2024 Land Cruiser 250 - Punished and Reviewed. Is it a REAL Land Cruiser?

[@XFactrAdventures]

Such an incredible build. It was an honor to wheel with you all at COTR and watch this beast tackle everything, including the Poughkeepsie wall. I’ve had my doubts regarding the power train, so this is extremely encouraging to hear how well it performed. I hope it’s reliable too! You guys are truly “the best in the business”. Keep it up! So impressed!

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks, Jason!

[@aregal]

The only climbing I’ve been doing with my 1958 has been up my parking garage at work; hehe. Thanks for making this build and video. It’s inspiring to see what the 1958 is capable of.

[@frankburch5104]

This transformation of this 1958 is nothing short of extraordinary! The notion that you could visualize and render all this before you started the build is mind boggling. It "almost" gives me second thoughts about my GX Overtrail purchase. I've already placed my order with Air Down Gear Up for the Lexus version of the drawer/ sleeper platform. Thanks for showing it to us. I really hope you'll lean in to the Overtrail in the near future. Mine is lifted and running 35's, but the approach and departure angles are still abysmal and are crying out for some Descent Offroad magic!

[@dissentoffroad]

The GX is even better!

[@enjoytheridedude]

This with the portals and a front locker and 40’s is going to be insane…I’m really impressed the tie rods lasted through the rubicon. What a great rig! Just bought an LC250 for my wife…when she’s done with it I hope to make it my daily second rig and keep the tundra deployed out on locations lol 😂

[@CACressida]

Coolest prado ever hands down.

[@sherpaec]

Amazing work on this build guys! So impressive what these are capable of, makes us very excited for the future of this platform.

[@dissentoffroad]

Thank you! I urge viewers to check out the new Sherpa build. They added some spice!

[@lunamaria1048]

I usually hate the round lights, but they set this built right off! I have the GX 550 Overtrail, but a bit envious when I see these great looking LC builds lol

[@dissentoffroad]

We'll make sure the GX folks have something equally cool!

[@lunamaria1048]

@@dissentoffroad I look forward to it, and will subscribe and keep an eye out! Thanks!

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Such an awesome build. Very clean and I'm totally jealous. And yes, the lack of tailgate is a huge miss. Same with the hatch/glass opening from the inside. My GX470 with swing gate and LX with tail gate all have interior access for the rear gate.

[@zackcoto2952]

Very cool build love the color. Might have just convinced me to get a 250

[@TheDustyBearCruiser]

Sick build, so glad you guys are wheeling it!

[@JohnBjerke-q3r]

Great job Ben & Dissent Team. Your careful planning and attention to detail exceeded my expectations, especially for a "prototype." Curious about whether there was an air compressor installed, whether an LRA tank would fit, and a solution for an oversized spare. Again great job, great video!

[@lazy_goodwill]

Love the colour scheme. Especially the "turbo" inscription in style of 80s-90s. Really suits vehicle's design.

[@dissentoffroad]

Thank you!

[@maverick2242]

Def sick build, good t see what can be done with the new platform, always have Prado's out in our trips, 90s/ 120/ LWB and SWB models, usually not too extreme, had to recover 3 on Sunday, one in a River stuck on a boulder and 2 diffed out on mud, but again only running 33s and 2" lift in most cases and no for or rear lockers, 80s to the rescue, but saying that they are very capable vehicles and have proven reliable. So This new model has grown on me, did feel Toyota esp in the US using the LC name to market it rather than earn the LC Badge, but that's the way these days, clearly this is capable and great to see. Well done guys, love ya work. The color is sick too btw. 🤘

[@patricklawrence2755]

Great build. Why has every yootubr who has NOT driven the vehicle hated on it. But just about every person who has driven it, on and off road, has quickly said they wanted to hate it, but they do like/love the new J250,from stock to built...cant wait to test drive one.

[@dissentoffroad]

I think it's the stigma of the Prado and a 4cyl. But yeah, it's actually a solid rig and fun to drive.

[@flyfisher530]

Great job guys! Loved seeing this rig at OXPNW. Probably my favorite build at that event! 🙌

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks Michael!

[@jourdanandrewpolotan5646]

Your paint colors reminds me of the International Scout. Nice!

[@gibbethoskins8621]

You can get fly screen window socks and a big one that fits the rear door (when open) using magnets (ebay). Combined with weathershields on the rear windows you can have them slightly open when it rains. I have a bed in the back of my rig and that's the set up i run. Also using a 12 volt fan in the rear when sleeping during warm nights.

[@DaveH-USA]

Good commentary and nice build! Gearing for downhill and stock clearance seem like the main potential issues for actual off-roading. And I agree a tailgate or at least the sliding window from the 4Runner would have been better. Thanks!

[@spudsmccallaghan]

That thing is so sweet! Great video!

[@a2r7n6]

Amazing! Love it! So well done. Thank you for sharing. 👍🏻

[@JDM21222]

There’s a setting to get the 4Lo VSC warning message to go away. Turn off PCS (pre collision system) on the cluster and it disappears.

[@dissentoffroad]

We'' give it a try. Thank you!

[@residualboulders]

Ben, have you considered developing an aluminum drop down tailgate that would fold up in front of the drawer system and allow the hatch to close. Mounted to the door jamb somehow? I love the tailgate feature in all my older cruisers so it's a bit of a hang up that the 250 does not have it. Such a nice feature if you actually use your cruiser for exploring.

[@thelandcruiserproject]

Great walkthrough and very cool build.

[@dissentoffroad]

Thank you!

[@jasonkome9734]

Hot Damn son. Earned a sub for this one. The belly suction move let me know your research turns into real improvements. LOVE THIS. 💪🤠👍

[@Bedawson]

wow what a sick build!

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks!

[@stakone]

Awesome build guys

[@Staycationnn]

Looks incredible. They really nailed the styling in comparison to the 200. Love the bumpers they look fantastic too. Two negatives: the lack of a tail gate just sucks. I can't understand why they didn't add one. Seems like a no brainer. That and it looks like there's no articulation up front whatsoever. I wonder if air bags a la land rover would be superior in that regard.

[@dkdjszudbdiiusushajjjaauu2644]

good job man and amazing presentation. greetings from Germany where this would be highly illegal

[@dissentoffroad]

Thank you!

[@sokratzmmf]

Cool build. The exterior color takes some getting used to

[@MartinLutherMcCoy]

Such a fan of this rig and all the videos…

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks!

[@bmbrabus]

It did horribly, I will take it of your hands and spare any further embarrassment and grievance for you 😁🤙🏼 Absolutely cool! A very amazing interpretation of a modern Land Cruiser. Perhaps is what a “new”FJ60 could’ve look like. Great job team 🫡

[@dissentoffroad]

😁

[@ForgottenWaypoints]

Does the LC250 have a factory transmission cooler? I know on the 2nd Gen Sequioa, they have a thermostat that acts as a "transmission warmer" which keeps the transmission fluid at 212F (too hot IMO) just sitting there. You can plumb it and install a Tundra transmission cooler (which we've done) and then if you tow, pin the thermostat open and your transmission temps then run at respectable numbers. I hope the elevated transmission temps are something that can be fixed easily, as it would be annoying stressing out and worrying about them whenever you are crawling off road.

[@dissentoffroad]

Thankfully we haven't had any issues but we like your idea. We won't be towing with this rig but if trans temps ever give us a problem while rock crawling then we may need to look into an aux cooler.

[@garryrichardson4572]

It’s a pain we haven’t seen these in Australia. Still selling 23 models as new.

[@dissentoffroad]

It's aight. You guys get the 300, 79 and Patrols. :)

[@getcheese]

Yup. We don’t feel bad at all.

[@whiskey_guy]

Rad build. Great review also. 🤘

[@Ezone_X]

The Badass Coolest LC PRADO 250 ive seen on internet, damn! Nice rig sir!

[@dissentoffroad]

Thank you!

[@mysticman1671]

35s is the sweet spot !

[@brycerollins9496]

Great video! By chance do you know the mpg driving in the city/highway with all the mods/armor? Thanks!

[@dissentoffroad]

Mixed driving I believe it is around 15mpg.

[@steveg219]

Great build!!

[@grahamkrivanek2315]

Some Westcott Designs rock sliders would look good on there👍

[@dissentoffroad]

LOL 😋

[@steverpmoffroadgarage8584]

Great video! Love the build! We have a switch pro mount designed we will send you..

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks, Steve! I JUST saw your post of the new mount in IG. Seriously, 2min ago. Haha

[@purgatory5249]

Awesome build!

[@clausk.3578]

Great Job 👍👍👍

[@ryansearlybronco]

Nice review!

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

Are you going to increase the fuel capacity? That's one thing I'm considering for the 58

[@dissentoffroad]

I believe @longrangeamerica is working on a larger tank. The small tank is really the biggest annoyance with this platform. Carrying extra fuel on long difficult trails is mandatory.

[@AdventuresOfRogersAndHenderson]

Such a rockin build! Anybody experiencing steering rack issues with the 250s as they make these big jumps in tire size/beating them on the trails?

[@dissentoffroad]

Not yet. "knock on wood". It's an electric rack vs. hydraulic. Hopefully that means stronger in the long-term.

[@infantryrecon101st]

Love the retro look Toyota did but damn the rear looks so bad unfortunately! Looks like a crappie jeep compass which really sucks, hopefully they fix that next year!

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Great project! Thank you for sharing! That steering wheel looks off center AF! What’s up with that?

[@dissentoffroad]

Haven't done an alignment yet. 🤭

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

@@dissentoffroad that’s what I figured. Good work!

[@dissentoffroad]

@@MaximumDIYGarage Thank you!

[@jarrodbourne5019]

That's super sick!. Man, I wish we were allowed these mods here in Australia!. Can't run huge tyres etc and Toyota think we all love diesels🤣

[@FredNeck-z4u]

Well enjoy your Hiluxs and Jimnys!

[@enjoytheridedude]

I just love this rig

[@LinusScrubTips]

Finally, someone actually using one of these instead of making a pavement princess.

[@crazygooseventures]

Seems like a good video to show the base 1958 is more than sufficient for a majority of folks? Probably a great overland platform without need to pay the premiums for the higher model?

[@dissentoffroad]

Generally speaking yes. If you want more bells and whistles then there's nothing wrong with the higher trim models. It just hurts more when you get it dirty or damage it. :)

[@noctilucent7396]

Someone should invent a slide out tailgate we can sit on! also with this platform in the back does it cover the air filter exhaust? will that become an issue with the whole battery filter system?

[@thrash123ful]

Looks awesome! But thats a lot of weight for that 4 cylinder turbo especial with the 38's and mods this will be Toyotas down fall they should of stayed with the 6 cylinder or 8

[@dissentoffroad]

It's tough to say. The current setup works great for 35s and smaller with no need to regear. The old V6 just didn't have enough low end torque and the old V8s lacked power. So for the masses, this combo is pretty nice but we agree. For longevity and simplicity, it's tough to beat a tried and true V8. :)

[@rl9810]

Those the same as the sliders you are selling on your site? Can't wait to get mine!

[@dissentoffroad]

Yup!

[@lennyross2813]

Love this build it really came out great! I like the way the 250 looks. Just wish it came with the V8. Any V8. Although the 5.7 in there would be killa!

[@Gbeard94]

that thing is sick...

[@chopperpl]

Is that power bank really necessary? You have 2400W outlet from hybrid battery available to power accessories.

[@TRONABORON]

Nice build! ☑️☑️☑️

[@EFINREBEL]

Couldn’t find a video of you running the Rubicon with it. Got a link to that by chance? Also I’d love to take Vulcan cube off your hands when you upgrade your set up. It would be going into a 4runner and not a Jeep

[@dissentoffroad]

We don't have a full video of it on the Con. Just a bunch of random clips on our Instagram page.

[@D6EH]

Nice build!

[@michaelopere5424]

Toyota Land Cruisers are modification friendly,unlike the new Land Rover products,Toyota always builds vehicles that it's customer really want.

[@salvadorcallejasii842]

Do these LC’s have the traditional off center rear diff or a centered diff like the 4Runner?

[@dissentoffroad]

Centered

[@justaflyg]

is it structurally safe to cut those core supports in the front and the cross-member in the back?

[@dissentoffroad]

Structurally yes. We've reinforced the affected areas. Now, would Toyota or the NHTSA like what we've done? Hmmm ;)

[@justaflyg]

@@dissentoffroad ahh okay copy that. love the max clearance bumper you guys have but guess I’ll have to settle for the production version with no cutting 😂

[@alexk5157]

I got the Carista and seat bell chime is gone

[@MatthewSmith-fq1bh]

I have the answers to your gearing delimema, including adding a front E-locker. Can easily be accomplished now

[@heinies_hobbies]

I love your tshirt!

[@Naminorite]

Trying to decide between a current gen 4Runner and a lower cost Land Cruiser Prado (as they are similar price point). I prefer the look of the square old school LC's but am concerned about longevity and low cost reliability. Wife and I buy and keep cars for decades. I had a 1st gen 4Runner many years ago with manual transmission so not too worried about Toyota 4 Cyl. Don't rock crawl or anything - just drive to places for Mtn. bike, trail running, etc (i.e. N. CA, Tahoe, other CA locations etc) What do you think? Proven normally aspirated 6 cyl. 4Runner or new LC Prado? *battery replacement, 1st year of new model, etc feels a bit scary vs old old proven format.

[@dissentoffroad]

Tough to beat the 5th gen T4R for longevity. If you keep cars for decades then I'd go with that. The new LC250 is great but unproven for long-term reliability.

[@hrvideos53]

that looks like some sort of future bad ass mobile from like ready player one or some shit. that thing looks tighttttt. like a cybertruck with character and history

[@hrvideos53]

does this have a hemi??

[@yoadriantrd]

So bad ass!! I put my switch pro controller in the same location. Also what rear springs did you go with?

[@dissentoffroad]

They were prototype springs from Icon. We now have their electronic compression damping shocks and they are amazing. The truck just wants to fly Baja style over everything.

[@GXTOLX]

What did u do with bump stop issues? Not sure if I missed this on new lc250.

[@dissentoffroad]

We haven't had any issues. We are replacing the OEMs with some PerryParts extended stops here soon to test them out. Keep an eye on our IG feed for an update.

[@roberthancock4615]

Where did you get those Decals? Can you shoot a link?

[@dissentoffroad]

It's a full wrap by @beyondwraps! :)

[@sproesser1]

why did Toyota put an inferior cv axle on the land cruiser compared to the Tacoma?? Is anything else not up to snuff?

[@TheTbss89]

So icon will be making suspension for the land cruisers?

[@dissentoffroad]

Yes

[@noctilucent7396]

Hey bud are you able to hear phone calls in your lc250 and are they able to hear you? Waiting for my lc250 to arrive hearing some issues with bluetooth calls

[@dissentoffroad]

I have never heard Ben complain about call quality. He's not here for me to ask either. SEMA stuff.

[@noctilucent7396]

​@@dissentoffroad Bruh, I bought it and I love it. great tip on that back window opening and adjustable from within camping, I got a tip for you check out offroam Land Cruiser phone mount. It's expensive but the best phone mount spot for the LC 250 Imo

[@kingtut7563]

Pretty cool rig. Unfortunately it seems like it will take a lot of fab work to get a rig remotely close to this rigs capabilities.

[@dissentoffroad]

We think a set of 35s, armor, and a front locker will go almost everywhere this one does without a front locker and you wouldn't need to do a lot of fabrication. :)

[@politicalbandit3904]

Nice but an expensive hobby 😂👍🏽!

[@dissentoffroad]

Very. LOL

[@user-rw7xd7qy3j]

Carista gets rid of the no seat belt Annoying chime.

[@carlito_148]

These dudes upset about name are ridiculous

[@phuongnam76]

how much to build this one like you? Could you please provide a cost estimate for replicating your work?

[@dissentoffroad]

We don't have those numbers but it would probably be around $30k for us to transform a stock one for you.

[@phuongnamngo375]

@@dissentoffroad ❤❤❤

[@kenk8242]

Punished?? Let’s see it? Cool truck btw.

[@iiiKingLongSwipeiii]

The biggest question is how much is this package 📦 all said and done ✅ and out the door?

[@dissentoffroad]

Depends on the model you chose but starting price with mods like this would be $85k+ I believe. Assuming no dealer markups.

[@JG-od3xy]

looks a lot like an FJ Cruiser concept

[@dalepellerin]

Toyota seat belt alarms are the most annoying. I swear mine have gradually gotten longer and louder on my 10 year old 5th gen 4Runner

[@dissentoffroad]

Right? They'll drive you nuts if you off-road a lot (in and out of the truck).

[@monocogenit1]

needs bigger tires. maybe 47"...or 50s

[@blondejon83]

Looks like rollins lake

[@dissentoffroad]

Bingo!

[@charlieingrasci8353]

Were is the part you punished it

[@GatorBait1551]

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[@heytherebato]

Holy crap

[@xodanny2955]

all that truck for a 4cylinder. looks like old trucks are still the best

[@dissentoffroad]

Weren't most old Tacos/T4Rs 4cyl minus the turbos (except 22R-TE) and hybrid parts? i.e. very low power. But yes, old trucks are awesome. You're not wrong there.

[@vansasch1062]

Looks like Toyota Bronco.) good work

[@danielhsubr]

how much? take my money!

[@dissentoffroad]

Ok. :)

[@vicwiseman6038]

I would have gone with smaller tires

[@dissentoffroad]

35" tires are a natural fit for this vehicle. See our other videos when it was on factory suspension and 35s.

[@juliusv2073]

cool car

[@hooekoo9307]

HAM!

[@rigbino]

i'll keep my 100 series going for another 10 years i guess. disappointing what Toyota has done

[@dissentoffroad]

Different vehicles for sure. The 250 is great to drive. We love our 100 Series on 38s too!

[@Hazardbone]

Nice prado

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks! More capable than people give them credit for.

[@perrymaxwell4488]

27:50 "pause" bruv

[@matthewjames4268]

Prado never had split tailgate. Previous gen was side hinged. It is shame though.

[@vermillion.__-_.]

that is one sexy looking yota

[@dissentoffroad]

Thanks!

[@enfermeriaenUSA]

Such an original unpractical off road vehicle. Toyota is no longer the sweet out of the factory off road vehicle. It needs to much mods just to do what it is supposed to be doing. A Wrangler out of factory will have better specs. Nice build tho.

[@sebastian2357]

I am afraid that Rubicon will require exactly the same number of mods to equal the capabilities of this build. What you get for free in Toyota is reliability which is the opposite in Jeep

[@MichaelKuczynski-u7o]

Nice rig , you guys put a lot of thought into this build and it shows . Thanks for taking us along

[@svnbit8408]

Im so broke