I bought a land cruiser 3 days ago. 2021 stock. None of my Range Rover driving neighbors know what it is. It’s essentially a grey man vehicle. Low key badges nothing flashy. I love it.
Have a 2004 LX470. Last year made at the old Araco factory. Basically handbuilt before a lot of the older techs retired and they switched to the new, more automated factory. I’ll take the smaller hp for my perceived better build quality. Also, it still has 320ft/lbs of torque. At 182k, I’ve replaced the shocks, and my bulbs are still good on height control. Prices are going up, but you can still look around and find a great truck for under $20k.
I have a 1999 100 Series and I’m eagerly watching and waiting for the odometer to hit 300K in the next few weeks. And she’s still running strong. Great video and thanks for sharing.
Nice video. My family has driven LC/LXs and nothing but since 1996 when we got our first 1992 80 series. We have had 12 since then and still have eight of those today. Six hundys and two 80's. Five being daily drivers. I DD mine in the woods every day as a timberland manager and land broker. It has 424k miles and my son's 1996 LX has 490k miles. Most others are 350k +. And yes you're correct, the best made machine on the planet. Very cheap to own beginning with finding the right purchase.
Just some constructive criticism here: The "80 Series" that you showed at 1:37 is actually a FJ62 Series, not an 80. The 80s were from 91-97; the 62 that you showed was prob an 89 or 90. They look substantially different, but no big deal. Im a cruiser geek, so I notice stuff like that.
Yeah no offense but if youre gonna do a video about LCs at least do a little homework. Those of us that own and love our LCs are a little obsessive and ya never confuse the models ;). Good video though. 100s are decent, but if ya need UZ in a good platform the 4th gen 4R is lighter and has lots of the same features.... and is cheaper.
Mike, I gotta hand it to ya. You guys seem to be spear-heading what I see as a much more realistic, attainable and sustainable mindset lifestyle that I, and many people I know, have spent years looking for a common ground approach to self and small group sustainability that includes a family with small kids. Thank you.
@@khyoon14 1996 I have been looking for another one ever since that has low miles an little rust, I want to turn it into my bug out vehicle, it would be fun to build another one.
Straight six 4.0 I'm assuming? I met a guy with almost a million miles, he replaced the trans a couple times (automatic) but the engine had bever been touched. Crazy reliable.
Love the 100 series platform! A few of my coworkers have them and they are bulletproof vehicles. One of them is just shy of 300,000 miles another one has over 200k, both run perfect.
I am the proud owner of a1992 Jeep Cherokee that I bought for $600. It had 275000 miles on it and everything still works except the cruise control. May not be pretty but it still kicks ass .
After looking extensively for one of these that was lower mileage, clean, and affordable I settled on a 5th gen 4runner. Love the LC100, its only weakness is the timing belt that needs to be replaced every 100k because if it breaks the pistons will meet the valves.
Until that 2006-2007 40hp jump- they were non-interference engines- meaning that if that belt snapped you would just need to replace the belt and not the whole engine. I own a 2002. The timing/water pump and all tensioners will run you about 12-1400 if installed at a dealership. If you buy the (oem) parts and complete it yourself you are at 1/3rd to 1/2 of that price--- and you have more money and access to refresh "while you are in there" type maintenance and parts.
I have an '04 and love it! One thing to consider is an extended range fuel tank. These are gas hogs with a 25 gal tank. Would love to see you incorporate that and the pro's, con's, and challenges with those. Like you did with your Ram Cummins.
I love your approach towards setting up your vehicle. I prefer functionality over aesthetics and to me just makes more sense. I've always had this attitude even when I was a young man as far as just being able to at a moments notice to get off any main thoroughfare. I'm currently using a 1st gen. sequoia which I love. Same powerplant as your rig. It's a little large but still a very capable off-road rig. New subscriber and look forward to your content.
Good stuff. Couldn't afford the LC, but I found a first gen Toyota Sequoia. Traded a rifle system for it and have started going through it to assure reliability and usability. The Sequoia is NOT an LC obviously, but has the same engine, and a similar 4wd system. Has a center locking xfer case. Same 4.7, but first gen Sequoias have 240hp, while the 2nd have 285 and another gear in the trans. I love these 4.7 engines! Guys, do your research for yourselves, but don't overlook a Sequoia that can be had for $5k. If your budget will not allow for an LC, then maybe the Seq can fit the bill.
I have a soft spot for the 100series. For the longest time I was going to move out of my 80 Series into a 100 but never did find just the right one. I prefer the base model diesels (barn doors at the back). As the other Aussies posting here note we are a bit spoiled for vehicles here. Anyway I ended up getting a deal on a 76 Series GXL that has been absorbing all my spare cash of late. I need to watch the rest of this series now....
Same here 18 crewmax. Hopefully will be done w the major stuff by December. As of now wanting gears and locker. Rear bumper and kings all the way around.
You guys are the best, this might be the best overall,,, BUT I took your advice and got a RAM diesel and am currently kitting it out, should be posting and update to that on the channel this week. LIVE preparedness and a lifestyle!!! love it..
LC’s in general are rugged as hell, the few I had in Africa were beasts. Just a shame that Toyota went the luxury route with the new ones, brand new ones start at $85k which is insane.
@@hollywood84660 I can agree, had a 2011 rental for local type things when I was in Africa and it was Uber comfy, it was too pretty though and we never wanted to jack it up haha! I’ll take the older models, they are built to be used and abused. We need to get away from this luxury vehicle every model concept as of late.
It’s even more of a shame that Toyota killed off the LC in the USA after this year. The Lexus LX will still be available here, but they set up the LC to fail on a large scale - they went luxury route and forced to compete w/Lexus instead of keeping it a workhorse, then they forced the knowledgeable and faithful LC purists to shell out $$$ (and be subjected to Toyota dealership level of customer service with techs who know so little about the vehicle) and they never really promoted/supported it the LC in the US, so laypersons just thought it was an $80-90k Highlander that then had to compete with 4Runners and Sequoias. There’s a reason why NATO, UN, State Department, etc drive these in some of the harshest places on earth. This is not flashy and will get you anywhere you want and back for 25 years or more. The LX will perform mechanically as well, but it has ridiculous Battlestar Galactica styling that requires significant modifications to take off-road on top of a price tag that far exceeds that of the LC to begin with. (At the 100 series level tho, an LC or LX is good to go. The LC 200 series is even better, but the LX is more divergent from the LC roots.)
@@JoeO. Such a pity you didn't get the 70 Series TLCs in the US. i would have loved the aftermarket accessory industry that would have seen for the 70. There are some great places here in Aus though and the 70 is like "Lego" to build on.
So I have this Rig (2006 LC100) purchased new. Only parts I've had to replace are water pump and radiator. I have ARB front and rear bumper, winch, roof rack and once you load it your AHC will start to flash and the elevated position sometime worked sometime didn't work. Call Slee they can walk you thru options - locking it up (cheapest) or removing the system. I removed the AHC and went with Slee Old Man Emu kit with heavy springs. Highway driving is not as smooth, but is still good and off-road is slightly better. The best part of this truck is it is an amazing everyday vehicle that works very well off-road. Biggest negative is 250-275 miles on a tank of gas (loaded up).
I agree, the landcruiser platform is the best. A close 2nd to me is the 4runner which is what I'm running now (5th gen). Gonna slowly built it into a balanced, capable all purppse machine.
I have the same line of thinking and took the same considerations when I purchased my 2017 F-350. Even going to do same modifications. I already installed 35” A/T tires with no suspension lift and looking to install the steel front and rear bumpers with winch ( looking at road armor bumpers ) and that’s it.
You guys down in Australia are lucky that you have those LC's all over the place. I'd love to have a diesel manual 80 series. Been watching too much 4WD 24/7.
For a dd overlander/bugout, the argument for ifs is its comfortable. But the argument for solid axle is it can take a hit and not likely to break. Such as swerve to avoid something and hit a curb as you attempt to bug out. IFS your going to break a control arm. Solid axle your going to bend a radious arm. A broken a arm cant be easily fixed, a bent radious arm can be straightened and continued on the journey.
Man I didn’t know u were in Heber , I’m just up the road! Love seeing companies like Black Rifle coffee, Hoonigan, Travis Pastrana and some gun runner war fighter groups loving here to utah! Love it! Welcome brother!
With all due respect your off by one year. 2008 land cruiser provides a chain vs a timing belt that needs to be changed every 90K miles. Additionally it’s a 5.7 vs 4.7 engine it’s same engine transmission used in the Tundra the body style is same as 2020 model year it has a dope cold box in front seat area and except for stationary 3rd row seats it’s just a better choice in my opinion. Smoke em if you got em.....
Small correction, the height difference from normal to high is 50mm, then in low range it goes into “very high mode” with an additional 20mm, a total of 70mm (2.75”). The downside to that is you’re taking away from downtravel on an IFS when you go up. There are times when normal ride height does better for me offroad in my 06 LX.
I recommend a prefilter for your snorkel. It'll help keep the engine filter cleaner. It's a game changer. Maybe limb risers too cheap to make build and good quick content for an overlanding demographic vid. Just a suggestion.
Noticed the picture of the FJ62 where you said FJ80, I have a 99 100 series and love the way it does, twin locked and competes with even highly modified 80’s on larger tires.
@@nunya9555 that’s great bro. Extremely underrated rigs!! 4wd Sequoias are pretty hard to find for sale down south. No one ever wants to get rid of them.
@@MikeGloverActual As with most things in life, when you attempt to speak from a position of authority, with a tone of being all knowing about the subject, People will scrutinize what you are saying. I have 4 LC's, a BJ40, BJ74, HZJ75 and a 100 series. Will be adding a HDJ81 to the fleet soon. If I go around talking to people like they are stupid and then say call my BJ74 a BJ40, I would be showing that I may not be the authority on the topic as I was implying. But hey, all good. All that matters is that you like your vehicle for your reasons, no matter what you decide to lable it.
FJ cruiser was my love for 11yrs until its was totaled as I was rear ended by Semi Truck😟.Shop around for LC100 Series but the price was obtainable for me at the time.Give up on the LC and got a Sequoia instead and loving ever since then, it was hard to pass with 170k miles for $5,500 4.7L v8 and 4x4.Luv this Suv and building it as my overland and daily rig and I don’t mind paying for gas that something I love.
Hi there, thank-you for your videos. Personally, I think the LC200 V8 turbo diesel is the superior vehicle. However, for the money you paid, I think you’re right, that LC100 is hard to beat. Enjoy the adventure!
I had a 1999 with 35"s and 5.29 gears with full armor and all the tings. Loved that truck. Had to sell it when I was going through a divorce a while back but plan to get another 100 series or LX470 with Werewolf portals and 37"s.
Hi Mike , nice review/ content ! We bought one, when we did move to OZ in 2019 ( from NZ ) .. it is our camp /outback rig and it works - roof top tent and awning , i like to use an Coleman dual fuel camp cooker .
I’ve been looking at the later version pretty hard lately instead of newer 4Runner...it’s hard when I want the FJ62...ok I actually want every version of Land Cruiser ever made.
60, 70!, 80, 100 series all amazing vehicles. 40’s, the latest FJ, all solid and worthy, and for the most part always have been. LC’s are the overlanding flavor of the month in the states. Lexus working it’s way there. I’ll take any Toyota/Lexus truck/suv any day for reliability.
Best mod for the AHC height system is to change fluid every 50k km. Keeps it nice and smooth and lets you keep it in soft or medium stiffness and ride on a cloud!!!
Love my Tacoma TRD off road. Maybe I'll buy one of these in my later life. But I only have one vehicle and its also my Daily driver. So the Taco fits the bill.
My 05’ taco with 4.0l is still running strong at 137k miles and spending all of its life in interior AK from -60 to 100. It’s a dear friend at this point.
Love the cruiser, it's a gem. Wanna get really excited...look at Sherpa ,a Russian off roader, big fun.I know I know this is meant to be a road vehicle. I have several, piggy back style, right down to an Indian Challenger and a Triumph. Thinking Yak now.....lol. Thanks for helping out.....good info.
Any consumer vehicle that hits even 500k is an anomaly. Even more so if it hits 1million. Take equal care of 500 examples of this drivetrain and you'll get 500 cars crapping out at different times... most well under 500k miles
If no one has brought it up, there are a few examples of those engines with over 1million miles on them. I just picked up a 1st gen sequoia with the same engine with 155k and it runs like the day it rolled off the floor 15 years ago
Had a Land Cruiser assigned to me in the Middle East. It only had about 10k kilometers on it and the whole front end was trashed. It got fixed and was never the same. Hated that vehicle.
Another very good vehicle is the Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero. ( NOT the Sport) Also very common in Mideast/Africa. Super heavy duty and great 4WD system with factory rear and center lockers. Have had two 95’s and about to buy a 2002 for $6000.00. A little hard to find but can be great value. Just be sure plugs have been changed recently (Along with coil packs) intake needs to come off to change them and it’s a big job. Like $2000.00 at the dealer. Stupid I know but don’t have to do again for 100k+ US model has great coil/torsion bar rear suspension. Mideast models had regular leaf so for once we got something that was better..
Love the video. Very well done. I've had every series of the Land Cruiser and my favorite by far. As far as overall capability, power and reliability is the 200 series built between 2008 and 2015. As far as the 100 series go, the 2006 and 2007 are definitely by far the best of the series. Love all the detail in the video, very nice work!
@@sagesolache the 2016+ is fantastic as well. I'm not a fan of the 2016+ transmission. Ive driven both on multiple vehicles and prefer the 2008-2015 transmission. But that's just personal preference.
Saw the title and thought “it better be a land cruiser” and I was not disappointed
Same haha, id argue for an 80 series but the 100 is a close second
I thought similar... "better be a hilux"... I was disappointed... but not terribly 😂
Same, would have preferred to see a gx470, but close enough 😂
Aussies will tell you the same. Although they put the 105 over the 100.
More capable than the current g wagon, except the much need power bump
I bought a land cruiser 3 days ago. 2021 stock. None of my Range Rover driving neighbors know what it is. It’s essentially a grey man vehicle. Low key badges nothing flashy. I love it.
Sorry
Didn't have $20k for a LC100 so I dropped $10k on an 07 GX470. That Prado life.
Those things are very capable.
very affordable little sleeper expedition vehicles.
Same here.......got a 06 GX470 last October. Have had a 95 and 97 LC and loved them but like the GX even better.
Bought a 2004 GX with 105,000 miles on it for $12,000. Amazing SUV! J120.
Same! I bought an 08 GX470 and love it. Same 4.7l V8 in a better looking package IMO.
I have a 99 100 series and an 05 GX470. They are both great!
Have a 2004 LX470. Last year made at the old Araco factory. Basically handbuilt before a lot of the older techs retired and they switched to the new, more automated factory. I’ll take the smaller hp for my perceived better build quality. Also, it still has 320ft/lbs of torque. At 182k, I’ve replaced the shocks, and my bulbs are still good on height control. Prices are going up, but you can still look around and find a great truck for under $20k.
I have a 1999 100 Series and I’m eagerly watching and waiting for the odometer to hit 300K in the next few weeks. And she’s still running strong.
Great video and thanks for sharing.
Awesome cars and great info. Your photo at 1:36 is actually an FJ62, not an FJ80.
Nice video. My family has driven LC/LXs and nothing but since 1996 when we got our first 1992 80 series. We have had 12 since then and still have eight of those today. Six hundys and two 80's. Five being daily drivers. I DD mine in the woods every day as a timberland manager and land broker. It has 424k miles and my son's 1996 LX has 490k miles. Most others are 350k +. And yes you're correct, the best made machine on the planet. Very cheap to own beginning with finding the right purchase.
Just some constructive criticism here: The "80 Series" that you showed at 1:37 is actually a FJ62 Series, not an 80. The 80s were from 91-97; the 62 that you showed was prob an 89 or 90. They look substantially different, but no big deal. Im a cruiser geek, so I notice stuff like that.
Yeah no offense but if youre gonna do a video about LCs at least do a little homework. Those of us that own and love our LCs are a little obsessive and ya never confuse the models ;). Good video though. 100s are decent, but if ya need UZ in a good platform the 4th gen 4R is lighter and has lots of the same features.... and is cheaper.
@@category-theory thanks took the words right outta my mouth! 80 series and 60 series big difference brother!
Came here to say this. The 80 series and 60 series look nothing alike. Also nobody says LC100.
@@kleinbiker1 lol very true.
@@category-theory or 1st gen Sequoias are very capable as well, and very affordable.
Mike,
I gotta hand it to ya. You guys seem to be spear-heading what I see as a much more realistic, attainable and sustainable mindset lifestyle that I, and many people I know, have spent years looking for a common ground approach to self and small group sustainability that includes a family with small kids.
Thank you.
Can always count on getting good, common sense survival and tactical advice from you. Thanks again, Mike! Love the channel!
Picked up a beautiful well maintained '04 LX 470 and this video helped make that decision easy.
I drove a jeep cherokee sport for a long time, by the time I I broke it, had 700,000 miles on it. I loved that vehicle.
Which year. The old online 6 was damn near bomb proof
@@khyoon14 1996 I have been looking for another one ever since that has low miles an little rust, I want to turn it into my bug out vehicle, it would be fun to build another one.
@@northeastohio5150 i typed online instead inline. lol
I haven't seen those in forever. Too bad chrysler likes to go with obsolete products
Straight six 4.0 I'm assuming? I met a guy with almost a million miles, he replaced the trans a couple times (automatic) but the engine had bever been touched. Crazy reliable.
Miss my 2001 Cherokee Sport. Her name was Cutalatah...Cherokee for female warrior...that inline six was nice!
This is honestly my dream rig
Yes the EDC part of go gear should extend to your vehicle. Good point Mike.
Love the 100 series platform! A few of my coworkers have them and they are bulletproof vehicles. One of them is just shy of 300,000 miles another one has over 200k, both run perfect.
That's badass.
Right on good purchase. Yeah I cant recommend it enough. I’ve have na LX470 for 2 years now and it never let me down
I am the proud owner of a1992 Jeep Cherokee that I bought for $600. It had 275000 miles on it and everything still works except the cruise control. May not be pretty but it still kicks ass .
After looking extensively for one of these that was lower mileage, clean, and affordable I settled on a 5th gen 4runner. Love the LC100, its only weakness is the timing belt that needs to be replaced every 100k because if it breaks the pistons will meet the valves.
But you said it 100k miles
Until that 2006-2007 40hp jump- they were non-interference engines- meaning that if that belt snapped you would just need to replace the belt and not the whole engine. I own a 2002. The timing/water pump and all tensioners will run you about 12-1400 if installed at a dealership. If you buy the (oem) parts and complete it yourself you are at 1/3rd to 1/2 of that price--- and you have more money and access to refresh "while you are in there" type maintenance and parts.
90k
I have an '04 and love it! One thing to consider is an extended range fuel tank. These are gas hogs with a 25 gal tank. Would love to see you incorporate that and the pro's, con's, and challenges with those. Like you did with your Ram Cummins.
I love your approach towards setting up your vehicle. I prefer functionality over aesthetics and to me just makes more sense. I've always had this attitude even when I was a young man as far as just being able to at a moments notice to get off any main thoroughfare. I'm currently using a 1st gen. sequoia which I love. Same powerplant as your rig. It's a little large but still a very capable off-road rig. New subscriber and look forward to your content.
Good stuff. Couldn't afford the LC, but I found a first gen Toyota Sequoia. Traded a rifle system for it and have started going through it to assure reliability and usability. The Sequoia is NOT an LC obviously, but has the same engine, and a similar 4wd system. Has a center locking xfer case. Same 4.7, but first gen Sequoias have 240hp, while the 2nd have 285 and another gear in the trans. I love these 4.7 engines! Guys, do your research for yourselves, but don't overlook a Sequoia that can be had for $5k. If your budget will not allow for an LC, then maybe the Seq can fit the bill.
Looking forward to this build! I just began building my own 2001 4runner.
good luck...keep it lean, light and don't spend a lot of unnecessary money. Save it for gas and go explore.
@@NigelNaughton I have 2 myself 95 limited and a 94 🤘
I have a soft spot for the 100series. For the longest time I was going to move out of my 80 Series into a 100 but never did find just the right one. I prefer the base model diesels (barn doors at the back). As the other Aussies posting here note we are a bit spoiled for vehicles here. Anyway I ended up getting a deal on a 76 Series GXL that has been absorbing all my spare cash of late. I need to watch the rest of this series now....
These LC overland builds are fantastic! Currently building out my '19 Tundra 🤙
Same here 18 crewmax. Hopefully will be done w the major stuff by December. As of now wanting gears and locker. Rear bumper and kings all the way around.
Production quality is improving with each video. It’s noticeable. 👍🏼
You guys are the best, this might be the best overall,,, BUT I took your advice and got a RAM diesel and am currently kitting it out, should be posting and update to that on the channel this week. LIVE preparedness and a lifestyle!!! love it..
60, 80, and 100 series owner here. I concur.
LC’s in general are rugged as hell, the few I had in Africa were beasts. Just a shame that Toyota went the luxury route with the new ones, brand new ones start at $85k which is insane.
Ya there crazy expensive but omg I drove in a newer one 2014 200 series and wow I didn't feel the bumps or potholes the ride Quality was epic
@@hollywood84660 I can agree, had a 2011 rental for local type things when I was in Africa and it was Uber comfy, it was too pretty though and we never wanted to jack it up haha! I’ll take the older models, they are built to be used and abused. We need to get away from this luxury vehicle every model concept as of late.
It’s even more of a shame that Toyota killed off the LC in the USA after this year. The Lexus LX will still be available here, but they set up the LC to fail on a large scale - they went luxury route and forced to compete w/Lexus instead of keeping it a workhorse, then they forced the knowledgeable and faithful LC purists to shell out $$$ (and be subjected to Toyota dealership level of customer service with techs who know so little about the vehicle) and they never really promoted/supported it the LC in the US, so laypersons just thought it was an $80-90k Highlander that then had to compete with 4Runners and Sequoias. There’s a reason why NATO, UN, State Department, etc drive these in some of the harshest places on earth. This is not flashy and will get you anywhere you want and back for 25 years or more. The LX will perform mechanically as well, but it has ridiculous Battlestar Galactica styling that requires significant modifications to take off-road on top of a price tag that far exceeds that of the LC to begin with. (At the 100 series level tho, an LC or LX is good to go. The LC 200 series is even better, but the LX is more divergent from the LC roots.)
@@JoeO. Such a pity you didn't get the 70 Series TLCs in the US. i would have loved the aftermarket accessory industry that would have seen for the 70. There are some great places here in Aus though and the 70 is like "Lego" to build on.
@David Turner isn't that the truth.... !
So I have this Rig (2006 LC100) purchased new. Only parts I've had to replace are water pump and radiator. I have ARB front and rear bumper, winch, roof rack and once you load it your AHC will start to flash and the elevated position sometime worked sometime didn't work. Call Slee they can walk you thru options - locking it up (cheapest) or removing the system. I removed the AHC and went with Slee Old Man Emu kit with heavy springs. Highway driving is not as smooth, but is still good and off-road is slightly better. The best part of this truck is it is an amazing everyday vehicle that works very well off-road. Biggest negative is 250-275 miles on a tank of gas (loaded up).
I have a 2006 LC. I bought it about 4 years ago with about 130k miles on it.
I agree, the landcruiser platform is the best. A close 2nd to me is the 4runner which is what I'm running now (5th gen). Gonna slowly built it into a balanced, capable all purppse machine.
The jdm spec'd landcruiser comment caught me off guard lol, Mike knows whats up
Have a 08 tacoma with 315 thousand on it and still going strong love the vid mike
Absolutely love my 05’ Taco now at 137k, my best vehicle purchase...ever!
It's A Good Video . Mike Glover Is Much Smarter Than All Of Our Politicians .
Just bought a Lexus GX470 for all the same reasons 👍
Sigh
@@REAPER3fitty why sigh amigo
I have the same line of thinking and took the same considerations when I purchased my 2017 F-350. Even going to do same modifications. I already installed 35” A/T tires with no suspension lift and looking to install the steel front and rear bumpers with winch ( looking at road armor bumpers ) and that’s it.
Here in Australia, we have these at the best they can be in the whole world
Amen, but you can also buy a 79 series new so you got it pretty perfect
@@The_Professional_Hobbiest oh how I wish the states would get the 79 series.
South Africa disagrees haha
You guys down in Australia are lucky that you have those LC's all over the place. I'd love to have a diesel manual 80 series. Been watching too much 4WD 24/7.
@@Shane-Singleton Hahaha yeah those 80 series are hard to come by for sure! Shauno is just down the road from me 🤘🏽
For a dd overlander/bugout, the argument for ifs is its comfortable. But the argument for solid axle is it can take a hit and not likely to break.
Such as swerve to avoid something and hit a curb as you attempt to bug out. IFS your going to break a control arm. Solid axle your going to bend a radious arm. A broken a arm cant be easily fixed, a bent radious arm can be straightened and continued on the journey.
Glad you're back on the tube....
100 series is the best LC ever!!
- a fellow 100 series owner
I've got a 2009 Honda CR-V....with a Type-R/Mugen decal on the back. 😎
Man I didn’t know u were in Heber , I’m just up the road! Love seeing companies like Black Rifle coffee, Hoonigan, Travis Pastrana and some gun runner war fighter groups loving here to utah! Love it! Welcome brother!
With all due respect your off by one year. 2008 land cruiser provides a chain vs a timing belt that needs to be changed every 90K miles. Additionally it’s a 5.7 vs 4.7 engine it’s same engine transmission used in the Tundra the body style is same as 2020 model year it has a dope cold box in front seat area and except for stationary 3rd row seats it’s just a better choice in my opinion. Smoke em if you got em.....
Small correction, the height difference from normal to high is 50mm, then in low range it goes into “very high mode” with an additional 20mm, a total of 70mm (2.75”).
The downside to that is you’re taking away from downtravel on an IFS when you go up. There are times when normal ride height does better for me offroad in my 06 LX.
I have a 2006 GX-470 and love it! It's just as bullet proof!
I recommend a prefilter for your snorkel. It'll help keep the engine filter cleaner. It's a game changer. Maybe limb risers too cheap to make build and good quick content for an overlanding demographic vid. Just a suggestion.
Noticed the picture of the FJ62 where you said FJ80, I have a 99 100 series and love the way it does, twin locked and competes with even highly modified 80’s on larger tires.
Love my 100 series. 250k miles and still clicking along. Best rigs around.
I have a Sequoia with 240k. She still runs 100 mph (ish) without complaining
@@nunya9555 that’s great bro. Extremely underrated rigs!! 4wd Sequoias are pretty hard to find for sale down south. No one ever wants to get rid of them.
I know this is a year old but still I appreciate you Mike
1:34 thats a 60 series, not 80.
Some wankers are so full of themselves they will never know.
Yes we inserted the wrong photo, we have three of them, our bad.
@@MikeGloverActual As with most things in life, when you attempt to speak from a position of authority, with a tone of being all knowing about the subject, People will scrutinize what you are saying. I have 4 LC's, a BJ40, BJ74, HZJ75 and a 100 series. Will be adding a HDJ81 to the fleet soon. If I go around talking to people like they are stupid and then say call my BJ74 a BJ40, I would be showing that I may not be the authority on the topic as I was implying. But hey, all good. All that matters is that you like your vehicle for your reasons, no matter what you decide to lable it.
FJ cruiser was my love for 11yrs until its was totaled as I was rear ended by Semi Truck😟.Shop around for LC100 Series but the price was obtainable for me at the time.Give up on the LC and got a Sequoia instead and loving ever since then, it was hard to pass with 170k miles for $5,500 4.7L v8 and 4x4.Luv this Suv and building it as my overland and daily rig and I don’t mind paying for gas that something I love.
Hey man, I bought a 100 series LC 2006 160k Miles, Looking forward to taking care of it and enjoying my prepper daily
Finally, you're showing the best of the best.
Rubicon Recon here, thank you.
Great video man! Practical, not overtly tactical.
I am going to get one. These are about the only ones that are reasonably priced. Land cruisers are the best
I have the 2006. I also have a 1990 VW Vanagon. The perfect Ballance.
Hi there, thank-you for your videos.
Personally, I think the LC200 V8 turbo diesel is the superior vehicle. However, for the money you paid, I think you’re right, that LC100 is hard to beat.
Enjoy the adventure!
True but the TTV8 diesel LC200 is not available in the US. Best alternative in the US is one of the fullsize American HD diesel pickup.
I had a 1999 with 35"s and 5.29 gears with full armor and all the tings. Loved that truck. Had to sell it when I was going through a divorce a while back but plan to get another 100 series or LX470 with Werewolf portals and 37"s.
you are confirming all of my thoughts. great vid thanks for posting this.
Hi Mike , nice review/ content ! We bought one, when we did move to OZ in 2019 ( from NZ ) .. it is our camp /outback rig and it works - roof top tent and awning , i like to use an Coleman dual fuel camp cooker .
I have an 2004 XL 7. That's a great buyout vehicle! Great on gas and has great ground clearance
Great Advice! Now time to look for Toyota LC! Thanks Mike!
Yep...between FRY, A'stan and Africa. Always pretty unstoppable.
My 1994 landcruiser went until 360K. My best vehicle ever.
I’ve been looking at the later version pretty hard lately instead of newer 4Runner...it’s hard when I want the FJ62...ok I actually want every version of Land Cruiser ever made.
I have a 1st gen Raptor, it tows it off-roads, it road trips. And carries 36 gallons in the tank. 240k miles and she still runs like new.
You got me sold, Mike. That's what I want.
Thanks Mike. Lookin' forward to the rest of the vids on the rig.
cheers
60, 70!, 80, 100 series all amazing vehicles. 40’s, the latest FJ, all solid and worthy, and for the most part always have been. LC’s are the overlanding flavor of the month in the states. Lexus working it’s way there. I’ll take any Toyota/Lexus truck/suv any day for reliability.
Love your channel brother!! Great stuff
I couldn’t afford the land cruiser.... so I got a 4Runner. The LC little brother
Same here. I got the LC's bigger brother, the Sequoia
Nice seeing the 100 get some love
Definitely one of the best overland rigs out there!
Best mod for the AHC height system is to change fluid every 50k km. Keeps it nice and smooth and lets you keep it in soft or medium stiffness and ride on a cloud!!!
Love my Tacoma TRD off road. Maybe I'll buy one of these in my later life. But I only have one vehicle and its also my Daily driver. So the Taco fits the bill.
My 05’ taco with 4.0l is still running strong at 137k miles and spending all of its life in interior AK from -60 to 100. It’s a dear friend at this point.
@Centurion 0mega does not have enough payload
@@NK-vw4ms It's got the payload with the king suspension, air bags, and gears added.
Love the message and the content. Keep up the good work
That LX470 am
Looking at for misses when youngest goes to college. Platform is sick af
Toyota Prado LC/Lexus GX are great alternatives to these trucks as well.
1:35 you mentioned the fj80 but showed a fj62 haha. I love the build I got a 98 myself that I’ve been building up
Don’t forget about the 2006 sequoias- you can make them bullet proof ( over landing wise) they come with a 4.7l and cheaper...
Love the cruiser, it's a gem. Wanna get really excited...look at Sherpa ,a Russian off roader, big fun.I know I know this is meant to be a road vehicle. I have several, piggy back style, right down to an Indian Challenger and a Triumph. Thinking Yak now.....lol. Thanks for helping out.....good info.
500k miles? How about 1 million. It's been accomplished twice now with the Tundra, although I don't see why that engine would be any worse in a LC.
Any consumer vehicle that hits even 500k is an anomaly. Even more so if it hits 1million. Take equal care of 500 examples of this drivetrain and you'll get 500 cars crapping out at different times... most well under 500k miles
My 4 runner blew up with 229k
They are better than a 4Runner.
Other option- any 4.7 like the Tundra or select 4runners, Sequoia
If no one has brought it up, there are a few examples of those engines with over 1million miles on them. I just picked up a 1st gen sequoia with the same engine with 155k and it runs like the day it rolled off the floor 15 years ago
12 valve cummins,checks every box.
Except the "sneak up on deaf enemy" box. Those things are loud, even when stock exhaust is used.
Had a Land Cruiser assigned to me in the Middle East. It only had about 10k kilometers on it and the whole front end was trashed. It got fixed and was never the same. Hated that vehicle.
Now you wont ever be able to find these again because the whole world is going to try to be like Mike!
Nah man landcruisers are already so sought after they’re so hard to find now he’s not hurting anything
Yeah, that started hard a couple years ago, especially with the GX and LX Lexus models
Mike, you really should learn more about overlanding lol. You made a few points that are common misconceptions.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing Mike!
Another very good vehicle is the Mitsubishi Montero/Pajero. ( NOT the Sport) Also very common in Mideast/Africa. Super heavy duty and great 4WD system with factory rear and center lockers. Have had two 95’s and about to buy a 2002 for $6000.00. A little hard to find but can be great value. Just be sure plugs have been changed recently (Along with coil packs) intake needs to come off to change them and it’s a big job. Like $2000.00 at the dealer. Stupid I know but don’t have to do again for 100k+ US model has great coil/torsion bar rear suspension. Mideast models had regular leaf so for once we got something that was better..
Best vehicle EVER made
Pro Tip: At 1:34 you reference the FJ80...but show a picture of a FJ62...which was the generation before the FJ80. 😁
Never owned a Landcruiser but...currently own a 2012 FJ and a 2001 Sequoia. Highly capable and TOYOTA reliability.
Love the video. Very well done. I've had every series of the Land Cruiser and my favorite by far. As far as overall capability, power and reliability is the 200 series built between 2008 and 2015. As far as the 100 series go, the 2006 and 2007 are definitely by far the best of the series. Love all the detail in the video, very nice work!
What’s wrong with 2016+?
@@sagesolache the 2016+ is fantastic as well. I'm not a fan of the 2016+ transmission. Ive driven both on multiple vehicles and prefer the 2008-2015 transmission. But that's just personal preference.
Still driving my 92.
Daily? Just picked up a 2006 100 series
The best overlanding vehicle is the one that won’t break down... so yes, a land cruiser , any land cruiser.
I’ll still take a 60, or 80 with a solid front axle.
Excellent video Big Mike,that rig is affordable too,got me a 01 Taco 500 k all over ta south west.Nevada off road is brutal.
That is not an FJ 80…you showed an FJ-60. Love the channel!!! USMC. OO-RAH !!!
How's my 2018 Odyssey? It's a pretty BAMF if you ask me