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by Robbo171
Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:36 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 45 series and 75 series pieced together
Replies: 6
Views: 470

diffs are the same width

believe the 75 series would have vented rotors

springs are not the same (spring pin offset are different)

i believe the diff's are wider in the 75series.
the late 40 series has ventd rotors and are the same as the 75 series....DBA151 is the part number.
springs are ...
by Robbo171
Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:47 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series eng fan cfm?
Replies: 18
Views: 527

just go to your local autoparts store...n look through the davies craig thermo fan catalogue.
at the back gives you sizes and CFM ratings?....from memory,i'll have to look through mine at arok again.
you'll find a thermo fan ,that will be sufficiant for your 80series.maybe 15inch or larger?
by Robbo171
Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80 series eng fan cfm?
Replies: 18
Views: 527

just go to your local autoparts store...n look through the davies craig thermo fan catalogue.
at the back gives you sizes and CFM ratings?....from memory,i'll have to look through mine at arok again.
you'll find a thermo fan ,that will be sufficiant for your 80series.maybe 15inch or larger?
by Robbo171
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: opinions on the 2F
Replies: 33
Views: 11082

my 2F is a bit thirsty,but mind you i do give it a hard time though...havnt worked out the l/100km's yet...
mine has extractors,2.5in exhaust straight through muffler its a bit loud but the sound and performance is sooooo worth it..!:),spitfire airfilter its the same as a k&n,i've also modified the ...
by Robbo171
Mon Aug 08, 2005 9:08 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: thoughts on 40 series ?
Replies: 30
Views: 4155

mine's also got new door rubbers,bailey channel rubbers...so with all that its still not worth me fitting aircon?
i've also blanked off the holes in the floor from some nobhead bolting shit,also small little rust holes here n there and fitted new seals to the side vents and heater fan box.
and yes ...
by Robbo171
Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:06 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: thoughts on 40 series ?
Replies: 30
Views: 4155

yeah definaly buy it!!1
i own an 82 LX SWB
and they all make noises,some rattles you'll get used to it
oh and they are THE BEST 4X4 ever made!
mines a factoery 5speed,power steer but has no aircon...arrr wish mine had aircon specially here in WA
i used to have a 78 4speed ,drums all round with no ...
by Robbo171
Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:01 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: a forty question
Replies: 11
Views: 532

yeah checked my 82 LX and its on the rhf chassis rail..
by Robbo171
Sat Jul 16, 2005 1:11 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 stuff in 60 diffs
Replies: 9
Views: 405

late 80-onwards 40 series have the same rear brakes as a 60 series,only the 40 series with the handbrake on the rear drums though.
40 series is shallower in width..
by Robbo171
Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:19 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Power Steering LEAK FJ40
Replies: 17
Views: 635

i'm interested in how your lockrite locker holds up in a shorty with your mods....
i've been told...via a forum here in perth that they arent suited for cruisers..is this true?
are they as weak as people say?
by Robbo171
Sat Jun 18, 2005 1:16 am
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: SWB cruiser rear seat options
Replies: 18
Views: 1063

my shorty's an 82 LX..so it has the standard 3/4 fixed forward facing seat and a 1/4 foldup seat..there are seatbelt mounts on th eroof pillars just near the rear corner windows...and on the floor .
i took the foldup seat out n just left the 3/4seat..
by Robbo171
Tue Jun 07, 2005 10:22 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 series temp and fuel gauge no worky (Now fixed)
Replies: 17
Views: 745

why not pull out the cluster n check the nuts holding the guages to the circuit board...maybe they have come loose...? i havnt had a look behind mine yet...i'm not 100% sure how they mount behind so its only a guess
by Robbo171
Mon May 30, 2005 11:25 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 40 series ratios
Replies: 6
Views: 438

most 40series diff's i've seen are all 4.11 (9x37)
maybe the diesel BJ's are 4.8s?
by Robbo171
Mon May 30, 2005 11:13 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: Rebuild front brake calipers anyone? (40/60 series)
Replies: 3
Views: 217

$225 is about right..i work for a brake n clutch specialist here in perth
with 40/60series well any landcrusier caliper ,generally when rebuilding them you have to replace the pisons ,(remember there are 4 pistons per caliper and are unequal size)as these usually sieze in the bore causing the ...
by Robbo171
Mon May 02, 2005 8:43 pm
Forum: Hilux
Topic: i have problem with 3y over heating
Replies: 2
Views: 197

ok...this can be a few things,

blocked radiator,or core,
blown head gasket,
faulty thermostat,
faulty viscous fan,
timing too far advanced...will cause an engine to get a bit warmer than normal...firstly i would check the operation of the thermostat if thats ok ,then get a Co2 test done and ...
by Robbo171
Sun May 01, 2005 10:05 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 80s model numbers please
Replies: 2
Views: 359

HZJ80,HDJ80,FZJ80
by Robbo171
Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:26 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: 79's clutch shudder
Replies: 23
Views: 4977

whne replacing your clutch you should ALWAYS machine the flywheel face...most toyota flywheels are machined from factory with a 20thou step..make sure the person who machines it is a reputable brake and clutch specialist as most mechanicalplaces run a small deglazing disc over it which causes more ...
by Robbo171
Tue Apr 26, 2005 8:49 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: V6commodore conv. into FJ45
Replies: 19
Views: 1472

i'm interested in the EA throttle body injection on my 2F it would be an easy mod to do as the EA uses a MAP sencor so you can still use the original aircleaner ,i've modified an original 2F dizzy..(late 40series 60 series ) with 5ME cressida dizzy internals and ignitor coil...and works a treat ...
by Robbo171
Mon Apr 18, 2005 8:32 pm
Forum: Cruiser / Prado
Topic: cutting 40s gaurds
Replies: 7
Views: 373

"Owning a 40 will change your life, become one of us"

great signature!