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Old 28-04-2021
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Originally Posted by 5oclock View Post
I was constantly fixing the brakes (front and rear) on the toyotas,also same with wheel bearings, either adjusting them or new bearings. The swivel hub bearings (do the same job as ball joints) also a pain in the butt on the toy because of the time involved. To change the water pump on an 1hdt is a big job..the clutch on them is very weak and expensive..and a big job.
But Toyota's are the best 4WDs on the planet, just ask a Toyota owner and they're easy to find people to work on them anywhere in Australia

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On the subject of expense what i meant in regard to the Jeep was they will cost you a lot to keep on the road IF you get someone else to fix it for you AND get the parts from the stealership.
I agree if you know where to buy parts it's easy, quick and cheap. If you can't fix an older car yourself they're all expensive to own in my experience.