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Thanks for answering my very simple question, LOL. Now I’m completely confused. Just to let you know, I’ll be keeping the old cobra in my LC, as truckers use CB and truckers truck on forest roads, especially way up north. What do you mean “ shooting the *******”? I am not up on radio lingo...

I read a very negative review recently on the Toyota 4Runner. The reviewer was very disappointed in ride, creature comforts, interior design, and fuel mileage. Hmmm. Obviously the person did zero research before the purchase. The same is true of anyone purchasing anything because of the...

I have this GMRS radio in my cart. I’ve been using my good old reliable Cobra 25 for 20 plus years. It is peaked, tuned, swr’ed and is usually crystal clear. Years ago i could talk to others 10-15 miles away. Am I going to be disappointed with the Midland MXT115 as I was with their hand held...

I have a rack up top of my Landcruiser. A solar panel is mounted in the front. Utility boxes etc, cover the back of the full length rack. For a couple of years I went with the solar panel mounted flat, then tilted it up at camp. Being from the transport industry I tilted the solar panel...

I’ve searched hi and low for an answer about the hardness of our mattress. It is rock hard, even in hot weather. Our kids have a memory foam mattress that is way too squishy so replacing ours is not the answer. Anyone have real world success softening things up ? Thanks for your informed...

Correct. In fact it’s only possible for us to drain 1 gallon out of the 3 that’s up in there.

Off the record, yes. There’s a guy out in the San Fran area that was a Toyota engineer, he drives a pristine 80 series and has often spoken ‘ off the record ‘ in different feature articles that they are built to go half a million. I’m not sure what you mean by high speed Diesel engines unless...

“High speed Diesel engine” is a bit of an oxymoron, unless you’re comparing them to steam engines, as their power band is generally between 1250 & 1750 rpm, depending on flavor. The sweet spot power band of the 4.5 I6 gasser is about 2100 to 3100. The engine & ensuing drivetrain of any vehicle...

Interesting thread with interesting opinions expressed. Here are my 3 cents worth. An 80 is not just a vehicle. If you’re not into it, there’s no sense keeping it. We have had our 96 LX450 for nearly a decade and with 350,000 miles it has only broken down once, and that was my fault. Big time...

5 to 10 years from now you will deeply regret keeping a Dodge over the Landcruiser.

That steering wheel is in excellent shape. The previous owner must have used driving gloves. Nice job cleaning it all up

Thank you, this is the kind of information I was seeking, so your answer is very proper. I have thought out and built the entire package and the weak link is the mounting system. With the kind of testing you have witnessed, I'd say my build and the Front Runner products, combined with grade 8...

Cool, I use grade 8, as a matter of course, everywhere that is steel to steel, wood to steel, any old bolt will do, with lock nuts, regular & fender washers, everywhere. Normal use? Miles & miles of washboard, occasional rock crawling and lots of ledges, along with highway miles, during all...

Hello all, it’s been a while. We finally made the switch from ground tenting to Rooftop tent. After our last two trips it is obvious we should have made the switch years ago. Our new RTT scales out at 162lbs and it was previously mounted with the long bolts and stainless bars. I’ve ordered an...

Jet tent 25x is made by Oztent, but unfortunately is no longer available in the US. It packs down to a 48” length. Ours is at least 7 or 8 years old and has taken a beating in all kinds of weather. I see them on the used market occasionally and would look there. Ours is currently stored away...

Congrats, you got that for a steal. Be careful using Rock Auto for things like control arm bushings or steering components. Use 555, steering links and oem bushings everywhere else whenever possible. If not possible contact suppliers that specialize in Landcruisers. They will not “ steer” you...

Just now read this old post. I repainted our 450 eight years ago and went with a top color that would not show the pinstripes unless one gets really close and inspects it. The bottom color is rust oleum which I can easily touch up when it needs it. Then, I thought, wait just a minute, the OP...

Yea, thanks, I'm asking about real world experience with a very specific engine in a Landcruiser 80 series. Peoples negative opinions just don't hold any water unless they have done the swap and are unhappy with it. The chevy 350 swap into Landcruisers has been happening since the late 60s...

I’ve considered that, too bad it’s uncommon or it might be an affordable option. Do you speak from experience?

Hello all, Im seriously considering an LS1 swap into my 80 series. Currently at 340,000 miles and running like a top, provided we are at low elevations. Out west at higher elevations it is nothing less than a dog that might get, on a good day, 10mpg, loaded down and pulling our 1300 lb...