When it comes to classic 4x4s that make excellent investments, the Toyota Land Cruiser features time and time again. A superstar in the off-roading world, the Land Cruiser is well known and much loved for its quality, durability and reliability. Its 70-plus years in production has seen iconic model after iconic model roll off the assembly line as Gear Patrol explains:
“It has held true to its roots as a rugged off-roader. But it has evolved with the times and the different locations (and emissions standards) it has encountered. America got the luxury family car it needed in the 1980s. Other markets needed a continuation of the FJ40 or absolutely rock-solid pickups with easily replaceable parts. Some form of Land Cruiser has been there for everyone and will no doubt continue to be as we move into a new era…”
Everyone has their favourite Toyota Land Cruiser. For us, the 78 or 79 Series comes out on top, but it’s far from perfect. In this blog post, we take a closer look at how improving one component in particular will take your Toyota Land Cruiser 78 or 79 Series from good to GREAT!
Why the 78 and 79 Series have our hearts…
Released in 1999 and still in production to this day, the 78 Series Land Cruiser has always been the ultimate workhorse as well as something of a trendsetter during its heyday. Known as the ‘Troopy’ or ‘Troop Carrier’, its innovative, two side door design provided a different look to the classic Cruiser.
The story of the Land Cruiser continued with the 79 Series. Available as a single or dual cab pickup, this Cruiser demonstrated just how capable and unique each Series could be. While the Land Cruiser 150 Series went on to become a more popular option for overlanding due to its availability, the 78 and 79 Series are particularly coveted throughout the market.
…and what we don’t like so much
You know how we mentioned that the Land Cruiser 78 and 79 Series were far from perfect a little earlier? It’s time to focus our attention on one very big problem that has blighted Land Cruiser owners for some time.
Despite their popularity as overland and work vehicles, the factory suspension found across the 78 and 79 Series isn’t ideal. It is in fact particularly firm, with some models even having ‘mining spec’ suspension, which as you can imagine isn’t much fun on the road.
The solutions to all your suspension issues
You don’t have to put up with shoddy factory suspension. By upgrading your suspension, you can unlock the true potential of your Toyota Land Cruiser 78 or 79 Series, and enjoy a truly thrilling experience both on and off the road.
We offer several high performance, tough and durable suspension lift kits for Toyota Land Cruisers, including upgrades from Terrain Tamer and Old Man Emu.
Our Terrain Tamer and Old Man Emu suspension kits – which include parabolic springs – are really popular for the 70 Series. We supply more suspension for these models than anyone else in the UK. In addition to discovering the suspension upgrades you need to take your Cruiser experience to the very next level, our dedicated team has the specialist knowledge to advise and support you at every stage.
Browse our suspension upgrades for the Toyota Land Cruiser 70 Series to get started or contact our team for guidance.
