96/97 LC or LX

[Matador98]

Its not a debacle, you were giving your opinion, I just happen to disagree with it, and so does firetruck and every other 80 owner in the world (note: I am not an 80 owner, see signature).

It does sound like you have a nicely equipped Tundra, though. Mine is stock by force, as the money goes into the two LCs almost exclusively.

[LandCrusher'70]

Originally Posted by Chicho

I will be selling my 05 Tundra DC soon and want to replace it with something I can really wheel off road. Judging by the prices, I will probablly be looking at an 96/97 LC or LX. I realize the LX is basically a rebadged LC. Anyone have experience lifting and wheeling the LX? Since they are the same in price, I wouldn't mind having the extra features if they are identical underneath and use the same aftermarket parts to lift. Thanks...

Hey Chicho,

Out of the box, a locked 80 series LC or LX will walk circles around a stock 4x4 Tundra. Both are great trucks, but come on. I've been on trails that a Tundra would never go/fit. You'd have to ADD lockers to a Tundra to make it closer in comparison to an LC.

The LX is typically a little more $$$, but not by much. There are guys that wheel them and lift them. The LX and LC are virtually identical. Anything you can put on an LC will go on an LX.

The 'cool' thing about about wheeling an LX is that people can't believe that you wheel a Lexus.

For what it's worth; the first time I wheeled my Tundra, the 4x4 wouldn't engage.

[parkerbink]

I loved my Tundra. It was great. I have a 94 80 series I love more. It is a great reliable easily maintained vehicle.

That is all.

[Chicho]

Thanks for the input. Last weekend I bought a '94 LC and towed it from LA to Phoenix with my '05 Tundra. LC needs a lot of elbow grease, but will make a fine trail rig soon. The Tundra did what it was meant to do; tow and haul... 7548lbs to be exact. Even through the hot desert and mountain grades it performed well.