January 10, 20214 yr Bee Cave road looked like driving around Tahoe or Colorado 4runner was great, no slipping or sliding, even when changing lanes or driving on streets with no tracks.
January 12, 20214 yr On 12/9/2020 at 9:17 PM, Your Mom said: Here’s my 2000 LX470. I would’ve liked to have an 80 series instead but I do way too much highway driving and the 100s are just way better on the road. The LX has the adjustable height suspension so I can lift and lower it a couple inches as needed. That will go out one day and I’ll replace it with conventional suspension with a 2” lift. But for now it rides smooth as butter. I have the 3rd row seats removed and a drawer system that forms a sleeping platform with the 2nd row seats folded down. Perfect simple car camping. No tent needed if there’s just two of us. The girlfriend likes it way better than a tent and I like the convenience of it. There’s a fridge in the back powered by a 100w solar panel on the roof when I’m not driving and by my alternator when I am. Steaks on camping trips, cold beer after every mountain bike ride, cold Gatorades for the kids after practices, etc... It runs 24/7 and I love never needing ice. I can pull the fridge and portable battery out at a campsite and put in a second air mattress for sleeping 2 or I can just sleep next to it when I’m solo. It’s 6 years older than my old Taco but so much nicer. I had all the seat leather reupholstered and it's getting a new stereo with wireless Apple Carplay next week. The gas mileage sucks but I love driving it. It’s my daily driver for the next 3 years until my younger son turns 16. It’ll go to him and I’ll finally by something newer for myself. Probably a 200 series Cruiser or a 4runner. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice setup on your 100. I would be wary of leaving a cooler/fridge out overnight when in CO. Bears know what's in there. Ask me how I know...
January 12, 20214 yr On 1/1/2021 at 7:35 AM, Your Mom said: GF and I just spent 3 days in and around Big Bend Ranch State Park in mine. First time I played around with the rear diff locker. Probably didn't need it but locking it up to crawl up a few creek crossings on the backroads was fun. It makes it so easy. No slippage at all. Unless you installed it aftermarket, you have a center diff lock, not a rear locker. Rear lockers were eliminated in US spec 100s in 1999.
January 12, 20214 yr Picked up a 2002 Landcruiser for my oldest to learn to drive. Almost 2 years later, he still has no desire to drive, but I drive this more than I drive my Audi. I like it so much I think I'm going to order a 2021 Landcruiser and have one of the last of the greats. Edited January 12, 20214 yr by Chewbacca
January 13, 20214 yr Kiddo's 06 taco, ~100k miles. Been to Hidden Falls a few times...super fun...but starting to have issues with 4wd...
January 13, 20214 yr 21 hours ago, Chewbacca said: Unless you installed it aftermarket, you have a center diff lock, not a rear locker. Rear lockers were eliminated in US spec 100s in 1999. You are correct. Still learning my way around this rig.
January 14, 20214 yr Popular Post Dunno how I missed this one. This thing has been with me across the entire southwest. Not old, but I’m at 123k with no signs of slowing down. Has 33s on it now. Would’ve done it earlier but the old set lasted nearly 60k.
January 17, 20214 yr On 12/10/2020 at 6:37 AM, Armybrat said: My oldest son’s free 4x4 - one of his bank perks... That truck ain’t got any soul. That’s a sweet truck with plenty of soul! I just picked up a Tahoe in this exact execution. This after having four Land Rovers. I’m VERY happy.
January 17, 20214 yr Just put down my deposit on a 2021 Landcruiser. Should be here in a week or so. Heritage or nah?
January 17, 20214 yr Heritage or nah?Nope. Didn't want Heritage. Blizzard Pearl, Terra (brown) interior. Can't get Heritage with anything other than black interior.
January 17, 20214 yr Picked up a 2002 Landcruiser for my oldest to learn to drive. Almost 2 years later, he still has no desire to drive, but I drive this more than I drive my Audi. I like it so much I think I'm going to order a 2021 Landcruiser and have one of the last of the greats.I’ve got the itch and mulling over trading up to a new(er) Audi or getting some flavor of Toyota. The 11 year old wants to start hunting and fishing more, and I like the idea of something I can ding up and get dirty. But I sure do like driving my Audi.
January 17, 20214 yr Author These old 4Runners are hard to beat for a deer lease/outdoor vehicle and so much more practical and cheaper than a side by side at least for my uses. Loaded the dog, ice chest, clothing, deer corn and two rifles into the back of the runner. Drove 150 miles and then drove all over the ranch corning roads; cutting wood etc.It’s just hard to find one vehicle that is this reliable, capable off road and street legal! 218k miles and running strongSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
January 17, 20214 yr took the opportunity to exercise the 4WD, this the last weekend of antlerless season. so fun.
January 18, 20214 yr Man, Car and Driver is no fan of the Tacos. 4/10 for the last three years at least for the 4Runner.
January 18, 20214 yr 23 hours ago, Buzzrock said: I’ve got the itch and mulling over trading up to a new(er) Audi or getting some flavor of Toyota. The 11 year old wants to start hunting and fishing more, and I like the idea of something I can ding up and get dirty. But I sure do like driving my Audi. Don't get me wrong, I love my Audi. But I don't drive much around Denver now that everyone is WFH. Most of my driving is in the mountains. Audi not so great on snowy dirt roads. Not enough clearance...
January 21, 20214 yr So I’m jonesing for a third/weekend warrior vehicle, and am thinking 90’s era Land Cruiser is the ticket. Curious about towing capacity. Needs to handle a 22’ Center Console. Thoughts?
January 21, 20214 yr So I’m jonesing for a third/weekend warrior vehicle, and am thinking 90’s era Land Cruiser is the ticket. Curious about towing capacity. Needs to handle a 22’ Center Console. Thoughts?Are you talking 80 or 100 series? 80 probably not up to the task on towing. 100 is borderline. They are both under powered, but especially the 80.
January 21, 20214 yr The 80 is terrible at towing. It's the best car I have ever owned but it's not good for that.
January 21, 20214 yr 12 hours ago, Chewbacca said: 13 hours ago, MirrOlure said: So I’m jonesing for a third/weekend warrior vehicle, and am thinking 90’s era Land Cruiser is the ticket. Curious about towing capacity. Needs to handle a 22’ Center Console. Thoughts? Are you talking 80 or 100 series? 80 probably not up to the task on towing. 100 is borderline. They are both under powered, but especially the 80. yea, 100 series would be better but still not great. Also seems like the 100 series can be found cheaper than the 80s these days. At least an 80 series that's not in need of a lot of work. Little Rojo turns 14 in a few weeks, and I've been kicking around the idea of buying him a project truck that we could work on together for a couple years until he's old enough to drive it. Thinking of maybe a 3rd gen 4Runner, early 2nd gen Tacoma, or maybe even an 80 or early 100 series Cruiser. We can park it in the barn at my in-laws place in Llano and work on it when we're there on the weekends. Ideally something that's high mileage, but well cared for mechanically. We can work on cosmetics, light mechanical, maybe a small lift or level, and interior work/lights/stereo, etc. A guy in my neighborhood has an early 100 series with ARB bumpers, lift, roof rack, external spare, etc. The boy drools every time we go by it (so do I), but I think a runner or taco would be a better choice. (better availability, cheaper parts/upgrades, lower insurance & gas expense)
January 21, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Pescado_Rojo said: yea, 100 series would be better but still not great. Also seems like the 100 series can be found cheaper than the 80s these days. At least an 80 series that's not in need of a lot of work. Little Rojo turns 14 in a few weeks, and I've been kicking around the idea of buying him a project truck that we could work on together for a couple years until he's old enough to drive it. Thinking of maybe a 3rd gen 4Runner, early 2nd gen Tacoma, or maybe even an 80 or early 100 series Cruiser. We can park it in the barn at my in-laws place in Llano and work on it when we're there on the weekends. Ideally something that's high mileage, but well cared for mechanically. We can work on cosmetics, light mechanical, maybe a small lift or level, and interior work/lights/stereo, etc. A guy in my neighborhood has an early 100 series with ARB bumpers, lift, roof rack, external spare, etc. The boy drools every time we go by it (so do I), but I think a runner or taco would be a better choice. (better availability, cheaper parts/upgrades, lower insurance & gas expense) 80 series is the best of the bunch (though overpriced for now). But they will last. Live front axle, the in-line 6, just very, very reliable. By far the best off-roading vehicle I have ever owned (I've had two 80s, a 100, a FJ55, a 200 and a late model Tundra, and nothing comes anywhere even remotely close to the 80). They are very easy to work on, and very easy to modify. Great all around vehicles. I miss my 97 40th Anniversary 80 series every day.
January 21, 20214 yr So that's disappointing to hear on towing with the 80 series. Follow-up question: research on the FZJ80 line shows a higher towing capacity than the FJ80. Would that change the opinions on towing ability?
January 21, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, Pescado_Rojo said: yea, 100 series would be better but still not great. Also seems like the 100 series can be found cheaper than the 80s these days. At least an 80 series that's not in need of a lot of work. Little Rojo turns 14 in a few weeks, and I've been kicking around the idea of buying him a project truck that we could work on together for a couple years until he's old enough to drive it. Thinking of maybe a 3rd gen 4Runner, early 2nd gen Tacoma, or maybe even an 80 or early 100 series Cruiser. We can park it in the barn at my in-laws place in Llano and work on it when we're there on the weekends. Ideally something that's high mileage, but well cared for mechanically. We can work on cosmetics, light mechanical, maybe a small lift or level, and interior work/lights/stereo, etc. A guy in my neighborhood has an early 100 series with ARB bumpers, lift, roof rack, external spare, etc. The boy drools every time we go by it (so do I), but I think a runner or taco would be a better choice. (better availability, cheaper parts/upgrades, lower insurance & gas expense) A 4Runner or Taco would be cheaper for sure. I got the LC because of full time 4WD. I bought it to teach my oldest how to drive and wanted to make sure he didn't have to decide whether to put it in 4WD or not when weather got bad. 2 years later he still isn't interested in driving... An 80 is a better offroader than a 100. The 100 does everything else better (while still being a very good offroader). Just depends on what you want out of the truck. Neither one will get you more than 14-15 mpg if that is a concern. Edited January 21, 20214 yr by Chewbacca
January 21, 20214 yr Just now, MirrOlure said: So that's disappointing to hear on towing with the 80 series. Follow-up question: research on the FZJ80 line shows a higher towing capacity than the FJ80. Would that change the opinions on towing ability? Nope. It's just underpowered. Even the 100 is underpowered. Have to go to a 200 to get a LC with any real towing capabilities. They'll do it, just very slowly.
January 21, 20214 yr 7 minutes ago, MirrOlure said: So that's disappointing to hear on towing with the 80 series. Follow-up question: research on the FZJ80 line shows a higher towing capacity than the FJ80. Would that change the opinions on towing ability? Yes. It would change it from "that's not possible" to the original assessment of "that would be hard." Here's the reality: the FZJ80 has a 212 horsepower, in-line 6 with 4.5L displacement. It is geared very low, and its relatively large displacement and torque make it a very serviceable driving around vehicle (even on the highway) that really excels when it gets off the pavement, and then goes totally bananatown when put in low range. In fact, you would have a tough time finding a BETTER vehicle for towing something off road. But on the road, it just does not have the horsepower to tow something heavy. I've towed maybe 4500 pounds with one before, and uphills are a slog. It's a passenger vehicle. It's a high-level off-roading vehicle that was civilized just enough for the American road system. But it does not go fast, it does not accelerate quickly, and it does not tow well. Edited January 21, 20214 yr by BHMCruiser
January 21, 20214 yr Dang. Really hoping to find something other than a pickup/Tahoe/Suburban. Thanks for the info...
January 21, 20214 yr 1 hour ago, MirrOlure said: Dang. Really hoping to find something other than a pickup/Tahoe/Suburban. Thanks for the info... I've towed a Montauk with one on relatively rolling hills and it was "okay".
January 21, 20214 yr On 1/17/2021 at 10:32 PM, Buzzrock said: Man, Car and Driver is no fan of the Tacos. 4/10 for the last three years at least for the 4Runner. C/D are a bunch of dorks that don't know Jack shit about trucks nor SUVs. They live in a world where everyone is a rich single dude that drives a sedan during the week and a sports car on the weekend. They gave the Ridgeline truck of the year when it first came out.
January 21, 20214 yr They base scores almost exclusively on how “sporty” something is. It’s ridiculous.
January 21, 20214 yr 37 minutes ago, Anton Chigurh said: They base scores almost exclusively on how “sporty” something is. It’s ridiculous. Yeah, C&D was fun as a teenager drooling over Lambos and Ferraris, but much less useful these days.
January 22, 20214 yr 5 hours ago, Chewbacca said: Yeah, C&D was fun as a teenager drooling over Lambos and Ferraris, but much less useful these days. That's a perfect assessment of C&D.
January 22, 20214 yr I hope I'm not derailing the thread, but got the motor pulled. I am gonna finish disassembly of the block then off to the machine shop.
January 22, 20214 yr 280k miles https://www.fredhaastoyota.com/used/Toyota/1998-Toyota-4Runner-27a4b5f60a0d04fe7bad551b37ac1609.htm
January 22, 20214 yr 22 hours ago, MirrOlure said: Dang. Really hoping to find something other than a pickup/Tahoe/Suburban. Thanks for the info... I've thought about this more. As long as you didn't mind going slow or have to go too far, or didn't do it every weekend, you could do it. I think it would be a fair trade for all the great things about the 80 series. But again, I'm a Land Cruiser nut.
January 22, 20214 yr Author 33 minutes ago, BHMCruiser said: I've thought about this more. As long as you didn't mind going slow or have to go too far, or didn't do it every weekend, you could do it. I think it would be a fair trade for all the great things about the 80 series. But again, I'm a Land Cruiser nut. I agree; I’ve been eyeing those 80 series for a while and think they are some of the best looking LCs ever made. Looks like their values are going through the roof; wish I would have pulled the trigger a couple years ago
January 22, 20214 yr 23 minutes ago, cknight said: I agree; I’ve been eyeing those 80 series for a while and think they are some of the best looking LCs ever made. Looks like their values are going through the roof; wish I would have pulled the trigger a couple years ago Best place to go is ih8mud.com and look at the 80s classified section. Most of the ones being sold there, while expensive, are owned by people knowledgeable about them who have taken care of them.
January 22, 20214 yr I dropped my LX off this morning to have the timing belt and water pump done at Land Cruiser Specialist in Austin. I always like checking out what they have coming through the shop. A whole fleet of awesomeness was there today including this especially sweet 200. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
January 23, 20214 yr I've thought about this more. As long as you didn't mind going slow or have to go too far, or didn't do it every weekend, you could do it. I think it would be a fair trade for all the great things about the 80 series. But again, I'm a Land Cruiser nut.So, towing a yet as of acquired 22’ boat is at most 10% of the duties that I have in mind for this vehicle. And flat roads except for overpasses and bridges and boat ramps...80 miles or less per haul. So I think all odds still tip in favor of a 90’s era vehicle. Will report back. Great thread.
January 23, 20214 yr https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.carscoops.com/2021/01/new-toyota-land-cruiser-to-debut-on-models-70th-anniversary/amp/
January 24, 20214 yr On 1/22/2021 at 10:29 AM, BHMCruiser said: Best place to go is ih8mud.com and look at the 80s classified section. Most of the ones being sold there, while expensive, are owned by people knowledgeable about them who have taken care of them. Yeah, everyone who owns (or wants to own) a LC/LX should be on MUD. Edited January 24, 20214 yr by Chewbacca
January 24, 20214 yr On 1/23/2021 at 8:24 AM, Axle Hongsnort said: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.carscoops.com/2021/01/new-toyota-land-cruiser-to-debut-on-models-70th-anniversary/amp/ LC is officially dead in the US after 2021 model year. It will likely carry on in the Middle East, Russia and Australia.
February 4, 20214 yr Author My pops just picked up a 1997 T100 5 speed 4x4. I’ve never had any dealings with t100 so is there anything specifically to look out for or issues? I’ll see if I can find a picture
February 4, 20214 yr Author My pops just picked up a 1997 T100 5 speed 4x4. I’ve never had any dealings with t100 so is there anything specifically to look out for or issues? I’ll see if I can find a picture
February 13, 20214 yr Hit a patch of ice this morning and plowed into the wall on mopac over town lake. Everyone is fine but my neck is pretty sore. Any recommendations on where I should take it to get it fixed?
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