2016 TRD Tundra switching to LC 200

[BIC JET]

Good evening,

From my first post back in 2007 when I was originally contemplating an FJC, and ultimately bought a T4R that I loved until it was time to trade, now I own a 2016 TRD Pro Tundra. With 100k miles and strill going strong, I am ready to shift to the LC. There are a few at local D'ships around town. I have yet to go test drive one, but had a few quick q's I thought I might get some GREAT responses from you on.

1. Every deleeship shows tow models, the 6156 and 6157. Are there any other models? What's the difference? Luxury items on the interior?
2. I plan to seriously mod the vehicle to make it more of road worthy. My Tundra has the least amount of mods but I have White Knuckle Sliders and a Shrockworks bumper on the front, with a number of other mods as well. My T4R TRD Pro was much more modded with full skids underneath, front bumper and sliders all from Shrockworks, Magiolina RTT, Engel Fride, Drawers from African Outback, the mods go on and on....so, question is this, do I get the "Base" model or the Heritage Model? Anything to nlook out for?
3 Majority (98%) of time will be pavement, but when I go to Colordao, I want to GO WHEREVER I want to go (within reason). But Black Bear, Imogene, etc, have all been fun the T4R, so if I want tot go back I want to go back. I know the LC may not be the best option for Black Bear and I would not take it down but the rest of the trails for the most opart are doable even in a longer WB vehicle.
4. Def would want to raise the suspension, would not increase tire size but would want to get the height up some for clearnace. Bumpers front and rear, and skids beneath with rock sliders as well.

Thanks for your help and guidance.
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[Sandroad]

See posts #7 and #8 in the 200 FAQs. You’ll realize right away that just sliders and good tires will get you there and back to some pretty “interesting” areas when your ride is a 200 series. Others with built 200s have upped the ante and traveled to places literally impossible for lesser vehicles. I’ve never seen the model differences you noted.

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[Phalen302]

All the things u listed should not be a problem with 200 with min mods. It is far more capable than most ppl think it is in the stock form as well.

 

[LBridges]

Dealers around me don't show model numbers in their listing, but I'm pretty sure 6156 is the 2019 model year and 6157 is the 2020 model year.

As to Base vice Heritage, there are several threads already discussing differences. Some folks want the Base, some the Heritage. Download the ebrochure from Toyota's website and decide which camp you want to be in.

 

[Robert B]

I just got back into a 2019 Land Cruiser from a 2017 Tundra SR5 TRD Off Road that I was just beginning to mod (TRD Pro grill, Southern Style Off Road bumper, Rigid Light Bar). Before that, I had a 2015 Tacoma TRD Off Road with 6 speed manual (Icon Stage 6, Dakar leaf springs, All Pro Off Road Bed Rack, Demello Dominator Sliders, etc.) and a 2012 4Runner TRD Off Road (Icon Stage 5 billet, OPOR sliders, Baja Rack, etc.) Initially, I was excited about the prospect of modding the 200 Series Land Cruiser. My previous 100 Series with the torsion bar suspension was too limiting.

However, after getting into the new LC, I have that the stock suspension is very stout and capable. So, my current plan is to swap the tires, add sliders and a roof rack with a light bar. I don't see the LC as a 60 mph + desert bomber like my previous Taco and T4R, but I expect it will get me in and out of wherever I want to roam the southwest and Baja with the stock suspension. Of course, this plan may all change when I do bomb down some desert washboard and cook the stock shocks. Then, it'll be an ICON Stage 3 and TC UCAs.

 

[Markuson]

The Heritage is more subtractive than additive IMO. Nutshell: It DELETES the center console coolbox....(I love having mine) and deletes the ability to use third row seating by having no anchors or seatbelts. It does add a few stick-on items (like gold wheels and a stick-on roof-basket)...but personally I’m not a fan of either and would choose different wheel/rack anyway.

The use of the term “Base” is a little misleading, since it normally means the trim level with the fewest doodads. The opposite is true on the “base” here.
In the US... the “Base” model is actually more like the totally tricked-out Sahara model interior to the Australians. It comes with tons of stuff “base” models elsewhere lack... It’s just that Toyota USA doesn’t give us the less expensive trim choices. -Just the works.

There is nothing on the Heritage that you can’t add yourself... So personally...unless you hate having a small, easily accessible cooler while driving, and just happen to LOVE the gold wheels and awkward basket...I think buying the no -Heritage base is a no-brainer.

The only “option” you can add to the non-Heritage base are the 2nd row video screens, but they are bulky, impractical things that many here took great pains to remove anyway.

So.... if I were you with all the mods planned that you list? I would run straight to the “base” and never look back.

 

[bloc]

Deleting the door rub strips from a Base model would be very expensive as well. Same for the dark headlamps. But yeah, seems tough to justify just for those little details.

Still.. if I were in the market I’d go Heritage, personally. The combination of wheels, dark lamps, reduced chrome, clean third row delete, increased console storage, seemingly more durable leather.. and the the only negative is the increased price and the coolbox which I can live without.

It’s nice that people have the option

 

[bloc]

It did just occur to me.. as nice as they are, the BBS 18s might not be the best option for many. Offset is less than ideal and more tire options in 17

 

[GBman]

Much like the trd pro 4 runner if you’re going to mod, might as well skip the Toyota bits and go base. Also base models come easy 10k off. Not sure about heritage models.

 

[codyaustin5]

Your point #3 - regarding Ouray trails... you can do all those trails stock including black bear. Recommend AT tires and add sliders or remove running boards though.
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[bloc]

Has a 200 done the wall in Poughkeepsie gulch? If so how much lift required?