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Driving home last night and the steering started to feel a bit off then turning into the drive there was a complete lack of power assistance. Had a quick look underneath to see a lot of fluid leakage. Quick look this morning and and the rack is damp around the big D bush rather than around any...

Whilst fitting new ARB bushes I noticed that my near side shock was moving in the top mount. Having taken the shock off it looks like there is some wear on the hole the shock mounts through. Anyone know what size this hole is supposed to be? the pin on the top of the shock is 10mm but the bush...

My old Waeco Tropicool electric coolbox, complete with Gaffer Tape/Insulation Jacket £100. Served me well for a few years before I got a proper fridge, cools to 30 below ambient so perfect for the UK and Europe and will still chill a beer in the Sahara. Homemade jacket using foil insulation and...

Anyone replaced the lower shock bushes on the front? Mine are shot but the shocks still good. I see superpro do bushes but at around roughly the same price as new complete shocks.

Got a bit of a braking problem with the truck pulling to the right when slowing above about 40mph. It started on my last trip after changing the front brake pads on the DS and had since been MOT'd ok. Front calipers have been rebuilt, new pads and discs as well. Rear drivers side was swapped...

I guess being amphibious it would save of ferry tickets! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Overland-adventure-vehicle-project-/162718251484?hash=item25e2c379dc:g:naEAAOSw-jFZ6HPS

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LAND-CRUISER-STEEL-BULL-BAR-HEAVY-DUTY-REINFORCEMENT-BUMPER-TJM-/122673672171?hash=item1c8febafeb:g:fRwAAOSwcDZZfFOh Might be of use to someone :)

Just came across this on the Hubb, a 34000km off road trans European route :D http://www.transeurotrail.org/ Its split up into pages for each country detailing the route with .gpx download, expected duration, best time of year, contacts (they have local linesmen looking after the route), rules...

Came across these whilst random browsing. Modified 80's and 90's from a jap company. https://www.flexnet.co.jp/renoca/lineup/color_bomb Typically got some Japanese weird to them but I do like the 70 front on the 95 Their 80 might be a bit of shock to some :D

Another of Barries trucks for sale http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292142269760?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2648

bad day today. Long low range climb over a mountain. When I went back to H the diff light stayed illuminated and the diff locked. Tried move through H HL and LL driving in circles and reversing nothing seemed to release it. A few KM further on and I smell burning so stop to see smoke coming out...

So 40 000 miles mostly off road and the previous 150k miles has meant my passenger side rear flare has given up on staying attached. On the inside of the flare there are 8 mounting posts that attach to the clips in the body, only on mine theres only 3 left. I could get a 2nd hand one but...

Anyone interested in a trip this year?? I'm currently planning my next trip for this spring. The plan are to watch the Morocco Desert Adventure Rally on Easter Monday (17th April) at the Plage Blanch, camping at an old fort the night before. Then heading south into the Western Sahara to the...

Apparently at 08:16 on the 27th of October I reached 7083kmh Is that a land speed record?

My folks are in SA at the moment and with Christmas coming up have asked if theres anything they could pick up while they're there. Needs to fit in luggage and preferable not to heavy or the old man will have to leave his camera behind :) Any suggestions?

Just logged in afterwork and whilst on the forum the following file automatically downloaded, Your_taxes-08.16.rar. I didn't click on anything. Deleted it, logged back into the site and its downloaded again :(

http://expeditionportal.com/an-emergency-network-built-on-land-cruisers/ Sounds like a cracking idea and using TLC's :D

Who was the red 80 heading south on the M5 tonight? RTT and Gullwings must be someone on here? Looking good as I passed heading north :)

Checking the truck over today I found this :( Looks like a replacement panel is available

Spotted over on the HuBB, 1.2m tents from £350 http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/travel-equipment-for-sale-wanted/eazi-awn-roof-tent-1-a-88382#post543832

After picking up a mobicool fridge earlier today amazon now have the Waeco CDF 36 up for £350...

Can anyone confirm what size bolts are needed for the lower ball joints on a 90/95? I need to replace toyotas chocolate ones with something reasonable and now where near the truck at the moment.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Runner-4-Wolfpack-Drawer-System-/141992952535?hash=item210f7082d7:g:BrYAAOSw7W5XN083 Seller has some other overland kit for sale, fridge slide, nat luna fridge etc.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LAND-CRUISER-80-SERIES-GREY-69-000-VERY-LOW-MILES-4-2-DIESEL-/182120227479?hash=item2a67362297:g:roQAAOSw3mpXKwzH Only up the road from me as well

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thermoking-Fridge-Freezer-Cargo-Trailer-Medical-Disaster-Relief-Aid-Expedition-/222029276388?hash=item33b1f9e4e4:g:kSQAAOSwWTRWyD~E

Following the success of the first forum Morocco Trip................ Who's up for a trip this year?? I currently have 3 weeks booked off work from the 7th to the 21st October for my 6th trip (these dates could possibly be moved slightly). I have some route ideas all ready mentally planned out...

http://offroadtheplanet.com/home/double-dutch-351.html

Ct8kvS05seU So some of you will have read about the knock on the drivers side front wheel during the Morocco trip, further inspection has revealed that the inner joint needs replacing. As today is dry (ish) I decided to make a start, having removed the boot the play in the joint is clear but...

Apart from the obligatory Socks etc I was very pleased to find a copy of this under the tree :D What did Santa bring you? depending on you being good for the last 12 months of course

Should We Bomb Agrabah? they look shifty!

Somewhat gobsmacked, 6yrs NCB, 40+, 10000 miles per year fully comp

Looks like my clutch needs replacing before this years big Morocco Trip. Any preferred supplier/options?. I see Roughtrax have the Aisin Clutches for £188 and a further 5% Discount. I also see there are 2 versions, one listed as pre August 98 and the other post. I assume I need the POst 98...

Havent driven the truck for a while but started regularly all fine. As its booked in for a MOT on Wednesday I thought I'd take it for a spin last night. Wouldn't start twice after stopping, turned over but sounded like low batteries. Traced the fault to a discarnect I have on the passenger side...

Anyone know a handy online retailer where I can get some of these pesky blighters? Part Number: 90468-04177

Found this whilst looking for something entirely different and thought is was a pretty neat idea Linky http://overlandbound.com/forums/topic/molle-panel-for-fzj80-gull-window/

lDi9uFcD7XI Wow, I know the physics but even so this is sooooooooooooooooooooooo cool {cp edit: Fixed YT link}

Spotted over on the HuBB https://meetchuck.squarespace.com/ Bit pricey for me :(

Its got a Wall Mounted Sphygmomanometer :) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOYOTA-LAND-CRUISER-78-SERIES-AMBULANCE-BRAND-NEW-MULTIPLE-UNITS-AVAILABLE-/231577215044?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35eb13e044 god base for an overlander if you've got the cash, same seller has troopies as well

iUYuXeDmBWs I want one...............................

Whilst browsing the interwebs I stumbled upon this..................................... "Many wheels on vehicle have been clad with this tire. Many kilometers worn with tits on face. Brings joy to my puppies. Driven in dessert like Angel Delight where great traction and va-va-voom...

Amazons got some daily easter deals running and Fridays is a Dewalt drill/impact driver twin set...

Meanwhile elsewhere on the interwebs........................................ A group of hard motorcyclists are concerned that their tyres may contain animal products http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/equipping-bike-whats-best-gear/vegetarian-vegan-bike-parts-tyres-80423 If you're worried...

Who's up for a trip????????????????? I'll be heading out for my 5th trip this October for 3 weeks. Exact dates and routes TBC but I guarantee an adventure. It looks like I'm changing jobs over the next few weeks and have told my new employer I have the trip booked but not the exact dates but I...

Load of parts for auction but not much info items 743 on http://www.mod-sales.com/tender/listing.htm

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/overland-vehicles-equipment-sale-wanted/land-cruiser-kzj95-dakar-rally-80289#post493354 ignoring the claims, why is the airbox on the wrong side????

Ok its not a land cruiser but what a great description:icon-biggrin: Not a bad price either http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Iveco-40-10-WM-4x4-Expedition-Camper-/221633638676?pt=UK_Campers_Caravans_Motorhomes&hash=item339a64f114

Hi all Arrived in Morocco tonight on my 2014 trip just over 48 hours from leaving Portsmouth[emoji2] Brittany Ferries were their normal stuck up selves. The noticed my new frontrunner rack and charged me another £36. But for a French business how they justify not changing the menu in 4 years...

Rear Diff studs - my diff is being repaired and some of the studs have seen better days - what size and how many do I need? there looks to be 3 different sizes Alternator - what amps is the standard uk spec unit (twin batteries)? Rear lower suspension arm and panhard bushes - are these easy to...

I'll be posting up my photos from various trips as I get round to it. In the mean time here is a video of our trip to the WS October 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CDegjjdugg Switch it onto HD and enjoy :icon-cool: