Thats not bad advise.....I own both. UZJ100 can be had for $10 to 12K in decent shape now.Originally Posted by hks3sgte
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Thats not bad advise.....I own both. UZJ100 can be had for $10 to 12K in decent shape now.
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Besides the bolt on stuff and being bigger, the 100 series is practically the same setup as the Montero...
But then you'd have a bigger pig to squeeze down the trail that costs 3-5x the price of a Montero.... and will take 3-10X the money to outfit the 100 similarly to what you have the Monty setup as...
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1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
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It may come down to you wanting a brick outhouse (LC) or a house of straw (Montero). I had one of those rear end me at a light - not at speed. LC, with a Kaymar offroad bumper, didn't have a scratch. Mitsui Montero Sport front end was toast. Am I biased, hell yes. I've owned my LC since new in '94. Maintenance costs won't be cheap. It was a $46K vehicle in '94.
You posted your question in a LC section, what do you expect.You'd get a totally different reaction in a Mitsubishi forum.
Brent
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Lots of nice 100's for sale on MUD right now.....
IMHO - If you're going with a gasser, why not get a V-8? That gets better milage?
If your not running 37's, who cares about the solid vs. IFS debate? Not going to be doing any real crawling without 37's anyways......
Milo
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Cesar
LOL
You're a funny guy.
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I try.... but that's a true statement. And by Montero, I don't mean Montero Sport....
Scott Brown- Overland Guide and Photographer
1995 Montero SR--1987 4Runner(sold)--1997 Honda XR650L--1988 FJ62 Landcruiser (project)
"You have to remain a bit naive, a bit risky, a bit crazy if you want to experience a real adventure. You have to push the limits."
Explorer
One concern with the 100? Do they have the variable ride height adjustment or is that just the 200s?
Jay
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02 DC Tacoma - OME, sliders, Budbuilt rear bumper and skid and ARB bumper
93 FZJ80 - stock but dual lockers and less than 200k miles
02 Conqueror Compact Trailer
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Get a 100
I would recommend a 100 series. Add sliders and a lift and have fun. I have $800 in BIOR sliders and $500 in a lift. Replace front and back plastic bumpers after you destroy them. ;<)
00 - UZJ100 - BIOR Step Sliders and Diff Drop, OME 865s, Bilsteins, DT Headers, GY Duratracs - 275/70 R 18 on Tundra Steel Wheels
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100's up until '06 do not have AHC, it became an option in '06. All LX470s have it standard. Don't let it concern you too much, it can be replaced with standard LC suspension or OME lift.
CURRENT:
2004 UZJ100-LX470
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'86 FJ60
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Here is a Land Cruiser 100 comparison grid i created http://forum.tlcfaq.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=162 (you'll need a login to download it)
The LX version is in progress.
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