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If the've come from TGS then I would think it perfectly possible that they were manufactured in 2007 as they hold stock for different markets, also bear in mind that the 78 has changed shape since 200 ...

The front and rear diffs off my old truck are sitting in a box... no crown wheels but otherwise 100%. If any use drop me a pm and I'll enquire if they can be had for small price as obsolete on my truc ...

I had sliders fitted, bracket was made up in angled sections to go around exhaust and on to chassis. Tested frequently, no issues.

Worth it for me, rather than to drive the way and be toll charged through europe.

I went Dover Calais, the first tolls you meet are Denmark bridges or Sweden depending on route, there are none thr ...

Not entirely clear what exactly you want, i.e. something to run on the phone or something like memory map to run on netbook etc.

If it is the former then no idea but Garmin do do some phone apps b ...

I originally ran 33/9.50R15 on the OEM rims John, but BFG stopped making them, (I think they changed them to 10.50 wide) worth checking their site though as with the new MT KM2 there are new sizes aga ...

Rust in B pillars... solution have someone write off their Skoda testing out your side sills then his insurance pay for the damage and the rot gets fixed too... perfect, now just need someone to do th ...

Oh and bear in mind that you say you are heading for the Arctic Circle, that's a good distance short of Nordkapp.
Norwegian coast
http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_P1020164_1.jpg

Camping wit ...

I've done Nordkapp in summer and Tromso in winter (see this month's 4x4 mag!).

There are different speed limits in Norway, Finland and Sweden which dictated the Nordkapp route as we were racing, bu ...

I used a Webasto ThermoTop C in the Arctic at -50C, only issues were bad fuel but ran OK. Fitted it ourselves, fairly straightforward. Good unit can highly recommend. Only downside is it gets too hot ...

Simon,

10 mins to put a Tentipi... with how many beers? Our guys reckon they go up in 3!

Simon,

Is that a Tentipi you have? If so do you have a heater of any sort for it as I'm trying to work out the best option. Here's mine in Norway November...http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_P ...

Amongst all the arguing I think you asked for a picture of the locker switch...

Here is the Colorado switch. It is located to the right of the steering column.

I check my lockers are working by ...

Have a look at the classifieds... there's one all done for sale

Possibly... I spent ages trying to sort out my rear locker drawing oil... there is nothing wrong, it appears that sometimes they just do, ARB even do a kit to feed it back into airbox to be burnt! I ...

The fleet of 6 Colorado's I use for a training Co have front recovery hooks which mount to same point as tie downs, in fact we removed the tie downs to give better access to the hooks, thus you should ...

Hi,

Can anyone tell me what the wheel nut torque is for the Rodeo (09MY) with 16" alloys.

Thanks

My KZ had different ref front and rear. ARB Oz are a little slow to reply but if you log on to ARB US site they are really helpful and reply quickly.

My intercooler came out of a Mercedes 811. Pipework was custom made so that should it be necessary the inlet link pipe can be refitted. Sorry no pictures, I might get around to taking some one day!

Hi Rocky,

If it's a 96/97 4.5 petrol, it's an 80 series, so technically not an Amazon (which is the 100 series).

As far as I recall the Amazon name was applied by TGB to both the 80 and 100 ser ...

I don't know, a relatively cheap hobby really, compared to horses or sailing or many other interests.... at least the Cruiser doesn't need new boots every four weeks!

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_lights_1.jpg

These are Europe spec clusters (not UK). I put red LED in white RH lens and cut in second capless holder for reverse light (rack light also rever ...

As little as possible but enough to get you to safety....

So depending on whether help is 1/2 a mile away or 200 miles plan accordingly...

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_PB160010_1.jpg

Well the plans were to drive it around the world, either in one hit or stages, Iceland, Chile, India... it's ready to go, the dream lives but the reality of a changing world means it will remain a dre ...

Thanks to all,

I've changed my mind enough times over enough offers to know that it will go 'to a good home' this time. I shan't break it as you just get left with the odd bits. Never did work on g ...

Anyone any idea how you put a value on your trusted companion.... 13yrs on I have to part with the TLC but no idea what it's worth... £20k of extras on it, carefully maintained with a file full of in ...

Pictures herewithhttp://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_Pb160024sm_2.jpg

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_Pb160026_1.jpg

http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_DSCN0185_1.jpg

http://for ...

If you're going to claim the line from the Steyr history as your signature then at least use it properly... Pinzgauer please!

I'm insured through Adrian Flux, all mods declared and cover for Class 1 business and 4x4 Response no extra cost. Never had an issue with them, policy is NIG.

sorry not been around for a while.... I have rear winch, mk 2 unit. Will post pictures of both mounts tomorrow when I pull off the Mac...

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Topic: How to age a 'new' Toyota?
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 4207	Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2010 4:45 pm Subject: How to age a 'new' Toyota?
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 4207	If the've come from TGS then I would think it perfectly possible that they were manufactured in 2007 as they hold stock for different markets, also bear in mind that the 78 has changed shape since 200 ...
Topic: KZJ70 front axle probs
sarah Replies: 20 Views: 10174	Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Jun 30, 2010 5:15 pm Subject: KZJ70 front axle probs
sarah Replies: 20 Views: 10174	The front and rear diffs off my old truck are sitting in a box... no crown wheels but otherwise 100%. If any use drop me a pm and I'll enquire if they can be had for small price as obsolete on my truc ...
Topic: lj 71 rock sliders ?
sarah Replies: 5 Views: 3286	Forum: Toyota Posted: Mon Apr 19, 2010 6:41 pm Subject: lj 71 rock sliders ?
sarah Replies: 5 Views: 3286	I had sliders fitted, bracket was made up in angled sections to go around exhaust and on to chassis. Tested frequently, no issues.
Topic: Sea crossing UK to Norway Oh Yes !
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 6935	Forum: Trip Planning and Reports Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:55 pm Subject: Sea crossing UK to Norway Oh Yes !
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 6935	Worth it for me, rather than to drive the way and be toll charged through europe. I went Dover Calais, the first tolls you meet are Denmark bridges or Sweden depending on route, there are none thr ...
Topic: windows phone GPS software
sarah Replies: 1 Views: 2397	Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:48 pm Subject: windows phone GPS software
sarah Replies: 1 Views: 2397	Not entirely clear what exactly you want, i.e. something to run on the phone or something like memory map to run on netbook etc. If it is the former then no idea but Garmin do do some phone apps b ...
Topic: 70 series tyre size
sarah Replies: 7 Views: 2287	Forum: Toyota Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2010 8:14 am Subject: 70 series tyre size
sarah Replies: 7 Views: 2287	I originally ran 33/9.50R15 on the OEM rims John, but BFG stopped making them, (I think they changed them to 10.50 wide) worth checking their site though as with the new MT KM2 there are new sizes aga ...
Topic: I fancy a 70 series anything i should know?
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 1998	Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Mar 10, 2010 5:45 pm Subject: I fancy a 70 series anything i should know?
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 1998	Rust in B pillars... solution have someone write off their Skoda testing out your side sills then his insurance pay for the damage and the rot gets fixed too... perfect, now just need someone to do th ...
Topic: Arctic Circle?!
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 7239	Forum: Trip Planning and Reports Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:48 pm Subject: Arctic Circle?!
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 7239	Oh and bear in mind that you say you are heading for the Arctic Circle, that's a good distance short of Nordkapp. Norwegian coast http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_P1020164_1.jpg Camping wit ...
Topic: Arctic Circle?!
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 7239	Forum: Trip Planning and Reports Posted: Sat Feb 20, 2010 3:40 pm Subject: Arctic Circle?!
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 7239	I've done Nordkapp in summer and Tromso in winter (see this month's 4x4 mag!). There are different speed limits in Norway, Finland and Sweden which dictated the Nordkapp route as we were racing, bu ...
Topic: heater unit
sarah Replies: 9 Views: 6905	Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 1:35 pm Subject: heater unit
sarah Replies: 9 Views: 6905	I used a Webasto ThermoTop C in the Arctic at -50C, only issues were bad fuel but ran OK. Fitted it ourselves, fairly straightforward. Good unit can highly recommend. Only downside is it gets too hot ...
Topic: Roof Tents
sarah Replies: 14 Views: 15319	Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2010 12:40 pm Subject: Roof Tents
sarah Replies: 14 Views: 15319	Simon, 10 mins to put a Tentipi... with how many beers? Our guys reckon they go up in 3!
Topic: Roof Tents
sarah Replies: 14 Views: 15319	Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 3:48 pm Subject: Roof Tents
sarah Replies: 14 Views: 15319	Simon, Is that a Tentipi you have? If so do you have a heater of any sort for it as I'm trying to work out the best option. Here's mine in Norway November...http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_P ...
Topic: cruisers?
sarah Replies: 25 Views: 29308	Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2009 6:01 pm Subject: cruisers?
sarah Replies: 25 Views: 29308	Amongst all the arguing I think you asked for a picture of the locker switch... Here is the Colorado switch. It is located to the right of the steering column. I check my lockers are working by ...
Topic: Hi everyone, Thinking out loud
sarah Replies: 8 Views: 2592	Forum: Toyota Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 7:18 pm Subject: Hi everyone, Thinking out loud
sarah Replies: 8 Views: 2592	Have a look at the classifieds... there's one all done for sale
Topic: ARB locker problem
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 2120	Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:15 am Subject: ARB locker problem
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 2120	Possibly... I spent ages trying to sort out my rear locker drawing oil... there is nothing wrong, it appears that sometimes they just do, ARB even do a kit to feed it back into airbox to be burnt! I ...
Topic: Front Recovery Point
sarah Replies: 1 Views: 1241	Forum: Toyota Posted: Fri Jun 26, 2009 9:40 am Subject: Front Recovery Point
sarah Replies: 1 Views: 1241	The fleet of 6 Colorado's I use for a training Co have front recovery hooks which mount to same point as tie downs, in fact we removed the tie downs to give better access to the hooks, thus you should ...
Topic: Rodeo wheel nut torque
sarah Replies: 1 Views: 1618	Forum: Nissan, Mitsubishi, Isuzu (inc Vauxhall) & Daihatsu Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2009 2:23 pm Subject: Rodeo wheel nut torque
sarah Replies: 1 Views: 1618	Hi, Can anyone tell me what the wheel nut torque is for the Rodeo (09MY) with 16" alloys. Thanks
Topic: Help needed with arb locker
sarah Replies: 11 Views: 3962	Forum: Toyota Posted: Fri May 29, 2009 7:22 am Subject: Help needed with arb locker
sarah Replies: 11 Views: 3962	My KZ had different ref front and rear. ARB Oz are a little slow to reply but if you log on to ARB US site they are really helpful and reply quickly.
Topic: Intercooler for KZJ70
sarah Replies: 13 Views: 12435	Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed May 20, 2009 8:31 am Subject: Intercooler for KZJ70
sarah Replies: 13 Views: 12435	My intercooler came out of a Mercedes 811. Pipework was custom made so that should it be necessary the inlet link pipe can be refitted. Sorry no pictures, I might get around to taking some one day!
Topic: amazon
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 2288	Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue May 05, 2009 3:49 pm Subject: amazon
sarah Replies: 6 Views: 2288	Hi Rocky, If it's a 96/97 4.5 petrol, it's an 80 series, so technically not an Amazon (which is the 100 series). As far as I recall the Amazon name was applied by TGB to both the 80 and 100 ser ...
Topic: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 3:31 pm Subject: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	I don't know, a relatively cheap hobby really, compared to horses or sailing or many other interests.... at least the Cruiser doesn't need new boots every four weeks!
Topic: 70s rear fog lamp location
sarah Replies: 9 Views: 3344	Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:40 am Subject: 70s rear fog lamp location
sarah Replies: 9 Views: 3344	http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_lights_1.jpg These are Europe spec clusters (not UK). I put red LED in white RH lens and cut in second capless holder for reverse light (rack light also rever ...
Topic: Don't leave home without.... What?
sarah Replies: 28 Views: 18037	Forum: Gear, Equipment and Vehicle Preparation Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:31 am Subject: Don't leave home without.... What?
sarah Replies: 28 Views: 18037	As little as possible but enough to get you to safety.... So depending on whether help is 1/2 a mile away or 200 miles plan accordingly... http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_PB160010_1.jpg
Topic: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:03 am Subject: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Well the plans were to drive it around the world, either in one hit or stages, Iceland, Chile, India... it's ready to go, the dream lives but the reality of a changing world means it will remain a dre ...
Topic: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:08 pm Subject: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Thanks to all, I've changed my mind enough times over enough offers to know that it will go 'to a good home' this time. I shan't break it as you just get left with the odd bits. Never did work on g ...
Topic: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Forum: Toyota Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2009 9:32 am Subject: How Do You Value a One Off?
sarah Replies: 18 Views: 9900	Anyone any idea how you put a value on your trusted companion.... 13yrs on I have to part with the TLC but no idea what it's worth... £20k of extras on it, carefully maintained with a file full of in ...
Topic: Where or how to fit a rear winch on a LJ70?
sarah Replies: 27 Views: 17881	Forum: Toyota Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:56 am Subject: Where or how to fit a rear winch on a LJ70?
sarah Replies: 27 Views: 17881	Pictures herewithhttp://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_Pb160024sm_2.jpg http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_Pb160026_1.jpg http://forum.difflock.com/userpix/1587_DSCN0185_1.jpg http://for ...
Topic: Pinz info and intro
sarah Replies: 3 Views: 4259	Forum: Pinzgauer, Haflinger, Volvo C3 and TGB Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:04 pm Subject: Pinz info and intro
sarah Replies: 3 Views: 4259	If you're going to claim the line from the Steyr history as your signature then at least use it properly... Pinzgauer please!
Topic: Insurance.
sarah Replies: 12 Views: 5183	Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:35 pm Subject: Insurance.
sarah Replies: 12 Views: 5183	I'm insured through Adrian Flux, all mods declared and cover for Class 1 business and 4x4 Response no extra cost. Never had an issue with them, policy is NIG.
Topic: Where or how to fit a rear winch on a LJ70?
sarah Replies: 27 Views: 17881	Forum: Toyota Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:28 pm Subject: Where or how to fit a rear winch on a LJ70?
sarah Replies: 27 Views: 17881	sorry not been around for a while.... I have rear winch, mk 2 unit. Will post pictures of both mounts tomorrow when I pull off the Mac...