Billed as the ultimate SUV, the Toyota Land Cruiser is a firm choice for those looking to balance car-like road manners with a truly rugged, off-road experience. It is a make and model that has long been known and loved in the toughest parts of the world, with its dependability lauded above all else. So, it should come as no surprise that it is a popular choice on the work scene too.
The Toyota Land Cruiser 1998-07 brought yet more perks for the driver who works hard as well as plays hard, especially when compared to its predecessors, as this review from Edmunds details:
“Toyota executives say that the new Land Cruiser is ‘larger, stronger and heavier’ than the previous generation truck, that it produces low emissions, is more fuel efficient than its predecessor and that safety and luxury options have been added to spruce up the exterior and interior of the vehicle. The redesigned chassis and suspension resulted in a 50 percent increase in structural rigidity, making the SUV more comfortable, more durable and less noisy.”
While it’s up for debate which Toyota Land Cruiser is the best, in our opinion, the 100 Series Amazon is up there. Make this great rig even better with the following top 5 work upgrades
1. Suspension
The Land Cruiser is big and heavy, which can put a lot of pressure on the OE suspension system. That’s why the most popular upgrade for the 100 Series is a premium suspension kit.
The Old Man Emu OME Nitro Plus Suspension Lift Kit is your perfect partner. The vehicle-specific setup is as tough as it gets, providing a durable, integrated system that’s highly customisable as well as a fantastic solution for on and off road use. This suspension kit is suitable for commercial use too, and is already the first choice for heavy towing, agricultural, trade and emergency response vehicles.
2. Brakes
Keep the theme of better performance going by incorporating DBA Performance Brake Calipers into your Land Cruiser. These direct replacement calipers come to you from Australia’s leading braking manufacturer and are backed by more than 40 years of expertise as a result.
They promise 100% performance straight out of the box, with brake calipers manufactured to original equipment and ISO quality standards.
3. Air bags
Back to suspension now, and our simple to install Pedders Air Bags. They’re the product of over 70 years in suspension, and will certainly be valued if you carry widely varying loads as part of your job.
They’re easy to operate too, and can be inflated with a foot pump, portable compressor or at a petrol station. Alternatively, you can add an onboard air compressor, which can be controlled via dual cabin-mounted paddle switches. Whatever your preferred inflation method, these independently controlled air bags can level your Cruiser at your convenience.
4. Traction
AVM Free Wheeling Hubs were made with the Toyota Land Cruiser 100 Series Amazon in mind. As the original and best free wheeling hubs, these heavy duty additions are upgrade essentials, giving you the means to reduce driveline wear and minimise rolling resistance at the simple twist of a lever.
With their reinforced nodular iron body, die-cast aluminium cap and corrosion resistant finish, they’re also made to last, with decades of reliable service all part of the package.
5. Protection
Kit out your Land Cruiser from the outside too, with our N4 Side Protection Rails. These vehicle-specific rock sliders are tubular in design, and the precision manufactured, 60mm diameter, electro-galvanised steel tube certainly does its job! The heavy duty addition delivers robust off-road protection, and is even compatible with N4 underbody protection.
The recommendations above are just a small part of our wider collection of upgrades for the Toyota Land Cruiser (1998-07). You can check out our full range of 100 Series Amazon parts and accessories here.