connector. Even just a random car bulb with some wires will do. I'd start by getting that panel off (think you have to remove the trim around the gear levers and working up), then get the wires off the connector, hook your bulb or voltmeter to...

The two top right 20A ones - PWR OUTLET ACC.

Either bad connection behind the panel or they may on different fuses. IIRC there is a power outlet fuse in the under bonnet fusebox. If you have a voltmeter you could measure between the good and bad one - that way you can tell if the issue is with the positive or negative connection...

Nice I'll give it a go at the weekend! Yes this has 2 seperate switches, the CD switch and a range switch.

Noticed on my 150 that the centre diff and high/low range are seperate. Does that mean you can use low range without the centre diff locked? If so I am thinking this would be useful for trailer parking. Have not tried it myself only have access to hard pavement at the moment and don't want to...

Ok so we traded in the 90 for a 2016 150 series. Manual transmission and the 1GD engine, 220kkm on the clock. It's a country car so apart from the orange dust in some hard to get places I am hoping the clutch is still in good condition.

I did consider it but divorce will be a major faff after 23 years! I should have checked whilst we were dating. Sounds like you did well though haha. Yes would have to check rust but most cars here have little or no rust unless abandoned for decades. That said beach 4wd is popular and if...

So we are in the situation of the moment of having 2 cars - the 2000 Prado 90 and a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer. We don't need 2 cars any more and are considering selling them and buying a better and diesel 4wd. We need to talk to the bank so nothing's decided but I think the LC 100 or 200 is way...