Looks like my L400 days are over (sniff sniff)
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:13 pm
Hi folks;
My '94 Series 1 LWB L400 is done, due to the usual rusting of the rear suspension mounts. Too bad because it only has 166k kms on it and the 4M40 engine and auto transmission run great.
If I was younger and had a shop I could put it in, I'd part it out.
I have stuff I could take off of it, but I need it intact enough to drive it to its new owner, if there is one.
I have an E&H hitch (specifically for LWB), Thule roof rack (with locks and the long legs for high roof). It has a one year old windshield and all the rest of the glass is intact. All the seats are good but the driver's seat is worn (but intact).
Almost new exhaust system (both parts).
The body is pretty good but has a few rust spots (no holes).
2 sets of wheels (not steel). They need clean up, or bead blasting and paint. The 6 tires are all General Grabber AT2 or ATX.
2 brand new ATX (stickers still on), 2 almost new AT2, 2 AT2 @ 50% or so and 2 empty wheels.
I need to keep the batteries.
It still "feels" solid, so I wouldn't hesitate to drive it to the lower mainland (once purchased).
If it didn't have the rust problem, I would happily camp another 3 months on "my" Mexico beach...
It has been an awesome vehicle from the time Mardy imported it for me (at 51K kms).
Answers and pix on request.
john
My '94 Series 1 LWB L400 is done, due to the usual rusting of the rear suspension mounts. Too bad because it only has 166k kms on it and the 4M40 engine and auto transmission run great.
If I was younger and had a shop I could put it in, I'd part it out.
I have stuff I could take off of it, but I need it intact enough to drive it to its new owner, if there is one.
I have an E&H hitch (specifically for LWB), Thule roof rack (with locks and the long legs for high roof). It has a one year old windshield and all the rest of the glass is intact. All the seats are good but the driver's seat is worn (but intact).
Almost new exhaust system (both parts).
The body is pretty good but has a few rust spots (no holes).
2 sets of wheels (not steel). They need clean up, or bead blasting and paint. The 6 tires are all General Grabber AT2 or ATX.
2 brand new ATX (stickers still on), 2 almost new AT2, 2 AT2 @ 50% or so and 2 empty wheels.
I need to keep the batteries.
It still "feels" solid, so I wouldn't hesitate to drive it to the lower mainland (once purchased).
If it didn't have the rust problem, I would happily camp another 3 months on "my" Mexico beach...
It has been an awesome vehicle from the time Mardy imported it for me (at 51K kms).
Answers and pix on request.
john