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UPDATE: The Cruiser is working perfect still. I have no idea what could it caused the problem but looking at some service schematics the this fuse also feeds the back stop lights but I don't remember checking the lights before.
MG
Thanks
These "leaks" can really be tough to track down sometimes! And check out the sunroof drain areas too
HTH
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Dave
Advice from a former Isuzu Trooper and current Land cruiser owner. Go for the Toyota Land cruiser provided all the service history has been documented. Get proof of all service including 90K and 120K service as these are critical. Don't waste your money on a TLC that has no documented service history as you will probably get hit with major repair down the road.
Troopers are good trucks and I liked mine. The problem is that they sold in low volumes and the model has been discontinued for a couple of years and getting parts are hard.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
thanks.... does the fact that I have the Adaptive Variable Suspension (AVS) create a problem for me in retrofitting a different set up? If that is what you mean by "shock settings". Even in the "sport" mode this thing corners on its door handles!
OTOH, the LX suspension set up allows you to adjust the shock damping from inside the car. Thus, you can make the ride more firm. These are totally different shocks and I don't believe the LC has this set up. They are electronically controlled.
You can get adjustable shocks for the LC too, but they are adjustable externally and are pretty pricey as well.
It's odd to me that there aren't more suspension updgrades available here for the LC
I have both the adjustable height control and the shock dampening features on my 2006 Landcruiser. The shock dampening has four settings two comfort and two sport...even if I dial it all the way to the right (furthest sport mode setting) the vehicle still exhibits significant body roll. I do not expect a formula one race suspension but I'd like to travel winding roads through the hills without the body roll this vehicle has ....This adjustable shock system seems fairly anemic...I'd like to disconnect it and just improve the suspension to perform better and inspire more handling confidence. To be honest the handling feel is very sloppy on this Landcruiser.
ps I drove a stripped toyota highlander while on business in fla over the past few days and the handling, although not as "refined" (perhaps this is a buzword for sloppy handling), it was certainly tighter and more precise than the Landcruiser....not as sloppy and cushy...
The addition of stiffer rear springs and the OME shocks helped the ride on my '02 and eliminated the sloppiness and softness you refer to. However, I'm not sure just how firm and precise you want the suspension to be. These are after all fairly tall vehicles with high CGs, so you're not going to get a dramatic decrease in the body lean I don't expect. On the prior (80 series and earlier) LCs, suspension mods are much more straight forward with the coil over suspension, though most LC types are looking for increased clearance and suspension travel for off road.
Got any LC club chapters near you? Also, there's a yahoo group for the 100 series that might provide some additonal suggestions for you.
To be sure, even with my modded suspension, the LC doesn't corner like my Porsche does
thanks again
You can add different sway bars and bushings to perhaps, However, thicker sway bars may affect wheel articulation.
I've been running BFG ATs for years on my LCs, one size over. On my '02 I"ve got 285s rather than 275s. Not only do they where far better (at least 60K per set) they offer better traction and stiffer, 3 ply sidewalls. Generally, this size fits with no issues on stock suspension (non-lifted) vehicles. I think the other suspension upgrades, plus a tire change will improve things to closer to what you're looking for.
Not cheap. Don't know where you live, but maybe some 4x4 shops in your area can help you out?
Sounds like you are trying to set this up for autocross events :shades:
tires will certainly be another item I will try...but no autocross for me...I just like an suv/off road vehicle to perform like one...not feel like a 1972 Chrysler Newport!!!
The OEM tires wear almost as quickly as the rears on my Porsche (well not really, but they aren't that much better)
Kills me to see a LC with 22s or above.
The new FJ seems to have many more off road options available.
The LC is still the favorite (I beleive) in AUS etc, of course they have many other variations than we have. All in all, still the best vehicles I've ever owned. Never been stranded.
So no matter what else I have, I imagine I will always have a LC of some sort
I own TLC-2000 and in the last 6 months my ABS are acting up.
When I stop in a red light or stop sign and start slowly driving the ABS breaks are starting to work and I can't move. It doesn't happened everyday but it happened at least couple times a week.
The Toyota dealer manager on Rt. 9 in NJ suck, and he told me the computer can't tell him what is the problem, I need to leave the car for few days and they will figure it.
Anybody had this problem? Idea? Pump? sensor?
Thank you for your suggestion?
The dealer wants $415 for the 90K service, plus an additional $850 for the timing belt, plus another $800 to replace the starter (it's failing).
It seems to me that I'm getting double charged for labor. I know the starter is expensive because of the location. Shouldn't I get some savings because they are already doing the timing belt?
Thanks!
about $90 for the spark plugs alone-this truck takes some expensive plugs!
now i can't seem to start my engine and won't start. i didn;t have any propblems before i bought it. the old seller said it was in perfect condition.
have any good reasons.
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My 00' TLC w/ 92K has a windshield leak and water entered fuss box at driver side which caused some malfunctions and unable to drive. The dealer said it's due to rust on upper edge of the windshield. I am wondering, since this rust cause driving problems, will 10yr/100K rust warranty will cover this? How should I argue with dealer about this?
Thanks a lot.
Anyone know?
Many of these things are in the owner's manual
HTH
I have a 2000 TLC that just turned 100,00 miles. The other day while driving I lost power and heard a horrible noise from underneath the vehicle. I put it Park, it sounded fine, but when I went to try to put it in Drive there was a loud grinding screeching noise. I Called Toyota and had it towed in. Dealership called and said the back axle broke loose and shoved back into Wheel Hub and the transfer case. $5,000 bill to fix. I am very disappointed as my LC has been babied(no off roading) and all service done. I certainly didn't expect kind of breakdown from a LC. Anyone heard of this happening before and if so how did Toyota handle?
Thanks....
I didn't like this broken axel story and the bill sound all wrong.
in general I don't like dealership shops, I find them to be the worst (I am in Central NJ) A good garage is priceless. I would get an axel from junk yard and it will be 25-30% of this price.
The only issue I had with my TLC was a starter that needed to be replaced.
and the brakes problem.
Good luck with getting something from the dealer on this 5K bill.