Recent content by Blue103

This was really helpful! I'm going to first try the easy stuff. The ilder pulley and the tensioner pulley. I had the timing and water pump done less than 15K miles ago so I'm hoping to rule that out. If they did a bad job I'd know it by now. Thanks!

Yeah, I don't know how to embed the video in the post but I'll try.

LX470 Engine Noise As the title states, can anyone easily identify the problem with the noise? I tried turning the fan by hand with the belt still on and it moves smooth as butter. I have no idea where to really start.

After what KliersLC said, I'm wondering if selling the extra LS430 I have lying around for an 08 Seqouia would make more sense. I was going to find an SC430 to replace that LS, but RVing sounds more satisfying. I haven't gotten the trailer yet, but I'm preparing for a 7 pin. Doing all the work...

Really good info and ugh. The gas mileage is just nasty! Crazy thing is getting a motor home would amount in similar fuel economy LOL. But very good info to note. To me, it sounds like that made a huge difference. 2 mpg on a 1,000 mile trek one way is a big deal. That's 2.5 less fill-ups. If gas...

So I'm considering buying a 30 foot trailer that has a dry weight of about 5,000 lbs. (rounding up). I'd like to make sure my 2001 LX470 is ready for it. So far I plan to do the cheap things, Air Lift 1,000 pound bags, fuel heat shield, and i already have powerstop ceramic, tow package cross...

I'm so glad this is a current thread. Been looking t RV's and I've heard that the 100 can't tow crap basically, but I refuse to believe that. It's too robust of a vehicle. Underpowered for sure, but I'd rather put money into performance bumps like headers/exhaust than buying a motorhome... which...

Thanks for the kind words and no problem! I got mine from Bell Lexus on eBay. They have a ton of them and I needed one fast. Here's the link: TOYOTA OEM FACTORY SPARE TIRE CARRIER 1998-2007 LAND CRUISER | eBay -...

So we're moving to Kansas and planned on driving. I haven't had a spare in the 4 years I've owned the truck. I didn't feel comfortable going that far without one so decided to buy a spare. (ended up getting a stock set of 18's with Michelin tires for $100!) I took a look under the truck and...

Darnnit! I put the flange back on... I'm tired. I need to rest up and just go to home depot tomorrow to get that zerk fitting and cap, smh. Those nuts had a little red loc-tite on there too I noticed.

I received mine in 2 days. Buuuut I'm having a really simple problem. I can't get the darn C-clip on. They don't have holes in them for my snap ring pliers. How have you guys been getting these things on?!? LOL, that's literally all I have to do. This was a looooong job for me for some reason. I...

Thanks for this list. I'm about to do this. I did not order the extra $48 worth of nuts, cones or washers or a dust cap. Is there a reason for replacing these? Seems excessive. I did however get the extra gaskets, etc.

Looks like I'll be going to the dealer. Where are you guys finding dirt roads to activate your ABS? LOL, I must live too close to the city. This was a ridiculously easy task for my LS430, as I didn't need to do all of the ABS activation.

Mannnn that's nothing! I've had the truck for 2.5 years and just realized TODAY that it had lights. Naturally none of them work on my truck but while detailing the running board today I saw the tubes and said, "Man, I wonder if I can put some led's in these spots. This would be a perfect spot...