What is the difference between Land Cruiser 100 and 105?

What is the difference between Land Cruiser 100 and 105?

The biggest difference between the 100 to the 105 series Landcruiser is the engine and front axle/suspension setup. 100 series having better motor options and the 105 having a stronger & solid front axle. Juha has done an engine transplant to this 105 series landcruiser and now has a Turbo diesel with solid axle!

Should I buy a 105 series Land Cruiser?

A 105 Series Landcruiser will be an ideal option to choose. In terms of reliability, it is satisfactory. The power is amazingly balanced through live axles and ABS. Overall, the vehicle is designed with an impressive and sturdy chassis.

What year is a 105 series Land Cruiser?

1998
100/105 Series (1998-2007) These also got simpler, less powerful six-cylinder powertrains, with the naturally aspirated 1FZ-FE petrol and 1HZ diesel engines carrying over.

Does a 1999 105 Land Cruiser GXL have live or solid axles?

The 105-Series LandCruiser had a live front axle with three links, coil springs, telescopic gas-pressurised hydraulic dampers and a stabiliser bar. Furthermore, the live rear axle had five links, gas-pressurised hydraulic dampers, a panhard rod and stabiliser bar.

Are 105 series full time 4WD?

While the bulk of 100 Series cars got permanent all-wheel-drive with a two-speed transfer-case (for high- and low-range) and a locking centre differential, the bare-bones 105 Standard model retained the part-time four-wheel-drive, manual-locking freewheeling-hubs and a choice of 2WD, 4WD high-range and 4WD low-range.

What engine is in a 105 series Land Cruiser?

Engine-wise, the 105 Series was very much an 80 Series carry-over with both the 96kW SOHC non-turbo diesel 1HZ engine or the 165kW 1FZ-FE DOHC petrol six-cylinder available across all three trim levels.

How wide is a 105 series Land Cruiser?

Dimensions. The 100- and 105-Series LandCruisers were 4890 mm long, 1940 mm wide, 1890 mm tall and had 2850 mm long wheelbases.