Bought my 100 - Intro (3 Viewers)

[danny noonan]

Picked up my 100 last nite. 1999 w/ 90K miles on the clock. It's a local one owner since new here in Boise. Other than the 90K which hasn't been done, everthing works and is in great shape. Previous owner had all maintenance done at the local dealership, so there were pretty extensive maintenance records.

It is surprisingly clean for it's age.

First up is the 90K which is scheduled for Tuesday. This weekend I will pull the bug guard, running boards, pinstriping, stickers, etc and the headlights. Moisture in both. I printed off a couple of threads.

Thinking about going with some 865 rear springs and cranking the OEM torsion bars to stick some larger tires on. Most likely 295. I don't have plans for bumpers or drawers any time soon so they should suit my purposes. I don't really wheel. I do build cabins in the mountains north of here in the winter. They can sometimes be a little work to get to. A little more clearance and an aggressive tire should suit me fine.

Thanks to all that chimed in during my search. I've spent a lot of time combing through the site and the knowledge I've picked up so far has been great.

Here is a quick pic after the inspection.

 

[smm3]

Congrats on the purchase! Looks like it is in good shape.

 

[soberman001]

Congrats on the purchase! Looks like it is in good shape.

+1

Love the white

 

[BManning`]

Congrats...you're going to love it.

 

[2000UZJ]

Congrats. Welcome to the 100 family. good to see more and more folks picking up 100's. Were taking over!

 

[MidTex]

Nice looking LC. It will look great parked at Bushwood.

 

[Anthony.L]

Congrats!

FYI, you don't *need* to crank the front bars or install new rear springs to fit 295's. But of course if you did it would look better.

 

[danny noonan]

Congrats!

FYI, you don't *need* to crank the front bars or install new rear springs to fit 295's. But of course if you did it would look better.

Didn't know that. I thought (cause I read it online) that 295 rubbed pretty bad with no lift. If it's just offroad I'll stick them on and lift later.

 

[1loudLX]

+1

Love the white

silver?

 

[2000UZJ]

Didn't know that. I thought (cause I read it online) that 295 rubbed pretty bad with no lift. If it's just offroad I'll stick them on and lift later.

Pint ran 295's for a year with no lift and said they were fine, slight rubbing when turning (it's now re_gaurdian's rig I believe, you could ask him, but since it's lifted now it may be a different answer)


FYI- My 295's rub ever so slightly on the frame at full lock. adjusting the steering stops will cure this but it's such a small amount of rub its not even worth adjusting. I have a picture of the rubbing areas if you would like to see.

305/70/16's would be a nice alternative, wider and just about as tall as a 295. I think it's a 33.4 where as the 295 is almost a 34.0

 

[danny noonan]

Thanks for the info 2000. I may just go throw on tires and see where I rub. I would guess some of this depends on my Cruiser and the brand of tire.

Not sure what the color is. I think pewter? It's silver with a little champagne maybe?

 

[2000UZJ]

Thanks for the info 2000. I may just go throw on tires and see where I rub. I would guess some of this depends on my Cruiser and the brand of tire.

Not sure what the color is. I think pewter? It's silver with a little champagne maybe?

if ya rub ya rub. if not, good. looks to be the same color as mine. which is a silver (that's what I call it, it's actually called Champagne_

 

[sirhc]

Good looking rig! Since I purchased my 100, it seems like I've noticed more and more 100s running around Boise.

Congrats!

 

[hankinid]

Danny, very nice truck. I'll keep an eye or 2 peeled for ya, I'm 5-6 miles west of Kuna.

Mine is an '01 LX, it looks silver to me but has enough blue in it for Toyota to call it a different color.

Congrats.

Steve

 

[danny noonan]

I see a lot in Boise too. I saw a Gray 03+ two days ago with a lady driving. Seemed to have larger than normal BFG's. Wondered if it was someone from here.

 

[pint]

Congrats on the purchase. Looks like a nice rig. I ran 295/75R16 Nitto Terra Grapplers for a year without a lift. On the street I would get minor rub at full lock on the front. Off road a little here and there, but nothing serious. It sounds like for your usage, you wouldn't have a problem. FWIW - The guys at Discount Tire told me the tires would even fit on my truck! If you throw in some rear springs and crank the t-bars...you'll be great! I loved the Nitto's. did great on and off road, and fantastic in the snow. I got over 50K out of my first set, and put a new set on last year. re_gaurdian does own my old rig. Great guy and family. I was happy to see it go to another Cruiserholic! He's taking nice care of it in sunny AZ!

 

[CrusrDug]

Wow, a '99 with only 90k. NICE find!

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

silver?

Silver is the new white...everyone that cool has it

BTW danny noonan love the color, nice find

 

[tommy854runner]

Looking at a similar 99 this weekend with 115k for $13,500. Do you mind pm'ing me what you paid to see if I'm getting a fair deal?

 

[2000UZJ]

Looking at a similar 99 this weekend with 115k for $13,500. Do you mind pm'ing me what you paid to see if I'm getting a fair deal?

If your in Alpheretta, buy it tommorow, loose the running boards and come to Amicalola tomorrow


I'm right around the corner in Sandy Springs. Let me know if you need any help looking at it this weekend.