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My brother-in-law is thinking about buying a UZJ100. Can anybody point out things to look for when shopping for one? I've read Slee's guide. He won't be wheeling it. He wants something reliable to cart his three kids around. He had a Sequoia, but it was a POS. I'm trying to get him back into a Toyota.
 
Check cv boots for leaks. Make sure brakes are smooth. Make sure PM has been kept up with. Other than that give it the regular used car check. Pretty simple with 100s.
 
Does he have a price in mind?

98-99 rear locker, but fragile front
00-01 attack and VSC, but weak tranny
02 same as 00-01 without trannyissue
03 5spd tranny, minor power increase. Cosmetics
04 no major changes
05 18" wheels are standard. Important for 35s
06 variable tmining

All that said, I think 03 and 06 are the preferred years for mechanicals. Also, I prefer Lexus leather, since it seems to hold up much better. I cannot recommend the adjustable height. I had LX buyers lined up to buy my coils and torsion bars due to bad hydraulics

I'd suggest looking at maintenance records. ABS, Trannies and adj height hydraulics are non wear components that are big ticket fixes. Other than that, the 100 series is fairly bullet proof.

For Some 100 info, look here.

http://www.ezdries.net/Vidpics/ATRAC/LC100 new features.pdf
 
Thanks. He's looking to pay less than 13K, preferably around 10K. That puts him in the earlier models. He's looking to get out of a car payment. He has scoured cars.com, autotrader, and CL and found a few with less than 130,000 miles.
 
How is everyone liking the new forum?? It's definately gonna take some getting used to. Hopefully the mobile app will be up soon.
 
So far so good. I'm hesitant to say it is better - just different. I haven't tried uploading a picture yet - with the old forum software, I thought that was pretty primitive compared to other forums I'm on.
 
Looks like the mobile app is up!!!! Sweet ass
 
Sucks there's no direct tabs to the club houses, classifieds, etc but easy enough to work around.


Between here and there
 
Autumn and I bought a 1971 FJ 40 today-

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Wow Corey that's awesome congrats man, and mrs.
 
Looks good bud!! Let the games begin.......
 
Thats awesome Corey but it looks like the steering wheel is on the wrong side.:steer:
 
Looks awesome Corey!


07 FJ Cruiser( with many good things to come)! TLCA #22753
 
Nice looking 40 there Corey!! Let me know when your ready to put a lift on it and big tires:D
 
I have a good mix match of 3 super swampers I could let go of ha ha.
 
Mowed the grass for the 1rst time this year, it was nice to be outside but I wasn't really ready for mowing season to start.


Between here and there
 
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