There's something so special about the 80, even if it's just a grocery hauler. I have/had a bunch of Toyota trucks - Land Cruiser, Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner - and the 80 is still my favorite.
Nice video. Over the last 20 years, had a 60, bought an 80, added a 100, and sold the 100. Today, the others are gone, except the 80. Going on 18 years and 248,000 miles on my locked supercharged 80.
I have been eyeing forced induction for the 3FE for a while now. When the channel grows a bit more, I think I could justify turboing my FJ80. How do you like the supercharger?
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage the SC is great. It’s a savior at altitude, when I lived above 8000’ and on higher backcountry trails. It doesn’t make the 80 fast, but it allows it to keep up with modern traffic. Passing your wife in her stock 100, at 8000’, going uphill in your fully armored 80 with rear drawers, 33s on stock gears, and Slee speedo correction gear - no problem!
I have a coworker with an 80 and a 100 series. After listening to what he had to say, I went with a 100 for myself. My truck is used as a family car and adventure rig, so what it lacks in more hard core off-road ability it more than make up for in everyday practicality.
Good choice. The 100 is definitely more comfortable on the road, and a lot less likely to hear compliments from the wife when she drives. I actually just got a GX460 for the family, so now I've got the 80 for adventures and the GX for around town. Video on that soon
I watched this video 6 months ago when I owned an 80. Now, I added a 100 to my fleet.... The 80 is better looking, and gets WAY more attention (its in showroom condition. White and 100% stock) The 100 is rough...looks great from 25 feet away. Riverock Green Mica and lifted 2.5 inces... all other mods are invisible but it is dialed in. I LOVE driving it. Wheras I ENJOY driving the 80
I bought a 2001 100-series in 2019. I don’t need it for any of my hobbies. -the styling was already 20+ years old when I bought it. My perception of its appeal hasn’t moved at all over the past 4 years. I like it as much today as I did then. If I had bought a new vehicle I would want the new hotness by now. -I don’t care if my kids throw a football at the door panel. -a happy-meal or donut with a tailgate is a memory. -3 rows of seats, and the 3rd row reclines. I can put row 2 up and at 6’1” have my legs straight while sitting in a reclined 3rd row. -I can sell it for my cost +inflation. -(90.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity)+(tow hitch box that can carry 500lbs with 24 cubic feet)+(150lbs roof rack limit)=camouflage from 2nd cousins along if I can help them move.
For 95% of poeple the 100 series is the way to go. Better power, more comfortable and still very capable. For the other 5% that want to do more off-roading and having it even more capable (and a lot cheaper to mod) the 80 series is king...especially the 1995 and later (OBDII) and if you can get the 3X locked. I have a 1997 Collector's Edition 3X locked and it's absolutely amazing. My 3rd 80 series.
I enjoy my 80 series a lot and the 3x locked is something I'd like to own one day, however, I'm keeping my eyes open on fb marketplace and prices are coming down on these 100 series fast, making them even more tempting. The cost difference between an early 100 series and 3x 80 is so significant that you could probably buy an early 100 series and build it out for the cost of 3x locked 80 with money left over for gas. Better yet, you won't be afraid of getting crucified by ih8mud members if you beat it up offroad.
I have a factory turbo diesel. 1hdt 80 series 2 inch lift 33s and front mount intercooler plus 3 inch exhaust and snorkel, little injector pump tune and no hills stop it even in 5th gear (manual transmission) can’t go wrong. Go the 80!!!
Love my '96 LX450. Blueprinted the 4.5L and it is the smoothest engine ive ever had- and a luxury beast- huge axles, coils, the apex of Land Cruisers. Anything after the 80 is an SUV.
If I was 20-40 again, I'd go for the 80 series all day long. Keep in mind I owned and drove a 1971 FJ55 3-speed for about 10 years ("adventure only" rig). As I close in on my 60s, the Cruiser in the suit and tie (Lexus) seems to be the smarter choice for my wife and me. She wouldn't drive an 80 series, but the comfort of a Lexus LX 470 can fool anyone into diving into the creature comforts. I am practicing the "grey man" concept (for anyone who knows), and the 100 series neatly falls into this category.
There's a reason why all the overseas contractors used the 100 series overseas during the GWOT. Creature comforts paired with offroad performance (even better with mods), plenty of storage and towing capacity all wrapped up in a super reliable package.
Had a few 97 80 series and recently traded it for a 100. Honestly, the 100 serves my purpose better for long, smooth, highway road trips. 80 felt like a rough tank, it was kinda similar yet so different from the 100. Will get an 80 again some day, some odd nostalgia factor about it that I miss. The 100 is an overall better mix between modern and classic.
That's our feeling as well. The 80 is pretty much limited to fun outdoor adventures and offroading. David ultimately bought the LX470 because it could haul all his junk, is super quiet, comfortable, fits his outdoorsy and adventurous lifestyle, and can do long stretches on the highway up and down the east coast. I'm not upset that I have an 80 instead of a 100, it just kind of forces you to have two vehicles at this point.
I have got both an 80 and the 100 series. I also have a 105 series, which only a few countries got. The 105 is my favourite, but it's 50 50 between the other's.
I've watched a ton of 4WD Action videos with their Patrols and Land Cruisers and that definitely inspired us to get this 80 series. Looks like the oldest y61 patrols are now older than 25 years so they are eligible for import into the US. I'd imagine more will start popping up for sale in the US as the JDM importers bring them in.
Hm, I wonder how that 80 gem would ride with a 5.7 3UR-FE engine with a TRD supercharger?😇 Dealer upgraded Tundras had 500 ponies in that configuration. The 80 would become a reeaaly great sleeper-both on-road and off-road one. :)
i’m luck. here in australia. i have a diesel 105. great solid 80 series chassis and solid axel. and the nicer / larger 100 body. 1999 model. still my daily. unfortunately you guys in the states, really missed out.
Wish you got the diesel models. Missed out big time but if ya can find an 80 with the 1hdt (12 valve) or later 1hdft(24valve) get it but not cheap or just drive one if possible. I would myself always pick the 80 but i am a mechanic and can fix anything on them but 12 years and no issues but leaking front axle seal. Regular maintanance is the key like any vehicle. Great vid but guys
Completely wrong about the 1fz comparison. I’ve owned both 3fe and 1fz there is a huge difference in power and speed. The 1fz is not good on fuel but is still better than the 3f with miles per gallon.
The LX470 actually has hydraulic suspension, but most people tend to have problems due to putting off maintenance, especially servicing the fluid. Hard to say an exact mileage for when things start to go south with the AHC system, but these vehicles are now basically at least 20 years old so the systems are going to have things fail just due to age. If I was looking at one that still had the AHC, I'd be asking for maintenance records for the AHC specifically. The Land Cruiser version of the 100 series came with normal springs/struts so you don't have to worry about the hydraulic suspension with that.
I have a Nissan Xterra sitting on 35” tires but I still don’t consider any vehicle a real off road rig with IFS. I had two solid front axle Land Rover Discovery
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage Nope. and I had it over 100mph on the freeway recently running late to a funeral. The main thing that's the draw of the 80 series is that solid front axle which is a last of it's kind in an SUV, and the body style. Toyota really ruined the look of the cruiser with the 100 series IMHO, and I saw one recently with 37" tires on Instagram and it was still lacking in my opinion. You LS swap the 80 series and youre golden!
I’ve got a triple locked (Air ARB, aftermarket) TRD Supercharged 100 series on 35s and a full build. It’s more capable than I am and does everything I ask it to do with SPEED!
The 80 series only has KYB Gas-a-just shocks and I believe stock springs. I don't see any labels or anything on the springs to indicate they are anything but original. When we bought it there was no mention of any suspension work done either. Only other mod is the 33" K02s on the stock wheels.
@@leozz8074 I think the heavy are less stiff then the J springs. if you have a winch bumper and a rear bumper with a tire they will likely be fine. But if your stock weight it will be too high
Does 80 series have turbo? Does it have AC? Does it have Airbag ? And lastly does it have a port you can put a diagnosis machine to check for any engine fault? Kindly let me know, i like the 80 series.
No to the turbo unless you import a turbo diesel model. The only other ones that fit your criteria are the late model 96-97 FZJ80. Those will have OBD2, airbags (driver/passenger only), and R134a A/C rather than R12. Hope this helps
Just get a Sequoia for like less than 10k for a nice example. Nobody in the US needs off road anything right now unless you need 4wd which is ALSO available on a nice affordable Sequoia with much more room.
Sequoias are also sweet rigs, but unfortunately the biggest draw back is that it doesn't say Land Cruiser on it. I also own a 1st gen Tundra, which is built on the same platform as the Sequoia, and I don't have any negative things to say about it.
All of that is true, tire choice makes a huge difference in off road performance. There's always a compromise somewhere when it comes to optimizing for either offroad or on road performance.
How many miles did you have on the LX when the alternator died? Mine went out at around 160k and on ih8mud, that's when other people say it starts to go out.
hello warm greetings from Pontassieve province of Florence Italy I am the esteemed owner of a 4x4 off-road vehicle Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 with a 1.3 LT petrol m13a engine, all original from 2001, all original that I usually use on rural and forest tracks and with the right mud tyres it goes well and for me the Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 even if it is completely original I see that it is in its natural habitat in tackling rural farm tracks and forest roads that are used by logging companies for the transport of timber with forestry trucks!
0:15 شكرا لاهتماك..لهذه الفئة التي خدمت عدة ممتلكين وسائقين..بمل جدية وعمل لا تخت المزلة للمناسباا😜 لكن اعتقد اي سيارة أثبتت وجودها وبعد طول عمر.. لا تحتاج منا لمدح وتعريف لها!!😜لكن يبفى وفاءا لها خاصة ٨ سلندر شكرا
For 90% of people who want an adventure vehicle and don’t wrench in their own cars, Just get a newer gen 4Runner. They are ready to go right out the box. Those old Land Cruiser require a lot of maintenance and you will be replacing old parts every few months. 80 series land cruisers don’t really have a lot of maintenance videos on RUclips. It gets annoying tbh. If you’re looking for solid axles you’re better off getting a wrangler. Way more aftermarket support and maintenance videos. I don’t have any experience with the 100 series but they are kind of dated looking and heavy for actual off-roading. I’m not hating on LC just trying share my personal experience with them. They are great vehicles for weekend camping trips on dirt/gravel roads
Fair observation that there are other vehicle options out there that offer similar or better capabilities. Really depends on what features you value the most and what terrain you plan on conquering. Buying any 25+ year old vehicle, you run into the same aging issues no matter what make/model you buy. Is there anything specific you'd like to see maintenance wise on the 80 series? Almost everything has already been solved on iH8mud. Personally haven't ran into anything complicated. Even if you ran into something funky you can buy and download all the factory service manuals from Toyota's TIS site.
I have a 97 LX450 I also have 2 factory service manuals. If you have the tools it’s similar to using a cookbook. I haven’t looked on RUclips for help but I don’t need to with the FSMs
friends only let friends buy an fzj80. 91-92 hard pass especially with that Camry dash, no lockers, anemic engine, drum brakes and no full float axles.
When prices for early fj80s were more reasonable, I did a video on exactly all those points and the conclusion was, if you just want an 80 series to beat up on and enjoy on the trail since people like you write them off as worthless, they are great rigs to dip your toes into the Land Cruiser market. Now that prices have stabilized and the gap between a non-locked fzj80 and fj80 are pretty close (at least here in the mid-atlantic) it would make sense to pony up the little bit of extra cash to get the fzj80.
The US 100 series got the best gas engine available, 2UZ-FE, and a bullet-proof driveline. The biggest gripe from anyone is no diesel option, which is true of both the 80 and 100 series, but not even a real issue because no one buys diesels in the US.
80 series hands down. Solid axles and.classic look and a beast
As you can see, the third option not listed is to just buy both. ¿Por que no los dos?
There's something so special about the 80, even if it's just a grocery hauler. I have/had a bunch of Toyota trucks - Land Cruiser, Tundra, Sequoia, 4Runner - and the 80 is still my favorite.
Definitely has a strong personality
The 80 series is the car that comes with a smile,
Nice video. Over the last 20 years, had a 60, bought an 80, added a 100, and sold the 100. Today, the others are gone, except the 80. Going on 18 years and 248,000 miles on my locked supercharged 80.
I have been eyeing forced induction for the 3FE for a while now. When the channel grows a bit more, I think I could justify turboing my FJ80. How do you like the supercharger?
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage the SC is great. It’s a savior at altitude, when I lived above 8000’ and on higher backcountry trails.
It doesn’t make the 80 fast, but it allows it to keep up with modern traffic. Passing your wife in her stock 100, at 8000’, going uphill in your fully armored 80 with rear drawers, 33s on stock gears, and Slee speedo correction gear - no problem!
That's pretty much exactly what I'm looking for. I would just like to pass people going up hill is that too much to ask? Haha
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage Afaik there is no supercharger for the 3FE. Only the 1FZ.
@@bogotstogoskiing I am aware. There are however some turbo 3fe builds on iH8mud that I may use for inspiration in the future
In Australia we had a 105 series.
Cross between 80 chassis and 100 cab.
A couple have popped up for sale in the US now that they are over 25 years old but they want stupid money for them.
We have the 105 in South Africa too, I own one and am enjoying it
Yeah but unfortunately didn't get the engines the 100 or even the top spec diesel 80's got.
I have a coworker with an 80 and a 100 series. After listening to what he had to say, I went with a 100 for myself. My truck is used as a family car and adventure rig, so what it lacks in more hard core off-road ability it more than make up for in everyday practicality.
Good choice. The 100 is definitely more comfortable on the road, and a lot less likely to hear compliments from the wife when she drives. I actually just got a GX460 for the family, so now I've got the 80 for adventures and the GX for around town. Video on that soon
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage the GX is awesome, a Lexus V8 4Runner.
I watched this video 6 months ago when I owned an 80. Now, I added a 100 to my fleet.... The 80 is better looking, and gets WAY more attention (its in showroom condition. White and 100% stock) The 100 is rough...looks great from 25 feet away. Riverock Green Mica and lifted 2.5 inces... all other mods are invisible but it is dialed in. I LOVE driving it. Wheras I ENJOY driving the 80
I bought a 2001 100-series in 2019. I don’t need it for any of my hobbies.
-the styling was already 20+ years old when I bought it. My perception of its appeal hasn’t moved at all over the past 4 years. I like it as much today as I did then. If I had bought a new vehicle I would want the new hotness by now.
-I don’t care if my kids throw a football at the door panel.
-a happy-meal or donut with a tailgate is a memory.
-3 rows of seats, and the 3rd row reclines. I can put row 2 up and at 6’1” have my legs straight while sitting in a reclined 3rd row.
-I can sell it for my cost +inflation.
-(90.4 cubic feet of cargo capacity)+(tow hitch box that can carry 500lbs with 24 cubic feet)+(150lbs roof rack limit)=camouflage from 2nd cousins along if I can help them move.
For 95% of poeple the 100 series is the way to go. Better power, more comfortable and still very capable. For the other 5% that want to do more off-roading and having it even more capable (and a lot cheaper to mod) the 80 series is king...especially the 1995 and later (OBDII) and if you can get the 3X locked. I have a 1997 Collector's Edition 3X locked and it's absolutely amazing. My 3rd 80 series.
I enjoy my 80 series a lot and the 3x locked is something I'd like to own one day, however, I'm keeping my eyes open on fb marketplace and prices are coming down on these 100 series fast, making them even more tempting. The cost difference between an early 100 series and 3x 80 is so significant that you could probably buy an early 100 series and build it out for the cost of 3x locked 80 with money left over for gas. Better yet, you won't be afraid of getting crucified by ih8mud members if you beat it up offroad.
What do you think of the ‘91 Land Cruiser lx470
@@michaelm9710 they didn't make the Lexus version then. I would be the LX450 anyway.
I like my built 80. 4:88s really help. I don’t care that it sucks on the highway. It’s a pack mule.
I have a factory turbo diesel. 1hdt 80 series 2 inch lift 33s and front mount intercooler plus 3 inch exhaust and snorkel, little injector pump tune and no hills stop it even in 5th gear (manual transmission) can’t go wrong. Go the 80!!!
I love my 96 Land Cruiser has 330k an triple locked. Running like a champ an going to be getting a lift for it soon
Love my '96 LX450. Blueprinted the 4.5L and it is the smoothest engine ive ever had- and a luxury beast- huge axles, coils, the apex of Land Cruisers. Anything after the 80 is an SUV.
Two German Shepherds, two Land Cruisers. Whats not to love?!?! 😁😁
If I was 20-40 again, I'd go for the 80 series all day long. Keep in mind I owned and drove a 1971 FJ55 3-speed for about 10 years ("adventure only" rig). As I close in on my 60s, the Cruiser in the suit and tie (Lexus) seems to be the smarter choice for my wife and me. She wouldn't drive an 80 series, but the comfort of a Lexus LX 470 can fool anyone into diving into the creature comforts. I am practicing the "grey man" concept (for anyone who knows), and the 100 series neatly falls into this category.
There's a reason why all the overseas contractors used the 100 series overseas during the GWOT. Creature comforts paired with offroad performance (even better with mods), plenty of storage and towing capacity all wrapped up in a super reliable package.
HDJ81 owner here. 1-HDT powered. I wish the USA had gotten the diesel in the LC. The diesel is a great power source for the 80 series LC.
You and me both
Had a few 97 80 series and recently traded it for a 100. Honestly, the 100 serves my purpose better for long, smooth, highway road trips. 80 felt like a rough tank, it was kinda similar yet so different from the 100. Will get an 80 again some day, some odd nostalgia factor about it that I miss. The 100 is an overall better mix between modern and classic.
That's our feeling as well. The 80 is pretty much limited to fun outdoor adventures and offroading. David ultimately bought the LX470 because it could haul all his junk, is super quiet, comfortable, fits his outdoorsy and adventurous lifestyle, and can do long stretches on the highway up and down the east coast. I'm not upset that I have an 80 instead of a 100, it just kind of forces you to have two vehicles at this point.
I have got both an 80 and the 100 series. I also have a 105 series, which only a few countries got. The 105 is my favourite, but it's 50 50 between the other's.
Really good job guys! Thank you.
Wish the States would get the Mighty Nissan Patrol.
Especially the y60 and the y61.
They're Legends!
I've watched a ton of 4WD Action videos with their Patrols and Land Cruisers and that definitely inspired us to get this 80 series. Looks like the oldest y61 patrols are now older than 25 years so they are eligible for import into the US. I'd imagine more will start popping up for sale in the US as the JDM importers bring them in.
Hm, I wonder how that 80 gem would ride with a 5.7 3UR-FE engine with a TRD supercharger?😇
Dealer upgraded Tundras had 500 ponies in that configuration. The 80 would become a reeaaly great sleeper-both on-road and off-road one. :)
Now thats an idea. It would probably get the same fuel economy as well. I may just start casually scrolling through copart to see if one comes up...
Just do an LS and an Atlas transmission at that point
i’m luck. here in australia. i have a diesel 105.
great solid 80 series chassis and solid axel. and the nicer / larger 100 body.
1999 model. still my daily.
unfortunately you guys in the states, really missed out.
Wish you got the diesel models. Missed out big time but if ya can find an 80 with the 1hdt (12 valve) or later 1hdft(24valve) get it but not cheap or just drive one if possible. I would myself always pick the 80 but i am a mechanic and can fix anything on them but 12 years and no issues but leaking front axle seal. Regular maintanance is the key like any vehicle. Great vid but guys
Completely wrong about the 1fz comparison. I’ve owned both 3fe and 1fz there is a huge difference in power and speed. The 1fz is not good on fuel but is still better than the 3f with miles per gallon.
I think having the right suspension makes a world of difference in the 80. Kinda hard to compare a solid axle front vs independent front.
Its hard but we somehow managed to do it. If only there were both subjective and objective standards to compare apples to oranges.
Great video. How many miles do the air ride suspensions usually shit the bed?
The LX470 actually has hydraulic suspension, but most people tend to have problems due to putting off maintenance, especially servicing the fluid. Hard to say an exact mileage for when things start to go south with the AHC system, but these vehicles are now basically at least 20 years old so the systems are going to have things fail just due to age. If I was looking at one that still had the AHC, I'd be asking for maintenance records for the AHC specifically. The Land Cruiser version of the 100 series came with normal springs/struts so you don't have to worry about the hydraulic suspension with that.
I have a Nissan Xterra sitting on 35” tires but I still don’t consider any vehicle a real off road rig with IFS. I had two solid front axle Land Rover Discovery
No issues with 35s on an Xterra? Nit shown on the channel yet is our 88 Pathfinder and that has 31s, and that was good fun offroad.
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage Nope. and I had it over 100mph on the freeway recently running late to a funeral. The main thing that's the draw of the 80 series is that solid front axle which is a last of it's kind in an SUV, and the body style. Toyota really ruined the look of the cruiser with the 100 series IMHO, and I saw one recently with 37" tires on Instagram and it was still lacking in my opinion. You LS swap the 80 series and youre golden!
I’ve got a triple locked (Air ARB, aftermarket) TRD Supercharged 100 series on 35s and a full build. It’s more capable than I am and does everything I ask it to do with SPEED!
When in doubt, power out
Does your 80 Series have a small lift? I have a 96 and have an OME 2.5 that I haven't installed yet. Not sure if I want to do it or not. Great video!
The 80 series only has KYB Gas-a-just shocks and I believe stock springs. I don't see any labels or anything on the springs to indicate they are anything but original. When we bought it there was no mention of any suspension work done either. Only other mod is the 33" K02s on the stock wheels.
Which springs have you got. I put on the 2.5 some on my 80 and it ended up too high in the back with J springs
@@JoshLC80 The heavy springs. I'm guessing they will make the back too high.
@@leozz8074 I think the heavy are less stiff then the J springs. if you have a winch bumper and a rear bumper with a tire they will likely be fine. But if your stock weight it will be too high
Does 80 series have turbo? Does it have AC? Does it have Airbag ? And lastly does it have a port you can put a diagnosis machine to check for any engine fault? Kindly let me know, i like the 80 series.
No to the turbo unless you import a turbo diesel model. The only other ones that fit your criteria are the late model 96-97 FZJ80. Those will have OBD2, airbags (driver/passenger only), and R134a A/C rather than R12. Hope this helps
I had the choice between a 1997 LC or a 2006 LX, the LC was abused with lower miles, and the LX was pampered with more miles. I chose the LX
Good choice
Me 2, with a family and growing up in the 90z, Lx470 06 was our choice❤
Shoulda got both
I have a 97lx450, a 2000x470 and I prefer my 80 but both are sweet. Also love my fj cruiser.
Nice
Diesel or gasoline engines?
These are both gasoline engines, as that was the only option in the US at the time.
Now bring both of your rigs out here to Death Valley/Mojave Desert for some amazing trails!
I would love to, although that's a little cost prohibitive at this point in time
Both are awesome Cruiser. they are three tons vehicles so gas mileages are expected.
Just get a Sequoia for like less than 10k for a nice example. Nobody in the US needs off road anything right now unless you need 4wd which is ALSO available on a nice affordable Sequoia with much more room.
Sequoias are also sweet rigs, but unfortunately the biggest draw back is that it doesn't say Land Cruiser on it. I also own a 1st gen Tundra, which is built on the same platform as the Sequoia, and I don't have any negative things to say about it.
If the 80 could tow my project cars I would have gotten it. It was the only deciding factor.
They make supercharger kits for the 1FZ no excuse
LS swap will solve that issue real easy
15:03 لذا من أراد شراءها عليه اختيار منطقة غير وعرة عاشت فيها لكي تجدها بصحة جيدة والان قليل جدا لكن ١٠٠ مناسب للشباب والعائلة والسفر والصحراء. شكرا
If you had smaller rims, bigger tyre wall and better tread pattern the 100 would do much better even without a lift.
All of that is true, tire choice makes a huge difference in off road performance. There's always a compromise somewhere when it comes to optimizing for either offroad or on road performance.
A 80 with ABS and cruise control, electric doors mirrors & windows, that’s about perfect anything more than that is just painful
05 LX. My alternator died 2hrs away from home.
How many miles did you have on the LX when the alternator died? Mine went out at around 160k and on ih8mud, that's when other people say it starts to go out.
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage 310k ish. Mechanic said it looks like it is probably the original.
It lived a good life
19:30 شكرا فيديو رائع منكما وجلسة في الخلف مميزة 👍
hello warm greetings from Pontassieve province of Florence Italy I am the esteemed owner of a 4x4 off-road vehicle Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 with a 1.3 LT petrol m13a engine, all original from 2001, all original that I usually use on rural and forest tracks and with the right mud tyres it goes well and for me the Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 even if it is completely original I see that it is in its natural habitat in tackling rural farm tracks and forest roads that are used by logging companies for the transport of timber with forestry trucks!
Those Suzukis are awesome. Too bad they don't sell them here in the US.
torsion bar suspension is garbage.
I'm not the biggest fan. There's nothing wrong with the ride quality it's just a pain to work on
0:15 شكرا لاهتماك..لهذه الفئة التي خدمت عدة ممتلكين وسائقين..بمل جدية وعمل لا تخت المزلة للمناسباا😜 لكن اعتقد اي سيارة أثبتت وجودها وبعد طول عمر.. لا تحتاج منا لمدح وتعريف لها!!😜لكن يبفى وفاءا لها خاصة ٨ سلندر شكرا
2:24. مثال: fj80 يمتلها جدنا و ١٠٠ يمتلكها الأب 😜👍
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only thing better than an 80 series is a 105, 100 series is too much of a downgrade to compete unless it has an fte
For 90% of people who want an adventure vehicle and don’t wrench in their own cars, Just get a newer gen 4Runner. They are ready to go right out the box. Those old Land Cruiser require a lot of maintenance and you will be replacing old parts every few months.
80 series land cruisers don’t really have a lot of maintenance videos on RUclips. It gets annoying tbh. If you’re looking for solid axles you’re better off getting a wrangler. Way more aftermarket support and maintenance videos.
I don’t have any experience with the 100 series but they are kind of dated looking and heavy for actual off-roading.
I’m not hating on LC just trying share my personal experience with them. They are great vehicles for weekend camping trips on dirt/gravel roads
Fair observation that there are other vehicle options out there that offer similar or better capabilities. Really depends on what features you value the most and what terrain you plan on conquering. Buying any 25+ year old vehicle, you run into the same aging issues no matter what make/model you buy.
Is there anything specific you'd like to see maintenance wise on the 80 series? Almost everything has already been solved on iH8mud. Personally haven't ran into anything complicated. Even if you ran into something funky you can buy and download all the factory service manuals from Toyota's TIS site.
I have a 97 LX450 I also have 2 factory service manuals. If you have the tools it’s similar to using a cookbook. I haven’t looked on RUclips for help but I don’t need to with the FSMs
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200 series for the win
If I could snag one for stupid cheap, I would
Instructions unclear, purchased LX570(200 series).
Have strongly considered it myself
@ best purchase I’ve made this year lol super smooth/comfortable and pulls through just about everything and the 3UR-FE power is great.
I like the 105 series
I wish we got them in the states. Early years are now eligible for import being over 25 years old so I expect a few will make their way over here.
friends only let friends buy an fzj80. 91-92 hard pass especially with that Camry dash, no lockers, anemic engine, drum brakes and no full float axles.
When prices for early fj80s were more reasonable, I did a video on exactly all those points and the conclusion was, if you just want an 80 series to beat up on and enjoy on the trail since people like you write them off as worthless, they are great rigs to dip your toes into the Land Cruiser market.
Now that prices have stabilized and the gap between a non-locked fzj80 and fj80 are pretty close (at least here in the mid-atlantic) it would make sense to pony up the little bit of extra cash to get the fzj80.
Install Eaton electric lockers.
Intro is crazy 💀 💀 💀
I'm glad someone likes it
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I love my 80 but sometimes I’d like to get a 100
The 200 series has a sweet engine! And the torsion bars went away.
What you mean the truck is still very capable ??? It is more than that
Very very capable I meant to say sorry
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage 🙏🤣
If you want an SUV buy a 100 series.
If you want a four wheel drive buy an 80 series.
The 80 series does lack the "Sport" part of being an SUV
@@Dan_And_Daves_Garage Yes, and the 100 series does lack the off-road part of being a four wheel drive.
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ITS ALL ABOUT THE SOLID AXELS FFS.
Yes, but some people may want to also consider safety, comfort, age, tech...
Why don't you guys just trade?😅
Lol, because then we wouldn't have the benefits of the other one
US land cruiser specifications are the worst specifications ever seen, especially the LC100
The US 100 series got the best gas engine available, 2UZ-FE, and a bullet-proof driveline. The biggest gripe from anyone is no diesel option, which is true of both the 80 and 100 series, but not even a real issue because no one buys diesels in the US.
My 2014 GX460> 80 series
Not sure the point you're trying to make. We also have a GX460 and its really nice, but they're easily 2-3x the price of an 80 or 100 series.
80 series utilitarian and rugged!? Hahahaha what?
Lmao are you serious
A provocateur
80 series hands down. Needs to be a 95,96, or 97. Otherwise, it's a tractor.
100 series are Mom cars
Are these guys twins or.....?
Yes actually