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Technical Articles for Toyota Land Cruisers, SUVs and Trucks [Cruiser Articles] [80 Series Articles] [40 Series Articles] [55 Series Articles] [60 Series Articles] [Interesting Bits and Pieces]

Many of the articles are provided via hot-links to:
Land Cruiser Cruiser Owners Online Cool Cruisers of Texas	JT Outfitters The Iron Pig - www.fj55.com

Land Cruiser Related Articles
Trail Safety Checklist Land Cruiser Tool Kit (don't leave home without it) Battery Info Welding to the Frame Brake Modifications-A Cautionary Tale FZJ80 Suspension Lifts by Scott Simmons Rob Mullins's Land Cruiser FAQ JT Outfitters Vehicle Information Land Cruiser body styles Number of Land Cruiser sold, per year Quick recovery principles Cruiserheads, and the Big, Bare Bruisers They Love! NY Times article Winch safety Cruizers.com technical forum Land Cruiser brochures Toy Land Cruisers QuickTime video of Aussie Cruiser Commercial from Yankee Toys Cruiser Screen Saver from Yankee Toys Front hub rebuild procedure from Yankee Toys Penetrating Oils Please read Toyota Electronic Parts Catalog info/FAQ before downloading any of the following Electonic Parts Catalog files: Toyota Electonic Parts Catalog from Yankee Toys #1 (256MB .ZIP!!!) Toyota Electonic Parts Catalog from Yankee Toys #2 (256MB .ZIP !!!) Toyota Electonic Parts Catalog from Yankee Toys #3 (256MB .ZIP !!!)

80 Series-Based Articles:
LCOOL on line 80's technical docs Brake Modifications-A Cautionary Tale	FZJ80 locker wiring diagram FZJ80 Suspension Lifts by Scott Simmons

40 Series-Based Articles:
Many 40 series articles courtesy of Cool Cruisers of Texas
Brakes, understanding your brakes Brake adjustment Brakes, bleeding hydraulic brake system Brake, parking brake adjustment Brake pedal sits up 6" too high, Q/A Colors, FJ-40/45/60/62 Carb needs choke pulled to run Brake booster working? Carburators, weber 38 vs. stock carb? Q/A Carb needs choke pulled to run, FJ-40, Q/A Cold weather cruising tips, by Jeff Zepp Cooling system check-up Coolant flush and fill Distributor tip Electrical system hot, no spark Convert FJ40 fenders to BJ40 Gas smell in cab Gas tank capacity Head gasket blown? Head valve job Heater, staying warm Hub won't lock Hose Test	Instrument lighting fix Leaning '40 Manifold leak Motor swap, 3F & 2F Motor performance upgrade Motor, removing Oil pan leak Oil, conventional vs. synthetic POR-15 Q/A Tie-down brackets FJ40 Tire Carrier & Cooler Rack Seat, driver's, moving back Taillights not working Timing Top dead center Towing FJ-40 with Tow Bar, Q/A Towing FJ-40 behind motor home Transfer case stuck Tubs, pros and cons of different ones Valve adjustments Vapor lock 5-speed conversion (H55F) Rocker panel upgrade Mini roll-bar cargo rack
Wiring Diagram for 1978 FJ40 in .PDF format from Yankee Toys

55 Series-Based Articles:
Some 55 series articles courtesy of Cool Cruisers of Texas Some 55 series articles are provided courtesy of The Iron Pig
FJ55.com colors, FJ55 Drum brake job, FJ55

60 Series-Based Articles:
Many 60 series articles courtesy of Cool Cruisers of Texas
Steering loose On-Board air, FJ60 H55F 5-speed tranny swap	Wheel size and offset Spring over axel conversion

Interesting bits and pieces:
Emergency Welding Using Automotive Batteries

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