Nice video.Thank you ,this is HJ60 1989 STD model ,2H, 4gear MT, 3.7 diff
With no rust and no lift, even just a photo would indicate it's not in the US.
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Nice video.Thank you ,this is HJ60 1989 STD model ,2H, 4gear MT, 3.7 diff
Is that still in the rei store in seattle? I haven't been to that store forever but this would make me go.I first fell in love with the 60 Series when I saw this Land Cruiser at the REI store in Seatle. So glad to have one of my own now.
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I'm curious what issues you're referring to here, and in what generation of IFS trucks.I'm sticking with solid axles after the issues I've seen with IFS trucks.
There are just more failure points in IFS.I'm curious what issues you're referring to here, and in what generation of IFS trucks.
I've had an 80, 60, 2 100s, and currently have a 200. I love them all for different reasons but don't miss any of them as much as the 60. I think my next cruiser is going to be a hj60/61 with the 12ht engine.
My friend's '88 extended cab just couldn't get traction climbing on the slickrock where the old '80 didn't even spin. Then another friend lost a ball joint on his 'O6 Taco at 70 mph. Then there are the rattly CV joints that about every modern 4wd are plagued with. So, after 43 years, it is finally time to do a knuckle rebuild on a truck that still handles like it's on rails. Rides like a go-cart though.I'm curious what issues you're referring to here, and in what generation of IFS trucks.
My friend's '88 extended cab just couldn't get traction climbing on the slickrock where the old '80 didn't even spin. Then another friend lost a ball joint on his 'O6 Taco at 70 mph. Then there are the rattly CV joints that about every modern 4wd are plagued with. So, after 43 years, it is finally time to do a knuckle rebuild on a truck that still handles like it's on rails. Rides like a go-cart though.
There are others, but trunnion bearings make me smile.
For 20 years I pounded the crap out of a 97 IFS 4runner that had a front ARB locker and 4.88's. Never an IFS trail failure. Heck one time I blew out my rear pinion in Death Valley, and then drove 500 miles home the next day with the rear driveshaft in the cab of the truck, transfer case in 4-HI. Changed the diff oil when I got home. 2 years later I had to replace the front diff's extension shaft bearing - but it also had 250k on it. I'll never knock a Toyota IFS truck.
I will say the 62 handles better off-road when loaded down. I carry pretty much the same stuff I had in the 4Runner plus a little extra and it just does what it does. The 4Runner always felt a little overloaded.
I've only had the 62 for 4 years so I can't really attest to how "tough" it is, but it is certainly built heavier duty than the 4Runner, and that's saying a lot. Toyota trucks have a reputation for a good reason.
My 72 Baja bug had 4-wheel independent suspension, and no 4wd, but could out climb either of my solid axle Toyotas. But I'm still glad I don't have to work on that thing anymore. It sure was fun picking on Jeeps with it though
I’m very very surprised it could out crawl 4wds.
But it’s good that you show off the jeeps. They need to be humbled. Jeep people really grind my gears.
Its been a few years since i have been there. We went therer from Kansas City to look at some colleges for my son. Who has now graduated a couple of years ago. Back to the LC in the store. At the time I thought that this was one of the coolest trucks i had ever seen.Is that still in the rei store in seattle? I haven't been to that store forever but this would make me go.