1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — metallic rattle for a few seconds after cold start
There is a short metallic rattle after the first cold start of the day, then it disappears once the engine settles. Warm restarts are quiet.
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2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — surface rust underneath a winter daily
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 222,500 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down witho…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 102,500 miles. I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall.
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — going one inch smaller for winter wheels
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering?
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — lower mileage or better documentation?
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 90,000 miles. I am comparing two older enthusiast cars. One has lower mileage but thin records; the other has more miles and years of invoices. If condition is si…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62 — rental-platform car came back with damage that wasn't obvious at pickup
Small damage was noticed after the handoff photos were reviewed. For hosts, what inspection/photo workflow actually makes claims easier without turning every pickup into a 30-minute process? I'd rath…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — clunk when changing from reverse to drive
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 142,000 miles. There is a single clunk when changing direction at low speed, especially reverse to drive. No vibration while cruising. What would you inspect first: mo…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — project-car budget is disappearing into little parts
The shell and drivetrain were the exciting purchases; now brackets, hoses, bushings, fittings and hardware are eating the budget. How do you sequence a build so the car gets running before cosmetic s…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan — Florida owner
I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave in a family towing setup? I would rather test this…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — no crank with full dash power, then it starts later
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 242,500 miles. Twice I have had full lights and accessories but no crank. After waiting…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — wireless CarPlay drops at the same intersection
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 182,500 miles. Wireless CarPlay is reliable almost everywhere but disconnects at the same intersection on my commute. Does consistent location point strongly to RF int…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — second battery versus portable power station
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 199,500 miles. I want reliable fridge/lights/device power for weekend trips without making the vehicle electrical system unnecessarily complicated. When does a hardwir…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — humming rises with road speed, not engine RPM
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 156,500 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — catalyst efficiency code but car drives normally
A catalyst efficiency code came back after clearing once. The car drives normally and there are no misfire codes. Before condemning the catalytic converter, what sensor/data checks are worth doing? I…
ColdStartEnthusiast797Community StarterAug 8, 20262004 Toyota Land CruiserCalifornia8 replies0 helpful
USB ports and wireless charging both quit
Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim apart, are these usually on one fuse/module or separate circuits? If I…
OldSchoolOwner10Community StarterMay 15, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Boston / New England0 replies0 helpful
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — single clunk over small sharp bumps
There is one front-end clunk over pothole edges and driveway lips, but larger smooth bumps do not reproduce it. How would you isolate end links, strut mounts, control-arm bushings and ball joints? I…
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — payload sticker changed my whole truck-shopping plan
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 215,500 miles. I was focused on tow rating until I added passengers, cargo and tongue weight. Payload looks like the real constraint. How much buffer do you leave…
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — brake fluid is old but still looks clean
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 187,500 miles. Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance?
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser — when downtime matters more than repair cost — second opinion before I spend money
1988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62, about 169,000 miles. For a work truck, the expensive part of a repair is often the lost day. What parts or maintenance items do fleet/high-mileage owners replace proact…
ProjectGuy168Community StarterAug 4, 20261988 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ62Northern Virginia1 reply0 helpful
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser — a/C is cold on the highway but warm at stoplights
2004 Toyota Land Cruiser, about 80,000 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more towar…