Land Cruiser Questions

[TRegasaurus]

Not sure if this has been discussed before, however when looking on the Toyota site I get the impression the current model year Land Cruiser isn't as capable an off-roader as older models. Is that an accurate assessment? I've been thinking of a Land Cruiser, however perhaps an older Land Cruiser is the answer.
Any thoughts?

 

[redthies]

Read Scott Bradys recent account of his experience driving a 200 series (current model) in Oz. I believe he referred to it as a really nice comfy CAR... Get an 80 or 100 and be happy.

 

[Pskhaat]

The only downside is the Semi-floating rear axle(which you can swap out with a later full float)

Yep, no issue. See: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/63526-Got-the-FJ80-semi-float-blues-in-Colorado

I get the impression the current model year Land Cruiser isn't as capable an off-roader as older models.

Define the model years in question here?

 

[Douglas S.]

Wait a couple years and get a JDM from Canada. Turbo-diesel (no PHH or HG issues - just make sure the BEB's have been changed), rear discs, ff rear, and many of them have lockers.

Mine wasn't too expensive and is in really nice condition with 115,000 kilometres.

 

[CowboyUp]

Howdy

Sorry for the late answer ! Busy year:smiley_drive:

Look here few info about Toyota Land Cruiser 80 that will answer to most of the question.

http://www.sleeoffroad.com/newbie/newbie100.htm

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/48190-differences-between-95-96-97-models.html

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-t...oncretejungles-1fze-overhaul.html#post1012335

http://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/