Looking at an 80 series, had some Qs

[Mlachica]

I will chime in that my 80 indeed has had to have it's HG changed and it has for the most part been run and cared for by me who does in fact care for his vehicle (save a few incidences ) like M1 after break-in, all factory parts and regular coolant flushes. The HG is a failure on Toyota's part, but either does or will need to be taken into account on every 80 you'll buy (unless it's been replaced).

It sounds like once the HG has been replaced that it will need not be replaced again...I think it's time to sell the taco!

 

[blupaddler]

NO! Say it isn't so!
Actually, I would offer to trade with you. But I would miss my 80.

But, should you decide to sell your Taco. Let me know when you buy an 80. I can certainly help you with any mods. I will give you a hint on the first, and my next...Perfect Switch!



Now go buy an 80!

 

[cruiser guy]

We are leaning towards the 100 because of the IFS, higher HP and in general a newer vehicle.

The IFS would be a drawback for me. Sure, the IFS gives you a better ride BUT there is more crap there to fail and that is a negative to me.

 

[rusty_tlc]

The only thing I can say to this is that on the 100, you have to remove your intake manifold to get to the starter and they also much prefer high-test fuel and the front diff in the 98-99 is a known 2-pinion weak spot. Just food for thought, and no rhetoric since I own both an 80 & 100 series.

Good points to consider.

 

[rusty_tlc]

The IFS would be a drawback for me. Sure, the IFS gives you a better ride BUT there is more crap there to fail and that is a negative to me.

True, there are a lot of down sides to IFS. But I do like the ride on a washboard road compared to a solid axle.

 

[locrwln]

True, there are a lot of down sides to IFS. But I do like the ride on a washboard road compared to a solid axle.

Dan, you and Joanne should take the LX for a spin and you can run it over some washboards if you like. With the Bilsteins and OME mediums it rides great. Even with the stock springs and the Billies, it rode good.

Plus it will give you an idea on the power with stock gearing/33's. Post HG the power is actually pretty nice. Of course I had a valve job done and the injectors cleaned and flowed.

Darcie and I have talked about it and if we were looking now and trying to decide between the 80/100 the decision would be very difficult.:rockon:

Jack

 

[rusty_tlc]

Dan, you and Joanne should take the LX for a spin and you can run it over some washboards if you like. With the Bilsteins and OME mediums it rides great. Even with the stock springs and the Billies, it rode good.

Plus it will give you an idea on the power with stock gearing/33's. Post HG the power is actually pretty nice. Of course I had a valve job done and the injectors cleaned and flowed.

Darcie and I have talked about it and if we were looking now and trying to decide between the 80/100 the decision would be very difficult.:rockon:

Jack

We have an advantage. Between you and Dan we can get an idea of what to expect from both rigs

BTW Brian sorry about the highjack. I'll go back to my own thread now.

 

[Brian894x4]

We have an advantage. Between you and Dan we can get an idea of what to expect from both rigs

BTW Brian sorry about the highjack. I'll go back to my own thread now.

No worries, discuss anything you want. It's all good. :beer:

 

[Wanderlusty]

The IFS would be a drawback for me. Sure, the IFS gives you a better ride BUT there is more crap there to fail and that is a negative to me.

Ok, just out of curiosity (as I am a Jeep guy....) but how hard would a SAS into a 100 be? Say use a front axle from an 80, even?

What else changed between the 80 and 100...because so many seem to prefer the 80 despite the newest ones being about 10 years old now?

 

[ChuckB]

I don't know all the details on this topic, but if I remember from reading on ih8mud.com, I think the 80 axle isn't wide enough. I could be wrong though haven't looked at it in a while. I think the more "hard-core" crew prefers the 80 for is SFA. Plus, since it hasn't really been done here in the states atleast, its going to be serious $$$$$$. There are many people perfectly happy with their 100s just the way they are. I think mainly it comes down to how you are going to use the vehicle. I think many people would agree that the best "all-around" vehicle would be an 80 with a 100 very close behind it. And this mostly comes from the fact that the 100 is slightly bigger, not because of the IFS.

 

[locrwln]

Ok, just out of curiosity (as I am a Jeep guy....) but how hard would a SAS into a 100 be? Say use a front axle from an 80, even?

What else changed between the 80 and 100...because so many seem to prefer the 80 despite the newest ones being about 10 years old now?

The biggest problem(s) is the width and bolt pattern. The 80 is classic Toyota 6 lug, the 100 is a large 5 lug.

Jack