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I'd go directly to Isuzu in Japan. One can reliably count on Japan customer service at least being responsive, and often trying very hard to help customers.

Nice -- looks like an Apache Eagle. We had one from circa 1969-1985, a 1968 model IIRC in dark green. My dad sold it without telling me, and I'm still mad about that! We loved that little trailer. I'm guessing yours is a 1969-71 model. Earlier years might not have had that useful clamshell...

These were at my local Costco over the weekend.

I'd guess South African military surplus. They were forced to be highly independent for years, and came up with a lot of unique gear as a result. Built-in options for a braai seem very in keeping with SA. But also note there are similar items on (ugh) sites like Alibaba, indicating the one in...

Sounded like a successful advertorial placement for some agency. NYT has to be a nice billing to their client. Very "meh" article.

The backgrounds (especially the lush green) sure don't look like Fresno and the Central Valley these days! Google image search, however, doesn't locate any other uses of that particular photo -- usually CL scammers aren't that creative in the photos they steal. Who knows with this one. I tend...

BTW -- there's a new Hilux coming later this year, too, isn't there? One guesses the Fortuner and Hilux will continue to share a lot of platform-related stuff. To my eye, the new Fortuner looks more like a Honda or Mazda than a Toyota...

I got to ride a few hundred km in a 2015 3.0L D-4D Fortuner the other week. Decent vehicle. But I gotta say that comparing the ride of the Fortuner and a Land Rover Defender 110 over the same dirt tracks was eye opening. I'm normally a Toyota fanboy, and have had at at least one in the family...

^This! https://www.toyota.nl/modellen/hilux/ FWIW. and although it's hard to see how one could justify it on any rational basis, one can get a professional diesel conversion of a Tacoma HERE. For about €23000.

I had those in my 1981 Toyota Pickup for many years. They're one of the best H4 conversions I've ever used. GLWS.

I only understand about half of that! But FWIW, I also use the Blue Sea dual USB outlets. I've mounted one in my Tacoma in place of one of the 12V powerpoints in the lower console.

I've bought Canon refurbished and been completely delighted. I wouldn't hesistate to do the same with Nikon refurbished if I were interested in something. Note that Abe's of Maine is a very different company now doing business under the former company's name. No personal experience, but check...

I talked to an (umm...) very well connected guy at Jaguar Land Rover South Africa last week, and he told me that they were indeed working on a subcontractor to bridge Defender production until the new model is ready for production in Solihull circa 2017. This rumor has legs.

Maybe something runnability-related like crank position sensor? Seems hard to imagine a crosswind would be so strong at a stoplight to create such a vacuum at the snorkel head as to stall the engine...

I was at one of the private reserves next to Kruger National Park in South Africa last week, and here's what the guys there use every day on the trail. Not cheap, but it makes a very good cup of coffee (like most any French press) and the combination of double-wall construction and stainless...

I indeed had a Fumoto valve fail on my XJ years ago when some idiot at a Monkey Lube apparently couldn't figure out how to use a ball valve and butchered the thing. High fail rate? Nope. Not unless idiots are involved.

Availability of bumper options for the XJ are likely also affected by the fact that 2001 was the final MY for the body. The fact that there are any at all indicates the durability of the XJ and the ongoing market for accessories. The ability to secure things inside my car and maintain the...

Out of production now, and never cheap, but the Kaymar (Australia) was always one of my favorites. I ran this one for fifteen years or more. They were available in dual-pillar versions for an additional carrier for fuel can, etc. The rear bumper went to a very appreciative buyer about a year...

The Vito is a nice platform -- I'm guessing the Metris will do really well here.

I have a California Car Cover Superweave cover on my 2001 Tacoma DC. (I also have them for my 2008 RX350 and 1962 Triumph TR3, all in a near-invisible sandy taupe color.) They're not cheap, but it's holding up well, has maintained its waterproofness for several years so far, rolls up to a...