Compared to a 3rd gen T4R, how is a 1995 Land Cruiser?

[ShooterMcGavin]

I'm not finding exactly what I want, but I am looking at my options. Asking here, because I know the 3rd gen 4R and I like them a lot.

What about the 1995 LC, with I6 engine, as a comparison? I believe they have full-time AWD, and the one I'm looking at has locking diffs, front and rear. Do they also have a locking transfer case? That would make it serious-4WD, but with F/R lockers maybe it doesn't matter. How bad is mileage? Other reason you would opt in or out for a LC over the 3rd gen T4R?

My goals: A capable 4x4, with a true part-time-4WD option, that can be used as a daily driver for short trips. I would like a full-time-4WD option, such as the Multi-Mode 4x4. Mileage isn't my focus, but it is something that is nice to have (18mpg or more highway would be nice). I don't want to spend a ton of money making my truck "perfect" for crawling, etc.

 

[IBallEngineer]

Mileage isn't my focus, but it is something that is nice to have (18mpg or more highway would be nice). I don't want to spend a ton of money making my truck "perfect" for crawling, etc.

18 will never, ever happen in an 80, 62 or 60 series Landcruiser gas engine. If you pushed it down hill with a tail wind maybe, but only if you never start the engine.

80's are very capable rigs with a little tweek here and there. You'd be almost there with those lockers and center diff lock, some lift and good tires and you'd be home.

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[Chandlerdoom]

Good thing mpg isn't one of your focuses because you're gonna get about 12. One day I would like to own one, but that mpg isn't in the cards yet

 

[mikebontoft]

something you also may or may not be aware of is the front axle. no IFS here!

I've been actively looking for FZJ80's lately. you would want one of those I think. 1993 to 97 or is it 94-97?

they're around $4000-6000 here and they all seem to be piles of junk right now.

 

[ShooterMcGavin]

Cool. Good to know. I was kinda wondering if the I6 was better on gas than the V8, but I guess it's a toss up.

Do they come standard with a transfer case lock? Ok, I can Google it.

Truly, I want a 3rd gen T4R!!! That's my benchmark.

I'm kinda thinking that a T4R, or an LC, with only some good tires would have me all set for a lot of stuff. For an offroad rig, mostly stock (not talking about an all-out crawler), I think I prefer the LC platform. Maybe it's the fact that there is no 2WD option, makes it seem more of a focused offroad truck.

ETA: Oh, the LC does not have IFS? Ok, that's a step up.

 

[mmml4]

Enjoy.

Slee - 80 Series Land Cruiser Newbie Guide

 

[ShooterMcGavin]

Thanks!

 

[IBallEngineer]

Do they come standard with a transfer case lock? Ok, I can Google it.

Truly, I want a 3rd gen T4R!!! That's my benchmark.

I'm kinda thinking that a T4R, or an LC, with only some good tires would have me all set for a lot of stuff. For an offroad rig, mostly stock (not talking about an all-out crawler), I think I prefer the LC platform.

There is no comparison between the two, very very different animals. You got the link to the Slee sight, so you can learn a lot. Christos Slee started out like one of us on an FZJ80 forum originally way back in the late 90's. He started selling stuff to forum members then built his business up online.

I love my 62, and would never part with it, but the 3rd Gen is so light and nimble. The 80 thru 1997 was a work of art in that it used live axles on coils front and back, like Jeeps do now. But you have to remember, an 80 with bumpers and roof rack will push the 7000 lb. window. Cruisers are called Pigs, for a reason.

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