It was kinda a s*** post
- but I know you guys would be glad to see a low mileage 100 series. Still in disbelief I own this rig, I bought it back in May!
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- but I know you guys would be glad to see a low mileage 100 series. Still in disbelief I own this rig, I bought it back in May!
I really drives great, no rattles, no loose or wandering steering, and with the ARB suspension, much tighter (it feels less like a luxury ride, now more responsive and sure footed, stiffer but just right) and less body roll than original. It took some time and a few adjustments to get the front end height adjusted which was easy and a single adjustment so the steering and load on the front end felt correct but once done, all is good. No alignment issues, goes down the road straight, no vibrations, etc. and still quiet with the BFG All Terrain KOs.
Now that I think about it, no play in axles, no clicking in the various CV or other joints, no loose suspension bushings that I know of, it just rides well.
I have never seen a drop of oil on ground from it, and I can't think of even ever adding a quart in between changes.
Single recent regret is that when I replaced a cooling fan clutch as the older one started to whistle at one RPM, the non-OEM one I replaced it with is louder than factory at warmup but other than that it runs like an truck with 50,000 miles if you ask me.
Couvi
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That's awesome to hear. Maybe the '98/99s are the best years? I'm partial to my 2004, but...
Couvi
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Mine is as wellAraco built
I work for my friend’s shop that does vehicle inspections and mild repairs, you should see how superior Land Cruisers are built vs other cars/trucks on the road. We drive something unique for sure, my 235K miles cruiser drives better than 99% of the vehicles I pull into my shop with 1/4 the miles.
rjones
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On the hunt for a Hundy to replace an 05 2UZ 4Runner… the 5s speeds feel so smooth, but I actually haven’t test drove a 4speed yet. Seems like highway rpm/mpg is still very similar from what I read on the mud forums. Honestly I haven’t looked for 99s-02s all that much… maybe I should
Fortuitous time and place for this 100's coming-of-age milestone last Friday.
Man I need to get me some of those boog/stealie stickers
I've put 20,000 of those on myself in the last year. Hoping to try and get 20 years out of her, so doing everything I can to hit the 700,000 or more club!
Then I might up grade to a 300 series, they should have the bugs ironed out by then!
308,000 on my '99 LX. Still looks damn good, too.
Wow - are you the original owner? It's obvious you care deeply about maintenance and show a modicum of care when inside the interior.
Thanks for the compliments. No, I bought it 7 years ago with 237k. Its my wife’s vehicle and the family truckster. I do all the maintenance and detailing myself.
Been the best vehicle I’ve owned. Still purrs like a kitten. Other than the power telescoping function of the steering wheel, everything works. Original AHC, too.
Like a boss!
just got a 1998 with 289k on it. lot of rust underneath but runs like a top and the interior is in good shape.
Cool truck! You do have a rear O2 sensor just chilling out in open!
Among other things! Just picked it up Thursday. Couldn’t pass up the price, free!
Do you think it’s worth sinking some money into to get it back up into tip top shape?
Do you think it’s worth sinking some money into to get it back up into tip top shape?
