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curb payload Total
2002 cruiser 5115 1745 6860
2003 cruiser 5390 1470 6860
how big of a job is it to remove the transmission and is there any danger of really screwing things up if one doesnt really know what they are doing?
i'm thinking of going to a local transmission shop to have them do it and was wondering if they would have problems if they never worked on a landcruiser before.
Knowledge of the 80 series is very helpful, and I'd suggest you look for this above all as it's a mark of a capable mechanic to have worked on these. What city are you in - I'll ask in the club for you?
IdahoDoug
fj100
Personal Opinion - I offroad my 100 series about 4 times a month
I lock the CD everytime I go offroad to gurantee that 50% of the power goes to both axles. Not dirt roads but on powerline trails and such. The CD automatically locks in low range, however I am going to change that on my cruiser so I can use Low Range in tight spots. Also, I lock the CD when I hit the beach at Hatteras (for surf fishing) and lower my tire pressure to 18 psi.
Also, I run 285/75 R 16 BFG ATs for more traction.
Regards,
fj100
Also, Do you have any problems with them tires fitting on your cruiser? Do you have a lift? I thought they might rub.
No problems at all with the tire. Does not even hit at full articulation. No lift as of yet, maybe for Christmas.
fj100
i'm in burbank cali
I totally blew that one. Any LC before '99 without Traction Control. Mine is a '99. I am not a fan of traction control.
Also, you may never need to lock the cd on a 2000 or newer lc but I would in the conditions I described above.
peace and sorry about the misinfo.
fj100
Payload is a function of curb weight. The suspension, frame and drive line have a total gross weight rating. The heavier the vehicle, the lower the payload capacity.
1. Go up incline at 45 DEGREES (100% grade!)
2. Go sideway at 45 DEGREES (100% grade)
3. Tread water at 700 mm (27.6 inches!)
The Mercedes G500 can:
1. Go up incline at 38.7 degrees (80% grade)
2. Go sideway at 28.4 degrees (54% grade)
Hummer H1 AND H2 can:
1. Go up incline at 30.9 degrees (60% grade)
2. Go sideway at 21.8 degrees (40% grade)
3. H1: Tread water at 30 inches
H2: Tread water at 20 inches
Pretty impressive for the TLC/LX470!!
Information on the TLC from:
http://motorshow.toyota-europe.com/showroom/land_cruiser_100/kce_2.html
I have a 2001 cruiser and am interested in reading about the competition.
Don't do it, Intermed!! Kjack just wants your share of the Krispy Kremes when they arrive!
tidester
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SUVs; Aftermarket & Accessories
Prior to owning my TLC I owned a '96 Range Rover 4.6HSI. After wallowing down the road, I replaced the stock shocks with Bilstein and the ride and handling were greatly enhanced.
HiC
I tried the Weathertech classic premium semi-custom rubber mats you cut yourself for the rear, and they didn't work well at all. What does work great for the cargo area is the WeatherTech liner. I think you can find that at mats.com.
last time i changed pads i asked them to just deglaze the rotors. can i do that again?
as usual, thanks in advance.
It's a 6 bolt pattern that's a Toyota 6 bolt standard, so that will fit. But the LC axle hole is larger than that on your Tacoma, so the wheel will not be hub centric as it is designed. Hub centric simply means the hub/axle is supposed to fill that hole so precisely that it's touching and bearing most of the vehicle's weight. As a result, your Taco's weight will be born by the studs alone, which it is not designed to do. Your Taco wheels are also hubcentric to keep the weight on the hub/axles. Also, the wheel offset on these 8" wheels is likely different from your Taco wheels.
Having said that, I am interested in the wheels myself and was wondering what they are asking for them. My email is dmiller@fliptag.com. Thanks in advance!
On the rotors, I only turn them if they're warped (you'll feel pulsing) which is often going to cause them to warp again sooner since you're removing metal. Personally, I just put new pads on myself each time they wear out and don't pull the rotors.
IdahoDoug
Thanks for the in depth info on the wheels. I will stop by and find out the pertinent info for you. The vehicle looks like a rollover, but the two wheels I can see from the road look round. I'll try to pass the info. If you're actually in Idaho, the shipping may be hell from TN.
Too bad there's no buying or selling permitted on Town Hall :-)
Steve, Host
As for brake pads wearing out quicker on the rear of '00-up TLC, I wonder if the VSC is engaging the rear pads on the inside wheel when you make sharp turns, hence eventually wearing the rear pads out first. My guess is that VSC has reduced the life expectancy of brake pads on the newer TLC, since the brakes are now performing the work previously done by locking/limited slip differentials. In the long run, this may actually increase the differential life at the expense of brake life. Since brakes are easier/cheaper to service, this may not be a bad trade-off.
Should I stick with the Michelin LTX ?
My driving is not off road. I've heard whatever tire used it must have good sidewall strength for safe handling. I would appreciate hearing any other recommendations.
The stock 275/70 is a fairly unusual size and if you want to keep stock sizes, the choices are:
Bridgestone Desert Dualer - a horrible tire that was recently redesigned into a good tire.
Michelin LTX M+S - a very good tire that's been around for eons and is highly rated.
Michelin Cross Terrain - an excellent tire that will likely replace the LTX and is better in nearly every measure but a tad more expensive. I'd choose this one, personally.
Sidewall strength is not the strong suit of the LTX, and the Cruiser requires no particular tire characteristics in this area. In fact, some feel the LTX sidewalls are rather weak. They and the new Cross Terrain do preserve the Cruiser's ride qualities, however - especially the Cross Terrain.
Since you are full time 4WD, be sure to replace them all at once, and of course rotate and monitor pressures, blah blah.
IdahoDoug
Thanks once again.
I've heard of the cross terrain and am starting to see it more and more on vehicles.Probably will go that route. Have you had experience with www.Tire Rack.com ?
My dash indicator light for drive (D) is out.
P,R,2 and 1 all light up okay. Do you know where the problem lies. Is it a dash bulb ?
Never experienced this before.
I've heard only good things about TireRack and on a trip this summer I actually visited their HQ and picked up a set of winter tires for my Cruiser. With their low prices and no shipping I saved big. However, I've never had them ship tires as I find that I can come withing a few bucks locally by being aggressive and local purchase means free rotations for life, road hazards, etc. I'm willing to spend a bit more for local purchase and I suggest you price it out fully before going with tire rack. By the time you add shipping for bulky tires, and then pay to have them mounted, you're not always saving much.
As for jacking, I never jack up the body. It's much faster and easier to put the jack under the front suspension member and lift only 2 inches to remove a tire on the road. On the rear you can use the axle. This is far more stable and safe than leaning the entire body just to lift a tire. To use this jack at home to rotate, you'll need a jack stand or the like to hold that corner up while you put the jack on another corner to get a tire for rotating. But on the road, you'll not need this unless you're in the habit of rotating your tires while on the road. ;-) Don't forget to use anti-sieze on the threads and a torque wrench so you don't warp your rotors from over tightening the lugnuts.
IdahoDoug
Chris
I saw this at an oil change place. Look forward to doing it myself now.
Thank you