IFS or Live Axle

[mosalf]

Hi All,

I recently bought a used LC UZ 100Series. I have been reading a lot on the IFS and Front Live Axles issues and am concerned.

My query is on how to identify whether I have IFS or Front Live Axle. My car details are below.

Model:Land Cruiser
Make (Manufacturer):Toyota
Model year:1999
Manufactured in:Japan (Asia)
Body style:SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Brake - front:Disc
Brake - rear:Disc
Driveline:4WD
Engine capacity:V8, 4.7 L, DOHC
Engine series:V-8 4.7L
Fuel tank:25.40 gallon / 96.1 liter
Fuel type:Gasoline
Tires:275/70R16
Trim level:4WD
Turning Diameter:39.70 in / 100.8 cm
Vehicle type:Multipurpose Vehicle

I am based in United Arab Emirates and I love my Land Cruiser already (not as much as my FJ tough )

 

[XAlent]

Yours would be IFS mate. In comparison, a live axle model has a differential in the front that looks similar to the one in the rear.


...via IH8MUD app

 

[stonepa]

Issues? Everything has issues. There an issue with towing in that my Land Cruiser can't tow 18000 pounds like my 3/4 ton Suburban. There's an issue with my Land Cruiser not fitting in my parking garage at work, or getting the mileage of a Prius.

Drive it and enjoy it! I got 331k miles out of mine before I sold it. Drove it all over north and Central America. On road, off road, hauling loads of firewood, kids, etc. front diff never broke.