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Hi, is this wall kit still available?

If only it were that simple. The HZJ Achilles is the R151 which eats 3rd & 5th behind 90HP. So you're in for swapping trans, transfer, diff gears, driveshafts and cross member. Australia was the only market that got the Magic combo with the HDJ (HDFTE & H150). You would be surprised at pricing...

The decision should be based on your planned journey. FYI: V6 gets HALF the economy of the HZ in 4LO V8 would be a second choice if it weren't for the VDJ track width issue. ******! @1611Aviator Incorrect - Left Hand Drive V8 VDJ's are available by special order via the Mid East. Not only...

That 80 has an HZ-T, not an HD motor, which is not comparable for many reasons - if you had a clue. @Chris1900 - you should post up on MUD Diesel Section for opinions based on experience. Basically, you're not going to buy a 25 year old truck and drive off into the sunset unless your spending...

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I can say that the border crossings in both El Salvador and Honduras have been upgraded in the last 6 months. There's absolutely no bribing at the ES crossing. But have at 'er if you're a diplomat or feeling lucky. As for Guat, they have things like computers now..... That don't allow your...

Tried this today. To go from Guatemala into El Salvador, you must first surrender your 90 day temp import visa at the Aduana. Which now cannot be renewed until you have exceeded your original expirary date. In our case, 74days. One is now in no mans land while filling out the required forms...

Recent trip to Colorado.....

Hitting the open road mod.

I was wondering the same - going from 16" to 17" wheels. Found this: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=29 If one could find the formula to calculate the increase/decrease in rolling resistance, you could calculate the resulting change in mpg in the same way Tirerack has...

Some things buyers should be aware of: 1. Bottom facia piece below handle (visible in above top pic) is plastic and both were cracked/broken when I received two drawers. Flimsy to say the least. 2. Drawers only open 2/3 of the way, including the sliding deck (fridge slide). Pack accordingly. 3...

Keep it and throw in a 1HDT!

Hi ExploreWithDon - Your best bet would be to find a local Espar or Webasto dealer. I know Espar makes boxes for the D5's. As for the exhaust, you can tee it into your vehicles so it exits out the rear. Again - best to talk to your local dealer unless you're really mechanically inclined and...

Just sayin, up here it costs about $50,000 a pop (with fancy collar) to introduce and monitor one of these guys. How much your license go for?

Thats a killer deal! People sometimes forget the cost of turbo's, injection pumps, injectors, LHD wiring harnesses, valve shims, exhausts, etc. It adds up fast! If you can have someone do it for you at this price, a pro who really knows toyota diesels, you're sooooooo f'n ahead. One would think...