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4 Jan 2010
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hj60 prepping any ideas..CHECKS
Howdy All...Happy new year to all
My wife and i have a hj60 in really good condition very little RUST
we have done alot of work for travel and are currently driving around checking for next year's trip....So far done
EXTREME OUT BACK CLUTCH
LONGRANGER FUEL TANK
DIFF NEW REAR
ROCKER COVER CASKET CHANGED
HALF SHAFTS CHECKED
DIESEL FUEL SYSTEM CHECK INCL PUMP
Just trying to sort through major mechanical areas any ideas people...
Hope all trips this year go safely for all...
Traveller 1041....
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4 Jan 2010
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If your Hj only has two wheels then, that's probably your biggest concern
Check out Chris Scotts website. his book on Sahara Overland has a 4wheel
section and covers the Landcruisers. He covers vehicle preparation too!
Chris Scott's Sahara Overland ~ The book and the website
Enjoy
W!
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Hi Traveller,
The biggest unforeseen expense on mine was when i realised the splines on the output shaft of the gearbox were badly worn  
It meant a total gearbox and transfer box tear down, but would have been a complete show stopper when the eventually sheared (whether it would have been in 200 or 200000 miles time i'm not sure but probably nearer the latter!!)
I'd make sure you've dropped the rear prop and with it in gear rotate the output flange where the prop attached on the transfer box. There will be some play, but if there's too much i'd def get a second opinion on it.
Happy travels
Sam
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Hj60 Gear Box
Howdy again Niva
Had the gear box out not so long ago my god what a size checked as much as we could and everything looked fine will have a chat with the bloke we done it with.
Have been pleased with the condition from when we bought her just alittle rust all sorted have taken out all electrics that is not need.
Do you now of any good second hand parts etc the elerment chrome stuff
in lights has had it.
regards
Traveller.....dan
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Howdy Dan,
It's a bit of a lump to say the least!! I particularly like the cast iron casing 
I haven't had any joy with second hand places really, the odd guy here and there with some bits, but nothing for the bodywork.
As far as i can tell, they are all either exported or rust away and the engine/trans put in something else.
Again, i'll let you know if i come across anything for sure
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10 Jan 2010
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Have you tried IH8MUD.com
cheers
Matt
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