Recent content by Biginboca

Same here I just passed 8000 miles since I added the AT205 with zero issues since. I also just got back from a 8 day 2000 miles road trip I was in eastern TN the Smokey Mountians with 5 people and luggage in the truck. We crossed the mountians fully loaded 6 times. The temperatures were 35-40...

I just ordered 2 front brake rotors and a set of pads from Toyota of Rockwall in TX 2 days ago (I’m in FL) and the price was really good and with free shipping it came to $180 delivered for all. The price was almost the same as Chinese rock auto parts!

I would check torque on the pinion nut. But if you have warranty maybe send it to Lexus and let them deal with it. With a whine and the shock you are describing the front differential and specifically the pinion would be my first thought. If there is no leak from the pinion seal it may just...

My initial thoughts are disintegrating front control arm bushings or loose control arm bolts, same for swaybar, or maybe the brake pads are not sitting right in the calipers. But then I re-read your post and you said “violent jerk/shock/clunk coming from under/in front of me”. That is a lot...

Yes I did, and like you said the driver side was the really bad one. Off the car it spun freely in my hand and made easily heard crunching noises as it spun. The passenger side was definitely due for a change also but was silent. Interestingly neither one had any play at all and I couldn’t...

Good news! Replaced both front bearings in about 2 hours and on a test drive now totally silent. Alls well that ends well!

I really doubt this because all the boots are intact and originals, and I’m only running 1” of lift there no wonky angles at all. I don’t get any clicking or cv type noises on turns either.

It’s a mini adventure a trip from South Florida up through northeastern TN with the family. These trips are why we bought the GX 6 years ago, it replaced both a minivan and a built wrangler rubicon with 1 vehicle. Outside of grumbly wheel bearings the trip has been great so far, and seeing...

An AT205 update: I’m at 5800 miles since adding and still no codes or issues. I’m traveling now about a 2000 miles round trip the weather where I am currently has been in the 30’s (Fahrenheit) the last few nights. I just did a cold start it was 42 degrees and drove 5 miles and no codes. So...

Ok I ordered some cheapo Dorman front bearing/hub assemblies off amazon. Based on the link posted by @Pennwestmechanic and your feedback about my mileage it makes sense to change them. I’m traveling and will having them shipped to my next destination which is still about 1200 miles from home...

Very helpful! Thanks for posting that.

My 2011 GX460 160k miles is making a noise like a propeller in an airplane. It is speed dependent and becomes audible around 15-20mph and increases in frequency with speed up to at least 80mph, loudest between 50-60mph. I thought it was the aging Ridge Grappler tires because it sounded maybe...

So I’m at about 4300 miles since I added the AT205. About to take a road trip 800 miles each way with some mild wheeling on the trip. I’ve not had any concern with the transmission yet since adding it. I will do my 4th 3.5qt transmission pan drain and fill since adding AT205 before my trip.

This is what I plan to do, and I think everything needed is already in this kit: GX460 Transmission Cooler Kit - https://iconicfabricationoffroad.com/products/gx460-transmission-cooler-bracket-kit

This just is more confirmation of what I’ve been saying for months now. It’s the rubber seals and the only cheap fix is AT205. A better fix would be finding a supplier for viton seals to replace when you do a rebuild. So far no one has even tried this…