No matter what, all old cars die. NHTSA publishes generic estimates of "vehicles sold remaining in the field" For light trucks as of December 2021 - MY2000 - MY1998 the estimate is 17% and MY1995 - MY1997 that estimate is 12%. Various models fair better than others, but I wouldn't expect more...
Always a challenge obtaining OE parts for a 25YO + vehicle with low production (or import) volumes. I'd guess fewer LC80s came to the USA than Monteros. And fewer yet Lexus branded if there are any different specialty parts. Found on IH8Mud:
USA volume:
1991.......8,446........FJ80...
Not surprising. I had mentioned to a few friends that had some of their features turned off after a few years of ownership (new cars) unless they ponied up monthly cash (like remote start), vehicles will become a subscription service. Pay full price for the first 5 years, then after 5 have to...
You can't gain more travel within the confines of the stock length control arms. If you have the ride height set +40mm you have trimmed the bump stops or are riding on them.
I had a Haulmark cargo trailer for a few years that was converted to a CTC. Thought the trailer (original portion) was built quite well for a cargo trailer.
Yeah, I don't think I'd want to do some of those things in the past with youthful ignorance. But I am all for e-Bikes. I'm still pedaling, but someday probably will need the e-assistance. I have a buddy (near 50 yo) in our road bike group that developed a heart condition that no longer...
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