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Post by atlex on Nov 2, 2016 23:52:15 GMT
whuuut.
it's toyota. how is it happen ?
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Post by Fizbne on Nov 3, 2016 10:25:53 GMT
Its s design flaw in the balljoints on the Prado and other 4X4's that share the same chassis. Hilux Surf's, Toyota Tacoma's etc...
There's been cases where people have had them fail on the freeways with catastrophic consequences.
They were recalled, but they re-designed component was exactly the same but with an extra dust boot - Which my Prado had done -_-
A family got wiped out in the Northern Territories because of it.
I inspected them a week ago to make sure they were fine, and found about 1mm play in the passenger side LBJ, so I booked it in to get both sides replaced.
Went to pick up some stuff from my old apartment and suddenly, loud bang, my side of the car dropped and my thought process was "Okay, so, this is happening!"
I now have a DC Shoe shaped dent in the fender, and a $1100 bill to get all the damaged components replaced.
Silver linings though, now that it's gonna have a reconditioned front end (essentially), I should be able to sell it for some decent cash to help fund my trip to Japan and move out of Melbourne, because I Canoeing hate it. It's been a horrible experience but that's another story ahaha.
Moral of the story - Don't buy a 95 Series Landcruiser / Prado. They're genuinely dangerous. It's nt like it's a lack of maintenance thingy either, it's the way the LCA, and LBJ's are designed. They're essentially upside down, so they can go at any time.
Which is why I was Canoeing stumped that the side that had no play, was the side that didn't give way. Beats me. I'm not a mechanic so if anyone can shed some light on this, then please feel free! The side that gave way, the dust boots weren't perished, and they had plenty of grease. So, Canoe knows.
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Post by atlex on Nov 3, 2016 10:58:55 GMT
Waiting more updates, esp re: move to japan.  |
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Nov 3, 2016 14:58:13 GMT
My new 4x4   |
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Post by Fizbne on Nov 4, 2016 1:18:45 GMT
My new 4x4 Canoein yeaaaah, Is it the TAHBO one or NA? |
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Post by Fizbne on Nov 4, 2016 2:03:06 GMT
Waiting more updates, esp re: move to japan. Gotta see our finances after we sell the front canoe. Hopefully I'll get what I want for it, which will put us in a better position. |
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Post by Vindi (Russell) on Nov 4, 2016 2:16:54 GMT
I've got two 4 x 4s but both are secret projects being built at the moment ...... ha ha, one is huge and diesel, t'other is diddy and petrol ...
Russell
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Post by myothercarsa2cv on Nov 4, 2016 12:30:21 GMT
My new 4x4 canoein yeaaaah, Is it the TAHBO one or NA? Tahbo of course  |
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Post by minty on Nov 7, 2016 21:07:53 GMT
RAV4 Granite. No tahbos tho
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Post by lowender on Dec 18, 2016 2:23:41 GMT
My Fozzie 2.5 XT Prodrive + remap =0-60 in 5 secs. A sensible daily drive 4x4 for the over 60s.......and yes, I have a caravan   |
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Post by onepaintedman on Dec 18, 2016 11:26:55 GMT
Gearbox failure on my Range Rover.
At the same time I'm leaving my job.
Sense of humour at breaking point.
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Post by lowender on Dec 18, 2016 15:14:52 GMT
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Post by Rickster on Dec 18, 2016 20:05:48 GMT
I have a new one now, the jag x-type is awd - very sure footed, wont be taking it off road though - (well not much!)
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Post by Fizbne on Dec 18, 2016 23:14:43 GMT
Gearbox failure on my Range Rover. At the same time I'm leaving my job. Sense of humour at breaking point. I know them feels. Small things going wrong is annoying, but when it's a big thing like that, then it's just a proper bummer. Is it completely borked? |
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Post by onepaintedman on Dec 19, 2016 7:42:27 GMT
Gearbox failure on my Range Rover. At the same time I'm leaving my job. Sense of humour at breaking point. I know them feels. Small things going wrong is annoying, but when it's a big thing like that, then it's just a proper bummer. Is it completely borked? Randomly losing drive. Nearly stranded me in a traffic jam two weeks ago so have just parked it up until I can afford to get it looked at. Too many places round here I don't want to get stuck (Especially in the dark or fog at this time of year). |
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le sigh
Jul 15, 2023 20:03:52 GMT
le sigh
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