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Rear Suspension Torque & Fastener Reference
Component / Fastener Description Bolt / Socket Size OEM Torque Specification Rear Shock Lower Bolt 19 mm 47 ft-lbs to 51 ft-lbs (64–69 Nm) Rear Shock Upper Stem/Nut 17 mm 37 ft-lbs to 51 ft-lbs (50–69 Nm) Upper Control Arm Bolts (Axle & Frame) 19 mm 130 ft-lbs (177 Nm) Lower Control Arm Bolts (Axle & Frame) 19 mm / 22 mm 130 ft-lbs (177 Nm) Rear Lateral Control Arm (Panhard Rod) 19 mm / 22 mm 130 ft-lbs frame / 180 ft-lbs axle (245 Nm) Rear Sway Bar Link Fasteners 14mm / 17mm
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Sep 21 min read
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Water Pump Replacement Guide
A leaking or noisy water pump can quickly lead to overheating and engine damage. This guide covers replacement procedure, common bolt sizes, and commonly published torque values for 100 Series engines. Always confirm specifications against the factory repair manual for your exact engine and model year before tightening fasteners. Before you begin This guide applies broadly to 100 Series Land Cruisers, but engine layouts differ. The 2UZ-FE V8, 1FZ-FE inline-six, and 1HD-FTE di
Sterling Classen-Reid
Sep 23 min read
Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Timing Belt Replacement Guide
Essential Torque Specs Component Torque Spec Crankshaft Pulley Bolt 180 ft-lbs (245 Nm) Camshaft Pulley Bolts 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) Timing Belt Idler Pulleys 25 ft-lbs (35 Nm) Drive Belt Tensioner To Block 12 ft-lbs (16 Nm) Teardown & Access: Drain the coolant, remove the radiator hoses, intake tube, and cooling fan. Remove the serpentine belt. Unbolt the AC compressor, power steering pump, and alternator to move them aside (do not disconnect the AC or power steering fluid lines
Sterling Classen-Reid
Sep 22 min read
2000 Toyota LandCruiser 100 Series Restoration - A Man With a Wrench Pt 2.
Transforming a high-mileage **100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser** into a bulletproof overland build requires resolving core mechanical baselines alongside heavy-duty armor. This ultimate **UZJ100** setup eliminates the classic **2UZ-FE exhaust manifold tick**, drops the front differential 1-inch to protect CV boots, and restores rear A/C with high-pressure lines. Outfitted with an **ARB front bull bar**, Warn winch, Slee rear bumper with swing-outs, and ARB roller drawers,
Sterling Classen-Reid
Sep 24 min read
2000 Toyota LandCruiser 100 Series Restoration - A Man With a Wrench Pt 1.
The 2000 UZJ100 sat in the driveway under a film of dust and baked clearcoat, showing 275,412 miles on the digital odometer, leaking power steering fluid from a tired rack, and weeping red coolant from the brittle factory plastic heater Ts (OEM 87248-60460). The 2UZ-FE 4.7L iron-block V8 was smooth and indestructible, but everything around it was screaming for attention: sagging rear coils, blown shocks, frozen front lower ball joints, and a dangerous amount of slop in the st
Sterling Classen-Reid
Sep 14 min read
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