Recent content by Boethius

I like the way you think. Unfortunately the AHC was swapped out for a standard suspension system.

Hi All- I have a 99 LX 470 that I paid $2500 for about a year ago. I love this truck but we have 3 other vehicles and 6 kids so after much mental anguish, this one seems like the one to let go. Here's my ad on Craigslist; 99 Lexus LX 470 (Toyota Land Cruiser) I'm in NH and we just got dumped...

Haven’t tried this exactly but was able to reach up and undo the 4 bolts holding the tire anchor to the cross member. Tire was heavy but it worked.

There wasn't a functioning brake light underneath my spoiler but I think the factory install relied on rivnuts to attach the panel that sat in place of the brake light lens. You're giving me hope that I don't need to bother with trying to install new rivnuts to accept the the brake light lens...

Wasn't an after market spoiler. . . .definitely an OEM option that was installed at the factory. Riv-nuts seem to make sense. Thanks for the reply!

There’s nothing to grip on the back side- it’s just this stem under the rubber plug. I’m wondering if this is welded in place. Any ideas? Thanks!

Here's a close up of the plug. . . . the inside of this hole is threaded to accept the bolt from the 3rd brake light lens. Thanks again!

I'm in the process of swapping out a rusty upper rear hatch door for a new one from a junk yard. My old upper hatch, (lx 470), had the whale tail spoiler but the new hatch doesn't. In fact, the new hatch has nothing but empty holes where plugs should be to accept a screw from the brake light...

I'm doing battle with my rusty 99 LX 470 here in New England. Just had it sprayed with NH Oil Undercoating. We had our 06 Sequoia done previously and it really seems to bond/penetrate rusty spots. The spray down of the entire undercarriage was $179 but they wire brushed/air sprayed it first...

Great looking truck. . . wish I had the money! Good luck!

Wife wants a passenger van for our growing Clan so I'm reluctantly trying to sell my LX 470. Here's a Craigslist Post- Lexus LX 470 (Toyota Land Cruiser) Grateful for any insights or suggestions. Thanks!

Hi All- I have a 99 LX470 and I live in New England. About 2 months ago my starter began acting up and would usually not "catch" the first time on cold starts. I figured it was starting to go. Then about 2 weeks ago I had to replace the ignition coil on my #7 cylinder, (ran very rough and the...

Howdy- I've read many reminders/cautions/dire warnings to replace the heater tees on Land Cruisers. Does that also apply to my 2006 Sequoia with a 2UZ-FE? Thanks!

Any idea how to remove that chrome molding around the license plate? Mine is rusty around there and I need to figure out how to remove the molding to get at it with a grinder/bondo/paint. Thanks!

Here's a dumb question. . . .I have a working key and fob but the plastic case that houses the fob is broken. I tried ordering a new one off ebay and it looks to be the correct size and shape but the key itself is blank. Anyone know how I can get the key cut? I called the local toyota dealer...