Finally got around to doing the 'soft drain/fill' of the transmission. Just let out the ~3 quarts that come out when removing the drain plug, and refilled. I'll probably do this a couple of more times to get some more fresh fluid in there. No...
Just finished up the install of the Ironman front bumper on my ‘04 LX470. Pretty straight forward install and it definitely upgraded the front end imho. Next up is a winch…
Yes, the image was taken at idle. I have a 1999 and recommend removing the alternator from the top by unbolting the steering pump (not removing it, keep it connected), air box, and top vertical radiator hose. Don't wait too long; it's a simple...
Tossing in a Toyota-Parts Counter-sourced alternator. As a standard practice, anyone considering this job should buy the housing connector. Toyota part #: 90980-11349.
Turns to dust as soon as you look at it.
Got my upgraded cup holder installed. Fit and finish are great! Job took about 15 minutes on our 2006 LC and that was being careful. Love the way it holds my 1500 ml Camelback. Great job Cruiser Patch!
Replaced rear/right/outer brake light as I smashed mine reversing. New one doesn't fit quite so well and sticks out a little, maybe 6mm from the car at the bottom pin, top pin flush and fine. Conscious not to force it too much as I don't want to...
Changed out the heater tees and replaced all the hoses and clamps with OEM. Previous owner(s) had only replaced the left side and used worm clamps. The right side crumbled when i touched it.
Also replaced upper and lower rad hoses and...
New old man emu upper control arms and new toyota CV axles and hub flanges to replace the auto part store specials that were in there. (Cone washers can suck my nuts and i feel bad for the next guy who has to change mine)
Just threw on a set of Sumitomo 33” AT tires:
After some research I ended up with a better set of tires than what I had with the Falken Wildpeaks.@ $150 each.❤️
These track better in the wet and dry…. (they look really close to my Wildpeaks and...
After 10,853 miles, 3 cracks in my windshield and two oil changes ,I just got back from my Alaska/Arctic circle trip that I took w/ my teenage daughter. These LC are a true testament to great engineering, I had zero issues on my trip. The trip...
Installed new 555 ball joints and SuperPro LCA bushings. Ended up doing some cleaning/surface rust removal and painting while I had everything apart. This was the drivers side. Still need to do the passenger.
Next up is a new OEM radiator and a...
Installed a JDM style eBay spoiler. The 3rd brake light wiring got severed when installing so I’ll have to pull it back off to address that, but it looks cool at least.
When I bought it the rear upper hatch was very rusty - had another one...
- New OEM headlights installed
- Replaced the rusted trim piece underneath the front grille
- Removed the broken 24 year old bug deflector
- I love this truck