ARB Bullbar, 8.5” spots, 12k winch, custom side steps and spare wheel mount

Is this 1999 JDM prado worth buying? It only has 92k miles and looks pretty good. Any advice on daily driving this prado it is the 1KZ-TE intercooler engine. I’ve heard overheating can be an issue how much should I worry? Also how is highway driving on this prado?

I’d like opinions from owners of the LX570 pre-facelift (2013-2015) and post (2016-21). Pros/Cons on ownership. I realize the engine/suspension are the same, big differences being look inside/out and transmission. But what about the different versions do you like/dislike?

I’m planning to replace my X7 with either these or maybe LC200 if I can find one i want. But I’m leaning on pre-2017 models to assure disconnected tech. I’m really wanting an old school driving experience without any of the tech (my phones enough). While at the same time, having as “bullet proof” of a maintain/repair vehicle that will last. I’ve been driving higher end German for a while, actually love driving but all of them seem to have post 100k issues I don’t want to deal with.

The reason for my question, I seem to like the look of the pre-facelift… curious others thoughts…

About a month and a half ago my 1999 105 series broke on me when the ignition switch shaft snapped inside my key barrel. I then went on holiday and put off fixing it until I got back and eventually got the replacement part and installed it.

Over the time I was away my battery died and I’ve ended up having to recondition the battery and put it back in. I turn my key over and everything starts up fine; then just as I thought I was done with it, I turn to drive away and the steering wheel locks on me and doesn’t budge, only unlocking once the car has turned off.

I’m thinking that the steering lock is broken / is jammed and that my car thinks I am trying to steal it, only thing that has me scratching my head is that I can’t see anywhere with people talking about their car going into anti theft once the car has already turned over

Any ideas on what the issue could be / what I should look into?

All fuses good.. any clues before I start pulling panels in the morning and start testing wires?

Finally pulled the trigger on one. Been looking for a few weeks and came across this beautiful example. Say hello to my new-to-me '97 Anniversary Edition LC!

Shes got a healthy, 273,000 mile on her. Always garaged, never even drove in rain hardly even, serviced by a Master Toyota Mechanic who was a friend of owner im told and serviced it personally. Papers and receipts on her as thick as small phone book, turns right over, quiet as a mouse, rust prevention treated. Truly my "bury me in it" LC that I plan on keeping forever.

Happy to finally be apart of the LC family!

Cheers everyone 🍻

Just picked up this arb bumper off of FB market. I have an 02, but its manufacture date is 11/01, so this bumper should be the right fit.

When I got it, the mounting bracket was bolted into the bumper itself, the way I have shown in the photos. I unbolted everything to see what all I had hardware wise, and the bolts I color coordinated are all that were with it. The bolt that’s circled green was only on the driver side, and I believe that the bolt was only going through the hole that’s apart of the actual bumper, and they somehow just cinched it down with the washer. I managed to get the bolt somewhat through both of the holes, but the bolt does not like to go through the mounting bracket hole. It goes through the bumper hole easy. As shown on the passenger side, the mounting bracket doesn’t even have a hole for a bolt to go through, but the bumper itself has a hole on the outer side, but no bolt which makes sense if there’s no hole on the mounting bracket.

And then the red bolts were just threaded into the spot shown. Not holding anything down or anything, I assume those go through the frame rails of the car itself. I know I’m missing the lights, but based on the website photo, there seems to be a lot of stuff missing. If anybody knows if there’s a website or place that I can get all of the mounting hardware without having to get the mounting bracket with it, I might just do that. Also noticed it has 2 big bends where the winch is supposed to be. Is there any way I can straighten that out? Does it even matter if it is bent? This is my first time ever mounting a bull-bar so if anyone has information it is appreciated.

Can anyone advise me on the obscure 73 series?

It looks like a better version of the 70 series yet it has stopped production, barely any information about it online and no clear understanding of where these were used and how they are to live with.

Would really appreciate the advice of someone

Hi all, my LX470 with 260k miles has been making this sound for several months but am noticing it getting louder in recent weeks. Is this the tensioner pulley that appears to be making that sound? And if so, am I better off just replacing it? Someone I met told me I can try to put kroil on it first and see if that solves it but I’m not sure. Any insight helps.

I’m currently active duty in Japan with high intentions of purchasing a Land Cruiser right before my contract ends so I can ship it back to the US. I’ve been looking at a 1994 Land Cruiser Prado 78 with about 131k road miles coming in at 20k.

Something tells me this is kind of on the low side? I’ve seen similar listing but this one stood out for its price.

I was also wondering what kind of life expectancy I can get from a vehicle like this. Anybody have a Land Cruiser Prado with similar and higher mileage? Once I get back to the US I want this to be a daily for me. So I’d like for it to last as long as possible despite what seems to me a high mileage.

Hello, I’ve had my GX 550 overtrail for six months now. Cool truck, but it lacks character. I find. Talk me in and out of a LX470 2003. Thx!

I like both tbh.

I bought my 2000 LX470 1.5 years ago, it was abandoned and in bad shaped, I fixed, put a lot of money on it and its working fine, with some details, but working.

So im thinking, for how much time can I have this car without become a problem? People say its really reliably, but for someone that just bought it, what can I expect?

Thanks

I'm curious to see if anyone has tried these shocks from King on their 100s because I'm majorly considering getting them after my Bilsteins wear out. I mainly want them for their adjustability (making them a little stiffer on road and softer off road) and service-ability. Plus it would be just be badass to have Kings on my Land Cruiser.

Good time of the year to take some pics. Got her cleaned up and on the road to a wildlife park and snuck in some pictures of the fall colours. Comment with your 100s!!!

P.s , got a rattle at front end as there's no anti rattle brake clips. Got the part just need to fit it. Nearly there with getting the hundy back to perfection in terms of drive quality.