Hi all, I just registered recently, this community has an amazing amount of information, I'm seriously jealous of all the knowledge. I have a long way to go, never really modded cars at all, but hoping to get my feet wet soon. I just bought a 2005 GX 470 w/KDSS and 135k miles that I would like to turn into a capable rig for backcountry travel based in southern California.
My first question is about prolonging the life of this car, I'd rather spend money making sure this car is going to last a while before spending it on mods. One thing I've seen is adding a tranny cooler and magnafine filter. Has anyone else done that and have input on it? Cost and installation doesn't seem crazy for what you get but like I said, I have no experience.
Any other things I should think abut with this goal in mind? Dealer records show the timing belt was changed on time, both front axle seals have been replaced and currently getting the exhaust manifold looked at and hopefully replaced under ext. warranty.
My first question is about prolonging the life of this car, I'd rather spend money making sure this car is going to last a while before spending it on mods. One thing I've seen is adding a tranny cooler and magnafine filter. Has anyone else done that and have input on it? Cost and installation doesn't seem crazy for what you get but like I said, I have no experience.
Any other things I should think abut with this goal in mind? Dealer records show the timing belt was changed on time, both front axle seals have been replaced and currently getting the exhaust manifold looked at and hopefully replaced under ext. warranty.