It’s merely a fascination with being able to roll one’s window up or down, as they’re designed to. I’ve had LC electric windows fail on long trips — rattled to death by dirt roads. It’s inconvenient. Toyota’s manual windows, in my experience...
I just got a call from my local dealer where I have my LC250 deposit, and they asked me which one I wanted. I told them I wanted a first edition and to my surprise, they told me I was the first one on the list to request a first edition. I am not...
Finally. A few hours working on my own stuff. Engine installed. In 3 more years, maybe I will have it running. No, the strap didn't break, and yes I know that was a bad idea.
Current configuration is Mickeys Baja Boss AT in 265/65/R16 on stock chrome Lexus wheels. Suspension is OME Stock-heavy.
Fully loaded for a long trip:
With less weight in the trunk:
Been very happy with these new tires, would recommend.
After driving my ‘03 4Runner and LC 200 I have no desire for an SUV with a manual transmission. And I drove exclusively manual transmissions for over 25 years.
I though I am a manual transmission hard core. But after getting the taste of newer 8, 9 and 10 speed auto, I would not buy off road oriented SUV with manual transmission anymore.
6 speed manual just would not have:
1. Wide gear spread
2. Low...
Finally back in a wagon after driving a Hilux for the last 3 years.
10/2022 FJA300 GX with 2" Dobinsons lift, and 285/65/18 Cooper Discoverer AT3. Took a while to find as I wanted the built in receiver hitch for towing instead of the useless...
I would love an ultra spartan interior too — roll windows, cloth, and general favor for mechanical levers over electric buttons. Sadly, the era of high capacity low spec Japanese utility vehicles in the US is long gone.
I'd love a Non-Hybrid option for the 1958. Slow 4 cylinder will be fine. 8 speed. With no sunroof and cloth seats. Hell give me a 6 speed manual! Roll up windows. Ya know, more like 1958 in the most modern way. I'd buy one tommorow.
Yes, the 1GR is more than adequate even in the dunes
However if you have been driving a 5.7 or a twin turbo lc300 then honestly going back to a 1GR is gonna suck alittle.
I've been driving 1fz/2uz cruisers most my life so this for me feels like...
I think conceptually I was thinking the same thing but with a loss of ~22% of the volume I now wonder if the footprint is smaller in addition to the addition of the battery hump as compared to the 4runner
The rear shock has always been a single stud. It's not particularly problematic. It has less static load, but the peak forces are going to be from the shock damping, so it's probably similar in terms of peak force. IIRC a typical 2.5" shock maxes...
I think Tinkerer’s Adventure on YT mentioned that this increases wheel travel which will help with articulation. Also because the upper mount is shorter than the lower, reduced kingpin offset, which improves on-road handling.
IT's pretty darn easy to swap a coil over in a 120/150. Maybe 35-45 minutes per side with an electric impact. Double-shear is usually better IMO. I'm sure Toyota used a giant bolt, but it will still be more flexy than a double-shear mount.
I question that single shear lower shock bolt as well. Have to hope they considered that, but then again, I have had to replace bent UCA bolts on my 4runner and 2nd gen Taco, many times.
I like the lower leverage as it should mean lower spring...
One thing that stands out to me is that the LC250 LCA mount is exposed and single shear. In one sense - it'll be a hell of a lot easier to swap out the coilovers. I think you'll be able to separate the steering TRE and that's it. it'll just fit...
Tie rod ends, CVs, and UCAs all look beefier. I don't like the front shock mounting compared to a 120/150 as it could easily get whacked by a rock, but the rear is the same and has not been an issue on my rig. The lack of an external trans cooler...
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