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Which t100 had solid axles?

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by BurritoClimber, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Dec 29, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    BurritoClimber

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    Now I know the t100 were known for their ifs, but correct me if i'm wrong, weren't the earlier ones only solid axles? Front, and rear?
     
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  2. Dec 29, 2020 at 9:27 PM
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    Never any full sized Toyota pickup truck.

    Hilux and 4runners were the last to have them mid 80's. Landcruiser is the only solid axle now.
     
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    I currently own a 1st year T100. They only ever had 86-95 mini truck ifs in the front with longer cv shafts.
     
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    The 3.0 was a dog haha, the 3.4 was much more tolerable.
     
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    The last Land Cruiser with a solid front axle was the 80 series ('91-'97).
     
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    Last Toyota truck with a solid front axle was in 85. First year of EFI as an option was in 85. The combo is highly sought after.
     
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    yep lol, but my poverty pack truck came with a 3.slow but now has a supercharged 3.4 in it.
     
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    Bad ass trucks though. Love driving it. I have a Tundra, Fj, and s2000 and this trucks gets driven everywhere while they all sit.

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    The last US version was the 80. But plenty non US land cruisers are offered with solid axles still.
     
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    Oh alright you got me there
     

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