1999 cruiser owners

name user · 04-20-08, 07:03 PM

post your mileage and the repairs youve had to make to get them to that mileage other than scheduled maint. thanks, i kinda want to know what ive gotten myself into. thanks - david.

Trunk Monkey · 04-20-08, 08:31 PM

105k, no repairs. If you just cursed me I'll be sending the bill your way.

Travis351 · 04-20-08, 08:34 PM

1999 UZJ100 with 175,000 miles

Replaced electric brake booster at 110,000
Replaced Passenger side front O2 Sensor at 156,000
I am on my 3rd Battery.
3rd Set of Tires,
3rd Brake Job
2nd Timing Belt
2nd Serpintine Belt
2nd Front Left Marker Light
2nd set of spark plugs
1st starter
1st water pump

Trunk Monkey · 04-20-08, 08:36 PM

Ok, I take that back, other than scheduled I've replaced the water pump, just because it's pretty much a no-brainer while you're doing the timing belt. But, it was good I did, it was puking a bit. So, it could have been a repair eventually.

Exiled · 04-20-08, 08:39 PM

'99 UZJ100, 87K miles bought with 77K over a year ago. Other than standard maintenance, I replaced the serpentine belt and added cabin filters.

LXRunner · 04-20-08, 09:47 PM

1999 LX470 with 130,000 miles
Along with scheduled maint. replaced:
Water pump;
Battery;
CV boot clamps;
O2 sensor;
Antenna;
CD Changer.

ckkone · 04-21-08, 10:31 AM

Bought with 98K currently has 106K

T-belt
Serp. belt
Water pump

Crain · 04-21-08, 12:13 PM

1999 with 26k

CV Boot Clamps, one tire and pending exhaust manifold.

Abe Nitro · 04-21-08, 02:10 PM

Hi,

I have a 99 model with 104k miles, bought and driven in California. All service has been performed at factory recommended intervals. The paint and interior are in excellent (almost new) condition, and it drives and looks great outside, inside, under the hood, and under the truck (zero rust). Here is the list of all problems experienced:

-the mechanism that raises and lowers the front of the drivers seat failed at 102k
-the elocker in the rear diff does not actuate reliably
-the wood interior trim has spots and looks degraded in intermittent spots
-the starter had to be replaced at 90k

stewbo · 04-21-08, 02:11 PM

99 130k
Bought with 50K

Front Axle and Differential - off roading
Water Pump & Timing
Cabin Filters
Battery

DCrusher · 04-21-08, 04:34 PM

I bought mine with 62k. It now as 68k.
I have replaced the cv boots and the rear main seal.

bluecruiser · 04-21-08, 10:57 PM

bought at 124000 (did not know anything about rust)

now has 146000 (rust sucks)

starter
rear main seal
rear output seal on transmission
front output seal on transfer case
front diff exploded (I have a four pinion I will sell!!)
brakes-replaced with oem pads/shim kits and resurfaced rotors
bearing repack (front)
battery (original lasted like 7 years??!!)

fun truck, a lot more confidence with the ARB carrier now installed!!!

spressomon · 04-22-08, 08:50 AM

Bought it 3.5 years ago with 69K on the clock from the original owner. Now at 125K it has performed above and beyond my original expectations. Other than PM parts it hasn't needed anything additional (knock on wood).

I'd do it again...

steenh · 04-23-08, 03:41 PM

Had a stock '99. Bought with 80k and sold at 122k. Cam sensor failed. no other problems.

Have a built '98. Bought at 138k now at 150k. Replaced fuse block. no other problems.

dubby · 04-23-08, 08:34 PM

Purchased two years ago with 56k. It now has 78k. Only repair was on 02 sensor.

name user · 04-26-08, 10:46 AM

cool. i just replaced front rotors and pads and seals. tires next. i hope this is it for a while.

blinkinlights · 04-26-08, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steenh

Had a stock '99. Bought with 80k and sold at 122k. Cam sensor failed. no other problems.

Have a built '98. Bought at 138k now at 150k. Replaced fuse block. no other problems.

Why'd you change the fuse block & what did it cost?

Greg

Herky · 04-26-08, 08:00 PM

Owned this '99 for 3 years, 136k.

Scheduled maintnace plust water pump
new "exciter pack"? (cylinder wouldn't fire)
new 02 sensor
wood paneling peeling
steering shaft needs work
antenna needs fixing

All in all it's been a strong running reliable vehichle, especially considering what I've put it through.

steenh · 04-26-08, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blinkinlights

Why'd you change the fuse block & what did it cost?

Greg

Went haywire. Alarm going off for no reason, couple other quirks. Heard from the stealership that it happens occasionally with '98 and '99, but don't know anyone else that had it happen and it's no reason to avoid the truck by any means. Just got unlucky.

Was about $600 bucks. I look at things like that as a month's car payment to fix a truck that is paid for and has 150k miles... and another 100k to go.

gil12 · 04-26-08, 10:48 PM

Spark coil. Antenna. That's it. (on a 99 with 89,000)

- Tell us about your 99. How many miles. etc.

name user · 04-27-08, 08:21 PM

i bought mine abought a month and a half ago, with 112k. 2 owners before me, always seviced at dealer, very nice condition. i think its called river rock grey with grey leather. it's the wifes daily driver. my toy slowly but surely....if you know what i mean... everything works, and i feel good about my purchase, just trying to learn more and work out a couple of kinks.

Timbo · 04-28-08, 02:11 PM

Just regular maint. items 128,000 and built....

rph1974 · 04-28-08, 08:46 PM

99 LC owned since 10/02 bought with 95k now has 135k

Timing Belt,Drivebelt, Water Pump

Antenna

Starter Contacts

CV Boot Clamps

Brake Pads

Parking brake sticking-$32 at a Toyota shop

Quite a good truck.

newbee mechanic · 04-29-08, 07:55 AM

99' LX 105k , Other than specified maintenance.
*O2 sensor replaced by stealer(NJ Lexus), would do it myself now.
*Telescoping wheel no longer telescopes.
Manually adjusted position, no plan to chg motor, DIY
*Antenna mast replaced, DIY
*Starter contact replaced, DIY
*Nakamichi Stereo, CD is jammed, radio OK. To do.
*Dash, "D"rive bulb replaced, DIY
*Old grease found around CV Boot,
pulled it out, openned it up
and it seemed fine inside, DIY
*Cleaned butterflies in throttle body, DIY
*Power window got slow,
pulled, greased and lubricated,
all seemed fine inside, DIY

Nothing major as far as breaks go.
All, DIY jobs thanks to IH8MUD

kitkraft · 04-29-08, 08:34 AM

You didn't ask me but I just gotta brag a little: '98 with 253,000 miles. Only failures: a fuel pump and broken antenna shaft. The electric windows have developed a mind of their own and need some attention.........

cruiser99 · 04-29-08, 09:17 AM

Bought brand new in 8/99 trated modifing shortly after that. Currently heavily modified . Has 65K miles now. Been through hell an back. No failures.

Havily maintained, though.

ShottsUZJ100 · 04-29-08, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruiser99

Been through hell an back.

Yes it has!

Hope all is well with you and your fam Doron!

04-20-08, 07:03 PM	#1
name user IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	1999 cruiser owners post your mileage and the repairs youve had to make to get them to that mileage other than scheduled maint. thanks, i kinda want to know what ive gotten myself into. thanks - david.

04-20-08, 08:31 PM	#2
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,760	105k, no repairs. If you just cursed me I'll be sending the bill your way. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

04-20-08, 08:34 PM	#3
Travis351 Village Idiot Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Islamorada and Lakeland, FL TLCA# 16092 Posts: 343	1999 UZJ100 with 175,000 miles Replaced electric brake booster at 110,000 Replaced Passenger side front O2 Sensor at 156,000 I am on my 3rd Battery. 3rd Set of Tires, 3rd Brake Job 2nd Timing Belt 2nd Serpintine Belt 2nd Front Left Marker Light 2nd set of spark plugs 1st starter 1st water pump __________________ Travis 1999 UZJ100, TJM T-3, OME 866 Heavy kit, Custom Sliders, Onboard Water & Mombasa Penthouse. www.RealEstateBook.com "Anyone will say anything under the influence of madness." Jesco White

04-20-08, 08:36 PM	#4
Trunk Monkey IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Salt Lake City TLCA# 11251 Posts: 2,760	Ok, I take that back, other than scheduled I've replaced the water pump, just because it's pretty much a no-brainer while you're doing the timing belt. But, it was good I did, it was puking a bit. So, it could have been a repair eventually. __________________ Cory Fillmore TLCA Western Individual Representative 99 UZJ

04-20-08, 08:39 PM	#5
Exiled Not even a web wheeler Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Round Rock, TX TLCA# 4080 Posts: 1,415	'99 UZJ100, 87K miles bought with 77K over a year ago. Other than standard maintenance, I replaced the serpentine belt and added cabin filters. __________________ 1999 UZJ100 "the Watermelon"

04-20-08, 09:47 PM	#6
LXRunner IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: MD Posts: 65	1999 LX470 with 130,000 miles Along with scheduled maint. replaced: Water pump; Battery; CV boot clamps; O2 sensor; Antenna; CD Changer. __________________ 1999 LX470, 130k 2000 4Runner, 140k

04-21-08, 10:31 AM	#7
ckkone IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SLC, UTAH Posts: 414	Bought with 98K currently has 106K T-belt Serp. belt Water pump __________________ Chris 99' UZJ100 - 295.75.16 Nitto TG, OME L shock lift, ARB bull bar, Slee steps, Slee rear bumper, Slee diff drop

04-21-08, 12:13 PM	#8
Crain IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 43	1999 with 26k CV Boot Clamps, one tire and pending exhaust manifold. __________________ Crain 1999 Land Cruiser 29k on the clock

04-21-08, 02:10 PM	#9
Abe Nitro IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Auburn CA Posts: 91	Hi, I have a 99 model with 104k miles, bought and driven in California. All service has been performed at factory recommended intervals. The paint and interior are in excellent (almost new) condition, and it drives and looks great outside, inside, under the hood, and under the truck (zero rust). Here is the list of all problems experienced: -the mechanism that raises and lowers the front of the drivers seat failed at 102k -the elocker in the rear diff does not actuate reliably -the wood interior trim has spots and looks degraded in intermittent spots -the starter had to be replaced at 90k __________________ Abe NItro aka Ben Troia 99 LC with OME Suspension (N133, N101, 860s), Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor 285s Slee diff drop and step sliders Odyssey Battery with custom poly spacers Auburn CA

04-21-08, 02:11 PM	#10
stewbo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DF-Dub Posts: 146	99 130k Bought with 50K Front Axle and Differential - off roading Water Pump & Timing Cabin Filters Battery __________________ ================================================ 1999 LC 130K : Alpine Stereo + iPod , 285 Bstone Revos, Upgraded 4-Pin Front Diff ================================================

04-21-08, 04:34 PM	#11
DCrusher IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tucson Posts: 5	I bought mine with 62k. It now as 68k. I have replaced the cv boots and the rear main seal.

04-21-08, 10:57 PM	#12
bluecruiser IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 468	bought at 124000 (did not know anything about rust) now has 146000 (rust sucks) starter rear main seal rear output seal on transmission front output seal on transfer case front diff exploded (I have a four pinion I will sell!!) brakes-replaced with oem pads/shim kits and resurfaced rotors bearing repack (front) battery (original lasted like 7 years??!!) fun truck, a lot more confidence with the ARB carrier now installed!!! __________________ 99 100 2.5 in. OME lift..863 rear, N74L's, NTG 295-75-16's, sliders, new front arb'd diff, 4wd again

04-22-08, 08:50 AM	#13
spressomon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 4,798	Bought it 3.5 years ago with 69K on the clock from the original owner. Now at 125K it has performed above and beyond my original expectations. Other than PM parts it hasn't needed anything additional (knock on wood). I'd do it again... __________________ Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery, home brew sliders & t-case skid plate, 9.5XP/X-line, LF 170's, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, ... KE7NCM

04-23-08, 03:41 PM	#14
steenh IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Atlanta TLCA# 16388 Posts: 776	Had a stock '99. Bought with 80k and sold at 122k. Cam sensor failed. no other problems. Have a built '98. Bought at 138k now at 150k. Replaced fuse block. no other problems. __________________ 67 FJ40 - "SORF" - "F" Power - Saginaw - SM465 - Longs - SROR Sliders - ARB F/R - Fr Disks - 33's - Warn 8274 98 UZJ100 - "SORF II" Slee Steps - Slee Rear w/carrier - TJM T3 "chromeless" - ARB'd Diff - Snorkeled - Slee Diff Drop - Warn 8k - OME Lift - 285 X-T's Upstate Cruisers Georgia Cruisers

04-23-08, 08:34 PM	#15
dubby IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 10	Purchased two years ago with 56k. It now has 78k. Only repair was on 02 sensor.

04-26-08, 10:46 AM	#16
name user IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	cool. i just replaced front rotors and pads and seals. tires next. i hope this is it for a while.

04-26-08, 08:00 PM	#18
Herky IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: S. Texas TLCA# 13987 Posts: 427	Owned this '99 for 3 years, 136k. Scheduled maintnace plust water pump new "exciter pack"? (cylinder wouldn't fire) new 02 sensor wood paneling peeling steering shaft needs work antenna needs fixing All in all it's been a strong running reliable vehichle, especially considering what I've put it through. __________________ '79 FJ40 '99 UZJ100 '07 Lexus IS250 TLCA# 13987

04-26-08, 10:48 PM	#20
gil12 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 34	Spark coil. Antenna. That's it. (on a 99 with 89,000) - Tell us about your 99. How many miles. etc. __________________ Gil - Ventura, CA 1999 TLC, Stock, locking rear diff.

04-27-08, 08:21 PM	#21
name user IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 10	i bought mine abought a month and a half ago, with 112k. 2 owners before me, always seviced at dealer, very nice condition. i think its called river rock grey with grey leather. it's the wifes daily driver. my toy slowly but surely....if you know what i mean... everything works, and i feel good about my purchase, just trying to learn more and work out a couple of kinks.

04-28-08, 02:11 PM	#22
Timbo IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Asheville NC Posts: 90	Just regular maint. items 128,000 and built.... __________________ 1996 80 ome 35"Toyo Mt TJM CDL Sold 1999 100 Triple Locked OME Heavy TJM 35" Procmp Xtreme MT custom sliders

04-28-08, 08:46 PM	#23
rph1974 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 90	99 LC owned since 10/02 bought with 95k now has 135k Timing Belt,Drivebelt, Water Pump Antenna Starter Contacts CV Boot Clamps Brake Pads Parking brake sticking-$32 at a Toyota shop Quite a good truck. __________________ 1999 Land Cruiser, 1998 BMW 540i, 1990 Mercedes 420sel, 1995 BMW 318i convertible. All old, but all paid for!

04-29-08, 07:55 AM	#24
newbee mechanic IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 29	99' LX 105k , Other than specified maintenance. O2 sensor replaced by stealer(NJ Lexus), would do it myself now. Telescoping wheel no longer telescopes. Manually adjusted position, no plan to chg motor, DIY Antenna mast replaced, DIY Starter contact replaced, DIY Nakamichi Stereo, CD is jammed, radio OK. To do. Dash, "D"rive bulb replaced, DIY Old grease found around CV Boot, pulled it out, openned it up and it seemed fine inside, DIY Cleaned butterflies in throttle body, DIY *Power window got slow, pulled, greased and lubricated, all seemed fine inside, DIY Nothing major as far as breaks go. All, DIY jobs thanks to IH8MUD

04-29-08, 08:34 AM	#25
kitkraft IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 94	You didn't ask me but I just gotta brag a little: '98 with 253,000 miles. Only failures: a fuel pump and broken antenna shaft. The electric windows have developed a mind of their own and need some attention.........

04-29-08, 09:17 AM	#26
cruiser99 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 198	Bought brand new in 8/99 trated modifing shortly after that. Currently heavily modified . Has 65K miles now. Been through hell an back. No failures. Havily maintained, though.

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