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Yeah - same here, with the axle upgrades and the fact we know it's a stout platform I'd be comfortable overlanding closer to GVWR relative to some other platforms, but wish it had a higher payload. They've obviously built the thing with big tires and fairly extreme 4x4 in mind so have no doubts...

How about axles, tcase, transmission and other drivetrain components? I know the Tundra uses essentially the same drivetrain component as the LC, but upsizes the diff from the 9.5" to I think a 10.5" with the 5.7L engine, wonder if they did the same here?

The cool thing about that Bronco is they have OEM axle upgrades, from the 7.5" front diff to a D44 @ 8.5" and on the rear from a D44/M220 8.7" to a D60 with a 9.75" R&P.....super burly stuff. For comparison the LC80 has a 8" front diff and a 9.5" rear diff, the LC100 has a 8" front diff and a...

So the dealer will do 'anything' on your 60, including procure parts that are NLA (which is A LOT of them) or install re-man stuff? What did you have them do to the vehicle? You may get lucky if some cruiser head ows the shop, it's not common and there is a very slim chance than any dealer is...

As a data point, the 3FE is 20% more powerful than a 1HZ (150 hp vs 130 hp) at sea level, I think 65 is optimistic when fully loaded down in 'expo' trim. Wouldn't stop me from buying one to screw around in though. I'd opt for gas too but beyond payload, it eliminates a portion of the advantage...

Well we know well that 90% of parts for 60's and a good portion of parts for the 80's are no longer available from Toyota, they don't have the special tools for them or the acumen to rebuild birfs, tcases, trans etc.....so any work that has been done must have been very basic. Wranglers are...

Fair points across the board! Do you think you'd be happy with the performance of a 1HZ powered 70? I've driven a Tacoma loaded down and it was such a dog I can't imagine what a 1HZ powered cruiser would feel like loaded down! Around town, in the desert, on backroads it would be ok, getting...

100% true, you see it all the time.

Totally get it and you are very clear in your defined use (Midsize), but for many folks the automatic response they yell is LC70....even though they don't need a compact package, once the compact package is given up, many domestic doors open that are as good if not better solutions...

Good points....I like the idea of a stripped down LC300, but honestly if you are ok with the form factor of a pickup, why not just get a Tundra? Same drivetrain, axles and diffs as far as I know, I actually think the bigger engined Tundras had a bigger rear axle than any LC did.

I'm glad I am not coming across like that :) I was specifically talking about HD trucks that kill the LC in Payload, although a F150 HDPP is as good or better than most Aussie spec 70's. But you take your req: Payload Midsize Safe Reliable Very basic list but if you remove "Midsize", many HD...

When did you take your FJ in? Many dealers can't do anything beyond basic maintenance on even 80's these days since many major parts are NLA. Look at what I said, I picked my words carefully: "if the US government *allowed* us to import a brand new 76" I didn't say if Toyota sold them here...

I hope I am not coming across and anti LC70, I love the thigns, but I work in a technical field where we select based on measurable and quantitative requirements, I don't get paid for being emotional or suggesting things we don't have data to support. So in saying that, the only thing on your...

I think they make even less sense with the 4.0.....but if I could order one, that's the engine I'd get since I'd stand a chance of getting parts for it locally, at least for the engine even though I'd be giving up some of the best benefits of it's reliability, ease of maintenance and range. All...

So beautiful!! I think the caveat here domestically though is if the US government *allowed* us to import a brand new 76 like you have there....Toyota dealerships wouldn't be able to work on them so you'd a) be n your own or b) you'd have to use a specialty cruiser shop if you had any issues...

I didn't say 'you', I was careful not too, but just think people need to be honest with wants vs needs, you are not typical but for most people a 70 wouldn't make sense....that was my point, not that they are not awesome rigs (they are). Myself and many others do not get emotionally involved in...

There is a build quality difference between a Rolex and a Casio too, but if your goal is defined as ability to keep time, either will do just as good, if we are honest Casio may win. If you change to goal to having a watch that is going to last 25 years reliably, maybe the Rolex starts to make...

You are one of FEW that would then.....if we are honest, a use case of high payload and dimensionally small vehicle is very limited. There are rigs much better suited for offroad (Bronco & Jeep) and much better at weight carrying (full size trucks) and much better and comfort over long...

I recognize that driveway and that truck (I think)....off Hewett?

I know it's easy to assume old 4runner = good so new 4runner = good....and it probably will be....but I think if you are somebody that appreciates the simplicity and general build of the older ones, you'll probably be disappointed in the newer ones. I had a 2001 Tacoma, 5sp, 3.4....awesome...