Recent content by Chris E

In case anyone need these bushings (lower rear bushings for Koni heavy track shocks) I managed to find them with a French company Dream Team Car - Pièces détachées et accessoires 4x4. - Dream Team Car - [Leaving Land Cruiser Club]. They cost €13.40 and fitted.

Hi, I am rebuilding or replacing the turbo in my HDJ80. One of the options I consider is to buy a new chra with better performance turbines, bearings etc. Has anyone done this and is this a good option? How does it compare to buying a whole new high flow / performance turbo? I get the...

Thanks Dave, I will try to find them. I have contacted Koni offices and distributers in many European countries and none of them have it and some think it may not be possible to replace. How can it be possible that a damper for £300+ has a bushing that the supplier can't replace. Any other...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can buy bushings / silentblocks for Koni heavy track raid (the large ones) shocks for a HDJ80? I put toyota orginals in but it failed ITV (MOT). When my mechanic had a look at it they say the originals are too small for Koni shocks. Thanks in advance, Chris

Thanks for the useful info. And thanks Bodie, I have been thinking about getting the King springs so good to know someone paired them with Koni shocks and it worked well. I probably go for these.

Ok thanks. So the view is that any spring works? there seems to be those of the option that shocks and springs should be matched (ie. there may be bad combinations to stay away from).

What is the view on matching springs to Koni raid shocks for the Land crusier 80. It is sometimes said that the best is to get shocks and springs from the same manufacturer but I don't believe Koni makes springs to match their shocks (at least not easily obtainable). So what springs does well...

Hi, I am looking for a HDJ100 original trunk carpet 7 seats grey interior (so grey carpet). Please let me know if you have one in good condition. Thanks, Chris

From what I seen there are several different injector pump OEM numbers depending on the year and engine configurations, and potentially geographical region. My understanding is that any 12 valve should work for a 12 valve but that the 24 valve is different from the 12 valve (Some one told me...

Thanks the advice. The work you did looks very good. Seems you are in Austria which is a bit far from here otherwise I would probably asked for your services. When doing this work I image that I would want to lift the body off and dissemble all the parts (remove engine, gearbox, axles, cross...

Thanks very useful, that is what I was hoping. If I buy it will probably pay someone to do the under carriage restoration since I don't have the space or at least get some help from someone with the space and share the work. I'll go and see the car.

Hi, I am looking at a HDJ100 diesel in France, to potentially purchase. The owner have sent me some photos and there are some significant rust under the car. The rest of the car is ok, just need some interior improvements (new leather for front seats and one or two new door panels. It is full...