Leaf springs are what real land cruiser's have sorry I don't make the rules.
Dual visors
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Gents, I believe Toyota makes the rules WRT what is a “real” Land Cruiser:
They suck.
The friction between leafs makes the ride worse than coils. And leafs have significantly worse articulation than coils. Add in the fact that control of axle movement is worse with leafs, so handling also suffers.
Leaf springs can be better when carrying very heavy payloads (like for medium and semi trucks). But for an SUV, coil springs are far superior.
We are talking about soul and spirit, not what name tag the marketing department decided to slap on which suv.
But the real land cruisers have leaves I don’t make the rules
Also, recall that real Land Cruisers get terrible mileage because soccer moms don't use them in wars at the big boy table or something. Also, engine sounds.
joseywales
Renaissance Redneck
According to nobuddy you do. Chop chop. Get at it. You are in violation of his “rules”!I've removed all the leaves on my 70 series. Do I need to remove the Land Cruiser badges now?
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joseywales
Renaissance Redneck
Oh, and where did you find such a clean LHD HJ73? That thing is amazing! Coils and all!I've removed all the leaves on my 70 series. Do I need to remove the Land Cruiser badges now?
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Spell it right. I don’t make the rules
joseywales
Renaissance Redneck
I never knew we had an “ignore” function on this site. First time in 18 years here I’ve had to use it, and man, I’m enjoying it!
That’s good! I’ve never known someone that is so fragile to not get a joke.
She looks fun. Do you have a build thread?
Ah, thank you for reminding me.
joseywales
Renaissance Redneck
Happy to help!
Always tint my windows - that helps tremendouslyMost roads aren’t straight.
joseywales
Renaissance Redneck
To help put this back on topic I’ll mention that I just bought a 1994 Ford Bronco to restore (don’t judge, it’s an EB model and all power stuff works, plus it runs and drives, 4x4 works and it onl cost me $1,200). I was moving it into the boat barn yesterday and noticed it… DUAL VISORS! Now the only problem is, it has BOTH coils AND leaves, so I’m not sure if it is a “real” Bronco!?!? 
Made the point before the 250 is a Prado follow up and called as such in the rest of the world. Anybody thinking when they get the 250 they are not buying a Land Cruiser Prado aka Prado is in Lala land in my opinion.
In the US the last real Land Cruiser is the 200 and we should have gotten the 300 series. It matches or improves on the 200 series capability and is what every other manufacturer does, expect for the Toyota marketing spin around the 250.
In the US the last real Land Cruiser is the 200 and we should have gotten the 300 series. It matches or improves on the 200 series capability and is what every other manufacturer does, expect for the Toyota marketing spin around the 250.
What is your reponse got to do with dual sunvisor?
Did someone say rapid depreciation?