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  1. Dances with Chimps

    Electric Window Christmas Blues! (HDJ81)

    Im sure this will probably be the thousandth posty on electric windows (for HD80/HDJ81) as they absolutely suck when they get old. Ive tried everything to get the them working, lubricating the runners and rubber seals along the window, which only lasts a few months. Now im thinking it would be...
  2. Dances with Chimps

    80 Series Toyota Turbo Terror

    Does it make £2ks worth of difference, did you have to put a 3 inch exhaust and intercooler on also?
  3. Dances with Chimps

    80 Series Toyota Turbo Terror

    Ill post how I get on, thanks for your comment.
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    80 Series Toyota Turbo Terror

    Too much choice :-)
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    80 Series Toyota Turbo Terror

    Thanks everyone for you feedback, I have read through every one of them and its certainly food for thought. The first thng is to get it properly diagnosed and then go from there. I like the idea of WINK but how come they dont post their prices on their website. Always a bit suspeicous of that...
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    80 Series Toyota Turbo Terror

    Right enough, id better drop it down to the local, car doctor to get it diagnosed properly before spending a load on a new Turbo. ALtghjough I am secretly hoping it is the Turb so I have an excuse to buy a decent one :-)
  7. Dances with Chimps

    80 Series Toyota Turbo Terror

    Hi everyone, So travelling up to Stratford the other weekend and my friend tells me that the old LC is blowing a lot of blue smoke whilst I’m accelerating past lorries or going uphill, its hardly noticable when ticking over. So, I’m guessing the oil seals have gone on the Turbo. Fair enough...
  8. Dances with Chimps

    Winch Bar 80 Series

    Yeah me too, its taken me two years to get this far but at least everything mechanical is now finished, just need the final external bits and pieces. :-)
  9. Dances with Chimps

    Winch Bar 80 Series

    Hi James, do you have the tent with it?
  10. Dances with Chimps

    Winch Bar 80 Series

    Hi Andy, is there a PM on here? If not 07855 405626.
  11. Dances with Chimps

    Winch Bar 80 Series

    Thanks Rich, I think we spoke about mine kst year. It is made from black steel Is a single winch bar with winch slot. It petrudes around 6 inches and I think it’s home made although couldn’t swear to that. I’ll bring the whole lot up to the show as it’s still bolted to my cruiser at the mo.
  12. Dances with Chimps

    Winch Bar 80 Series

    Hey Guy, thanks for this, I’m looking for one that particularly covers the lights but thanks for posting and yes meant Stratford Overland
  13. Dances with Chimps

    Winch Bar 80 Series

    Hi All, just putting the feelers out for anyone who may have a decent second hand Winch Bar for sale. Will be at the Stafford show so if going would be a bonus. Like the look of Iron man or similar, black and sturdy rather than soft and shiny as its for an overland vehicle. Howling Moon roof...
  14. Dances with Chimps

    Swapping over my Instrument cluster - HDJ81

    They are very hit unpredictable these MOT places, mine passed a few months back. The window wiper rubbers were hanging off, I have very bright LED lights all around and I'm sure the speedo wasn't working then. I at least expected a telling off!
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    Swapping over my Instrument cluster - HDJ81

    Yeah I was actually thinking of just swapping out the speedo and keeping the rest intact as mine is still in pretty good condition.
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    Swapping over my Instrument cluster - HDJ81

    Hey Star Cruiser, you are based near me, I'm in Brighton. Are you the guy that fits those nice rear windows, if so you showed me around them at the Stratford show last year.
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    Swapping over my Instrument cluster - HDJ81

    Yes 4 screws are in situ, :-)
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    Swapping over my Instrument cluster - HDJ81

    Hey all, thanks for the replies, it looks to me like it will be harder than I first thought. Oh well, the cluster only cost £35 on eBay, I didn't inadvertently buy it from you did I Karl? When it gets here Ill swap it over and see what it does. The unfortunate things is that without a working...
  19. Dances with Chimps

    Swapping over my Instrument cluster - HDJ81

    Hi All, I have a 1993 4.2 12V HDJ81 and just recently the speedometer and odeometer stopped working. On taking it out I noted some corrosion on the back electronic panel and it had evidentally burnt out. I tried to clean it up and by pass the circuit that had sustained damage but no joy. So...
  20. Dances with Chimps

    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Thanks Grimbo, the previous owner removed the seats and built and impressive bespoke bed and stroage platform in the rear including making a very tidy job of the electronics with two solid state aircraft batteries for power. He was however a boat builder by trade and made it all out of marine...
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    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Ruts and uneven roads I presume, After a couple of years reading forums and asking questions it seems to be the standard setting for an Africa trip, Maybe that extra 2 inches makes all the difference im unsure but open to all opinions, my guess is it will drop 2 inches when fully loaded.
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    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    I will make a note of this thanks, if we`re taking it all apart any ways it shouldnt cost a great deal eh?
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    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Thanks Tommy again food for thought, I never had any idea there were so many makes to choose from. OME is the make I see most mentioned, which is what are on her now. But Ill take a closer look at these makes now. Thanks again.
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    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Thanks Mark, ive reconditioned a great deal on her and certainly tried to keep everything factory standard. Ive even ummed and arred about lifting it but I think its the right thing to do for an African trip (East coast - Cape town) A friend of mine did teh same trip a couple of years ago and...
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    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Thanks again, well if you are serious about working on my vehicle, I cant get it to you next week but I can get it to you in a month or so, I have a mate that lives in your neck of the woods I can stay with him. Funnily enough youve worked on it before at the Overland show. When I first bought...
  26. Dances with Chimps

    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Wow, thanks Chris thats given me food for thought, ive asked the guy to take a look at the struts to see if they are suitable for a lift (as they are relatively new) However I didnt take into account marrying them up with the springs etc. Is theer any chance they´ll be suitable or would you just...
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    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Your 2 bits is apprieciated greatly and as I am trying to keep the weight down, maybe + 250kgs is a better idea, I spoke to someone at the Overland show this year who had no probems overlanding with + 200kgs, thanks Geek! :-)
  28. Dances with Chimps

    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    If he fixes Landrovers im sure hes inundated with work. :) Yes im thinking airbags!
  29. Dances with Chimps

    Overland Suspension set up 1993 80 series 4.2 Diesel manual

    Happy New year to you all, this is probably a question that has been asked a thousand times and it difficult to answer but I'm after opinions for the best suspension set up on my 80 for general UK road use but also for a trip down to South Africa. I already have an OME set up but it is...
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    So, what does a decent 80 look like? Part 2

    Thanks for this, it is helpful and building my confidence. My little brother and me have been fixing and replacing parts on all the minor faults on my LC but body and engine are in great condition. I'm finding that after 23 years it is all the rubber, door seals etc which need replacing and...
  31. Dances with Chimps

    Importing a 4.2 l diesel from Japan; am I nuts?

    Ive owned my imported 1993 HDJ81 4.2l for around 4 weeks now, although I have research them solidly for near on 2 years, im loving her atm. There is a lot of enthusiasm here as you can see and plenty of people willing to offer advice. Although I cannot offer any mechanical advice I can tell you...
  32. Dances with Chimps

    Genuine Toyota Parts

    You certainly are!! Thanks :-)
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    Genuine Toyota Parts

    Cheers guys does anyone have Simons number?
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    Genuine Toyota Parts

    Hey Chris, thanks again for your help. I was glad to get the thumbs up from you and many of the club members at the weekend, im pretty happy with the 80 and am intent on making her as near perfect as possible so I can reliably on her when I head off the beaten track in a year. I've already...
  35. Dances with Chimps

    Genuine Toyota Parts

    Thanks StarCruiser for the info. As the engine is the same as the UK model, would it be possible to use UK spec parts so that they could be ordered domestically? If so, who would be best to contact in the UK to source parts? Many thanks again, Carl
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    Genuine Toyota Parts

    Hello everyone, my name is Carl, I have just joined the forum after meeting some of you at this years 4 x 4 show in Stratford. Thanks to those who gave me invaluable advice about my new purchase (Import 1993 Toyota Landcruiser 4.2 TD) and directed me to this website. My query is where do I...
  37. My Land Cruisers

    My Land Cruisers

    Various pictures my toys
  38. My Trips

    My Trips

    My offroad trips
  39. My Build Thread

    My Build Thread

    My build thread
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