2007 100 Series Lifting in Low Range with Center Diff Lock

[mystic85]

Hi All,

Have just purchased a second hand 2007 VX Landcruiser 4.7l Petrol. I have owned a 2000 LC100 before but it was manual and a 6 Cylinder.

I would like to get some comments if what is happening is normal please.

If I place the car into Low Range and engage the centre diff lock when I move the automatic into drive the whole car seems to raise about an inch. When shifting back to neutral the car lowers back to normal height and when I shift to reverse the back of the car seems to raise and the front lowers.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

[trentmeyer23]

It sounds like the engine torque is engaging the driveline. This sounds like normal behaviour. Have you driven an auto before?

[mystic85]

Thanks for your reply. Yes I have driven an auto before. Traded an Auto Hilux for the Landcruiser. I just wanted to check as the height change is quite a lot. Possibly an inch or slightly more.

[trentmeyer23]

There is a possibility that some of the driveline mounts could be getting soft due to age; however if it is concerning to you, have a mechanic take a look.