This is a Messy Job! 80 Series Land Cruiser Knuckle Rebuild.

[@lucacadianalbert]

I cannot believe how therapeutic it was to watch this entire video. Big respect for people who take pride in doing a good job...Well done!

[@Cocora22]

I agree with you 150%. I think part of it is how incredibly organized Ahmed is and the shop being so quiet and he has such a calm demeanor, I just can't stop watching.

[@lucacadianalbert]

@@Cocora22 Right? He works like I work on things. Never cut corners, clean everything, inspect twice, use genuine parts, inspect a thirds time, etc.. but with his years of experiences he has all the good tips and tricks which is AWESOME. Wish he lived hear me - I would totally go to him with my Tacoma. It's so hard to find good trustworthy mechanics nowadays.

[@Cocora22]

@@lucacadianalbert I don't live close to him but still I made the 12 hour trip and had him do a full fluid exchange on all the fluids on my 2022 GX. It was time and money well spent. Plus I got to meet him and his employees . The vibe in the shop is as expected, a bunch of happy committed and dedicated folks. In the meantime I do take care of the stuff that I know I can do. Always learning.

[@cyrusdubash3097]

Plus, no music. God bless you, Car Care Nut, Ahmed.

[@Cocora22]

@@cyrusdubash3097 YES!!!! The background music in most videos is just plain annoying

[@tomferrin1148]

I've done many "birf jobs" on 40-series, 60-series, and 80-series Land Cruisers over the years, so it's fun to watch someone else do this messy job instead of it being me.

[@stonepa]

You speak the truth.

[@YT98765]

GOLDEN!! Love the Long-Form repair videos ❤… I know some people don’t have time for an hour+ video, but they have a fast-forward button for a reason😊 These Long-Form videos give those EXPERT tech tips that I find are the HIDDEN GOLD if you’re willing to dig for the information by watching.

[@desertstar223]

@@YT98765 I fully agree with you.

[@cdgregOG]

Agreed, everytime he said "tip from the old timers" I paid extra special attention.

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

EXACTLY

[@jpjp3873]

1.75 speed works wonders!

[@anneritchie8264]

This long video went perfectly with my post-Thanksgiving lunch rest.

[@OK247OK]

The longer the videos the more knowledge is being shared 👍👍

[@kevingreen3923]

I love how positive and optimistic you are in all your videos. Even when bad things happen, you still have a good attitude and are positive about things. That is so important when being a technician, in my opinion. Thank you for your content, i love watching your videos, and I learn something new every video. Thank you for sharing your gifts and talents

[@Patrick-ld4gx]

Ive been a Honda guy most of my life. Started watching your channel years ago, not for the love of toyotas, but just how great the content was. Also very refreshing to see such a stand up, honest mechanic. Tough to find nowadays. Anyways, i now own a 24 4 runner, and picking up a 25 camry tomorrow. Youve definitely sold me on toyota. No regrets thus far. Keep up the great content!

[@Jimmyky77]

Have you heard of the "One Legged Honda Mechanic" KZbin Channel? I always wondered what happened to him, , , he stopped posting videos

[@Aydolf]

There is def a much needed Honda KZbin channel with TCCN style of filming and meticulous work.

[@joshuamothkur]

@@Aydolf Check out @ericthecarguy for Honda / Acura videos.

[@martyketelaar5277]

You can make these videos as long as you want-I will always watch them start to finish! Thanks AMD!

[@ozarkliving7263]

Same here

[@wk7060]

That front hub and knuckle assembly brings back old memories for me from my 1983 Toyota 4WD truck. Been there done that. Very good design. Still have the special 43 or 44 mm hub nut socket in my toolbox. Toyota really does things right with their designs.

[@MrCalifornia1234]

This video had everything. Drama, excitement, intensity, relaxation. Golden!

[@brianvarner]

Love your channel being a long time tech and shop owner. We were big on Toyota and Lexus also. Drive three late model ones myself. Just one thing I would change with your methods. Please try recycling everything you can. You were throwing metal parts and boxes in the trash can. We prided ourselves on having a lot less in the dumpster. And the scrap guys coming around would take it if offered the good stuff like old radiators and rotors. Again I enjoy your talents and taking care of customers. Way to go!

[@old75v1]

Simply The Best! This is why your shop schedule is never ending and the techs are learning from a True Master Mechanic! Thank you!

[@stayinalivemedical790]

You always make this look so easy! I come out of this thinking I can do some of these things...then I start working on my car and something inevitably gets stuck or won't go back together. You're like an agile Olympic Gymnast making it look easy to do double back flips with twists on the floor routine. You are so gifted!

[@dangler1499]

Brother u are the bob Ross of mechanics love your vids 🛠️ toyo-for-life

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

Dear Sir, as a happy owner of a series 80 TLC DIY'er, every minute spent watching your video is so worthwhile to learn how to do the job correctly. Sincere thanks for making this. I will be more confident-and competent- when i do the job myself. ✌️

[@Jerry-sy8rd]

May your seals be free!

[@IAm1InTheIAm]

@Jerry-sy8rd May your oil be clean!

[@Kevin-lo7se]

That brought back a lot memories of rebuilding the front knuckles and hubs of my 1967 Toyota Land Cruiser. That Land Cruiser was built like a tank. Thanks

[@AZRubicon1]

97k!!!! Mine has almost 300K and runs like a top! This is the worst job on the truck you can do but it is easy to keep clean if you go slow. Great video! You can see how clean I keep mine to watch the birfs at all times. The lift "danger" up in the air is uncomfortable but you should see it in the driveway on jack stands! Multiple supports in the event on fails. :) LOVE this channel!

[@haydenjones962]

didnt he say it had 84 kms not 84000

[@AZRubicon1]

@@haydenjones962 0:09 - 94,000 mi

[@aex728]

My damn favorite vehicle of all time. So much so that I owned 2 of these in the past and will own one more before the end of my driving life.

[@MufasaRizz]

I had land cruisers for 22 years. Did this job so many times. Fj40, fj62, fj80, and the 100 series.

[@FranciscoMartínez-f6s]

What I like from it is that you show easy and hard jobs; super!!!

[@jeffjones4006]

I appreciate your old school approach time tested, reliable never fails. Being a retired field mechanic of 46+ years I’ve packed many bearings by hand no failures to my knowledge. Thorough explanations for every step with use of the appropriate tools, great vid.

[@StuartGuyan]

Its truly amazing to see a craftsmen at work truly inspirational well done guys

[@lobos168]

Thanks for showing the battle with that stubborn seal! Rooting for you!

[@kimbuck-2]

I feel such a sense of satisfaction taking things apart and reassembling them. Then I think about how the parts get designed/engineered/manufactured in the first place. Mind boggling.

[@Airpaycheck]

Thanx for the detail on the brake pad shims. Previous owner messed mine up. Now I know how to put them in correctly👍

[@Kikiferret]

Beautiful work AMD !!!!!!!!! I don't need to watch TV series or a movie on Netflix after work with videos like the one you share with us. Thank you and greetings from Mexico City.

[@jamesdoughty5530]

Very enjoyable watching an Artist at work.

[@dekkerlundquist5938]

Its so good to watch someone who takes pride in the quality of their work. Its very hard to find mechanics who care about quality of work any more.

[@JR-sm3sq]

Best cleanest meticulous mechanic!!! Bravo! What excellent work ethic in a mechanic to do everything and everything right for his clients without cutting corners.

[@shinyredcobra]

It's just a pleasure to watch a master doing his craft, and I especially like learning the "old-timer" tricks of the trade. 👍

[@StuartGuyan]

I dont know if its the same in the States but tradesmen are so poorly though of and it so unjustified i know that when i was training to be an electrician takes years and is a real skill i see that with you too it truly is i skill and you can tell you care and enjoy your trade well done your inspirational to the youth of today to take up a trade

[@komradkolonel]

I love this generation of the Land Cruiser. I'm not an SUV person but even after 30 years I would love to own one of these.

[@eddybarker5072]

What a great teacher with his explanations, patience, and experience! Love to see pride in doing jobs the right way.

[@sav.labrant]

Awesome work! I agree with the others… This long format repair/maintenance type video is amazing. I don’t even have an LC, and I watched every second of this. Great job, as always.

[@alessandrogomes789]

Love watching your videos I’m getting flashback when was working with my dad back home town one hilux Land Cruiser Nissan patrol olds Land Rover’s good old days

[@JimGnatek-y7z]

Brought back memories of my dad teaching me how to pack bearings in 1958. Still do it the same way and never had a failure. He was a mechanic in the army and that's how it was done

[@bghoody5665]

It's always a joy watching someone who really knows what they're doing.

[@egx161]

Your customers are very fortunate to have you working on their cars. Real professional work. And thank you for not using silly background music in your videos.

[@relleck2036]

The most professional car mechanic on KZbin, I learn a lot from you and take better care of my Toyota's now after watching your videos.

[@Stinkysock11]

#1 Quality for a mechanic is patience. You my friend surpass this. Beautiful job and great information being passed on like always!

[@LV4TD101]

I have rebuilt an 80 series and a 60 series knuckles before and its definitely a job you never forget doing😄

[@thechuckster6838]

You brought back memories of when I had to change the rotors on my 1989 4WD truck. Driving out the hub from the rotor was not as simple as the rotor in the video. I also realize that the Land Cruiser does not have disconnecting hubs as my 1989 did and I assume that everything is spinning regardless of 4WD status. Thanks for posting these old school videos. I feel that things were more robust and you got your money's worth when purchasing a vehicle.

[@DJ-lu3bi]

Did this a few times on Land Rovers. Great thing was that the whole hub, half shaft and swivel comes off as a complete assembly so you can replace all the bearings and shim up the swivels and preload them on the bench. Also slightly less messy because the swivel was oil filled not grease. However, a really good video to watch.

[@EShelby2127]

I would have been cursing it around 28:30... This is like comfort food from my wrench turning back 40 years ago. I can smell the grease and oil. Thank you and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[@jgcruisers]

Good video. You guys are doing a great job! I did mine about a year ago, it was fun, very messy job. Jose has been doing a good job with the camera.

[@billyroque7857]

I have a LC200, totally different than its predecessor but I watched this from beginning to end. Thank you for not playing music. Thank you for taking the time explain and provide your years of wisdom. Now I have to go finish your videos on the 200 series. Happy Thanksgiving from Cudahy, CA.

[@airborne1283]

I wish you would have mentioned to check the axle for wear. I have seen so many of these where the axle seal has worn a groove in the axle and the axle needed to be replaced.

[@EShelby2127]

For the day before Thanksgiving, "Wrench-Turner's Comfort Food" (for the senses) - This brings back memories from 40-50 years ago, first working with dad on cars in the 70s, and working on Toro Golf Course Equipment in the 80s. Thank you for the memories!

[@kevinlucas8437]

Yikes, that was a rough removal !!! Can't imagine tackling that from ground level !!! Knowledge is king !!!

[@wallace3953]

Wow...Nothing better than watching and learning how the ultimate professional accomplishes this job. 20 tricky aspects, you make it look easy. Get Ur eyes carefully examined....maybe U need glasses to see better, working at 18 to 24 inches.....happens....eyes strain is Exhausting....

[@aq7705]

I'mnot a mechanic, but there's something special about seeing some quality wrenching going on by a master crafrsman!!

[@raymondowilson8537]

Thanks so much for doing this video! I've put off doing this job for quite some time. I don't have anymore excuses to get it done now. 😊

[@GlennsYouTube]

Great video.I had a 1990 1HDT for 18yrs sold it last year..I needed this repair done twice in that period main issue I discovered on 2nd time is that the axle seal wore a groove into the axle shaft drivers side (RH in OZ)..I barnished the groove out as much as I could and it seemed to have stopped the issue from reoccurring (10yrs) no issue when I sold it..Umm now I drive a 2015 WK2 Jeep Overland a little more fruit and comfort I only hope it is as reliable in the long term as our old (Beast) yes we named it was..I realky enjoy watching your videos.Thanks

[@Razor87FIS]

Keep all the pieces of the new bearings together from the packaging as the cup, cage, rollers and cone are matched together per specification. Another tip for placing shafts in a vise is to utilize brass shims between the vise faces and the shaft for protection. Overall everything else went well. P.S. When a specific torque is called for I often torque 1/2 first, then final torque but that's just me.

[@horaciomartinez2563]

The wheel bearing and rotor situation is basically the same in the 100 series.... I hate doing rotors and wheel bearings on my 100... like AMD says.... grease gets everywhere 😂 Great video 👍

[@JohnSmith-mk8hz]

For stuck seals try a slide hammer with hook attachment. That will often get it out.

[@palillo2006]

Yup, I start with a couple hits in a slight angle with my air hammer just to loosen it. An air hammer would have cut this job in half the time.

[@aaronmilliken5213]

I would have found a blind hole puller to toss on the slide hammer on this job. Then again I've always wondered how this exact unit was rebuilt

[@frank23103]

Ok- I love this channel. But 1 question please sir. Why not put those things in a parts washer before reassembly?

[@crewzincool]

Love the trick getting the seal out of the disc haven’t seen that before. I’ve done this job a few times diy . Always need a lot of rags . And takes all day

[@butchfajardo8832]

Thank you! Love our old vehicles! Have your eye checked up after this.

[@justinbatista2811]

I just want to said that I have been watching your videos and I have learned so much and I just want to say that you and keep it up for people like me who love those FJ80.

[@Cocora22]

I love how methodically you approach the job. It's not difficult but it has a lot of components. Totally enjoyed watching!!!! Happy Thanks giving to you and your family.

[@RaulV22]

You have some serious Bob Ross energy when doing repairs. Fantastic work from you guys!

[@patuxenthistory6410]

Protect your hearing when hammering . I wish I would have done so decades ago.

[@seanoconnell5443]

Happy Thanksgiving Ahmed and Family and crew!!!

[@TheCarCareNut]

Thank you, hope you and your family are enjoying the holiday

[@johnaclark1]

Great video! I had an 85 Toyota SR5 4x4 back in the day that had that type of front axle. Did a brake job or two on it and had the hub/rotors off but never got into that knuckle before I sold it and always wondered how that was all put together. Great truck, too, btw!

[@robertgeddes511]

In Australia we usually replace the bushes in the stud Axel's with the needle roller bearing. That Toyota updated in the 105 series solid front axel,

[@suradjbalgobind3935]

Hello TCCN. When I am watching these videos I just don't want them to end...😃😃😃😃

[@jimbo2040]

Bought my first triple locked 96 earlier this year as a birthday gift to myself…learning the landcruiser tax is real lol. Glad to have a guy like you making videos like this! Thorough and very informative as usual. Just a little more excited because I get to finally apply one of your videos to a DIY. Hoping this customer comes back for a steering box rebuild😅

[@joshuabriggs7114]

I did this job 35 years ago on my '74 FJ40. it was messssy! Did it in the driveway without a lift :( Brings back memories LOL!

[@mikeboyer1114]

I love the hammer “negotiations” 😆 It’s great to see how you tackle problems that don’t work out with plan A, B, C, etc.

[@dmorga1]

This just sold on BAT this afternoon for $55k, and I think its high sale price was not in small part because it was serviced by TTCN. Nice job!

[@michaelwillis1440]

Is there a reason why you don't use blue disposable towels when cleaning grease/oil?

[@Achilles_2024]

I’m loving these long workshop videos. I just kickback , drink my Turkish 🇹🇷 coffee and chill out 😉 I learn something too 👍 (PS , make Jose do all of the cleaning 🧼 😜)

[@mphilleo]

I'll never forget when I rebuilt the knuckles on my '91 FJ80. All Toyota parts, did it the best I could, followed the FSM and I must've done something wrong on the driver's side knuckle. Developed a seep and fluid contamination not long after. Passenger side was fine, though. 😅

[@garryhoulahan3044]

A great video I really enjoyed watching a Pro doing his job thank you.

[@homerhorisgumboot5503]

Happy to see even the best can get caught on the apparent easy jobs. I got caught with the exact same issue, I collapsed the seal inwards.

[@Fran-mn8vu]

I didn’t saw you installing the washer between the outer hub bearing and the inner lock nut minute 58:08. I love your channel and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us. 58:40

[@nononsenseBennett]

Truly, the Bob Ross of mechanics shows!

[@jacklisiecki2389]

Wow! That's a boatload of grease! Grease for the grease. Thank you for another great video.

[@midnitemonty]

Nice work on a beautiful truck! I wish my daughters GX460 looked that nice underneath

[@evspy271]

Greeting from Australia… i love watching your videos and I can’t wait to see you working on the Century 😊

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I can’t believe how calm you are doing this work. If I did this my video would have been full of expletives 😅

[@cami-am]

AMD!!! Thank you so much for your fine work and attention to detail! I felt bad the bearings gave you such a hard time :( Happy Thanksgiving!!!

[@Brillo-76]

Great video as always as I enjoy every one of them. I personally have had wheel lugs nuts come loose using electric impacts and torque sticks a few times. I asked a buddy at that owns his own garage and he had the Same issue occur. They will work great on air impacts but not electric. You can verify this with a good torque wrench with the wheels on the ground. The electric impact will have the nut torque spec all over the place. I went back to hand checking with a torque wrench and my loose lug nut issues went away. :]

[@82phalanX]

Wonderful work here! One day I hope I can drive across the country to have you grade my assignments..👍 I'd would absolutely love to watch you overhaul a whole automatic transmission or just replace a torque converter.

[@Tacosauce22]

This made me miss my old 84 4x4 pickup with a solid axle😢 I did this exact job on it. was really fun.

[@rolandthethompsongunner64]

Ahmed is an American success story and a true American!

[@scottsong20]

I'm more impressed with the camera man who recorded for 1 hour and 12 mins! Good Job!!! 😆

[@torref9230]

Nothing better than doing thanksgiving prep while watching the latest Car Care Nut drop.

[@IpreferXX]

Another amazing project. I admired your patience with that stubborn seal. You mentioned an easy fix if the bore gets scratched. 31:02 Curious what that fix is? My 97 4Runner differential seal gave me headaches using the same tool. I was lucky I didn’t scratch it, but there’s a chance next time.

[@alamcurup3984]

Best mechanic in KZbin so far love your content and detail explanations. Cheers from CA

[@charley95sheridan44]

I read that early on about him that he was totally legit and have been a client of his since he opened his shop. It's a pleasure to drive a 150 miles to get my cars serviced.

[@111-c7x2t]

@@charley95sheridan44 wow charley true dedication a 6 hour round trip drive for a repair...it's like you own a Lamborghini in rural Idaho

[@coloradoboo1071]

These are my favorite because I have very little experience working on suspension and drive systems!! That stuck ring was a bear to remove!!!

[@perspicator5779]

Interesting engineering on Yota's part. Great presentation!

[@borneo60]

Thank you kind sir for sharing this very enjoyable and informative video. Cheers from West Coast Canada!

[@Vandebirt]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! I have all the parts but I haven’t been committed to do the job unless I’m completely sure what would I be doing. I know people would say it’s just nuts and bolts but I want to do a properly done work on my 80 Series.

[@kimbuck-2]

You can do it.

[@emilio325]

What a treat before Thanksgiving a great “watch Ahmed work” long format video. These are the ones I love. Please keep them coming my friend, very helpful and informative and entertaining with the “benny hill style” sped up hammering.. lol.. to those complaining of the length, speed the video up or watch it in segments.. having made a few videos myself I can attest that “the job takes what it takes” to get done. Happy Thanksgiving Ahmed!

[@anthonyboria5738]

Great job ahmed! What a immensful task! Made it seem easy but that would take a novice 2 days perhaps cool! Land cruiser.

[@10tenman10]

I loved your video with Savage Geese. Great insights.

[@Sticky745]

I’ve been waiting for this video since I first came across this channel a year ago 😂

[@timer0082]

Fond memories of doing this on my 94 in a buddy's Dad's garage in 2010.

[@happy543210]

Now I know why they say these things are built like tanks!