New to offroading. What to do first with my 2000 LC

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shogun2fire

shogun2fire

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It's stock at the moment. I want to get it offroading but am not looking to modify it very fast. I'm in the process of removing those running bars and looking for some good sliders.

I was then thinking about replacing the tires. I was wondering if these will fit the stock rims without any modifications and would the tire fit into the stock land cruiser without modifications?
 
Welcome to 'MUD!

I'm assuming with a MY 2000 you have the stock 16" alloys. With that size wheel, the consensus here is that you can fit a 285/75/16 without making any changes to your suspension, trimming mud flaps, hammering pinch welds, etc. If you have or plan to size up to the stock 18" alloys, 285/65/18 is the largest you can go.

Bunch of great information in the 100 Series FAQ Sticky.
 
Best advice I can offer is to take your time, hook up with some locals, read, read, read, figure out what kind of wheeling you want to do and go from there.

Have Fun and don't be afraid to get a little grease under your nails.
 
pfran42 said:
Get sliders! I have seen quite a few people in your boat who have held off and they have dented rocker panels to show for it.
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^^^ I couldnt agree more. The truck in stock form will go much further than you think. Sliders are invaluable. If your current tires are in good shape, run them till you need new ones. Do some research... then drive it until something doesnt work... then fix it. For example, I held off on a rear bumper for years. Yeah it got some rash here and there, but it didnt keep me from going any place I wanted. After a trip to Baja where I needed to carry extra gas and unfortunately that meant inside the car and subsequently having fumes in the car, I decided it was time for a rear bumper with ability to carry gas on the rear....
 
Welcome!!!

Agree with the sliders and I would add skids are equally as important...then lift, tires, etc. ENJOY!

-Daniel

Sent from deep in the mountains of Honduras using only sticks and rocks.
 
Looks like you're in the bay area... I'm in the 408 and a number of us go offloading with our stock to lightly modded trucks. Let me know if that interests you. Check the link in my signature for some write ups that may interest you.

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So how did it end up. What did you add to the new toy?
 
^^ Your six month anniversary is over. What's up?










Of course, six mos. is forever for some us . . . like me.

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KlausVanWinkle said:
And for the record 295/75/16 all terrains fit without rubbing. Or maybe superficial rubbing under extreme circumstances.
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I had very minor rubbing on my frame. By minor i mean that i could never heard or feel it rubbing, but i did notice a very small amount of paint missing off the frame rails.
 
Layonnn said:
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I had very minor rubbing on my frame. By minor i mean that i could never heard or feel it rubbing, but i did notice a very small amount of paint missing off the frame rails.
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I had that same thing happen in the rear with 285/75/16s when the sway at was disconnected.

Adjust turn stops in the front, leave the rear sway on and there shouldn't be any issues.
 
4Peanut said:
Welcome to 'MUD!

I'm assuming with a MY 2000 you have the stock 16" alloys. With that size wheel, the consensus here is that you can fit a 285/75/16 without making any changes to your suspension, trimming mud flaps, hammering pinch welds, etc. If you have or plan to size up to the stock 18" alloys, 285/65/18 is the largest you can go.

Bunch of great information in the 100 Series FAQ Sticky.
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Nope, you could go 275/70/18 very easily without any issues either. About 1/2" taller than the 285/65's. :)
 
my two cents....tires...I am running 285/65/18 with no issues.....

Tires first
Remove side steps
Install Rock Sliders

all of this of course after going through vehicle and ensuring everything else is good...Timing belt, water pump, brakes suspension, greased drivetrain, oil and filter change, coolant good, belts and hoses good, etc.

then those three steps above will afford you ability to go offroad and prevent significant damage in most situations. The bumpers and such can come later when you have money or they are ripped off as you gain confidence and attempt ledges and rocks that test your approach and departure angles more than your driving skills learned... :)

Enjoy
 
Just picked up my first 100. Have a 85 fj60 lightly modded but the wife and kids wanted a little more comfort. Man I love this Cruiser. What lifts are you guys running and bumper slider setups? I'm looking at Slee and 4x4labs. Met the guys from slee out at Surf n Turf and would love to send it there way. Any advice?

Gabe
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pfran42 said:
Get sliders! I have seen quite a few people in your boat who have held off and they have dented rocker panels to show for it.
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Get some WK Sliders! Those things are awesome
 
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