Think I totaled the 200 today

[soslo]

I would love to see the information you have that shows the 200 series is "better" "stronger" built then the 100 series. Stuff like torsional rigidity, frame size, etc. trying to rationalize upgrading to a 200 series and strength of build is a top priority to me.

Google to the rescue: "2008 land cruiser frame torsional rigidity"

http://toyota4x4.eu/f/1199804242.pdf
"An all-new high strength, high-rigidity frame has been designed to accommodate
the body of the new Land Cruiser V8. The new frame’s torsional rigidity is 1.4
times stronger and its flexural rigidity is 1.2 times stronger than the
outgoing model."

http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests/suv/163_0712_2008_toyota_land_cruiser/
"Although the physical size of the vehicle didn't change much, the frame is now fully boxed, with two of the rear hydroformed cross-members now thicker and stronger. Additionally, the frame rail cross-sections are larger. The result: Torsional rigidity increased by 40 percent."

 

[SWUtah]

I would assume that if the frame was upgraded then other suspension parts were also strengthened? Good info.

 

[Junglejack]

These trucks really are magic. And while I agree that the 200 has been reinforced (evolving NHTSA/Euro nCap test requirements), there are more than enough shots of vehicular mayhem involving 100's (and 80's, 60's, et al) to be safe in the knowledge that it is hard to exceed the all around safety of a Land Cruiser (and variants)

 

[pman]

I would love to see the information you have that shows the 200 series is "better" "stronger" built then the 100 series. Stuff like torsional rigidity, frame size, etc. trying to rationalize upgrading to a 200 series and strength of build is a top priority to me.

There is a video on youtube from Toyota (in Japanese) that compares the 100 to the 200 as far as frame strength and a lot of other things are concerned. I don't know what they are saying, but you can see the difference. I'll try to find the link....