Like a new gladiator?Congrats and what a cool new project.
So, can you tell me why you chose this truck over, say, a Gladiator?
For me, one was price. 24k vs 60k+
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Like a new gladiator?Congrats and what a cool new project.
So, can you tell me why you chose this truck over, say, a Gladiator?
Thanks dude!What a beautiful truck. Looking forward to an amazing build!
Congrats and what a cool new project.
So, can you tell me why you chose this truck over, say, a Gladiator?
Like a new gladiator?
For me, one was price. 24k vs 60k+
But I guess in terms of vehicle traits, for this next build I wanted:Congrats and what a cool new project.
So, can you tell me why you chose this truck over, say, a Gladiator?
But I guess in terms of vehicle traits, for this next build I wanted:
- Something cheap (ish)
- Solid front axle
- Diesel if possible
- Airbags
- Good forum and aftermarket support
- Ability to fit larger tires easily
- Decent cargo space
I just couldn't find anything that fit that bill better than an 80. I would like to get a 70 series when the 08+ are legal to import, with the coil springs, airbags, facelift etc. And also in the meantime I could see myself importing a 105 one day. An FTE swap would be rad.
Exterior:
- I have chipped and warped exterior trim
- The gutter trim over the windows is cracked, showing the chrome underneath. Need to look at repainting vs replacing
- I need to fix the Cruiser lean - left side is .5" higher in the front and 1" higher in the rear vs the right side. The springs seem to be on the correct sides according to their labels so I'm not sure what's up with that.
In his defense the gladiator is all of that but #1
I have a Dobinsons 3" kit on my 1994 HDJ81 and I had the same lean you're seeing. I put a 10mm spacer on the front right and a 30mm spacer on the right rear and it's pretty close to being even now. I think my front right is 5mm higher than the left or something like that. You could maybe get away with just the spacer on the right rear to even things out.
Congrats on the purchase. The truck looks great!
Man I've missed this 100. I've wanted to get back into an older land cruiser for a project and ended up with an HDJ81. Build thread can be found here:
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Builds - Ikarus' HDJ81 Aussie-Style Build
Current state: I haven't had a Land Cruiser build in my life for a couple years and I've missed it. Just ditched my '20 Tacoma 6-speed. Fun to drive but at the end of the day, not a great platform. Test drove everything from PXLs and 200 series to LJs and 70 series. All have their strengths...forum.ih8mud.com
Not sure how fast or in depth this build will be, since it's so capable out of the box - but I can guarantee there will be 100% less complaining about torsion bars and Gladiator talk in this one.
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But I guess in terms of vehicle traits, for this next build I wanted:
- Something cheap (ish)
- Solid front axle
- Diesel if possible
- Airbags
- Good forum and aftermarket support
- Ability to fit larger tires easily
- Decent cargo space
I just couldn't find anything that fit that bill better than an 80. I would like to get a 70 series when the 08+ are legal to import, with the coil springs, airbags, facelift etc. And also in the meantime I could see myself importing a 105 one day. An FTE swap would be rad.
I said we’re NOT talking about gladiators in this thread!!I was just making a joke about the post above![]()
That's correct. Measurement is without the driver, so it's probably about even with just the driver.Ah perfect! I appreciate it, I'll look into those for sure. And that's 5mm higher without a driver? I figure the weight of a person might partially compensate for that?
So clean dude! love it! I'm back and forth on the tint. I like the fishbowl look but I think it would do better in the summer with tint. And that looks perfect with an ARB bumper.Sweet LC, I have almost the exact same one just a 96! If you are curious what it looks like with an ARB bumper, some tint, 2.5" lift, and method wheels.
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Good to know. I'll look into the cup holder.That's correct. Measurement is without the driver, so it's probably about even with just the driver.
I also meant to comment that I think that hole in your dash above the radio is for the factory pop out cup holder. I'm not 100% sure since I have the older style dash in my HDJ81, but I think that's what goes there.
Yeah dude I gotta see your 570 while we're at it!Added this thread to my watchlist. Completely transformed the look with those tires already! I would be all about keeping the Active Vacation badging though. Hope to see it in person soon!
The car came with this tint but I like it, not sure about the percentage. Having no tint up front and back windows tinted is my preference.So clean dude! love it! I'm back and forth on the tint. I like the fishbowl look but I think it would do better in the summer with tint. And that looks perfect with an ARB bumper.
Good to know. I'll look into the cup holder.
285 75 16 and it's about 2.5 in lift@cgeoca- What size tires? Just wanting to know for reference, since we know it's a 2.5" lift.
I remember the gladiator talk in the old thread as well, haha. I ended up getting an 80 as well, but still have the 100!I said we’re NOT talking about gladiators in this thread!!
Thanks man!! Good to see youSup homie?!?
Nice choice
Glad to have you back from Taco World![]()
Haha yeah it got a little off topic. I still love the 100s, might get another one some dayI remember the gladiator talk in the old thread as well, haha. I ended up getting an 80 as well, but still have the 100!
If I get another 100 I will import one from Japan. Pricing and condition are so much better.Haha yeah it got a little off topic. I still love the 100s, might get another one some day