OT: Land Cruiser appreciation thread and maybe Monteros and others

[fmradio516]

ill just put it out there. if anyones got one of these to sell in good shape, i might be in the market. even the Lexus.

[hobbanero]

I started with a 1999 and then bought a 2006, which I still have (hasn't even hit middle age at 170k miles) and recently picked up a 2015. I always get the Lexus version because they cost the same used, and the service experience is much better. And I like the air suspension.

I thought about getting a new one but the pricing has gotten a bit absurd for an ancient truck, and that grille on the Lexus version.....yikes...looks like a Cylon from the 1980s Battlestar Galactica. So I went with the 2015 instead.

Best part for cycling is that the retarded 3rd row design means extra height, so I can put bikes in vertically if I remove the front tire. I can get a road or gravel bike in the back without folding the 2nd row seats. If I fold half the second row, I can get my MTBs in there.

Worst part is the mileage, but the extra money spent on fuel is offset by never paying for repairs. The dealer tried to sell me an extended warranty on the 2015....I started laughing, and then he started laughing and said "I know, but we have to ask".

[jimoots]

Late to the party, I have a 100 series Landcruiser with the 4.2 turbo diesel 1HDFTE, I don't think you got this motor in the states. Very strong motor, robust as hell.

Have put new suspension in with ~2" lift, 33's, compressor, bar, wheel carrier, 140L long range tank and a bit of recovery gear.

Would like to put a locker in the rear and some proper sliders but just haven't got out enough over the last few years to warrant it.

[pasadena]

I don't think we ever did. Maybe Canada got the 1HD 100 series.

I saw so many Cruisers in Australia. It was really cool to see so many nice 70's, 80's and 100s.
You're lucky you can get the diesel poverty packs there. If we had the option, a v8 poverty pack 80 or 100 would be perfect.

Originally Posted by jimmy-moots

Late to the party, I have a 100 series Landcruiser with the 4.2 turbo diesel 1HDFTE, I don't think you got this motor in the states. Very strong motor, robust as hell.

Have put new suspension in with ~2" lift, 33's, compressor, bar, wheel carrier, 140L long range tank and a bit of recovery gear.

Would like to put a locker in the rear and some proper sliders but just haven't got out enough over the last few years to warrant it.

[AngryScientist]

Serious question, no judgement, but curious:

have you ever, or ever been close to having that thing buried over the hood in water to where a snorkel might be necessary?

[pasadena]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Serious question, no judgement, but curious:

have you ever, or ever been close to having that thing buried over the hood in water to where a snorkel might be necessary?

Even in the California desert, they can be of use.
The depth of water needed to hydrolock an engine is not that deep. A car can hydrolock with a few inches of water. It's not just for water.

The Land Cruiser's air intake is designed to avoid water ingress, but at a certain point they are helpful, along with proper driving (bow wave).
Australia has water crossings that can get quite deep.

This is a reasonable explaination
https://www.motorbiscuit.com/how-dee...ith-a-snorkel/

[jimoots]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

Serious question, no judgement, but curious:

have you ever, or ever been close to having that thing buried over the hood in water to where a snorkel might be necessary?

Yes it happens here depending on time of year and where you might be travelling.

Like a lot of things with 4WDing, you don't need it often, but when you need it you need it. Snorkles and winches (and more generally, good recovery gear) are good examples of that.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by jimmy-moots

Yes.

Like a lot of things with 4WDing, you don't need it often, but when you need it you need it.

awesome stuff.

what part of Aus are you in? I need to get over there one of these days. Man, i miss travelling more than anything right now.

[jimoots]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

awesome stuff.

what part of Aus are you in? I need to get over there one of these days. Man, i miss travelling more than anything right now.

I'm in Adelaide - capital city of South Australia. One of the quieter places in Aus (1.3m residents), but we have amazing terrain for cycling and it's not bad for cars both on and off road either.

Very liveable and relaxed way of life.

[denvervig]

The beauty and danger of these vehicles is that you'll proceed into areas with foolish confidence even when you're not fully prepared for the potential consequences. I've been that person on more than one occasion...

Pics are from a friendly 100 series duo jaunt a short distance from Keystone, CO

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dAhueaW6q6PBCkbo6

No snorkel required but certainly close not to mention some other sketchy areas..

[RFC]

Originally Posted by denvervig

The beauty and danger of these vehicles is that you'll proceed into areas with foolish confidence even when you're not fully prepared for the potential consequences. I've been that person on more than one occasion...

Pics are from a friendly 100 series duo jaunt a short distance from Keystone, CO

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dAhueaW6q6PBCkbo6

No snorkel required but certainly close not to mention some other sketchy areas..

Great photos! I generally found streams to be OK. I once high centered mine in deep Rockies snow and had to dig it out. I also had trouble on North Carolina beaches until I learned the tire pressure trick.

[mtechnica]

I have a video somewhere of driving through a flooded road if you guys want to talk about snorkels. I’ll have to see if I can find it. The stock 80 series air box is actually extremely well engineered but the snorkel is the cherry on the top IMO

https://www.flickr.com/photos/152275.../shares/Rszrb1

No, this wasn't necessary, and no, I wouldn't drive into a river or something if I could avoid it. BUT I COULD... if I had to!

[mtechnica]

Deep sand no big deal even without airing down:

[RFC]

Originally Posted by mtechnica

Deep sand no big deal even without airing down:

In the MTB world, we say "those are very aggressive tires.

[azrider]

Originally Posted by RFC

In the MTB world, we say "those are very aggressive tires.

Wait.......if those are aggressive, then what are these?🤣