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Vehicle Mechanical


Six Reasons Why Vacuum Operated 4-Wheel Drive is a Bad Idea

Written by Robin on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

A vacuum operated 4-wheel drive system is used on many Toyota Land Cruisers in lieu of a standard lever shifter. This article describes why these systems are less than ideal, especially for an expedition vehicle.

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24 Volt Battery Equalizer Install

Written by Robin on Wednesday, November 21, 2007

If you own a 24 volt Land Cruiser, then there’s a good chance you’ve had battery problems, especially if you run 12 volt accessories from one of your batteries. This article talks about the solution to your charging problems - installing a charge equalizer and what it can do for you.

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