Recent content by Lankan

Mine doesn't have lockers... need to install ARB's. Didn't know that my motor can be supercharged... Need to do a search on this! Your last sentence made me laugh :)

As much as I would like to go this route, I just don't have the time, money, or expertise to do all the work myself. Thanks for all the compliments on the color & condition of the Cruiser! Think I'll end up keeping it, and unfortunately I feel it's gonna get some pin-striping when I do run...

As mentioned earlier, this would be the ideal vehicle, but I feel it's too much work and money. Out of curiosity, how much does this cost... if done right??

Thanks for the compliment! This color does look nice on the Cruiser. I had a guy from New Zealand ask to take a picture while I was getting gas, cause he wanted to send it to his buddies back home!

Yeah, I'm in the same boat... I've always liked the 3rd gen 4Runner and always wanted one... and now I'm probably gonna end up selling it and keep the Cruiser. Hearing everyone's advice, it's real nice to see un-biased advice from members on a 4Runner forum... much appreciated guys!!

Haha, yes, I am from Sri Lanka. The Land Cruisers are considered the best and toughest vehicles over there. My exact vehicle over there (with a turbo diesel) would cost $50-60,000 even now. Think I got lucky, as mine is in very good condition. Looks like I'll be keeping the cruiser as it's...

By the way, neither of these vehicles will be my daily driver. I will be using it MOST of the time to run trails out here in CA, and someday (in the next year or two) want to run the Rubicon Trail as well. It will be used once in while for family trips and towing/hauling stuff.

Thank you for all the replies guys! Wish I could keep both, but I can't. Guess there really isn't a clear decision between the two, as they both have advantages. The way I see it... - 4Runner is better on... Gas, technical tight trails, cheaper mods, rear sliding window, can drift it in 2wd! ;)...

I've read many posts on comparing the two vehicles, and actually own one of each at the moment. Here's a little info on what I have: 99 4Runner is completely stock, V6, Auto, 212k miles, with factory rear e-locker. 96 Land Cruiser is also completely stock with 185k miles - with no lockers...

Got a multimeter today, and here's what I've checked so far, and have been to spec: 1) EGR gas temperature sensor 2) Volume air flow meter (air intake) 3) Engine coolant temperature sensor 4) Heated oxygen sensors (both upstream and downstream, and the one I just replaced). 5) The 3 engine...

Yeah, before I posted I made sure that the new O2 was plugged in, and yeah I took out the old gasket. No air leaks on the intake as far as I know, as I tested all the vacuum lines by spraying some carbuerator cleaner during idle. A new fuel filter was also installed about 150 miles back. I...

Bad news, I thought I would follow the FSM and duplicate the test that made me certain that it was the oxygen sensor that was bad (just to make sure that the new O2 sensor was working properly). To my disbelief... the check engine light came on!! This is the procedure I followed: DTC 25 Air...

Sounds good. Guess it makes sense to drive it a bit to make sure that the new O2 is doing it's job. Hopefully I will see an increase in gas mileage, as you say the best I've been getting is @16.5mpg on the freeway, and it's embarrassing to even state what it's getting in the city! Hopefully...

Received my Denso O2 sensor, spark plugs, and oil filter. All installed. Funny thing is, the O2 sensor that was in there had a slightly larger diameter electrode/sensor than the one I received (I did order the correct part number for mine: 234-4052), but the lengths are the same. Should I go in...

That looks super clean. How many miles are on it?? I say to what Bad_Vision said in the last post. Does that mean that you can turn the 2wd into a 4wd??