The 4.5L uses more fuel than the 4.7L and they both are similar in weight. The 4.7 suits the 100 better, having spent time in both. Now the 1HD, that’s an engine!!
Personally like the 80 series better but the 105 series here in Australia had the 1fz-fe as well as a diesel, they do really well, basically a 100 series body on an 80 series chassis.
Diff locks in the sand are a must, especially if you’re driving alone. I don’t know how many times I’ve gotten myself unstuck by airing down a lit more and engaging my diff locks.
LOve these cars ... I live in LA and don't line the v8 ... my cousin in Dubai swapped the gasoline to Diesel Turbo. You should bring a diesel one too. Amazing cars
Any chance you speak Russian my friend? I'm just curious, I'm Russian myself and have lived (grew up) in the middle east. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge about these vehicles. It seems like there's only a VERY niche group of people who know an appreciate these trucks in the US. I have a 07 100 and a 94 80 myself.
Nice Hundo. Would you ever consider buying one of the JDM alcantara cars like the 60th anniversary turbo diesel soon when they become eligible for import?
Australia got FZJ105 HZJ105 UZJ100 HDJ100. Hdj100 still sell around $45,000 in Australia. 1hdfte best Toyota motor ever made. I built a turbo 1fz fzj79. Very fast landcruiser.