Does anyone know when the 2020 Heritage Edition will actually hit dealers?

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I’m all for someone checking part numbers but my guess is they’re the same. My 2016 is my first LC and I’ve been surprised at how much the rear is sensitive to weight versus other SUV’s I’ve owned. My guess us the HE sitting higher is simply due to the weight of the 3rd row being eliminated.

I use my LC to tow a @3700lb boat, which it does beautifully. But loaded with gear and passengers when towing, the LC sagged in the rear more than the Tahoe I had prior. I then had coil rite airbags installed, which work great, but even with no air in them the rear sits 1” higher than stock when unloaded. I had the OEM front coil spacers added to raise the front 1”, so now my truck has about the same rake as stock, just 1” higher.

My point is, the LC seems very sensitive to weight in the rear...I assume from long travel springs & shocks designed for off-road (vs other SUV stock setups). I’ll bet the slightly higher rear of the HE will disappear with 75# in the back, simulating the 3rd row. If I were buying a HE then I would definitely get the OEM coil spacers if not doing a suspension lift.


I would like to know too. I just saw one in the parking lot and its much taller in the rear on the HE than my 2016. I also noticed that the new HE had a lean to the right (passenger side) vs driver side like on my 16. There is no way the rear seats would affect the rear that much. Let us know what you or anyone else finds out. I tried the KDSS leveling mod with luck so I'm still on the prowl for some answers as far as rear springs.
 
I did the Ironman lift this go around. You can adjust the front all the way up to be level. But I had to replace the upper control arms, so the alignment would be perfect. So far really like it. It’s does sit a lot higher then my 17 with OME.

Can you tell us: which iron man kit you chose, which uca brand and what size tires you chose.
Thanks
 
I saw where the tailgate has an easy slow drop down on these as well; im not versed if they have put these easy strut like things on other years but does anyone know the part number or who makes some of these that fit to replace my standard cables?
 
I saw where the tailgate has an easy slow drop down on these as well; im not versed if they have put these easy strut like things on other years but does anyone know the part number or who makes some of these that fit to replace my standard cables?

It’s not different cables but a module attached to one of the lower hinges. Details here:

 
Chris in the 200 section!

Yeah that basket is horrible. It’s ‘make the dealer remove it before leaving’ bad.

Picked up my black HE yesterday, drove home, removed rack. Throwing onto CL as $200 OBO. It is a piece, but the locks that come with it are at elast worth $60 if you're a Yakima user.
 
Semi-aniline leather is more expensive and is seen in top-end (or luxury packaged) Lexus. The dye is all the way thru the leather or something like that and thus improves durability and prevent discoloration...you can search it up. The Heritage Edition leather is just "black". On the "regular" Land Cruisers, the leather is semi-aniline black or terra color.


I think they used the "regular" leasther so over time you would have that "Heritage" patina LOL. At least that is the claim I will make as mine ages!!
 
Same Dumpster here. Ko2 will be on ours, perfect for the Starbucks or Saks run

I was thinking of going Durtrac 265/60/18. Do you think the difference in width will look too much like pizza cutters?
 
I was thinking of going Durtrac 265/60/18. Do you think the difference in width will look too much like pizza cutters?
I have Pizza cutters on my Tacoma and it works. The 200 is a big fat hippo and pizza cutters (in my opinion), looks silly, thus I don’t have it on our 200s
I love the fat ko2 on them
 
I took delivery of mine on Nov 5th, after flying 1400 miles to Tennessee; first LC and I was actually sold on the HE by the 3rd row deletion. Vehicle is currently getting PPF'd and ceramic coated, BudBuilt rock sliders and Stage 4 aluminum under trays are on order.
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Love my new 2020 LCHE! Obligatory pics with basket removed and RW rims and Nokia tires already added. Now if I could just figure out the correct psi for the Nokian Rotiva AT+'s 285'70'17 load range D. Anyone here with tire knowledge? Thanks in advance Gajin.

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As a fellow HE owner I'm interested in your tire choice, what drives you towards Nokian? Also what are you doing with the bronze wheels that came with the HE package? Thinking about removing the basket as well, I usually run a Thule on top when I'm heading to CO to ski. Anyhow, love the truck, the metallic in the paint really pops in the sunlight.
 
I’m at the dealership getting my seatbelt recall done. They have a 2020 Heritage Edition. Looks nice. My impressions: Love the blacked out liv@ghts, the wheels are way better than standard I love the black TRD BBS cersion). The contrast stitching is very subtle almost not worth mentioning. It has a removable, retractable cargo cover. We know the rest of the features. Strange, as I stand next to the hood, it seems much lower (feels like at least 2-3 inches) than my 2019. I have slightly larger tires on mine, but it should only add a half inch to the height. Must be an illusion.

BTW, seatbelt was replaced in 45 min. Very quick
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As a fellow HE owner I'm interested in your tire choice, what drives you towards Nokian? Also what are you doing with the bronze wheels that came with the HE package? Thinking about removing the basket as well, I usually run a Thule on top when I'm heading to CO to ski. Anyhow, love the truck, the metallic in the paint really pops in the sunlight.

Thanks for the reply. I am keeping the wheels and basket so if when if ever I sell/trade the HE package remains complete.
As for the tires I have been running Nokians for a long time and love what they bring to the table. Way better than the Ko2's for my taste! Also Nokian invented winter tires and hold more tire patents than all other tire manufacturers combined!
By the way as much as I loved my 2017 Land Cruiser I love this one even more. Finding all kinds of sublet changes. Oh and the HE has Boss Mode!
 
Thanks for the reply. I am keeping the wheels and basket so if when if ever I sell/trade the HE package remains complete.
As for the tires I have been running Nokians for a long time and love what they bring to the table. Way better than the Ko2's for my taste! Also Nokian invented winter tires and hold more tire patents than all other tire manufacturers combined!
By the way as much as I loved my 2017 Land Cruiser I love this one even more. Finding all kinds of sublet changes. Oh and the HE has Boss Mode!
Agree. Loved my 16 but love finding small changes here and there in 2020 non-HE. What is the Boss mode?
 
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By the way as much as I loved my 2017 Land Cruiser I love this one even more. Finding all kinds of sublet changes. Oh and the HE has Boss Mode!

My 17 is gone too, but I went with the white version. Black just doesn't work out well where I live.
Pic is at the dealership for the hand off of old to new ('17 isn't really old, but you know what I mean).

Wife (peeking out of left side of pic) has already moved on and is investigating to see what changed in the dash/console area.

 
My 17 is gone too, but I went with the white version. Black just doesn't work out well where I live.
Pic is at the dealership for the hand off of old to new ('17 isn't really old, but you know what I mean).

Wife (peeking out of left side of pic) has already moved on and is investigating to see what changed in the dash/console area.

Congrats

lots of 16/17 owners jumped on HE

wife is happy
 
I just brought my HE home from the dealer. Took off the basket at the dealership, otherwise it didn't fit in the garage. Dealer credited me $1,100 towards any tires I want (and I get to keep the Dunlops). Traveling early morning for the next few days. Won't get to a chance to play with her until Friday. I'll post some pics when I get a chance.
 

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