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2001 UZJ100 Land Cruiser

 


Sedona, AZ

Vehicle Make

Toyota
Vehicle Model
UZJ100 Land Cruiser

Engine

4.7 Liter V8, 235hp
Transmission
4 speed automatic (2.95 Ratio)
Transfer case
Full-time 2.488:1 Low range
Crawl Ratio 31.56:1
Front Axle
4.3 ratio, ARB Air Locker
Rear Axle
4.3 ratio, ARB Air Locker
Front Suspension
3" OME Lift with with custom differential drop by Doron Strassman, SwayAWay PowerBarz torsion bars
Rear Suspension 3" OME Lift
Tires
315/75 R16 BFG AT KO's (35")
GVWR (stock)
6,860
Payload (stock)
1,470
Curb Weight (actual) 5,390
Cargo Area
90.8 (to front seats)
Wheelbase
112.2
Overall Length
192.5
Overall Width 76.4
Ground Clearance 9.8 (stock)
Additional Modifications

Warn 8000 winch
IPF 900 driving lights
ARB Air Lockers, front and rear
Slee Off-Road custom rock sliders
CB and FRS radios

ARB Sahara Bar Part number ARB1003
ARB Safari Snorkel Part Number SS85HF
Slee custom rear bumper, paint matched to truck.
 
General Comments and Impressions

From the Owner:

PROS:
1. Built like an armored truck. 
2. No creaks, no rattles, extremely quiet.
3. Excellent "useable" ground clearance, especially up front due to IFS.
4. Traction control -- locker(s) combination is notably superior to having just one or the other.

CONS:
1. Body size is at the absolute largest limit (in my opinion) for running difficult/tight trails.
2. While rear travel is a notable 13-inches, the front could benefit from more than its 7.5-inches.
3. Lack of a 4.88 gear option puts the power and crawl at a disadvantage when adding the large tires.

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