100 Series Beginner's Guide (Cruiser Patch version)
Introducing the definitive Cruiser Patch beginner's guide to the 100 Series Toyota Land Cruiser!
curated by Patch Agan
Section one: common, well-documented problems
Driveline "clunk"
- Front diff bushings (most noticeable shifting from D to R or upon acceleration if extremely worn out)
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Greasing all six (6x) zerk fittings on front and rear driveshafts (most noticeable when accelerating from a stop)
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CV axles and drive flanges (excessive wear can cause a "clunk" when shifting from D to R and vice versa)
Heater tees
- Factory service manual recommends 90,000 mile replacement
- OEM plastic tees are prone to crack. Some prefer upgrading to OEM brass tees or deleting the rear heater entirely (deletes heater tees).
- OEM constant tension clamps are highly recommended over worm-drive clamps as heat cycles and environmental temperature changes can cause leaks.
Section two: 100 Series through the years
1998-2002 (U.S. spec)
- 4-speed A343F transmission
- non-interference 2UZ-FE 4.7L V8
- 98/99 optional rear locker (Toyota only)
- differential gear ratios at 4.30
- 2000+ front differential changed from 2-pinion to 4-pinion
- 1999+ rear AC added as an option (equipped in all 98-07 LX470s)
- 2000+ VSC and ATRAC added (vehicle skid control and active traction control)
- 2000+ AHC system redesigned with larger ram inlets for increased fluid output/input (faster on-demand height changes)
- 2001+ auto up & down function added to power windows
2003-2007 (U.S. spec)
- 5-speed A750F transmission introduced (lower 1st gear than A343F)
- differential gear ratios lowered to 4.10
- facelift added, slight changes to body trim, etc.
- side curtain airbags added
- throttle position sensor changed to a contact-less design
- power tilt and telescoping steering column added as standard equipment
- charcoal canister moved to underbody (above spare tire)
- front and rear driveshafts redesigned, stronger u-joints added
- crank hold feature (AKA bump start) added
- 2004+ power lumbar support added to passenger seat
- 2004+ SLLC pink Toyota coolant added. Service interval changed to 50,000 miles after first change (Toyota Red interval at 30,000 miles or 2-years)
- 2004+ transmission dipstick removed
- 2006-2007 VVT-i added to 2UZ-FE for increased performance and reduced emissions
1998-2007 (all years of U.S. spec 100 Series)
- HF2A full-time 4WD transfer case (sans viscous coupler as found in HF2AV from 80 series)
- 9.5" rear differential and 8" front differential gears
- rear axles are semi-float 32-spline design
- wheel studs M14x1.5 thread pitch on a 5x150mm bolt pattern
- stock wheels offset at +60mm
1998-2007 Lexus LX470 (U.S. spec)
- power tilt & telescoping steering column standard in LX470
- adaptive brightness rearview mirror and side mirrors standard in LX470
- grille & headlights differ from Toyota Land Cruiser
- body cladding/trim wrap the exterior of the Lexus LX470
- AHC (active height control) and AVS (adaptive variable suspension) standard in LX470
- 2003+ LX470 equipped with rain-sensing wiper system
- 2003+ LX470 power windows and moon roof can be opened with key or transmitter
- 2003+ LX470 night view system added as optional equipment (adds 500 horse power)
100 Series Land Cruiser & LX470
1998-2007 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470
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Toyota 4WD IFS CV axle seal driver Special Service Tool 09550-00032 replica
Vendor:Cruiser PatchRegular price $69.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
100 Series Front Differential Bushing Kit
Vendor:ToyotaRegular price From $349.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
100 Series 2UZ-FE PCV valve kit
Vendor:ToyotaRegular price $98.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
100 Series Lower Control Arm bushing sets
Vendor:ToyotaRegular price From $172.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Gamiviti Universal High-Strength Storage Bags
Vendor:GamivitiRegular price From $25.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Japan 4x4 100 Series AHC Shock Spacers
Vendor:Japan 4x4Regular price $269.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
100 Series 2UZ-FE Heater Tee Hose Kit
Vendor:ToyotaRegular price From $221.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Toyota Land Cruiser & Lexus LX Door Limiter Reinforcement Plates
Vendor:Cruiser PatchRegular price From $34.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
2UZ-FE, 1FZ-FE, 1HD-FTE Heater Tees (OEM 87248-60460)
Vendor:ToyotaRegular price From $12.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
100 Series JDM 'Prius' Rear Wiper Arm upgrade
Vendor:ToyotaRegular price $99.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per
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