So I've got a great running '95 Land Cruiser (non locked) that I love, but I've also got an '01 VW TDI that's having transmission issues. I bought the VW for $600 and it looks like I'll get about one year out of it, pretty good lifespan. I'd really like to put the 1.9L TDI in the Cruiser, but from what I've read it's probably not the best idea. So I've turned to the 4Runners. For what I do, the Land Cruiser really is overkill and I just need to come to terms with it! I think if I had something more fuel friendly I'd actually get out more.

Which would be best for an expedition platform? From what I've researched the 3rd Gen has coils in the front while the 2nd has torsion bars. What's the difference/better?
The Acme Adapters will bolt the VW TDI motor to the 22R transmissions so that points me to the 2nd Gen unless I also want to swap a tranny into a 3rd Gen from a 22R powered truck. Would it be worth it? Manual of course.
I've seen a couple of TDI 'runners on here and TDI club forums and I feel I could do is as soon as I'm finished with my Master's in Augus.

Feel free to post some Expo built 4Runners and if you want to trade it for a Land Cruiser let me know!

 

ive and 02 tdi that is still kicking along just fine but that sounds awsome to be able to make that tdi go on even longer would be nice but mounting up the turbo would have to be a pain then the intercooler if you get done post it up so that way i can know if its worth doing best of luck to you