Outer Limits 4x4 Board

HEY ALL

well after only driving around in my lux for six months and breaking two cv joints from brand new its making way for a brand new landcruiser 78 RV tray back.

so what are your thoughts of them

how powerfull are they

how strong are they

and dose anyone know how much u can lift them by without having to do a dody lift

by the way its going to be a T.D

RATLUX wrote:HEY ALL

well after only driving around in my lux for six months and breaking two cv joints from brand new its making way for a brand new landcruiser 78 RV tray back.

so what are your thoughts of them

how powerfull are they

how strong are they

and dose anyone know how much u can lift them by without having to do a dody lift

by the way its going to be a T.D

Not bad for a stock truck but I'm gonna wait for the new Nissan TD
They seem to be unable to idle them down enough for offroading
Great on the highway, even better with a Dtronic.
Gearbox is beefier than the na models
About 3" before you need to do something serious with front caster & rear spring length. Should then handle 34"s
Be interesting to see how long your CVs last.

hey mate

well i hpe the cv last a hell longer then the ones in my hilux they olny lasted about 4 months

I've never owned a Hilux...............

Recently sold a 78 series with the 4.2 TD engine. Great on the blacktop. Take it off road but be sure to take plenty of spares. ie. CVs, transfer case gearbox etc. Like all Cruisers piss weak in the drivetrain as always. This is why most serious Toyota off roaders use Nissan running gear. Alben Perrett from LMP drives a GU ute. Need i say any more.

Recently sold a 78 series with the 4.2 TD engine. Great on the blacktop. Take it off road but be sure to take plenty of spares. ie. CVs, transfer case gearbox etc. Like all Cruisers piss weak in the drivetrain as always. This is why most serious Toyota off roaders use Nissan running gear. Alben Perrett from LMP drives a GU ute. Need i say any more.

Gday,

I work for a government dept, so get the chance to drive a heap of different brand new fourbys.

The Cruisers are by far my favourite, and definately my next car.

We only have the strait six diesels at work, so while they do slow when they get to a hill, in my experience not much will stop them.

The only recuring problem we seem to have is the clutch. After about 50000ks the clutch will slip and shudder on take off. Mind you our work vehicles always have atleast 600kg on the back of em, and often more. And they get treated like shit, and driven in places you would never take your own car.

The main advantage over the nissan, i beleive, is the build quality. The toyotas seem to have stronger panels, better interior quality and durability. They also feel a lot tighter to drive than the nissans. Also, the toyotas have a much better driving position. You sit up high and can see where the corners of you car are, where the nissan you sit very low down and find yourself peering over the big curved bonnet wondering if your going to hit somthing.

Anyway, dont by an ex-department vehicle and good luck with your new car. I am very envious!