re re toyota land cruiser worth it in article iftccu ca boeing com hovnania iftccu ca boeing com paul hovnanian wrote based on my experience with a fj the hard top jeep style model i would definitely give a new model consideration if i were in the market the older models are very well built unless toyota lost its mind i would assume until proven otherwise that the newer models have inherited some if not all of the qualities of their ancestors two major differences in the running gear that i m aware of need study my has a solid front axle housing whereas the newer models have independant front suspension the solid axle is theoretically stronger and the new cruisers do not have independent suspension in the front they still run a straight axle but with coils the runner is the one with independent front the cruisers have incredible wheel travel with this system more reliable than the newer model but only experience will tell the independant front suspension is no doubt a compromise made to satisfy the typical user who will never need a real utility vehicle the second difference is the type of transfer case used on the newer models i m not sure but i think tioyota went to a full time wd or all wheel drive system the older landcruisers have a lock up type both have their advantages and disadvantages the up cruiser does have full time wd but the center diff locks in low range my brother has a and is an incredibly sturdy vehicle which has done all the trails in moab without a tow the and later is even better with the bigger engine and locking diffs jim chott toyota wd pickup rzaa email sps mot com lemans sport convertible tempe arizona
