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Trouble free. Brake TSB. TRD performance exhaust. KO3's are heavy killed the MPGs. Will go lighter next time,' but the KO3's are not wearing out, so will be a while. 7500 mile synthetic oil changes. Dealer had a $350 for 5 deal. Build...
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Trouble free. Brake TSB. TRD performance exhaust. KO3's are heavy killed the MPGs. Will go lighter next time,' but the KO3's are not wearing out, so will be a while. 7500 mile synthetic oil changes. Dealer had a $350 for 5 deal. Build...
I made a full DIY video on changing the f/r diff & transfer case fluid. I ordered hex head plugs that I used on my Tacoma and hoped they worked on the LC250. They did indeed...
^^^^This You should never use any bottle jack under the diff, they are made to lift one corner safely and to be placed on the frame rail forward next to the front body mount cover and next to the...
I haven't used it yet with the LC, but I had used an identical jack multiple times on my FJ Cruiser when I had one (2008 to 2013). Toyota has been using this jack design for something like 30...
Trouble free. Brake TSB. TRD performance exhaust. KO3's are heavy killed the MPGs. Will go lighter next time,' but the KO3's are not wearing out, so will be a while. 7500 mile synthetic oil...
Version 1.6 - corrected rear diff. fluid errors.
🫡Hello, Purchased a 2027 LC 1958 in white. Look forward on sharing pictures in the future. Thank you, -LC TRD
I buy about 500 gallons/year. Difference between 87 and 91-93 is less than a dollar. Buying 70K vehicle and then trying to save $400 a year does not make any sense to me...I pay more than that for...
Just hang a pair of balls so they pop out of the diaper.....now that becomes functional....or is it non-functional?
At 20k miles I was just going to change the diff fluids, but since I was draining the front diff, I thought I should swap in the TRD/Trailhunter CVs. Then I got to thinking, I need to take off the...
Driving through College Station last weekend & saw a set of wire nuts the size of Red Solo cups hanging off a commercial electricians truck - pretty funny! Guess if I had a Lightning I’d put...
I received the Sept/Oct edition of Toyota Trails today and it was very cool to see a big story about Eric Sarjeant taking his 250 to do the Rubicon Trail. Eric is the general manager of Ed Martin...
Just purchased my first LC. Previously had an Escalade, and in the past an Expedition and Durango. Super excited and thanks for the add. Looking forward to gaining knowledge and support from...
Just thought I would share my experience last week renting a diesel 2024 LC250 in Mongolia for a self drive to the Gobi Desert. Rented from Sixt in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia Upgraded to diesel and damn glad I did... the...
Installed a Switch Pros power panel. 8-10 hours to install before connecting any accessories. Took my time, made as waterproof and OEM looking as possible. Still need to decide...
Long tern enthusiast and a new owner of an LC250. I got my car early second hand JDM from Japan with 8000Km around 5000 miles. It's a 2.8lt turbo diesel (non-hybrid) ZX...
What a great contribution to the community. I'd love to see it on a webpage. I imagine the Admins could pin a link to it on our forum. Thanks for sharing! Mark Live now at...
Medano Pass right outside of great sand dunes. Fully stock!
just got back from a fun and memorable trip to death valley. did Titus canyon and echo canyon (all the way to the abandoned Inyo mine.) it was extremely hot for most of the trip (outdoor temps...
Looks really good! Sounds like this was the right move for you with very little downsides. Thank you for sharing. Thank you! A few days have passed and I've driven it more. Very pleased with my...
Hello Everyone! Proud new owner of 2027 LC 1958 here after my 24 yrs old 3rd gen 4runner retired last month. Can’t wait to test my new rig in Chicago winter.
Hey everyone, I figured I’d make a quick write-up since I might be one of the first customers to actually receive and install the new CBI Heritage Series Grille for the Toyota Land Cruiser 250...
Exactly 1 year ago I changed from the stock NItto Grapplers sized at 265/70/18, to 285/75/18 Toyo Open Country AT III tires (34.8") along with BBS Forged wheels, and at the same time added the...
Long ago (like in the 2000s), standard tire sizes for Land Cruisers and Land Rover Discoveries were 29-31". Those trucks went just about everywhere, and it was a big deal to up grade to 33-34"...
First road trip for me with my new to me LC. Nothing special and first trip not in a Subaru Forester!!!!!!! Went to the Kootenay's to see a buddy and get some riding in. I enjoy driving to New...
Tires came in early, so I got them on today. I've got 60 miles on them so far. No complaints, though I haven't gone over 50 mph yet. I'll be going up the the hunting camp on Friday to spend the...
My mutts love the 80 because they have the run of it unlike the nice interior of the 250.
So in March I purchased a drop in storage tray for the Cool Box on my 2025 LC250 Premium. About a month ago I noticed it was warped and deformed, presumably from the August Kansas heat. The result...
Just installed the Tacoma Trail Hunter CVs. I wanted to make a post since there isn't a ton of information out there about this upgrade and i personally have searched the internet for answers like the list below: Are these a direct...
Quick roadside dinner stop on the way to Ear Falls, Ontario, Canada. Custom built DIY "side" mount fishing rod carrier shown attached to FE roof rack.
Sequoia National Park!
The only rust I see under my 2024 LC, is the bolts that hold on the skid plate. So changed them out for S/S bolts. See my order from Amazon attached. Make sure to cover the new bolts in...
This is exactly why I chose the LC over a jeep or Bronco. 5 hours on Hwys to the mountain road, 18 miles of curves from the valley up to 8,000ft, to the ancient bristle cone pine forest to see the...
First spark plug service. Easiest vehicle to change the plugs I’ve ever worked on. Didn’t even have to disconnect the coils on plugs #1-3. A extra deep plug socket is handy. I still used a 6”...
Good Afternoon & Happy Labor Day to all. Just wanted to grasp this precious opportunity to introduce myself. I just joined yesterday. I never even knew that there was a Land Cruiser Forum...
New favorite, I moved the I Force MaX emblem 🧐 :rolleyes::ROFLMAO:
I'll take the Iforce Max over the V6 any day; Highway feel, MPG, passing etc... Hated my Tacoma V6, that crap, such driver fatigue. Almost bought a 5th gen 4runner about 3 times, too slug like...
Nothing too crazy- the wife had a little nap lol. Southeast AZ area.
The Carista EVO and its associated software package has helped silence many of the annoying alarms and customize other options.
Hey everyone, I’m excited to join the community! This past August, I finally took the plunge and brought home a new 2027 Toyota Land Cruiser. This is my very first Land Cruiser, and I am already...
Found this Tech training today.
Easy for me, the Bison Gear cargo system, aka my maliraptor paddock. It’s the most utilitarian modification I’ve done and it directly contributes to my lifestyle every single day.
The song at the end is genius
Answer to the OP question - EMPTY. Apply risk avoidance Best Practice would be to carry Roto tanks EMPTY in transit. Then @ gas station close to the trail head location, FILL the Rotos up for the...
Hello, my new 2027 baby arrived, just took her home. Need to start adding my own touches, first is strorage. Cant wait to do some driving, and then have to go somewhere to go off-roading, as...
A video, instead of a photo this time. Having fun pretending to be an ATV in the sand bowls. I have a ton more footage from my Insta360, but I still need to process it.
I now have a 2025 Land Cruiser and I’m loving it. I’m a long time Toyota 4x4 owner having owned a Tacoma TRD, a Sequoia, a 4Runner, and now my LC250.
Finally got some time to take a few pics of my on-road "rig" :LOL: 275/60R20 Dueler A/T Ascent Tires Tundra Limited Wheels Ceramic tint front windows RaveOffroad Side Mirror Caps Smoke Tail...
Just an old guy who loves me some Toyota's. When I'm not jamming playing the drums with other like-minded music enthusiasts, or grinding out some project in my home machine shop, I'm out driving...
Wheels for me. Takeoffs from a 1794 Tundra. Same diameter & offset but 0.5in wider.
I’m really interested to learn more about your research, because these findings are interesting. If you can share some of your methodology it might shed light on the confusing findings. The...
I tested this out on a loose gravel road so I could try to see which wheels were doing the braking. Also had traction control off (car with swervy lines button). Stopping hard with the brake...
Wheel off the ground! Check out the original post for this off-roading obstacle here!
@Below32, I just tested it in my 2025 TJH250L-GNZAZA and confirmed it works. Probably on other variants as well, but others would need to confirm. You certainly don’t need to shift into park first, which would defeat the very premise of...
This was our biggest trip in our LC250 and well the largest road trip I’ve done to date. All said and done just short of 10,000 miles. Average MPG was 12.2 for the whole trip...
Fri 8/21 - Sun 8/23 transformation...Tuxedo wrapped in Avery Dennision satin black & Westcott Designs full size modular rack. Roof rack is noticeable quietier than than OEM...
FYI, this is from the Highlander manual:
Total beginners out in Hungry Valley, CA. So much fun haha and thankfully made it up this obstacle safely. Completely stock 2024 LC LC
New personal best coming home from Big Bear, 35.3 MPG over 68 miles. Averaging about 72 on the hwy. Sorry you had to be towed home, what happened?
Because if you have all the snatch blocks, pulleys, tree wraps and appropriate rope (rated winch line), you probably already know what you are doing - and quite likely already have a winch. If...
Added the After market full skid plates from Toyota this weekend. Easy install. Not for hard rock crawling by any means but fire roads and decent size stick deterrent. Also got the Slee heavy duty...
Have you ever wished you had easy access to a bolt's torque value when you were in the middle of a maintenance job? Me too, so I made this tool. I started with just a list of the ones I was...
Hello, Resurrecting this old thread about driving in sand. I feel like we should have a guide here for how to do it. I am coming from 3 4Runners that were pretty simple - I put in 4WD lo or hi...
Or just understand how to responsibly use debt to your advantage instead of letting fear put you at a disadvantage. Almost everything I purchase goes on a credit card, and that balance is paid in...
It was my daughters’ first day of school today. We drove the UTV to the bus stop.
I have loved visiting California on my bikes, and in Miss Daisy, but it's kinda like NYC.. better when seen in the rear view mirror. I truly feel sorry for folks that live there, and cannot easily...
Pulled over along side the Dalton HWY to refuel.
Hello El Choriza and all members. Thanks for allowing me to join. In late June bought a 2027 LC 250 in Inked with Java interior. Had several Toyotas starting with a new Corolla right out of...
Just got back from a fun trip to Moab, UT and ran a few trails., those being Fins & Things as well as Hurrah Pass, but had not seen much information on individuals taking their LC250's on Hell's Revenge on this forum and figured I would...
Ok maybe it’s just me or area I’m in but LC drivers can be a tad douchey. The new 250 isn’t a crazy volume vehicle so when I’m next to one at a red light or facing another at a...
I have tried several different techniques to carry fuel. The best one is to bring along someone with an F-250 and make them carry your fuel. This reduces wind noise to zero...
purchased a new 1958 trim 2026 very happy with it at invoice. just need tire upgrade and good to go. i am in bklyn ny
Traded in my 2025 4Runner TRD iForceMax for my 2027 LC yesterday. Hard to believe it's the same platform and drivetrain as the difference is day and night. This was my second 4Runner. With a new...
So to outthink Toyota engineers? We are talking new full synthetic lubs... Not thinking the old dinosaur oils abuses by our forerunners... Do you believe there was no testing the recos... Yes...
Hello there! I´ve just pickep my 2027 VXL LC 250 up from the dealership. I´m from Valencia, Spain. This forum seems to be the biggest in content and sources around the internet. Glad to share my...
Full matte ppf and ceramic coating before: After:
What's up everyone. I'm new to the Land Cruiser world. Previously came from a 3rd Gen Tacoma and had fun building that out. Now i have a 2025 LC 250 and i am looking forward to building it out...
Howdy from Irmo, SC. Picked up a 2027 Ice Cap LC a couple of weeks ago after test driving it and a 4Runner Off Road iForce. It was an easy decision - I turned the 4R around after 3 blocks. Not my...
This might be really unpopular, but, here it goes. Look, I drive a lot, in very remote places, aired down and in 4low. Fuel range is still not an issue for me. I really think many people are...
Thanks for the expertise in this post. Just did my own similar port with an outlet on the back deck.
I do the wave, then run fingers through hair maneuver since no one waves back, so far at least. But I've likely never seen any on this forum on the road either. When driving our wrangler, I've...
Okay, as an engineer i'm bound by ethics to introduce the younger people to the Ford Pinto. Read all about it (with illustrations and videos) below. A metal tank is far more likely to rupture...
Not to derail the conversation too far, but anytime I hear "37s" I immediately think of the Braptor. Then I think of all the times I have been driving behind one and thought to myself how big...
If you’ve removed, did you replace with something different? Show me! Thanks It went to the trash can the first day. No replacement, I prefer the cleaner look.
That makes the most sense...just bad luck with the shrapnel hitting the oil pan. I was on the fence with getting a diff drop but after all the recent CV videos, and two of...
Okay so the new intake lower housing arrived. So did the stainless steel 304 metal cloth. I picked up some exterior super strength velcro tape and got to work. Disclaimer...
Installed an Amazon roof storage net and I’m liking it so far. Didn’t care for the metal versions.
I thought about the trash can, but my bench was appreciative of the +5HP.
Curious what mileage you were at when you started to get creaky/clunky CVs? And assuming new CVs resolved it? Seconding the mileage request. Also, are you at 3" front lift? Do you have the...
I DD my FJ40 for 15 yrs. Then after a few years in a T100 4x4 I bought my FZJ80 and it was my daily for 24yrs. The thing about my 80 was that until my recent retirement I worked "off road" so it...
The reason was for looks only. Installed the spacer and start to finish took me less than 1.5 hours in the driveway for both sides on a nice hot Tucson day, I think it was 108 degrees (but it...
Fixed the reverse brake squeal thanks to Gio's video. Had reached out to various Toyota Service departments regarding the TSB to try to get it repaired under warranty and they had no idea how to...
$7k off of MSRP is hovering around better than invoice. The question is if that is $7k below actual MSRP or $7k below an MSRP that includes 3-4k in portfolio adds. Either way, that’s a solid...
Caution Flag. Throttle body cleaning may be a bit more involved DIY maintenance on a T24A engine than some are comfortable doing. The T24A throttle body is located on the drivers side (US spec)...
I think OP summed it well in the very first post: I think we all agree that oil needs changing at least every 5K, if not, this guide is probably not for you. For those that don’t think oil...
Agree more or less, but is really necessary to do oil analysis based on your usage to determine change interval, not arbitrary mileage. Some people may idle the car stationary for hours a day...
Hey All! Wanted to keep a rolling diary as such to just document our LC250. This is my daily driver, so I would not expect a massive lift and 40's. But I would like to document some smaller...
2027 Land Cruiser in the beautiful Trail Dust with black interior. I pick her up sometime this week. The only thing I’m not sure that I like is the tire poke. Maybe my eyes...
The votes are in! Congratulations to @t3lcfe for taking home the July Land Cruiser of the Month title with an awesome shot from an overlanding adventure in Big Sur! 🏆 Check out all the amazing...
My heritage blue LC hanging out at Eye of the Whale in Arches NP recently. This is about two miles from the nearest paved road in Arches NP. If you are there, it's a great side trip. We were...
I installed these as well, these really do make the door shutting sound more stable and secure and less loud. My kids noticed right away. and made the comment. “ did you do something with the...
BLACK: you can hide in the woods And there are always workarounds!
Bold prediction time! OP joins forum @ 0618. 26 minutes later, @ 0644, OP posts a poll w/ accompanying novel begging for the forum to decide between two colors. It's an emergency y'all!!! 1...
Wow. 2 weeks ago the sky was falling over cv joints, & now we are on to the transmission. The OP doesn’t even know if his tranny got remotely hot, his comment is that the temp bar moved up &...
Toyota will 100% deny a transmission warranty claim if they see a 3rd party Transmission cooler installed. I guarantee it. Toyota needs to address this, and we need to stop making excuses for Toyota.
So, I purchased steel wheels from a Tacoma SR. They started life as silver which I hated. I just got them powder coated yesterday what does everyone think. I really like it and like I told the guy...
One of the interesting things about the new Land Cruiser 250 is that it is already a very capable vehicle in standard form, yet there are more accessories available for it every month. That...
My driving experience massively improved after I disabled PDA. today similar drive but with PDA disabled.. temperature stayed mid center and not moved at all.. the engine felt more open!! looks...
The owner would either need to pay for the fix, or take Toyota to court and most certainly not get a favorable ruling. This is the trouble. The law may be on our side in this case, but I have...
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