Hello FJ100 forum-
I am a long-term FJ60 owner and as a result, primarily stay in that side of the IH8MUD forum. Recently, a close friend of mine who has a 1999 FJ100 asked my advice for replacing its motor (~300,000 miles) and recovering its front seats. He bought the rig new off the dealer lot before having children. Two of his four have now driven the truck before going to college and he would like to update the rig before the first of his next two gets into driving age in the next 12 months.
The simple question I would like to ask the IH8MUD FJ100 contributors is what is best for updating a used 2UZ-FE motor? Is it buying a new crate motor? Is it buying a remanufactured motor? Or, is it pulling the existing motor and having it rebuilt? Budget is a consideration, but the more important factor is what strategy will add another 10-20 years of life to the vehicle?
For any of the suggested recommendations, vendor referrals are much appreciated. We are both in the Charleston, SC area.
Lastly, any recommendations on seat recovering kits are much appreciated as well.
Thanks so much in advance to all who respond.
Sincerely,
-ibis1969
I am a long-term FJ60 owner and as a result, primarily stay in that side of the IH8MUD forum. Recently, a close friend of mine who has a 1999 FJ100 asked my advice for replacing its motor (~300,000 miles) and recovering its front seats. He bought the rig new off the dealer lot before having children. Two of his four have now driven the truck before going to college and he would like to update the rig before the first of his next two gets into driving age in the next 12 months.
The simple question I would like to ask the IH8MUD FJ100 contributors is what is best for updating a used 2UZ-FE motor? Is it buying a new crate motor? Is it buying a remanufactured motor? Or, is it pulling the existing motor and having it rebuilt? Budget is a consideration, but the more important factor is what strategy will add another 10-20 years of life to the vehicle?
For any of the suggested recommendations, vendor referrals are much appreciated. We are both in the Charleston, SC area.
Lastly, any recommendations on seat recovering kits are much appreciated as well.
Thanks so much in advance to all who respond.
Sincerely,
-ibis1969