1996 Toyota Land Cruiser

he passenger side. The driver benefits from a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and electric lumbar support so that they may find the ideal seating position. The center stack is close by and within arm’s reach. The A/C blows cool for the summer ahead, and for this last stretch of winter, the Prado’s heat is piping hot. Adjacent a new Dual headunit blasts tunes through the cabin to supplement your commute. It also includes Bluetooth integration. Power windows, power locks, and power mirrors all function in typical Toyota fashion, making daily use more enjoyable. The tan seats are in good shape and lack any major rips, stains, or tears. The headliner and carpets are in good shape, and the door cards have escaped major damage over the past 30 years aside from a few light nicks. Headroom, legroom, and shoulder room are decent, and the split barn doors open wide to accommodate lots of cargo. The body-on-frame platform is able to handle lots of abuse. The same can be said for the engine, the 1KZ-TE. Fresh off an oil and filter service, the 3.0L chugs to life courtesy of a new 12v battery. A new fuel filter and engine air filter we installed as part of our tune-up, and one of our trained technicians has replaced the valve cover gasket so that the engine oil level stays full. The 1K is linked to a strong automatic that shifts like a champ. The pilot can choose between 2WD and 4WD thanks to a selectable transfer case, and the hubs can be electronically locked while inside the cockpit. The Land Cruiser gets up to highway speeds with ease and is a comfortable cruiser thanks to its long wheelbase. The suspension received a healthy refresh while on our lift. Front and rear panhard bar bushings were replaced, and we also installed new rear shocks and rear control arm bushings. It slows down confidently thanks to four-wheel disc brakes. The fluid was flushed while in our shop, and new front and rear brake hoses were installed. The refinished wheels are wrapped in brand new 32′′ Falken rubber. Freshly aligned, this rig drives straight as an arrow, and a new steering stabilizer improves the steering feel. Turnkey and ready to rock, this old school Toyota would be ideal as a daily driver, and can pull double duty getting down with the best of them.