100 Series configuration - How common?

Thanks Pete, I'm starting to think the same the more I look. D'OH!

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Ross

Ill second that

Hey Dedalus,

That's interesting beacuase I had heard the opposite but only from word of mouth. I would be interested in reading a comparo - how long ago was this article in A4WDM, roughly?

Coz from what I can tell, the difference between turbo'd and not is roughly, 55kw and about 150nm! Nothing to be sneezed at - but I guess the question I have to answer is how much I'd lose in off road ability with IFS! :-S

Geez a TD 80 Series may be a better option too! :-S

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Ross

Guys, the best way to turbo a 1hz is sell it and buy a hdft from an 80 series....drive both and see for yourself...the 1hz is a better crawler through the bush, but it has nothing on a hdft multivalve direct injected 80 series motor.....they almost bolt straight in too....well they do actually, just exhaust mods

Cheers Dozer!

Too much mucking around but for now! Well I say that but wait till I've had a ocuple of days to mull it over and it might be a different story! hehe!

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Ross

Yep - the Prado would be good, but he seems to want a live axle. But if he does decide the live axle isn't a necessity and size wise he can live with a Prado, it has a lot going for it. 180L tanks and spare wheel on the back are the first two that come to mind.

For the same money, you could buy a newer Prado. Or buy an older one and buy a full length roof rack with the saved money - how often do you really need all the space? Heaps of options.

Pete

Hey guys,

That's all good info. I can see more than a handful of sleepless nights before I get my bum in a new seat! haha!

Pete - you're quite right in that I am very keen on a live axle. Not based on anything but the bad rap the IFS tends to get when it comes to strength and off road ability.

I'm not after a Cruiser for how much they can carry but the fact that I'm 6'6" and it's about the only thing I can fit in comfortably. When I bought my 80 I tried a fair number of vehicles (even a Trol! Whaich was a big thing for me to do! haha!) and it was the only thing I reckoned I could sit in for extended periods of time.

I have never owned a Diesel either so until I drive both a Turbo'd and non turbo'd model I think it will be hard to make a decision which way to go.

I will admit that I never thought of a Prado as an option and you make a good point about the rear wheel and the fuel tanks - definately worth checking out! But then again, they are IFS so we're back to square one in a smaller vehicle!

The biggest issue seems to be what motor is available with what front end setup. I think as the reply below says, I can join the far-queue for the vehilce I'm after. ;-)

Cheers
Ross

I'm 6'4". Went through the same dilemma looking for mine.
The Pajero actually has marginally more legroom then the Landcruiser. Was seriously looking at a late model 80 series till I found that out...

Whatever you choose the IFS is really not an issue unless your really into hardcore stuff. More of an issue is the weak front diff.

Hey John,

I'll also have to admit that I didn't try a Paj. I might have a sit in one!

As for the IFS, my dislike isn't based on anything other than I love how capable the 80 is and I wouldn't want to go for anything less. I'm not into anything real hardcore these days and want to be more set up for long distance touring with a loaded camper in tow. In saying that, I do want to do the Cape so I'm not sure if that qualifies as hardcore?

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Ross

Ross the 120 Prado is very similar in size to an 80 series, slightly longer in fact. The IFS is not a huge worry as it has coil over shock front end with reasonable travel allowing for some modification whereas the 100 series has torsion bar front end with very limited travel & of course the lower control arm failure issues. You would always be able to mod up a 100 series more so than a 120 but for outback touring & as a general run about the Playdoe is a great option.
Cheers Craig......
HZJ105 Vic.

G'Day Dustin,

Thats for the tip RE the gearbox - I'll try and dig some info up on that!

I'm a member of LCOOL and have been for a while but I just haven't been getting the emails etc and I guess I forgot about that little fountain of knowledge! Cheers

Ross

Hi Casper,

I think if you forced an answer from me right now, I'd choose the TD over a live axle. As for the gearbox troubles, are you refering to the Auto or the Manual gearbox?

Cheers
Ross!

Incase cowpat doesn't come back, I'll answer. He's talking about the manual gearbox. Phil talks about it in his post above too - the R151F gearbox.

Pete

Thanks Pete and thanks all, you have provided me with some very usefull information!

Cheers!
Ross.

Hi Andrew,

It's always the way isn't it. I won't be in a position to buy for another 6 months or so and even then I wasn't looking at doing anything for another 12 or so. Just at the very start of doing my homework! Thanks anyway!

Cheers
Ross

No Worries Ross.

Just thought I would suggest it.

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