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Originally Posted by safarica
Hi,
anyone have any saying on prepparing a 100 series? Are they to complicated, erg electonics and so on..??
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Yes, they do have more electronics than the 80 series and other 4x4s, but they ARE Toyota electronics which are generally considered to be pretty reliable.
They are used extensively in Aus and the US for overlanding with very few if any problems arising from the electronics so generally not worth worrying about.
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Originally Posted by safarica
All tips and hints wanted!
Is it possible to change the electonic suspension wite OME or something similar?
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Yes you can - you can dump the Active height suspension and install 3rd party torsion bars, springs, shocks, etc, costs range from around £700 for basic suspension to around £1500 for a top of the range setup.
Having said that I know in Aus they use the AHC suspension for overlanding style trips - as long as it is setup properlly for the loads and well maintained it can be reliable.
Overall I am seeing an increasing number of 100s through the workshops for preparation for basic trips into N. Africa as well as round the world trips.
The 100s are bigger inside than the 80s and generally a lot more comfortable to drive.
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Julian Voelcker
Overland Cruisers - Specialising in Land Cruiser preparation and servicing.
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