100 series cruiser questions

[bsimpson]

hi everyone,im looking at buying a 100 series as the missus reckons the patrol isnt comfy enough.....just wondering if the v8 was available with the solid front diff or if it was when they went to ifs,i dont want an ifs after hearing about the strength issues.also do the 100's have any real problems.will probably go with a petrol with about 20k to spend after selling the pootrol.any coments would be much appreaciated,cheers

[98lux]

All V8's are IFS.
Straight 6 has Solid front and the non turbo 1HZ witch are the 105 series

[bsimpson]

cheers mate,thought so

[v8zuki]

get used to lots of fuel if its auto make sure you get gas conversion

[bsimpson]

yeah not too worried about fuel costs,i dont pay for my fuel,but still after touring range.....maybe a turbo diesel would be better,must be an auto though for the missus.

[98lux]

My neighbour just came back from a trip down to Cresent heads and got about 15lt per 100 ks from the 6cyl petrol, gets about 18 around town picking the kids and bread up

[bsimpson]

can handle that,can you get 120l tanks for them?also wondering if there are any front diff issues like have been known with the full time 80's or can you get part time kits for them?thanks for your help fella's.

[evanstaniland]

you can get part time kits for them

http://www.marks4wd.com/products/part-t ... PT4WD.html

Evan

[v8zuki]

My neighbour just came back from a trip down to Cresent heads and got about 15lt per 100 ks from the 6cyl petrol, gets about 18 around town picking the kids and bread up

i wish my auto gets 24l/100kms empty or loaded the manuals always get better economy
i am not complaining thou but it would be nice to do better than 700km range

[bsimpson]

thanks for the advice,are there any things in particular that i should look at when inspecting one to buy?

[thrashlux]

can handle that,can you get 120l tanks for them?also wondering if there are any front diff issues like have been known with the full time 80's or can you get part time kits for them?thanks for your help fella's.

They have 135 ltr std capacity you can get a 180 ltr sub tank if you mount the spare on the back, that gives you about 270 ltrs all up

Front diff isues??
the 80 sseries has the same front diff as the 100 series I have heard there have been a few fail though myself and friends have never experienced this,most of the failures are to do with back lash due to worn splines and cv breaking off road(after lockers are fitted)
i would not say that this is a weak point of the truck though
any how a part ime kit will reduce some of these

there is no factory turbo diesel available in the 105 (live axle).
the only diesel option is the 1HZ(4.2 non turbo) and unlike the nissans the 1HZ is a very different engine to the 1HDFTE(factory turbo engine)
the 1HZ has 96 kw the 1hdfte 151kw and heaps more torque with better fuel enconomy due to its electronicly controlled direct injection

You can fit and aftermarket kit to a 1HZ but it will not be as powerful, fuel effcient or last as long as a 1HDFTE
It is well noted that turboing a 1hz will reduce its life and if up in km not a good idea

I believe the ultimate 100 series would be a 105 with a 100s td wiring loom and engine fitted
real shame toyota never made it

so the cheapest option would be to get a 105 petrol (4.5l six) put a long range tank in it

if you fit gas you will not be able to do desert crossings as easy because this will reduce the amount of petrol you can carry with out jerry cans
due to the tank installation.

as fuel is cheap for you this would be the way to go


good info here
http://www.lcool.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=376

cheers

thrashlux

[bsimpson]

great info,thanks mate

[v8zuki]

you can get gas tanks that fit under the sills gives 70l capacity and then fit long range tank at the rear and you are all good
you get gas for when you can and petrol for when you cant all good