New to the 100 club, and loving it...

[rod yota]

This is great; why did I wait so long?

We just picked up a 2001 cruiser from a local used car lot after a national search. It was originally from Miami with 128,000 miles and quite clean. The dealer did quite a bit of work to it while I was patient during the buying process including complete sunroof rebuild, valve cover gaskets, and A/C module replacement among others things. Obviously, I still have things to do.

The truck had no spare tire or wheel, so I had them but 5 new BFG AT KO2's @ 285 75 16 on there with another stock LC rim, and it is an awesome set up with no rubbing anywhere- and not loud on the street. The spare fits after removing an awful after market receiver hitch (to be replaced soon).
By the way, any ideas on a good receiver hitch?

I sold my beloved Tacoma, and damn near cried, and I have the FJ62 that will soon be sold to consolidate my fleet. Don't worry my neighbors are well aware of my addiction to Toyota trucks.

I hope to get the tires dirty this weekend.
Before purchase and after purchase photos.

Also- my old Tacoma and older cruiser for perspective.

Thanks Guys.
This forum was my inspiration for deciding to do this transition.

 

[rph74]

Very nice rig. Looks to be in great condition!

I understand the sentiment of selling the beloved old vehicles that you've had for a long time. I often think about selling my '99 LC for something newer, but just can't pull the trigger since I've had it 14 years, and is still a nice truck.

 

[Pinittowinit]

Welcome to the club!! I also said what took me so long!! But we are here !! I sold off a 2010 Tacoma to buy my 82 FJ60. I restored it only to sell it to get a 100. Best truck I have ever turned a key on. On my drive to work this morning I was just thinking on how awesome my truck is. It's so smooth and quiet. With 200k on the clock it's amazing.

 

[Pinittowinit]

For your hitch... Plenty of guys here you can score a factory hitch from.

 

[SALTY METHODS]

Welcome!

 

[Simplespirit]

I used a Reese 44546 since I didn't want to cut a hole out in the bumper cover. 33" AT KO2 spare fits fine; I just have to push it back with my foot as I lift it up. Your LC is a pretty close twin to mine it looks like - just a bit older and with the OEM flares.

 

[chrisratz]

Nice truck. Ditching the factory running boards makes it look so much better.