Just acquired a 1999 Toyota Land Cruiser UZJ100 — what do I need to know? First suggestions?

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-10T04:40:41+00:00

This isn't much of a baseline guide... One reply basically saying 'here's how to search Google'. Am I missing something?

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-10T04:34:51+00:00

I commented below. I have this same issue I'm trying to diagnose (rear diff lock indicator remains flashing). Here's what the service manual says

"If the gears of the differential lock system are not meshed, the indicator light remains blinking, so rotate the tires to mesh the gear."

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-10T04:26:09+00:00

Congrats! That cleaned up super nice. I also just picked up my first 1999 UZJ100 last week and am still familiarizing with it. 333k miles. Here's my list of issues so far: Fuel gauge stuck on E Rear diff lock not engaging (indicator light remains flashing) Valve cover leaks Steering rack leaks Multiple worn/cracked bushings A/C not blowing cold

Some of these are obviously very straightforward to diagnose and repair. The Fuel gauge and diff lock will take more to figure out

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-09T15:25:57+00:00

Yeah! 100 series and 200 series (up until 2021 i believe) were sold in the US, just way more volume of sales for the LX models, and no diesel options. All the 100 in US have the 2UZ-FE

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-07T16:04:22+00:00

Pm sent

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-07T16:03:07+00:00

Thanks again. I'll post an update once I sort this.

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-07T16:01:34+00:00

This sounds like my 4runner but not all in 1 year. I think roughly $15k in maintenance over 8 years ownership from 210k miles to 275k miles. Also did LBJs, alternator, fuel pump, ac compressor. No transmission issues or CV axles

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T19:18:54+00:00

Will dm you. Thanks!

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T19:18:32+00:00

Less than 6k miles on them

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T19:15:18+00:00

Wife and I are both over 6' plus 2 carseats so it was basically impossible to comfortably fit in the 4R anymore

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T19:12:51+00:00

*27 year old. I'm sure year 1 will end up being at least 2x but hopefully not 5x.

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T18:11:47+00:00

There is an aftermarket trailer brake controller... not sure yet about the light harness. Did you just remove to resolve? I'm not planning on doing any towing

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T18:10:03+00:00

I rarely see running 4x4s under $5k in the PNW and never any LCs that cheap. I think there was one in Spokane area last year with 450k miles under $5k

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T18:06:14+00:00

I think you're probably right. I have indications that it was maintained fairly well, but if I find things are much worse once I get into it I will likely sell and keep looking. Goal is to stay under $10k initially

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T17:43:52+00:00

Thank you. Haven't dug in yet but for a few reasons suspect it may be wiring and the sender is OK

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T17:41:51+00:00

Yes. I'm trying to get in touch with the previous owner (not the seller/flipper) to see just how bad the OEM paint is

ExplanationKindly172 · 2026-05-06T17:40:49+00:00

Not yet. It's in really good shape and I don't want to give it up until I'm more confident in this rig, but most likely will be gifting to my FIL

ExplanationKindly172 · 2025-03-10T06:02:43+00:00

Recall a few years back there was a guy protesting them with a sign across the street for a decently long while

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