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  1. thelal

    Water leak - middle doors at bottom

    Holes at bottom of doors are clear. Definitely just bottom of doors and not coming in on main floor but know what you mean in relation to roof overflows. Having difficulty trying to find right type of plastic to replace it with
  2. thelal

    Water leak - middle doors at bottom

    is it this? https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/6784160040 67841-60040...
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  4. thelal

    Water leak - middle doors at bottom

    Suffering with water on interior lower carpet material on the bottom inside of both middle doors after lots of rain I've changed the outside bellhousing (if thats the name) plastic trim and that helped a little I've opened up the doors and can't figure out where the water is getting in. The...
  5. thelal

    Removing sunroof glass

    Good stuff. I've a plastic cover piece to replace and hopefully will solve my constant overflows on the sunroof. This should make it easier to get to
  6. thelal

    Parasitic power drain from main battery

    There is nothing "extra" on the main battery. All extra accessories is off the leisure battery
  7. thelal

    Parasitic power drain from main battery

    Forgot to say if I disconnect the positive cable on the main battery it's fine over a week with very little drop
  8. thelal

    Parasitic power drain from main battery

    I've an electric "leak" that will drain my main starting battery in 4 days. Will drop from 12.7v to 11.85v with all doors closed, no alarm system Have tried tracing 'usage' across main fusebox without any real answer. Any ideas on how to diagnose further? 1997 80 4.5L v6 petrol 1FZ-FE - 330K...
  9. thelal

    New stainless exhaust fitted.

    Where they at? and how much?
  10. thelal

    The dreaded handbrake

    be nice if someone could create a dogbone that was (self) adjusting
  11. thelal

    80/100 Rear body extensions/conversions

    Meet Live Work Wander USA guys in Ireland in their borrowed TLC 200 Mantec conversion. Very nice. Will post some pics once sync with mobile. They are getting their TLC 79 (with poptop) moved over to an 80 chassis and upgraded with some more Mantec goodies
  12. thelal

    TRAVEL SOUTH TO NORTH AMERICA

    Richard The only ones I've seen that have been successful have been Progressive Insurance in the USA. Best to check the Overlanding America facebook forum. Not sure that works for Canada and may need another solution there
  13. thelal

    Baby steps.. Overland camping on a budget

    very European now !
  14. thelal

    Possible sale of my 80 pop top Conversion (80 not included!)

    its that dilemma between short term vs long term trips and coping with different climates (rain, cold, hot, muggy) etc.
  15. thelal

    Bargain Forum first offer for an expedition 80

    Have you tried ebay and there are also several overland forums/groups on FB - to give yourself more of an audience
  16. thelal

    Yet another 80 build thread

    Steve - I might be interested, can you send PM and pics/specs etc
  17. thelal

    FZJ80R from Devon

    great fit with the back of the truck
  18. thelal

    80/100 Rear body extensions/conversions

    last time there were at least 4-5 several camping areas as couldn't fit all in one spot Be interested to see what you find
  19. thelal

    80/100 Rear body extensions/conversions

    went there as well and lots of eye-candy. Toms is the best quality by far buy mucho monies. Several other vendors as well. Can send some links/photos At the show its better to spend more time in the campgrounds looking at all the real rigs and seeing who has done what, what works etc.
  20. thelal

    80/100 Rear body extensions/conversions

    its on my list in near future. Doing R&D and talking with some that have travelled with poptop and next steps (more expansion, bigger body and replacement back) Interested in Bat21 build as well. Looking to meet Renago in Milan during Sept (on trip Ireland->France->Crotia and back) as he is on...
  21. thelal

    My HDJ80 Overland Build

    Good info. Thanks for that On my list on next few years
  22. thelal

    Leaky Landcruiser 80 (image heavy)

    I popped mine off and replaced with new. Did have leak in same spots If know you could slide out I'd have done the same
  23. thelal

    My HDJ80 Overland Build

    Did 6 weeks seem like enough. Was it a lot if driving or got enough mix to enjoy it What were shipping costs and where to where
  24. thelal

    Higgys 80 restor/project

    nice work
  25. thelal

    Eventually started with some jobs

    How easy to get the axle off for derusting/painting
  26. thelal

    removing the back sliding small windows

    Mine looking kinda similiar. Just a lot of TLC cleaning it up. Went back together ok. Didn't need any sealant. Overall main black rubber seal was in good shape
  27. thelal

    Greetings from Colorado, USA!

    shoot .. hard to remember now. Join RisingSun4x4 club and they have lots of outings. Several mags/books as well as online resources try https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/colorado/arapaho-national-forest/off-road-driving https://www.faricy.com/blog/best-jeep-trails-in-colorado/...
  28. thelal

    a new one from germany

    likely only a week in Crotia. Expect to have 3-4 wks from IRL->France->Italy towards Crotia and back, so not a lot of time
  29. thelal

    SUPER OFFER . 80 Exhaust

    they don't have model for petrol FZJ80
  30. thelal

    Wanted : 80 series seat sliders

    checkout these guys in France that allow for Recaro seats to fit in 80. They do a lot of fabrication work
  31. thelal

    It is with great regret.

    Great spec on the truck
  32. thelal

    a new one from germany

    Nice truck. Thinking of a driving trip to Croatia towards end of this year so could ping you for some advice on places to see etc.
  33. thelal

    Looking for Electrical wiring diagram for 1fz-fe please

    I have paper Elec manual for 96 auto model (USA truck) if you need me to scan any specifics sections
  34. thelal

    Higgys 80 restor/project

    What is that?
  35. thelal

    Hello from New Mexico, USA

    Thats funnt regarding swap. Lots of nice memories on trips to NM. I lived in Colorado for several years and drove around USA quite a bit. You'll not have any of the local (UK/IRL) "rust" as you're in the dry climate so be grateful for bolts not seizing/breaking when you're working on the truck :(
  36. thelal

    Hello from Russia

    Welcome. Nice truck. Had a short few days in St. Petersburg in Nov last year (as part of trip around the Nordics) and was lovely. Will be visiting Russia and Stans on a larger upcoming trip in next few years
  37. thelal

    Greetings from Colorado, USA!

    Welcome to group Lived in Longmont for several years; lots of great trails and clubs/groups/expertise around Had a 1990 4Runner for a few years and great trucks. Running 97 FZJ80 from Colorado - now back in Ireland after PanAm trip few years back. Did Nordics end of last year and just back from...
  38. thelal

    Roof rack - Roof box & free LED lights.

    Any more info on just the lights?
  39. thelal

    My HDJ80 Overland Build

    Michael, looks great. Lov to come see it at some stage. Can you send me some more pics via email [email protected] as hard to see/zoom in on them Best of luck on trip. In Spain right now just coming back from Morocco trip
  40. thelal

    new Birf/CV choices - FZJ80 97

    Went with ODM from RoughTrax (I think - maybe Milners) and got it all finished before trip to Morocco. About 2000K miles on it so far and mostly highway with some offroad but no issues so far.
  41. thelal

    ABENTEUER & ALLRAD Bad Kissengen (Germany) - 20th-23rd June 19

    Went last year and well worth going. IF going again I'd spend more time going around meeting folks in their trucks at the camp ground - some interesting rigs/options and stories
  42. thelal

    new Birf/CV choices - FZJ80 97

  43. thelal

    new Birf/CV choices - FZJ80 97

    not in any rush ; just more interested in the choices and for those that have tried differing manfs Would consider swapping but if going to that level of effort might as well replace thanks for input
  44. thelal

    new Birf/CV choices - FZJ80 97

    Have Birfs I need to change out as clicking on turns See several options availailble (OEM, RCV, Longfields, Milners, Hdn- Chinese?) Anyone got practical options Thanks
  45. thelal

    M50 in Dublin

    Easy to sign up and pay. Its a bit of a pain if you forgot or never noticed it !!
  46. thelal

    TRAVEL SOUTH TO NORTH AMERICA

    done Alaska to Argentina in 2014 with family + trailer. Ping me for a chat
  47. thelal

    Tips for Norway in november?

    was there in Oct and very nice. Had some heavy rain (felt like home !). Had issue with alternator that managed to fix myself but wasn't much "help" (plenty of forum helpers) availability locally for an 80. Getting parts in were VERY expensive so ensure you're truck is in good mechanical...
  48. thelal

    Moving from US to Germany

    Another option is to bring your petrol FZJ80 and get it LPG converted. I've brought 3 trucks from USA over here and all converted onto LPG which is approx 40-50% at the pump (conversion price approx 1200).
  49. thelal

    Hello from Colorado (also)!

    lived in Longmont for a lot of years. Wheeling in CO/WY/UT fantastic
  50. thelal

    Eventually started with some jobs

    where did you get the extended dog bones for rear brakes
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