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Would anyone know where to get these arches from? Thanks

As the title says, my mate is looking at a Lhd 73 with an intention to buy and convert to rhd, has anyone done this, or have any wise words. I do think finding the parts may be a mission, but not impossible? cheers

Happy new year to you all, Lang may yer lums reek! Let’s hope for a bit more freedom and a healthy dollop of common sense in 2022!

Decided to change the look of the old 80 in support of @clivehorridge being told to get the grinder out! MOT coming this week so along with the the steering box I have new track rod ends to fit, a decent front axle case, original 80 wheels and a prop shaft UJ

I’ve just had my steering box back from being refurbished, and although I just went to the end of the road, I can safely say it’s much improved. Returned in the expected fresh black paint and with a 12 month no quibble warranty. I’m led to believe they had a fair job as they said it pretty...

Anyone got any decent front bumper caps for a 12v bumper, looking for both sides thanks J

I was asked to have a look at a friends 2008 200 to check out the tow bar wiring as all that works is the indicators, it’s got a factory installed tow bar and wiring kit, what I found was that on the brake light circuit and tail light circuits is only 3.8v output, this is at the socket ( which...

Doing the rounds on fb!

Hi, have a mate looking for hard copies of the factory service manuals, any recommendations on where he could buy? Thanks in advance J

So I picked up a lower tailgate for my truck from a local guy which had been supplied by a popular chap who completes professional repairs to panels before selling them, have to share and add a buyer beware if you are buying over the phone! Lucky for me it was cheap so no big deal..

Having a bit of a clear up at my mums and came across these, must be 30 years in storage!

A 94 80 with 1k miles just sold in the land of Uncle Sam for $136k https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1994-toyota-land-cruiser-fj80-24/?fbclid=IwAR3WLf7XWNb9-W_IMp93j2o8m5nRs7iBX6005Exf8pDn1uVY3rKE7p3T5vQ

I met another 80 today, not many of us up in the north!

Life really can throw you challenge, I’m 49 and probably the fittest, thinnest and most active I’ve been in 25yrs, I’ve never been heavy, never smoked but enjoy a few beers, don’t we all anyway while almost at the top of Ben Nevis last weekend the chest pains started, ach no big deal, suck it up...

Had a visit to Arctic Trucks yesterday, delivering one of their creations and spied this beauty, LHD so not likely staying here!

Not in anyway Toyota related, but made in Japan, meet my non identical twins, only 30 years apart Now please can we have lots of sunshine?

I will be helping out a family friend shortly who will be selling her 200, it’s a 2014 v8 with about 45k. Totally standard and never worked or even been off the black stuff. It’s become too big for her now. I’ll get some pictures and more information next week but if anyone is interested pm me...

If you ever wondered what its like looking up to an oil platform from sea level at night in the fog?

Anybody got a spare lock set for an 80? I have 2 different keys and now my drivers door lock is dead So I may as well change them all! thanks J

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So I developed a sizeable leak from my steering box yesterday, leaking from the top adjuster / locknut. I’ve fitted an o-ring & fibre washer below the original washer seal and it’s dry now, I’ll look into getting the correct seal. I found two connectors on the wiring loom coming from the...

Anyone selling a center diff lock switch for an 80? thanks J

I think my viscous coupling has seized and after reading a bit on mud last night I probably looking to just remove it, but whether I try to find a replacement I’m not sure, that’s where I turn to you guys, what’s your options on losing it or finding another, even finding another? Thanks

Finally getting time to get some more work on the 80, as it’s 18month MOT is just about to expire and while I don’t think technically I’d have to do the springs/ shockers they are tired and getting quite saggy on the back. I’ve pretty much decided to go for a 3” lift and to buy EFS. I‘m...

While entertaining myself today at work I think I saw @Chris out in his hilux today https://fb.watch/1txeuxbtTC/ Hopefully the link works for you all

Have a mate who is starting to look for a decent automatic diesel 80, let me know if you know of anything for sale or coming up thanks J

I’m trying to work out what suspension lift I have on my truck, it’s done at least 70k since the ironman kit was fitted, and now doesn’t sit so square, and is a bit soft..what I’d like if anyone can help with is the distance from the center of the hubs to the wheel arch/wing lower edge and what...

Anyone got a set of good injectors for a 24v for sale? thanks J

I’m looking to change my shock absorbers before too much longer, currently fitted with Ironman suspension and I believe was a 4” lift, would like to keep the look of whatever height I’m still at as I’m sure it’s sagged a bit, a bit like myself! what options are readily available or recommend...

ok, so I’m not able to give much information but still asking for help, again! I’ve given my sister my 80 while I’m in Denmark and I’ve had a call to say they can’t get the key to go all the way into the barrel, it still works in the door, I only have one key, yes I know! It’s likely I’m sure...

Much appreciated if anyone can help I have the chance of an aluminium Front Runner roof rack, for a decent price, and local to me. Its come from a defender 90, does anyone know if it will be of a suitable size for my 80? Unfortunately for me I'm in Denmark for the next 3 1/2 weeks so cant go...

found this for sale on faceache, it’s nothing to do with me in any way at all, seems the guy want a little more than scrap value

Today I fitted a new alternator in the hope that the dash warning lights Christmas tree would go out, but no luck, So some further checking, with the supplier, and fluke, I should see 12 v on all 3 wires on the alternator loom, but I don’t see any voltage on the white wire (battery voltage) if I...

I have a good condition 12v steering wheel in black, there are a few light marks on it from storage, comes complete with horn push / center Make me an offer if it’s any use to you Cheers

Thanks to Mike @chapel gate for the recent parts at good prices, I even had to chase him up for the bill after receiving them! Cheers

So today I sold my older Touareg, and I’m going to have to pull my finger out this week and get the 80 through an mot, it’s almost ready, but I need to get a set of wheels, 2 questions,,, 1. I like the look of the deep dish modular steels, and was thinking of 315 tyres, I believe I will need 16”...

would anyone know if you can get the steering box top seal separate from the rebuild kit, or know the seal size? Thanks

So not many pictures yet but I’ll start with these 2! Having farted about trying hoping for some black magic to stop the knock knock knocking in the engine, I think it finally came! Replaced the big ends, found #3 was starting to crater but on rebuild it still sounded the same. I used some fuel...

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Has anyone rebuilt their injectors themselves, the chief engineer on my ship suggests it’s a fairly easy job, they do it for our engines. I was thinking about buying new nozzles and bringing them with me next time. We have a hand pump to check the spray pattern onboard. I guess my truck has...

So I have the chance of parts from a scrap 80, the guy is using the chassis, axles, engine & gearbox etc for a Hilux build so most of the rest is available, what parts would you guys recommend me saving before it gets weighed in for scrap? Cheers

hi, so eventually I’ve got to go for a look at my 80, and did some power washing to remove the mud from everywhere, I think it’s acted as a preventative coating as so far it seems pretty solid and clean but hopefully I’ll get it up on the ramp tomorrow Hopefully this little video works, would...

Well I guess I could do lots of searching but our internet link on the ship is like using asthmatic pigeons carrying a sack of coal, so I'll ask my questions, apologies in advance of asking some of the common questions again. I'm kinda planning to have some things in place for when I get home...

Hello All, Made an agreement to take on a 97 80 with some running problems, probably front axle rebuild and a good refurbishment of the interior after its spent a few hard years on a farm. I work on a ship in the north sea and have just come for my month of hell here before getting back to do...