Much bigger tyres and more clearance, for the lavish ‘Cruiser

Toyota’s Land Cruiser 300 is hugely capable. But what if you need a bit more?

The reliable folks at Arctic Trucks have developed an upgrade kit for the 300, with predictably impressive results.

With its traditional ladder-frame platform and lack of air-suspension, upgrading Toyota’s Land Cruiser 300 is an easier task than some other luxury SUVs. With unibody structures.

Big wheels are a theme of utility with Arctic Trucks and the 300 looks like it was always designed to roll those huge 35-inch tyres, mounted on sensible 17-inch rims. Reshaped fender extensions and mudflaps ensure adequate room for the huge tyres.

Supporting the enhanced mechanical traction of those massive tyres, are some suspension modifications. With the change in unsprung weight, due to those enormous tyres, Arctic Trucks have upgraded the front and rear suspension with different dampers and springs.

Where the Arctic Trucks technical expertise comes into play, is calibrating those suspension upgrades to remain within the functional threshold of Land Cruiser 300’s KDSS system. And its off-road traction control algorithms.

But what are the true off-road geometry gains? The Arctic Trucks 300 has a 320 mm wider tracking width – something that could be an issue on narrow off-road trails.

The most significant benefit is 40 mm of additional ride height, giving the Arctic Trucks 300 270 mm ground clearance when edging over obstacles.

Approach and departure angles also gain an impressive 5-degrees at either end of the Arctic Trucks 300. This should enable drivers to confidently venture into challenging and rocky terrain without the risk of leaving bumpers behind on the trail.

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