Doing my best, but you're right, I should have said something to Dale as well.  In the future if you notice someone violating the rules, please feel free to point the post out to me via private message or do it anonymously by pressing the Alert! button next to the post

And I'm just trying to keep the thread from spiraling into a LR vs LC debate (which you are welcome to have in a separate thread).

This thread is an attempt to get the Land Cruiser a little more exposure and communicate that they are *very* welcome on the website. It is a legendary Overland vehicle with global popularity that is worth taking a closer look at. One that should certainly be more prominately represented on the website.

I know you like to debate for the fun of it Mike.  How about you try and make the argument in this thread that the Land Cruiser (pick any model you want) is the best choice for an Overland Vehicle and present your case.  ;)  You can put a disclaimer on it if you want.

Craig
 

Really? Hadnt ever noticed. If you want to learn about something you dont know about, then just read up on them. Dont post something that has no relevance to the topic at hand. Did you see anything about LC's in that story? I dont think so.

 I have had more problems with my Rover than any other vehicle (somewhere between 40-50 different rides) than anything else. So like I said, I want something MORE reliable. I didnt say they were bullet proof. Just my experiences.

 

Gentlemen,

No more LR vs LC comments in this thread. Any further posts on the subject in this thread will be deleted. If you'd like to debate it, start another thread.

If you have specific make/model/spec info, cool LC photos, known LC issues, known weakspots/fixes for LCs, or any other info then please post the info up so we can all learn more about them.

Craig

I drove one for two weeks in high school.  IIRC they were big, no power steering, and don't have a clutch.  That was a nightmare for me as a young driver. 

It was a manual, but required double clutching to synchronize the gears.

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing.  Glad I work from home.

That diesel Craig linked to above is so sweet.  Good mileage, good power, common motor means there are lots of parts around in NA to fix it.  Wish I could do something like that in an SUV.

Craig

60 Series

I own an 1984 FJ60 Land Cruiser that I love.  It has been very dependable.  It is currently gettting a heart transplant changing from the 2F to a turbo diesel toyota 12HT.  While mine is in the shop, my dad is letting me drive his 1997 FZJ80 that has factory lockers.  His 80 did very well going through all the mud and snow this last weekend while I was out chukar hunting in SE Oregon.  My dad's 80 has also been very reliable.  I think we are going to preemptively change the head gasket but we are not in any rush to do it yet.

Here is my land cruiser in Death Valley.  I've since then ordered sliders and a rear tire carrier with two jerry can holders.  -

Here is Bob's 60 that has a toyota diesel 1HZ with a turbo, in Silver City, ID. -
 

Cheers,
Chad

I really want to buy a 40.  I rented this one to go through the Rubicon with.  It was a blast to drive and it handled surprisingly well on-road too.  It had power steering added to it and an sm420 transmission.  It was a lot of fun.

Cheers,
Chad

 Here is a picture from a land crusier get together in Silver City, ID.  My dad's black 80 is in the background.  It's stock right now with factory lockers but we plan on putting a 4" lift on, 35" tires, rear tire carrier, ARB front bumper, winch, 4.88 diff gears, and a few other goodies.