Recent content by Arch Stanton

Ice traction will always be non-existent unless you go with a studded tire... For a tire that I can drive in the summers in California, they are great-- they'll never be as good as a studded tire or a full-on snow tire (which can only be used in the winter)... but that's sort of a moot point...

I came to my GX460 from the Volvo world, where I had the Nokian WRG3s and then the WRG4s on my S60R. Nokian's "all weather" compounds are fantastic for those of us who live in a warm climate but still need snow tire performance in the winters. Perfect for me, living in San Diego but going on...

I've no background in fluid dynamics, but if we simplify things & assume that the draining process is unbiased (new and old fluid comes out in the same proportion as it exists in the transmission), the math is simple. You could in theory ensure unbiased draining by driving the car a few miles in...

I ended up going with the 11226. Just got it welded in today at lunch hour. Immediate impression is that it is exactly what I had in mind. There is zero difference in exhaust note when the car is at warm idle-- the car is basically silent. While accelerating, the exhaust is now more audible...

First, I noticed that Shop Lexus Parts and Accessories Online - https://parts.lexus.com currently has free shipping for all orders over $75 which seems like a good deal. Second, coming from the high-mileage Volvo world, I have a habit of carrying spare parts on long trips (2000+ miles), because...

Hi guys, I've been doing some research on aftermarket mufflers for the GX460... I'm really not the type to put exhaust on anything, but the GX is so muted while on the throttle, I'm considering getting a muffler which will let the V8s presence be known to me at WOT. I want to minimize any...

Going back to the original topic.. Of those that you have cut your front bumpers, has anyone noticed any change in gas mileage? I assume that cutting your front bumper does negatively impact aerodynamics, but is it enough to have a noticeable impact on gas mileage?

Depends if you value your time or money more, but yeah, a great alternative!

I have posted the updated (2020 editions) of the 2013 Lexus GX460 repair manual and the 2016-2021 Lexus GX460 repair manuals in PDF form here: Arch Stanton's 2013 GX460 premium & 2020 editions of 2010-2021 Lexus GX460 Repair Manuals -...

@vandir, $1050 or $910 or whatever you paid isn't horrible for a fuel pump replacement on a fuel injected car. Fuel injected fuel pumps are typically located in the fuel tank, which makes replacement a matter of dropping the fuel tank. Driving while you're low on fuel won't burn out your fuel...

I can't speak to the GX470, but both front door actuators were toast when I bought my GX460. I believe the OE brand is ASIN, which were ~$250 for a pair... at least ASIN is what I pulled out of my door. I didn't want to spend that much, so I bought the Gledewen brand replacement for part...

Nice! I got my S60R back in 2008... I was 22 at the time, so the thought of an estate didn't really appeal to me & I went with the sedan. As I got into my early 30s, I realized that the V70R would have been better for my purposes, especially once I adopted a dog. The reliability wasn't awful for...

It is a 400, but has #13 heads from 1970 which aren't really that great. Unfortunately this one is currently a TH400 automatic. When I have to take the engine out again (it's already been out twice since I've had it), I'll seriously consider some aftermarket aluminum heads (Kauffman? Edelbrock?)...

Hahahah, it's funny you mention that being European-- I agree whole heartedly. While I am of course a proud American, I really cringe at our tendency to overbuild and overkill things... I read somewhere that Europeans will buy a car for the 99% use case-- driving to work, dropping off the...

Hi guys, New to this community. I figured I'd introduce myself & my GX460. I'm not actually an off-road guy. I decided to join this community because I found more valuable information here than anywhere else when doing research for my GX460 purchase. I'm coming from the Volvo Swedespeed...