UZJ100 vs. Tacoma

[tacollie]

I have a delema. My brother is willing to trade his 100 series straight up for my Tacoma. I have had my Tacoma since it was new. The LC has been in the family since it was new. I do not know what to do.
First my Tacoma:
TRD, 5-speed manual, ARB Bull Bar, slee sliders, H4 lights, 120K miles, 3 OME lift, cheaper parts, better gas milage, weighs much less, winch. Topper great for sleeping in. Lots of storage room.
Now the LC:
Love land cruisers, ARB bull bar, Slee sliders, Slee rear bumper and tire carrier, Light force lights, Snorkel, 180K miles, automatic, better turning radius, roof rack, fits more than 2 people, has drawers from slee in back, can fit 295/75 tires, winch, probably more reliable.
Both are great offroad, I love driving both of them. Need input.
Also, I just bought 255/85 BFG Mud Terrains for my truck and was wondering hor those would do on a 100.
Here is my truck, I will get a pic of the LC when I can.
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[pskhaat]

Wow, I might want some of those accessories off the 100!

I can't answer you on that one, sorry and there's another thread beating this topic to death. All I'll say is that I like the wagon configuration personally.

As per the 255s, yes they'll work beautifully on the 100, in fact once my 315s wear down on my 100, 255s will most likely mount in their stead.

[ShottsCruisers]

Depends on the year 100-series. What year? If 98 or 99 you should pass IMO. If 2000+ it's worth considering.

[tacollie]

Its an 2001, but I think I am going to keep the Tacoma and get a FJ55 of 60 in a year or so. I talked to Slee about making the 100 into what I want it to be and it is more than I am willing to spend on it. It just seems like theyare built capable stock and are supposed to be left at that.

[ShottsCruisers]

I talked to Slee about making the 100 into what I want it to be and it is more than I am willing to spend on it. It just seems like theyare built capable stock and are supposed to be left at that.

Hold on......please tell me the above.....if that's the impression you were left with something is DEAD WRONG. Talk to me.......what do you want?

[ShottsCruisers]

capable stock and are supposed to be left at that.

This is the reason I ask. This is absolutely 100% dead inaccurate. What do you want to use it for?

[tacollie]

First off, your cruiser is sweet. Going to the 315 would be my first move. Then lockers. Now by going to the larger tire I would need to regear. With all that it would run $5000 to $6000. That doesn't bother since it is the same for my truck or any other vehicle. But I have heard the extra torque on the drive terrain creates issues(ie. broken drivshafts, steering components, axles, the usual). From what I understand it is a bigger issue on the 100 than with past LC's. I would love to hear what you have to say since you push yours to its full potential. I checked out your web page. WOW. That is the only reason I considered the trade in the first place. Also, what is you average gas milage with 315's?

[tacollie]

Things break, we all know that. What I am understanding is they break more on the 100s. Please correct me if I am wrong.

[ChuckB]

Things break, we all know that. What I am understanding is they break more on the 100s. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I think that you are getting mis-information, but I will let someone with more experiece back it completely.

[ShottsCruisers]

Things break, we all know that. What I am understanding is they break more on the 100s. Please correct me if I am wrong.

I'll answer this one first. Somebody has brain washed you. This information is DEAD WRONG. With all due respect.....anybody that wouldn't trade a 2002 Taco for a 2001 Cruiser is not thinking straight. There's only a very minute application where a Taco would be better than a 100. Heck....trade, sell the 100, buy back a tAco and pocket money. Dang.....when I had my 2004 Taco I'd a traded for a 2003 Cruiser and sold my body to get it.