I always speculated better weight distribution with driver, but that's just a guess. One thing I have noticed is how balanced these rigs are in the stock form. Like, almost exactly 1500lbs on each corner.
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I always speculated better weight distribution with driver, but that's just a guess. One thing I have noticed is how balanced these rigs are in the stock form. Like, almost exactly 1500lbs on each corner.
I screwed it up. My fill is on passenger side. Annoying when it’s raining and I have to get out and walk to PS to fill gas. Wondered why they switched it.
afgman786
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Exhaust is routed to driver side, maybe that's why.
Ok this has been bugging me--I've been bumming around the Toyota website looking at LC stuff before it goes away and noticed this under exterior features. What are the integrated Land Cruiser logo's on the headlights? Anyone got a pic? Is it just a little mold in the plastic like Jeep does all over their Wranglers?
Yes. Just a little mold in plastic.Ok this has been bugging me--I've been bumming around the Toyota website looking at LC stuff before it goes away and noticed this under exterior features. What are the integrated Land Cruiser logo's on the headlights? Anyone got a pic? Is it just a little mold in the plastic like Jeep does all over their Wranglers?
Thanks for posting!
Imagine the marketing intern trying to figure out how to market a Cruiser.
“integrated Land Cruiser logo”. Who the hell cares?????
I do find it a little amusing they call it the Land Cruiser logo, but it's just the name text. I imagined a logo to be a symbol/model outline of the LC similar to what's in the rubber HE cargo mat which is why I was confused about how they stuck that into a headlight, but that's just me being pedantic.
Needing new tires, have 75k on my 305/60/18 nitto TG G2’s, was wondering if going to 305/65 would change anything ride wise with the extra side wall. Would probably choose between the falkens and the G2’s.
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supercarrera
Club Esprit de Four
I just switched from G2s to Falkens last week. The G2s seemed light and drove great on the road. They are smooth, quiet, and provide plenty of traction. I was pretty disappointed in their durability though. After a couple of wheeling trips, they were pretty chewed up and I even suffered a sidewall puncture in Death Valley. The Falken AT3Ws seem heavier, more substantial, and more durable than my G2s were. After a couple days, they seem pretty quiet and provide a pretty good feel for the road.
It's because they sell many more LC's to right hand drive countries than the US.
Ok another stupid question--I've noticed a trend that it seems like most 200 owners opt for a ~2" suspension lift. Why not 3"? Coming from 4Runners it seemed like the standard was 3" without any issues. Is the limit 2" before things gets complicated on the LC200?
The 200-series is definitely capable of 3" lift. Stock ride height has the suspension setup with about 5.5" F and 6" R worth of droop travel. So a 3" lift will maintain some droop travel.
Some of the factors for less lift may be better tucked up chassis components, taller roofline compatibility to garages, and a more mature discerning owner group. 3" is physically doable, and many do, but suspension geometry, toe-steer, and handling get more compromised at those heights.
A better compromise may be a more moderate suspension lift and bigger tires. Perhaps even a body lift in combination with the others. 34s (1.5" tire lift), 2" suspension lift, and a mile .5" body lift can make for a prodigious 4-5" total lift. AHC on the LX sidesteps some compromises of static lift and can get to 6+" worth of total lifts. There's hardcore options being pioneered using bracket lifts for more still.
I’m heading to the east coast from Seattle for a few months and won’t be able to take the LC 
. Anything LC specific that I should consider for storing it? I’ve looked up all the standard things you should do and I plan to get a vehicle storage unit, but I want to make sure I’m not missing anything unique to our beasts. I’m still batting around whether I can leave it with somebody here, but most friends are fellow apartment dwellers and don’t have space.
. Anything LC specific that I should consider for storing it? I’ve looked up all the standard things you should do and I plan to get a vehicle storage unit, but I want to make sure I’m not missing anything unique to our beasts. I’m still batting around whether I can leave it with somebody here, but most friends are fellow apartment dwellers and don’t have space.
Truck will be fine to sit for a few months as is. I’d keep the fuel tank full. Perhaps put a battery maintainer on it as I do since mine sits in the garage for up to 6-7 weeks at a time.I’m heading to the east coast from Seattle for a few months and won’t be able to take the LC
The only thing I would be concerned of is rodent entry.
ARB compressor recommendations? Looking at the single compressor model and will mount it in the back where the first air kit is, will that be sufficient? or do you folks mount it in the engine bay above the battery? Need to go twin compressor? (only running 18's when going offroad not fancy 35's/etc)
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CharlieS
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@Kilcarnup I mount my arb compressor on a Slee bracket near the brake master cylinder.
nwfl4runner
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I went with a single and I run close as makes no difference 35s. A few minutes here and there after the trail isn’t a big deal for me, it was cheaper, and smaller. You’ll be fine. Mounted on a Slee bracket near master cylinder.
@Kilcarnup - i too went with the double on a slee mount. probably a little overkill but the thought of adding lockers.... Also, make sure the wiring harness is routed correctly if using the Slee bracket. Mine rubbed in very short order and caused some $$$$ electrical problems.......
Where did it rub? Have any pics?
