G-force
Adventurer
With the reputation, the LC have, regarding reliability, that would be a tricky question to answer. But i can tell you this, from my experience:
You can run a G-wagon long and hard, even after you hear and feel the need for replacement parts. The front axle has CV joints at the outer ends, and as they wear down, you hear, and feel the classic rattle as you turn hard. Even when it sounds like the CV`s are on the way out of the axle tube, you can still keep on driving. And i once had a engine out for replacement, due to the need of a turbo.Wanted to keep the manual 4 speed, because it felt and sounded to be in good shape. When i finally got the gearbox on the floor, and chekced it , i was amased. I could move the ingoing shaft about half an inch, up and down! And this gearbox felt and sounded to be in great shape!!
What i`m getting at, is that the G is very strong built. It can endure a LOT of abuse without showing signs of it.
OK, parts do brake down on a G as well, but it is usually bad maintanance, wich is the cause.
Trough my 4 different G`s, i have only replaced 1 major component, due to wear. And that was yesterdays 5 speed gearbox. The oil was black and thick, so that may be some of the reason for breakdown. Other than that, it is all different parts that should wear down as, brakes, rod ends and different bearings. Like any other vehicle.
Only my thoughts on the question.
You can run a G-wagon long and hard, even after you hear and feel the need for replacement parts. The front axle has CV joints at the outer ends, and as they wear down, you hear, and feel the classic rattle as you turn hard. Even when it sounds like the CV`s are on the way out of the axle tube, you can still keep on driving. And i once had a engine out for replacement, due to the need of a turbo.Wanted to keep the manual 4 speed, because it felt and sounded to be in good shape. When i finally got the gearbox on the floor, and chekced it , i was amased. I could move the ingoing shaft about half an inch, up and down! And this gearbox felt and sounded to be in great shape!!
What i`m getting at, is that the G is very strong built. It can endure a LOT of abuse without showing signs of it.
OK, parts do brake down on a G as well, but it is usually bad maintanance, wich is the cause.
Trough my 4 different G`s, i have only replaced 1 major component, due to wear. And that was yesterdays 5 speed gearbox. The oil was black and thick, so that may be some of the reason for breakdown. Other than that, it is all different parts that should wear down as, brakes, rod ends and different bearings. Like any other vehicle.
Only my thoughts on the question.