Toyota crown

[Farqui]

John, why'd you wish that you'd gone for a saloon? - ah, i now see your later reply (pref boxy shape).

Sorry to hear that the mrs isn't keen on it, might she come round?

[PCM]

On 6/6/2019 at 10:50 AM, Chasdad said:

As there's no crown thread i thought id post on here.

As of thursday im the owner of a very white toyota crown 1jz. No the long wait for it to arrive from japan

Make sure it has a Japanese coin hidden away somewhere, for good luck.

My Soarer did when I got it, and my RX does!

 

[Chasdad]

Yes i found it when i was removing the seat covers. 

Every import ive had has had one

[Chasdad]

Taken the ufo out for the firt time today. Its got some go in it. 

Its a bit like an ls400 on adrenalin.  Got the best rear lights. And i love the little green ones on top off the wings

[Jaystar77]

Those fender lamps are a great touch.

It really is a fantastic slice of JDM metal, much more interesting than the normal BMW or VW diesel.

Health to enjoy!  

[The-Acre]

On 8/19/2019 at 5:32 PM, PCM said:

Make sure it has a Japanese coin hidden away somewhere, for good luck.

My Soarer did when I got it, and my RX does!

 

Ooh, news to me, I'll be on my hands and knees later!

[Simoto]

On 8/19/2019 at 5:32 PM, PCM said:

Make sure it has a Japanese coin hidden away somewhere, for good luck.

My Soarer did when I got it, and my RX does!

 

True, found my under the rear seat after I dropped a 200 piece socket set down there.

[Chris JJ]

On 6/6/2019 at 10:50 AM, Chasdad said:

As there's no crown thread i thought id post on here.

As of thursday im the owner of a very white toyota crown 1jz. No the long wait for it to arrive from japan

Very nice m8 real Jap wagon

[Chasdad]

Sold it now.  Got this coming

[The-Acre]

So how was the Crown? 

[Chasdad]

Very nice.  Refined . But bloody quick 

[Chappy2121]

Hi there I'm looking at getting a crown on Saturday hows yours been? This one I'm looking at is very very clean from what I've seen and the RAC inspection I've had done. There might be a weeping seal on the diff and they think its had the doors  repainted down 1 side. There isn't any service history other than the stickers. What you guys think? Cheers 

[Chappy2121]

Hi there just found this, I've recently bought a crown athlete and was wondering how yours has been if you still have it. How've you found getting the radio ect swapped out. Look forward to hearing from you cheers

 

Ash 

[Joey2109]

Hey does anyone know any places to buy aftermarket Toyota crown parts? Cheers 

[steve2006]

3 hours ago, Joey2109 said:

Hey does anyone know any places to buy aftermarket Toyota crown parts? Cheers 

Hi Joe and welcome to the LOC.

Depends on what you need....aftermarket air and oil filters will probably be available but no guarantee of quality.

If you want to stick to OEM try amayama.com.

What parts are you looking for?

[Joey2109]

so My Toyota crown has air suspension and I’m tossing up between converting to coil overs or keeping the air suspension. From what I’ve found I can get a controller for the air suspension to lower it but I can’t get a bigger compressor to make it air up and down faster. Which is why I’m leaning to go coil overs more. Has anyone done the conversation and if so was it just an easy bolt up.

[steve2006]

Surely changing from air to adjustable coil overs will make height changes even slower and more difficult as you would have to physically turn the adjuster rings each time?

[Joey2109]

Yes but it would eliminate any future problems with the bags as they are 22 years old now as far as I know (don’t have any service history). 

[steve2006]

Arrr OK I see now, my 2004 Celsior is converted from AS to springs, unfortunately Strutmaster don’t list a kit for the Crown but may be worth an email to them.

If you want adjustable units it may have to be aftermarket only.

[Joey2109]

I found some coilovers for it. Does it need a conversion kit?