There really shouldn't be a "buyer beware" feeling when purchasing a used Toyota
Land Cruiser. That is why we do a comprehensive inspection
on each and every Land Cruiser we sell.
Accelerator Pedal
pedal, mount, linkage, springs
Fuel System
cap, filler, tank, tank mounts, straps, fuel lines, pump
Exhaust system
manifolds, muffler, resonator, tail pipes, exhaust pipes, mounting hardware,
leaks
Clutch
adjustment and disengagement
Transmission Neutral and Shift pattern
operation
Driveshafts
ujoints, slip joint
Front Rear Spindles Axles
condition, seals, wheel bearings
Drive systems
CV joint, axles, bearings
Engine and Transmission mounts
condition
Belts
condition, adjustment, pulleys
Fluid levels
change all fluids, rad coolant, engine oil, transmission fluid, transfer
case fluid, front and rear axle fluid
Engine shut down controls
ignition switch, electric solenoid, manual cable (if equipped)
Leaf suspension
springs, shackles, hangers, u/bolts, centre bolts, bushings, stabiliser bar,
bump pad,road clearance
Shock Absorbers
condition, mountings, bushings, attachments, oil leakage, positioning
Parking Brake
function, indicator lamp,application, cables
Hydraulic system
lines, hose, master cylinder condition, master cylinder cap
Hydraulic Brake leakage and Pedal reserve test
leakage, travel
Hydraulic Assisted Brake System
travel, warning indicator, pump reservoir, lines and hoses,
Vacuum System
lines and hoses, condition, clamps
Vacuum booster
operation, condition
Vacuum reserve
reserve, tanks
Drum Brakes
bonded linings,
wear, condition (lining contaminated with petroleum products are replaced),
riveted lining
wear, condition
mechanical components
self adjusters, cables and linkage, anchor pins and springs, backing plate
wheel cylinders
operation, condition, dust seals
brake drums
cracks, damage, wear
application
wheel rotates
Disc Brakes
discs
broken, cracks on surface, damaged
callipers
leaking, piston seized, calliper seized
pads
damaged, contaminated, wear
application
wheel rotation
Machining and Wear Limits, Brake Drums and Discs and Rotors
stamped limit
minimum limit
Steering Lash test
total movement
Travel
operation, clearance, steering stops
Steering Linkage
tie rod, tie rod ends, drag link, pitman arm, steering box, idler arm,
cotter pins
steering column and wheel, steering shaft universal joint, slip
joint, adjusting sleeve
Ball Joints
condition, horizontal movement, vertical movement
Kingpin Play
horizontal movement, vertical movement, condition
Power Steering
fluid level, belts, hoses, pump, box, mounting brackets, assist, hose
location
Wheel Alignment
front wheels
caster, camber, toe, total toe, set back, turning angle
rear wheels
camber, toe, set back, thrust angle
Speedometer and Odometer
operation
Indicator Lamps
brake warning indicator, high beam indicator, turn signal indicator
Horn
activating device, audibility
Clutch and Brake Pedal Anti Slip pads
condition
Identification
VIN numbers correct
Lamps
head lamps, tail lamps, stop lamps, turn signal lamps, hazard lamps, side
marker lamps
park lamps, back up lamps, fog lamps, high beam driving lamps,
low beam driving lamps, off road lamps
Instrument Lamps
speedometer, shift pattern (automatics)
Head Lamps
aim, adjusters
Wiring
security, insulation
Battery
mounts, tray, cover hold down
Switches
headlamp, dimmer, heater and defrost, turn indicator, hazard, windshield
wiper and washer
Alternator
output, belt
Hood
latches, secondary latches, hinges, safety retainer pins, hood reinforcement
Body
torn metal, mouldings, fenders and quarter panels, floor, body panels, wheel
panels
Frame Rails and Mounts
frame rails, body mounts, cross members, welded or heated areas
Bumpers
condition, dimensions
Doors
operation, openers and handles, catches, hinges, seals, location, panels
Windshield
cracks, chips, discoloration, tinting, obstructions, type
Front Side Windows
operation, type, condition, tinting
Seats
condition, tract locks, seat back locks
Seat Belts
condition, anchors, retractors, position, belt release and buckle
Sun Visors
location, attaching parts, positioning
Rear View Mirror
location, view, mounts, glass condition, adjustment
Wipers and Washers
wipers, blades, arms, washers
Windshield Defroster
fan, controls
Interior Heaters
fan, condition, controls
Trailer Hitch (if equipped)
condition, attachments
Frame
corrosive deterioration
Vehicle Components
radiator support
tie bar panel
fender inner shield
front side rail
upper splash beam
hinge pillar extension
cowl side rail
cowl side
dash panel
cowl plenum
cowl top
windshield frame side inner
centre windshield frame
side aperture
inner quarter/outer wheel house
inner wheel house
roof panel
front floor pan
inner sill pan
side sill panel extension
roof rail inner
rear rail inner
tail panel
lower tail panel
rear side rails
rear side rail cross member seat mount
drip rail
rear roof brace
Tires
Tread Depth-depth guage
Tread Section-retreads, damage, separation, re-grooving, tread condition, repairs
Sidewalls-cords, condition, damage, type
Wheels-rims, studs, nuts
Also we do:
Compression test
Hoses
Water pump
Cooling
Heating
AC
Tool kit
Carpet
Seats
Upholstery
Electric mirrors, windows, door locks
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