JDM LC100

[kjcadungug]

Good evening from Japan! I recently purchased a 2000 LC100 with 135k km or about 80k miles. I was originally in the market for an 80, but the comfort and civility of the 100 and the eligibility for export back to the U.S. is unbeatable. I plan on doing the AHS module lift, some new wheels and tires, and some minor mods here and there. Plan on hitting trails but nothing too crazy. Mainly camping and overlanding, but again, nothing too crazy. We plan on mostly using it to get to the slopes in the winter and beach in the summer. Looking for any advice on any mods and maintenance. Baseline is in progress and ready to get the mods on.

 

[excessive]

beautiful!

 

[SMLE]

Lord, I see what you've done for others..

In all seriousness, a beautiful example. I've love to import one, the steering wheel would be on the correct side for us too!

 

[nissanh]

THATS A 4RUNNER IN THE BACK!

 

[2001LC]

Very cool.

Can you share some info. That being the vehicle identify numbers. It would really help the ih8mud 100 series tech section.

I'd like more info, to put into the thread on engine identification.

Many claims online, to have low mileage JDM 4.7L engine for sale in USA. But in 7 years of looking, each, has been a scammer claims. Not one would provide any pictures of the engine. Each made excuses when asked. Whereas they may not have VIN #. They would have identifying marking or numbers. Or at minimum some documation. Most if not all these scammers, sell USA made high mileage engine. They remove the VIN # plate from head, so it can't be identified (miles or origin)..

These numbers or markings on engine. May differ from the USA manufacture 4.7L. But there would be something. Otherwise, parts ordering would be just hit and miss. As we've many variation throughout the world and years. Also tax laws in Japan, could be fooled easily.

The real JDM importers, have told me: "They've never seen JDM 4.7L come into USA in 20 plus year in business of importing and sells".

In USA models, we have VIN #. With it, we can track vehicle from day it was made in Japan. It's also used when ordering parts.

I've been told, built for Japan market, have a chassis number. A shorter number, than VIN # of those built for North American market.

I'm interested in picture of plate on "A" pillar or wherever it may be. Which show, build date, identifying number, color code, tire size & PSI, etc. And any on engine, that match to vehicle and its history.

I'm super interested in numbers on engine, that identify it in any way. That may also match body (tags on body, to identify), frame numbers (RH side, front frame rail, viewed looking at frame just back of tire).

In USA market. The 4.7L has a VIN # plate on engine BK 2 head (RH head). Do these JDM have a plate or number anywhere?

Blocks also have casting marks, but these are hard to see. They're on BK2 back side of block. Just below head.

The above pictures happen to be a 2006 GX470 4.7L 2UZ-fe VVTi.

 

[kjcadungug]

THATS A 4RUNNER IN THE BACK!

Yes it is! Nice example too with the 2.7L and about 160k km. I almost bought both but we still have a TRD Pro 4runner back home.

Very cool.

Can you share some info. That being the vehicle identify numbers. It would really help the ih8mud 100 series tech section.

I'd like more info, to put into the thread on engine identification.

Many claims online, to have low mileage JDM 4.7L engine for sale in USA. But in 7 years of looking, each, has been a scammer claims. Not one would provide any pictures of the engine. Each made excuses when asked. Whereas they may not have VIN #. They would have identifying marking or numbers. Or at minimum some documation. Most if not all these scammers, sell USA made high mileage engine. They remove the VIN # plate from head, so it can't be identified (miles or origin)..

These numbers or markings on engine. May differ from the USA manufacture 4.7L. But there would be something. Otherwise, parts ordering would be just hit and miss. As we've many variation throughout the world and years. Also tax laws in Japan, could be fooled easily.

The real JDM importers, have told me: "They've never seen JDM 4.7L come into USA in 20 plus year in business of importing and sells".

In USA models, we have VIN #. With it, we can track vehicle from day it was made in Japan. It's also used when ordering parts.

I've been told, built for Japan market, have a chassis number. A shorter number, than VIN # of those built for North American market.

I'm interested in picture of plate on "A" pillar or wherever it may be. Which show, build date, identifying number, color code, tire size & PSI, etc. And any on engine, that match to vehicle and its history.

I'm super interested in numbers on engine, that identify it in any way. That may also match body (tags on body, to identify), frame numbers (RH side, front frame rail, viewed looking at frame just back of tire).

In USA market. The 4.7L has a VIN # plate on engine BK 2 head (RH head). Do these JDM have a plate or number anywhere?
View attachment 3796034View attachment 3796035
Blocks also have casting marks, but these are hard to see. They're on BK2 back side of block. Just below head.
View attachment 3796039
The above pictures happen to be a 2006 GX470 4.7L 2UZ-fe VVTi.

Sure, no problem. I’ll take the pictures today and share them this afternoon!

Very cool.

Can you share some info. That being the vehicle identify numbers. It would really help the ih8mud 100 series tech section.

I'd like more info, to put into the thread on engine identification.

Many claims online, to have low mileage JDM 4.7L engine for sale in USA. But in 7 years of looking, each, has been a scammer claims. Not one would provide any pictures of the engine. Each made excuses when asked. Whereas they may not have VIN #. They would have identifying marking or numbers. Or at minimum some documation. Most if not all these scammers, sell USA made high mileage engine. They remove the VIN # plate from head, so it can't be identified (miles or origin)..

These numbers or markings on engine. May differ from the USA manufacture 4.7L. But there would be something. Otherwise, parts ordering would be just hit and miss. As we've many variation throughout the world and years. Also tax laws in Japan, could be fooled easily.

The real JDM importers, have told me: "They've never seen JDM 4.7L come into USA in 20 plus year in business of importing and sells".

In USA models, we have VIN #. With it, we can track vehicle from day it was made in Japan. It's also used when ordering parts.

I've been told, built for Japan market, have a chassis number. A shorter number, than VIN # of those built for North American market.

I'm interested in picture of plate on "A" pillar or wherever it may be. Which show, build date, identifying number, color code, tire size & PSI, etc. And any on engine, that match to vehicle and its history.

I'm super interested in numbers on engine, that identify it in any way. That may also match body (tags on body, to identify), frame numbers (RH side, front frame rail, viewed looking at frame just back of tire).

In USA market. The 4.7L has a VIN # plate on engine BK 2 head (RH head). Do these JDM have a plate or number anywhere?
View attachment 3796034View attachment 3796035
Blocks also have casting marks, but these are hard to see. They're on BK2 back side of block. Just below head.
View attachment 3796039
The above pictures happen to be a 2006 GX470 4.7L 2UZ-fe VVTi.

Here are pics of all the data plates I could find including the blank on the block that has a VIN in the U.S. I would gave to take off the engine cover later to take more pics. I have done it on mine already to check for the timing belt change sticker, which it has. I probably can’t get to the back of the block until I can get it on a lift though.

 

[Trapper50cal]

Gorgeous example!