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  • Heater T’s on the 100 Series Land Cruiser

    Most of the things that can go wrong on a 100 Series are things owners have at least heard of. Timing belt. Head gaskets. Oil leaks. People know those words, even if they don’t know the details. Heater T’s are different. I bring them up and most owners look at me like I said something…

  • First Modifications for Your 100 Series

    I’ve owned close to 20 Land Cruisers. Most of them got modified in some way. And the question I get more than almost any other is some version of: I want to do more with this truck. Where do I start? The 100 Series is an incredible off-road platform right out of the box. Toyota…

  • 100 Series Timing Belt Replacement Guide

    I’ve had this conversation hundreds of times. Someone buys a 100 Series, loves it, drives it for six months, and then the engine locks up. They call me after the fact. And almost every time, the answer is the same: nobody replaced the timing belt. It’s the most important service on the 100 Series. It’s…

  • 100 Series Land Cruiser Common Problems

    I’ve owned close to 20 Land Cruisers. I’ve been under more 100 Series trucks than I can count. And the thing that still gets me is how many of these trucks come in with the same problems. Problems that were completely preventable. The 100 Series is one of the best vehicles ever built. I mean…

  • What a Well-Maintained 100 Series Can Actually Do

    The 100 Series Land Cruiser ran from 1998 to 2007. It’s been out of production for nearly 20 years at this point. And people are still seeking them out. That’s not nostalgia. That’s a truck with a real track record. What the 100 Series Is The 100 Series sits in an interesting place. It’s more…

  • OTM Cruisers: Birmingham’s Land Cruiser Specialists

    OTM Cruisers is a true specialty shop for Toyota Land Cruisers and Lexus 4WDs nothing else. Cole and his team live and breathe these platforms, handling everything from routine maintenance to steering, suspension, axle work, and full mechanical restorations. They also outfit overland builds with lift kits, bumpers, lighting, recovery gear, tires, and camping systems….