Living in Idaho, I'd skip any 100 with rust, you have the benefit of nice dry rigs up there. I have a great friend who lives in Mountain Home who's had a half dozen 100s (maybe more by now) and there's never been any rust on any of them.
you also need to wonder how much more rust in inside that hasn't come thru yet. you currently see a small area but it could easily be 4-5 times that
yes it can be fixed/repaired, if cost isn't an issue
if cost is an issue, that is where the...
I've spent a ridiculous amount of time researching gearing, primarily comparing the benefits of regearing the diffs vs. regearing the transfer case. For background, mine is a '99 which has stock 4.30 gears in the differentials and came with the...
New to the 100 series world. Just found this gem. Less than 48,000 miles from new in 2001. Paid a deposit and will collect soon. Must be one of the cleanest 100 series out there. Still has the original plastic covering the carpets and door panels...
Thanks for the update, glad you got it resolved and back home! @cruiseroutfit sells a handy-dandy front bearing kit that comes with everything needed, it's a great one to have in the spare parts kit; I have one tucked under the driver's seat...
Definitely looks like factory Toyota hardware... The fact that Land Cruisers are a global vehicle yields all these fascinating (to me, at least) little quirks associated with the need to meet rules and regulations in 100+ markets. Example: many...
Also known as Third World Beige or Taliban Tan? :)
There's something beautiful about 80/100/200s that are built for utilitarian purposes vs. carting the family around the burbs. I'd rather have that color than any color offered in the US, it...
Those wheels/tires on the trail will lead to possible kidney displacement! :)
All kidding aside, I like your plan and the mileage on that truck...how's the interior and undercarriage?