Recent content by JayBlack

Congrats !! It's funny I have been reading this blog since the beginning and I talk about it so much that my wife thought I knew Gene from my time in Canada !:)

I just rode from phila pa to Orlando in two days on a 2003 rc51 with a jardine exhaust .. I used a back pack tied down to the back and ups shipped my clothing to the hotel at my final destination . Bike has a Corbin seat and heli bars , I am 41 and weigh 245lb , I had no problem, I did phila pa...

Found a TLC on MUD 4 sale guy lives about 2hrs away has 4 TLC's and owns a garage and has already done the bigger maint. items HG,front end rebuild etc fingers crossed mileage is 146K !! I would have taken a 4runner but I WANT A LC ! for once following my heart I simply WANT THE LC !!!

Looking for a 1994-97 landcruiser in the PA,NJ,DE,MD area mileage not a big concern maintenance info. is looking primarily for a DD. shoot a PM to me thanks, Jay

4Runner vs Landcruiser Here is the complete story I simply have always "Wanted" a landcruiser,I am at a point where I can get one it will be a DD, I work 5 miles from the house after comparing MPG between the cruiser and a '99 to 00 4runner it is that BIG of a difference ? no... Were some yr...

I can do most of the wrenching myself I probably wouldn't tackle the head gasket but I have enough friends that work at Toyota dearships that I think I could swing it , Rig would be pretty much a DD with 10% offroad use , Fuel is the discouraging factor as reg. is $3.78 near me hmmm I think a...

Cost of Ownership of an 80 ? I have wanted an 80 for years I have gotten to a point where I can get one, I have found 2 (both 1997's ) #1 has 112K #2 has 159 K both stock with almost no maintenance history . what should I expect to spend immediately on maintenace ? and what is the general cost...

http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2059585906.html 2001 Sequoia tons of mods Limited 4x4 SAS conversion,OME shocks,new brakes,wheel bearings,Rear locker,10 K winch , see add for full info. Not mine figured I would pass it on , I was interested but found a "Free" 1996 LC :victory: Jay

Been Lurking for a while just getting into the overland world but I have read this site for some time , This story has had me either on time for work everday or early with a cup of coffee ready to read ..Without this story continuing I will be late for work and thus fired , so Please help a...

LC is located in Quakertown PA if interested the # is 215-538-3522 or 267-733-8524 . 1997 LC white ,leather with a sunroof ,he also has a 4runner not sure of year or model, there is another LC in Morristown NJ for $7,400 with 114K he is at 407-234-0945

Pricing in my area is weired , I have seen LC's for $8800.00 with 200K on them and 4runners with 150K for the same ... 4runner is a good deal & gas & maintenance on the LC would probably kill me , I'm sold 4runner it is ... I will get pics as soon as I grab it , I plan on doing some mild stuff...

While out this weekend I found a used lot with a 1997 Cruiser with 217K and a 1998 4Runner with 90K ... Delima I want the Cruiser ,spouse is scared of the mileage we are supposed to drive both today , What should I look for Problem or maintenance wise or look to replace immediately on the...