Thread: Landcruiser Help/advice

Excuse the poor terms or incorrect naming.
I recently purchased a 1986 LX Cruiser. Just put it through its first warrant and it’s failed due to problems with U bolts, bolt base plates and possibly leaf springs center bolt and location recess.
My local has had problems finding any replacement base plates or U bolts before even looking so the leaf spring bolt.
Are there any of you fine chaps that can give me advice on where to go or who to call.
Cheers

try online autoparts in aussie. got a couple of cruisers .a 40 ive had for 33 yrs and an 80 ive had for 18 yrs.online auto parts is my first port of call . they have an incredible amount of stuff in stock .and freight is reasonable and normally within 7 days

@amlnz

if you want local try lineside cruiser wrecker in rangiora. has a huge stock of stuff but usually charges likewise

Originally Posted by Noswal

Excuse the poor terms or incorrect naming.
I recently purchased a 1986 LX Cruiser. Just put it through its first warrant and it’s failed due to problems with U bolts, bolt base plates and possibly leaf springs center bolt and location recess.
My local has had problems finding any replacement base plates or U bolts before even looking so the leaf spring bolt.
Are there any of you fine chaps that can give me advice on where to go or who to call.
Cheers

Have bought stuff of these guys for my 40 series.
https://www.allfourx4.com.au/new-par...ension/?page=2

If your local also sells tyres,I'm not surprised they can't find parts.they often get them in them find it's wrong part !!!

Try Matt at Bellamy & East Chch. He can help out with anything leaf spring & u-bolts on those old girls....or even current stuff.

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What exactly is the problem.
U bolts can get munted but the plates are usually salvageable unless they have been butchered.
The spring leaf centre bolts are usually round headed to locate in the top plate recess.
A quick pass on the grinder does in a pinch if new bolts are unobtainable.

Originally Posted by pennyless

What exactly is the problem.
U bolts can get munted but the plates are usually salvageable unless they have been butchered.
The spring leaf centre bolts are usually round headed to locate in the top plate recess.
A quick pass on the grinder does in a pinch if new bolts are unobtainable.

I have helped to "manufacture" centre bolt for leaf spring on a heavy truck,so can't see it being a huge problem for lighter 4x4...

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

I have helped to "manufacture" centre bolt for leaf spring on a heavy truck,so can't see it being a huge problem for lighter 4x4...

Grade 12.9 socket head cap screws/bolts are pretty much the same thing as proper centre bolts.

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Originally Posted by pennyless

What exactly is the problem.
U bolts can get munted but the plates are usually salvageable unless they have been butchered.
The spring leaf centre bolts are usually round headed to locate in the top plate recess.
A quick pass on the grinder does in a pinch if new bolts are unobtainable.

There are a few things. The front springs have been fitted with what looks like a custom (term used lightly) skid plate. The U bolts have been spread and tightened to the point the plate has bent around the nuts. The whole front axle seems to have moved backwards a small distance. The rear axle is actually rocking when the vehicle is moved forward then backwards. Worried that the round location hole may be flogged out. On both the front and rear the leaf spring bolts have been bent a lot and look like they could possibly break.

https://www.nengun.com/oem/toyota/land-cruiser-bj70

Can get all the available parts for models made on there.
https://www.nengun.com/oem/toyota/

https://www.4wdbits.co.nz/ProductsLi...2&selection=18

It almost sounds like the leaf spring perches on the diff may not be flat, allowing the diff to 'rock'

https://www.toyodiy.com/parts/q.html
Found this one the other day looking for VC's cruiser lights upgraded

Sounds like you need to get the thing apart and actually work out exactly what needs to be replaced/repaired on it...