KZJ78 33"BFG (3/4 worn, 30psi) 260F, 255R.

Compared clearances on a KZJ71 Prado & a FJ70 a few years ago both on 31.5x15 (different brands, but same height):
Prado 230F, 230R,
FJ70 235F, 235R
But the spring pack made big difference ...

Thanks guys, appreciate quick answers.

Jerry wrote:manuals are here which may cover it as well

http://daemon4x4.org/portal/downloads.php?dcid=17&p=3

I was looking there...found one potentially good one listed, but no-one is seeding...
"Chassis and engine manual for the LC KZJ 70 series with 1KZ-T engine".

Warrant time. Looking to replace hand brake shoes. I know I need to pull caliper off to get the disc/drum off, but I can't see how I can torque caliper bolts back up with the rear shock so close the the bottom bolt (without removing shock). Perhaps I'm missing something. Can someone offer advice ...

Has there been any discussion about limits of liability for the 'club captain' when issuing a card? I am fairly sure that unless it is very clearly defined then there will be a sudden lack of nominees for club captain positions. Will the club require indemnity insurance? What about training ...

saw you guys out there this afternoon. I was surprised when I saw who was driving (well how young) and impressed how he seemed to instinctively pull left when he came upon us as we were leaving (I had the kids out there playing with their new fishing rods - in the Prado).

Nice noise too

H2OLOVA wrote:where you from? Got a bottle of it in my van

do you have/use special commercial stuff, or will the Jaycar type of stuff work??

any idea of cost? Need the same.

why does reversing polarity improve the weld? Whats the theory behind?

wjw wrote:initially I had a plate between the chassis rails and cut a hole in the factory bumper for the fairlead. I have now moved on to a custom bumper...

Bill, do you have a pic of your custom bar?
Cheers
Rowan

I bought a Dobinsons 45mm lift for my KZJ78 second hand from 4wd Accessories off Trade Me about a year ago now. They mentioned they were selling on behalf for a chap they were installing the higher lift for. Perhaps give them a call... Or Raw4x4 webpage offers a suspension kit for the 78s that ...

My 94 has the same issue. I have heard it is a resistor on the heater itself, common on all 70s.

I have an auto as a club truck. First auto after FJ40 & FJ70 manuals. The auto is great for doddling along - very easy drive. Only thing with auto is descents - torque lockup is not controlled without mods, and low box is not low enough. Overdrive (leftfoot) breaking suffices, but can't beat direct ...

Hi guys, This is one of the things I'd like to get sorted on my Prado too, and have been searching for info on electronic control of the lockup. I found this link http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1503081 for a Camry, but I assumed the same would apply for any Toyota auto, as all ...

Finally tracked down the wires of the annoying reminder bonger that goes (& goes & goes & goes) when key is in ignition and door is open. This is the switch - very low power, bottom connection didn't even light circuit tester lamp to earth http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll77/rowinz1 ...

will Dexron III instead of Dexron II cause problems in auto? (94 KZJ78 Prado w/ A343F transmission)
CheersR

The thing to remember is to not cut the cable to length. The length of the cable is tuned to give the best response. check out http://www.mobileone.com.au/antennas/default.htm . I installed this brand aerial and cut cable, not sure if it affected radio performance. from website FAQ "What is the ...

make sure you have heaps of detergent in the soapy water. Too little and small leaks don't bubble, as it tends to run off to quickly.

also body lifts require certification under LVV rules.

road has different status either side of the summit, 'cos of the old council structure with Lyttelton and Christchurch. I believe the Lyttelton side is not a road and there are plans to remove the road status on the Chch side for heritage reasons. I drove it for work ~12mths ago, but we obtained ...

thanks Oldblue, is there a seal on the rear of the auto or just the one on the front of the tfr box?

Changed tfr box oil over w/e. Oil level was high (fair bit came out fill hole) and oil had the reddy-tinge of auto trans fluid and was very fluid (low viscosity). Anyone now how arsey these seals will be to replace? (KZJ78 Prado w/ auto (A343F) tranny)
CheersR

91Rangie wrote:
9kg of gas =/= 9L
1.418L/kg

Not quite correct....specific gravity of LPG is around 0.535 for general mix (60/40), so you get about 2l/kg. Most 9kgs get around 18 litres per fill.

Can't answer your particular question, but places like jaycar.co.nz have tacho kits you can buy and build. They'd probably have a carbie one...

Worth checking out the LVV threshold document, as it has a section relating to seat replacement. Seat can be OE from another brand or reputable aftermarket brand and mounted to unmodified OE mounting points (+ other clauses on location, seatbelts and airbags). For this reason I have not replaced the ...

downunderxj wrote:... A well documented mod on the internet shows how you can modify the TCU to lock up the torque converter to help in those steep downhill descents, ...

can you share the link? Want to do this to my Prado - same basics.
CheersR

Perhaps we could lobby the AA in regarding some of these land access leglislation issues if we have numerous members here...

Not sure if its up their alley, but could the AA lend some weight to this type of thing? Especially given the recent AA Directions magazine Editor's Letter about enjoying our country.

http://www.aadirections.co.nz/Issues/Au ... editor.php

Just a thought.
R

test the gauge by pulling off the wire at the sensor and touching it to an earth on the vehicle. Gauge should go full scale. If not, its poked. I once replaced a couple of sensors and thermostats only to find the gauge was mostly poked.

Spoke to a person on weekend who has had same 90000lb one that I bought (and have yet to mount) on their truck since 2002. Its gone pretty well and not had much attention. They did say the recovery wire wasn't correctly connected to the drum - found out the hard way. This was supplied and installed ...