A new to us 1997 Toyota HZJ80R Landcruiser

[lowenbrau]

I did the same thing with my VX LTD with all the bells a whistles two weeks ago, right after I got it. Turns out, at least in 1991, there was no headlight warning on JDM 80 series.

Congratulations on the nice find. I take it you are staying in Australia until the end of the Mayan calendar when it'll be legal (and safe) to bring it home? :elkgrin:

My latest...

 

[p1michaud]

I don't think my half-NA spec 80 has a headlight buzzer. I know other NA 80s will turn lights off after a timeframe though (mine don't)?

Hmm...perhaps they don't have a warning buzzer. More reading required..

Where's the best place to find electrical diagrams? Looked on IH8MUD and found some info on the diesel engine but nothing electrical.

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

Hey Pierre,try IH8MUD and search for Toyota manuals and such and there is tons on two different websites.Can't remember them right now. Might also try Yotatech.

I went to both looking for the wiring diagrams for my 73 but no luck, so if you are ever in e Toyota store/dealer see if the parts dept can get them,please. Thanks.The shouldn't be much as there isn't much to the 73 for electrical other than starting and lights/heat, etc.

 

[lowenbrau]

I think this is the link Jan was referring to. There are a lot of manuals here.

http://forums.bauchan.org/portal/downloads.php

 

[p1michaud]

I went to both looking for the wiring diagrams for my 73 but no luck, so if you are ever in e Toyota store/dealer see if the parts dept can get them,please.

I'll keep you in mind. :elkgrin:

http://forums.bauchan.org/portal/downloads.php

Thanks for the link. I've been reading and searching but it's not easy to find items specific to your vehicle...

 

[Mickldo]

I think this is the link Jan was referring to. There are a lot of manuals here.

http://forums.bauchan.org/portal/downloads.php

I'll keep you in mind. :elkgrin:



Thanks for the link. I've been reading and searching but it's not easy to find items specific to your vehicle...

Nice Truck Pierre.

I downloaded the correct manual from the above link ages ago and it has been great.

 

[whatcharterboat]

4Rescue said .........You shoud head up north to Yepoon ..

Dave, Where's Yepoon?

 

[heeltoe989]

Been a few posts, but nice to see you back P! Look forward to seeing more on the new rig build.

R

 

[Redline]

P,

I'm wanting some impressions on the MTZ treads now that you've driven on them a bit. You probably haven't had them enough to notice/measure any wear, but what about:

Noise
Ride (soft/hard @ what PSI)
Handling

I'm considering & studying tires in the 285/75R16D size and the MTZs are in the running

 

[4Rescue]

Dave, Where's Yepoon?

Kind of near McCay (or however you spell it), north I belive up the coast. It's out towards the coast from Rockhampton. There's kind of a park/beach access area and that's where you find the "Orange Bowl"... Neat area, lots of sand trails and lots of access to the beach and various places to ride ATV's/MX Bikes and of course wheel in all of those great Aussie Cruisers.

Cheers

Dave

 

[p1michaud]

P,

I'm wanting some impressions on the MTZ treads now that you've driven on them a bit. You probably haven't had them enough to notice/measure any wear, but what about:

Noise
Ride (soft/hard @ what PSI)
Handling

I'm considering & studying tires in the 285/75R16D size and the MTZs are in the running

Redline,
I've got a bit of feedback for you. I did not measure the thread depth when they were new, but I'll be buying a new one as a matching spare sortly so I'll have something to "baseline" against.

Noise - I've been pleasantly suprised. For their agressiveness they are quiet and you can cruise arround at 80 - 100 Km/h (this is about as fast as I go with the cruiser!) without having to listen to the drone. They have exceeded my expectations on the noise front.

Ride - I'd say soft, but it's a bit hard to tell because I've just gone from a Tacoma to an 80 Series. Some of the differences are due to the change in vehicle. On road, 34 psi is just right (as set by the tire shop, they specialize in 4WD tires/off road and suggested I stick to that value for the heavier cruiser). They thread has a nice full contact but the sidewalls are not excessively bulged.

On sand, gravel and hard packed dirt road. Never had any issues/concerns to date. They do throw the odd rock up into the fenders, but nothing worse than other tires I've had to date (MTR or Cooper ST). I had heard some concerns about handling on wet roads (paved) but they are working fine for me and I've had to drive in a few crazy downpours to date.
Overall, very happy with their performance and I'm gald I decided to give them a try.
Nothing scientific but there you have it!
Cheers,
P

 

[p1michaud]

Small update on changes to date.

After a few trips out it was time to address a few items...

I had posted this in one of our trip reports, but it's good to have here as a reference as well...After picking up the cruiser, I spent some time storing tools, recovery gear and camping equipment in the drawer system. Took the cruiser on one outing and ended up re-organized it all with the following criteria in mind:

1. You need to access your food and food preparation items 3 times a day.
2. Having your camp chairs, tables and glasses easy to get to also helps for a quick break.
3. Sleeping/camp set up items are only needed once a day or less.
4. Recovery items and tools need to be accessible at all times.

The end result was:

1. Tools and recovery in left hand sliding drawer.
2. Food preparation, stove, chairs and table in right hand sliding drawer.
3. Food case on left hand side of sliding platform.
4. Fridge freeze on right hand side due to fridge slide.
5. Sleeping bags, sleeping pads and tent on left hand side behind/arround food case.

This layout provides easy access to all our food, camp items, tools and recovery gear. A few trips later and Martha even commented that she liked the way it was organized. :sombrero:

A few other items that I've addressed are:

I've completed the diff breather extension mod.
Picked up a Hi-Lift jack and shovel.

I've also purchased and installed an ARB CKMA12 High Flow On board air compressor with the air up kit. I've decided on this option for a few reason. It comes as a complete kit including wiring. I don't have a garage with a bunch of tools to work in here. The intention down the road is that it will also be used for air locker operation.

The final one mod for a bit is the ever important Fridge Freeze. It was further down the mod line, but given the hot temperatures in Australia and that we had used one before I could not bring myself to spend $200-300 on a simple cooler. It did not hurt that ARB just released these new fridges recently and they had a deal going where the transit bag was included in your purchase for the first 100 units sold per store... :elkgrin:

So far, I'm very impressed with the cruiser with our touring oriented trips. The memory of my tacoma is fading but I still miss it...

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

After a few trips out it was time to address a few items...

I had posted this in one of our trip reports, but it's good to have here as a reference as well...After picking up the cruiser, I spent some time storing tools, recovery gear and camping equipment in the drawer system. Took the cruiser on one outing and ended up re-organized it all with the following criteria in mind:

1. You need to access your food and food preparation items 3 times a day.
2. Having your camp chairs, tables and glasses easy to get to also helps for a quick break.
3. Sleeping/camp set up items are only needed once a day or less.
4. Recovery items and tools need to be accessible at all times.

The end result was:

1. Tools and recovery in left hand sliding drawer.
2. Food preparation, stove, chairs and table in right hand sliding drawer.
3. Food case on left hand side of sliding platform.
4. Fridge freeze on right hand side due to fridge slide.
5. Sleeping bags, sleeping pads and tent on left hand side behind/arround food case.

This layout provides easy access to all our food, camp items, tools and recovery gear. A few trips later and Martha even commented that she liked they way it was organized. :sombrero:

A few other items that I've addressed are:

I've completed the diff breather extension mod.
Picked up a Hi-Lift jack and shovel.

I've also purchased and installed an ARB CKMA12 High Flow On board air compressor with the air up kit. I've decided on this option for a few reason. It comes as a complete kit including wiring. I don't have a garage with a bunch of tools to work in here. The intention down the road is that it will also be used for air locker operation.

The final one mod for a bit is the ever important Fridge Freeze. It was further down the mod line, but given the hot temperatures in Australia and that we had used one before I could not bring myself to spend $200-300 on a simple cooler. It did not hurt that ARB just released these new fridges recently and they had a deal going where the transit bag was included in your purchase for the first 100 units sold per store... :elkgrin:

So far, I'm very impressed with the cruiser with our touring oriented trips. The memory of my tacoma is fading but I still miss it...

Pierre, good ideas/suggestions! I was thinking of starting a thread (http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24962) just to get everyones comments on how they pack up their rigs and why they pack their gear the way the do to get their reasoning. Just do not know what section to put it under, hmmmm???

 

[lowenbrau]

Pierre, good ideas/suggestions! I was thinking of starting a thread just to get everyones comments on how they pack up there rigs and why they pack their gear the way the do to get there reasoning. Just do not know what section to put it under, hmmmm???

That's a great idea Jan. Make sure you put it somewhere that you get input from the Rover guys. They seem to have a knack for organization.

 

[CanuckMariner/Nomad]

That's a great idea Jan. Make sure you put it somewhere that you get input from the Rover guys. They seem to have a knack for organization.

Hey Bruce, you're supposed be at work! :Wow1: I added a thread I just started, see above in my response to Pierre!:coffeedrink: