Posts Tagged ‘landcruiser’

Toyota 9.5″ 32 Spline ARB Air Locker Update

Seattle, WA – As a result of standardizing parts, ARB model RD152 has replaced model RD64. No other application range or performance advantages are gained in the update, and the RD64 locker will continue to be supported for spare parts and service.

Model Range:

• Toyota Land Cruiser 1998 onwards 71/78/79/100/105 series
• Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series
• Lexus LX470

Features:

• Patented ‘timed’ locking mechanism offers high strength and ultra fast un-locking
• Comprehensive photo illustrated installation and service guides
• Steel reinforced, elastomer bonded annular seal designed to handle the most extreme climatic temperatures on earth
• Patented 2 piece design offers a range of interchangeable side gears (sold separately) to integrate with non-standard axle shaft splines

Specifications:

• 32 spline axle
• 1.37″ [34.8mm] axle shaft diameter (outside of splines)
• 12 bolts on 6.85″ [174mm] pitch circle ring gear
• 5.91″ [150mm] dia. ring gear ID
• 9.5″ [241mm] dia. ring gear OD

About ARB
ARB Corporation Limited is Australia’s largest and industry leading manufacturer and distributor of quality, 4WD vehicle accessories, with distribution in more than 100 countries worldwide.

The company manufactures and stocks the worlds most respected and sought after brands including ARB Air Locker locking differentials and bumpers; Old Man Emu (OME) customized suspension systems, IPF high performance lighting, and Safari snorkel systems. ARB’s Seattle office is the North, South & Central American headquarters and importer of ARB 4×4 Accessories.

To view the full line of ARB product, please visit the official ARB website at www.arbusa.com

Media Inquiries
For more information about ARB or to obtain production quality images please contact:
Steven Bisig, Marketing Assistant, ARB 4×4 Accessories 720 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA 98057
Tel: (425) 264-1391 | Fax: (425) 264-1392

Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.09.2009

Day Three – Thursday, July 9, 2009

After breakfast, my cousin Frank and I decided a little road trip was in order. So we loaded up the Land Cruiser with our two dogs headed out to do a little exploring in the Okanogan area. Using Tour 12 in the book Washington Byways as guide, we took off for Lone Frank Pass.

From the town of Conconully, Washington we drove up the North Fork Salmon Creek Road (FS-38) to Salmon Meadows and FS-3820. FS-3820 climbs steadily from the valley, through forest, aspen groves and open grassland and clear cuts. On this section of FS-3820, there are great views of dry steppe lands to the East.

Eventually, FS-3820 enters the Loomis State Forest and passes over Lone Frank Pass (elevation +6300 feet). Near Lone Frank Pass, you enter into a vast area that I believe burned in the Tiffany Springs Fire in 2006 (if anybody can confirm this, I will update this post). From Lone Frank Pass, it’s a short descent to FS-39 where we stopped and were eaten alive by mosquitos in a just a few minutes time.

Once we were on FS-39, we followed it North towards Long Swamp. Most of this section of FS-39 is within area burned in the Tiffany Springs fire. Along the way, we passed by a expansive views of the Washington Cascades, Thunder Mountain, and overlook of the Twentymile Meadows below. A little further up FS-39, the road goes right through the middle of Thirtymile Meadows where there is a shelter along the side of the road built and maintained by one of the local snowmobile groups.

After Thirtymile Meadows, FS-39 passes by Corral Butte and descends to Long Swamp. From Long Swamp (which looks like a mosquito haven), FS-39 becomes a paved road descends in an Easterly direction and turns into the Toats Coulee Road as it follows Toats Coulee down into the Sinlahekin Valley just South of Palmer Lake, near Loomis, Washington.

After quick stop for a snack at the store in Loomis, we headed South on the Sinlahekin Road – County Road 4015 (Tour 16 in the book Washington Byways) for the approximately 22 mile trip back to Conconully.

The Sinlahekin Valley is a deep, approximately 17 mile North-South glacial valley that extends from Loomis on the North to Fish Lake on the South. The Sinlahekin Road is a well maintained gravel road that passes through the Sinlahekin Wildlife Area passing farmlands and multiple lakes (including Stadium Lake, Conners lake, Forde Lake and Blue Lake). At Fish Lake, we continued South on Road 4015 as it climbed to Sugarloaf Lake and then to Conconully Lake and the town of Conconully.

After a day on the road, the spaghetti dinner we had sure tasted good. After dinner, it was a time for relaxation and a little fishing. Again, all I caught were small bass, but at least I was catching fish. Small fish on a light action pole is fun any day.

Note: This is the third installment of a five part series on our family trip to Conconully, Washington in July 2009.

Part 1: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.07.2009
Part 2: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.08.2009
Part 3: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.09.2009
Part 4: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.10.2009
Part 5: Exploring the Washington Okanogan – 07.11.2009

Old Man Emu Customized Suspension Systems Have Evolved

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Old Man Emu Customized Suspension Systems Have Evolved.

A twin tube-monotube hybrid design supercharges an all new line of NitroCharger Sport shock absorbers with all the valving of a monotube combined with the durability of twin tube.

SEATTLE, Apr. 15/ARB 4×4 Accessories – Australian based four-wheel drive accessories manufacturer, ARB 4×4 Accessories has just announced the arrival of a new line of shock absorbers, the NitroCharger Sport, to add to their already extensive line of Old Man Emu branded suspension.

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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 3FE Rebuild Progress Report – 11.23.2008

I guess it’s been a few weeks since my last update.

I am finally able to announce that:

MY LAND CRUISER STARTED AND RAN TONIGHT!!!!

After spending the weekend trying to finish all the final details prior to the initial startup of the rebuilt 3FE, I was able fire it up just after dark tonight.

Per the instructions from the rebuilder, I started the engine and ran it at 1200 RPMs until the coolant temperature began to rise, then I increased the RPMs to 1800 and ran it for 45 minutes (the rebuilder stated a minimum of 30 minutes).

So far everything sounds and looks good (except for all the smoking from the new paint).

I have to wait until Tuesday for the initial test drive. I still have to swap out the rear tires for the stock tires rather than the 33 inchers. I put the stock tires on the front in order for the engine to clear the front cross member. I’ll run the stock 31 inch tires all the way around for the engine break in period (first 2000 miles or more) so I reduce the chances of lugging the engine (plus the odometer will be a accurate for the multiple oil and filter changes, retorquing of the head gasket, etc in the next 2000 miles).

That’s all for now.

-Steve

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 3FE Rebuild Progress Report – 11.09.2008

I am finally able to announce that my 3FE engine, transmission and transfer case is gently resting in my 80-series Land Cruiser. Nothing is hooked up yet except for the tranny cross member and engine mounts.

Prior to installing the engine, I ran new extended breather lines for the transfer case and transmission. The old breather line was somewhat brittle, so this was the perfect opportunity to run the new lines.

I still have to clean my air flow meter, hook up the belt driven accessories, vacuum hoses, wiring harness, drive lines and fix the exhaust head pipes that I had to sawzall in two to get the engine out.

It’s getting closer. But now it’s all weather dependent. Damn the storm that’s blowing in for the next four days.

I’m starting to get excited about having my Land Cruiser back.

To be continued.

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 3FE Rebuild Progress Report – 11.04.2008

It’s been a couple weeks since I posted an update on the 3FE engine rebuild in my FJ80 Toyota Land Cruiser. Here is the latest on my 80-series 3FE project.

In the last installment, I just finished making the initial adjustment of my valves. Since then, I gave the mighty 3FE a coat of paint, bolted the valve cover on, installed the exhaust manifold, intake manifold and the exhaust heat shields.
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Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 3FE Rebuild Progress Report – 10.13.2008

In today’s installment of the assembly of my Toyota Land Cruiser FJ80 3FE engine, I torqued down the rocker arm assembly, adjusted the valve clearance, cleaned the rocker arm cover and intake manifold. I have two stripped studs where the exhaust head pipe bolts to the exhaust manifold and I was able to get one of them out before I had to rush off to my daughter’s soccer practice.

You can see all my photos from this rebuild at Toyota FJ80 Land Cruiser 3FE Rebuild

To be continued.