CanadianRockyCruiser

I wouldn’t worry about a few long cranks causing any issue like that, especially since you primed your adjusters. Get some oil up top and fire it up! If you have GTS (tech steam) you can go to the active test list on the Engine ECU and select...

The Silver Fox is doing well, nothing but brakes and oil changes. It has the coolant valley leak that I need to get fixed, plan to address that soon. Recently got some new shoes, first set of Yokohama's and so far they are great. There are the...

Is your buddy going to start packing a small genny and a 30A cord for future trips?

Following up on a trip post where I experienced extreme hot conditions - ambient temps 107°F, crawling an arduous, rocky, and steep slow speed trail from 2k ft to 10k ft. Wheeling in the southwest, hot conditions in the summer are the norm...

I downshift all the time, while towing and otherwise. I usually don't downshift If I'm traveling above 90 km/hr, but downshifting is the smart way to control a descent. I do this all the time in the Alberta & BC Rocky Mountains. I don't think...

I'd pass, unless it's a fantastic deal. Ih8rust. Too many broken bolts. I mean, there is a "right price", but I'll bet you can do better.

This has been a topic of conversation in the part number request thread, so I figured I would start one dedicated to 2013-2016+ 200s, but we can certainly add 08-11 and turn this into a mega thread. I have a 13 and and 16 that will be getting...

Just service the shoes (if needed) and adjust it properly per the FSM steps and the e-brake works well enough. Don't try shortcuts like only adjusting from the adjustment nut at the handle end.

Okay. Though it's also time to do some maintenance - adjust the star wheel at the rear parking brake, brake cable, and/or lever. The handbrake serves a safety critical function, not something you want working intermittently.

If it is a skill issue, that dealership’s service department is screwed. RIP. OP needs to ask them if they could run that bore scope up their ass; maybe they’ll find their head.

https://www.otramm.com/ Otramm is an independent shop. Ryan is a member of this forum. Look up his YouTube videos. He is not too far.

You will want to diagnose the coolant system: -refill coolant with the correct Toyota pink long life coolant -test for leaks with a radiator pressure tester (or have a shop do it)... this will help you find a leak, and they can come from numerous...

Good point, could be I get just enough up travel and swing arc, because I had to clear my pinch weld all the way up. I also did all my clearing with shock and bump stops removed, wanted to account for those extra unexpected hits, so I may have...

I have Lexus parts in my garage that I've kept since my LRA 24 tank install. My parts are in Calgary, so that invisible line at 49 might make it $$$ to ship. PM me if you want to figure that out, but I'm going off grid until the end of the...

We pulled this lighted emblem off a new Tacoma this morning. The customer didn’t like it, wanted something else. Going to see what I can do with it on the LC… 🤔 I usually steer away from these kinds of things but hey… it might look ok.

Parts are here!! 208K on the clock! -New front struts -OEM AHC -Longer studs and nuts courtesy of @TeCKis300 -555 Tie rod kit from CruiserTeq -20mm front spacers - EBay, aircraft grade aluminum. -PerryParts bump stops f+r -DrKDSS BOTCK -40mm...

I still love the 2013-2015 LX wheels. I wish they were 18" though. Post pics when you finish the new coat!

How old is the battery? Have you checked for water in the kick panels under the door sill trim?

I would go for new calipers. Consider upgrading to 2016+ sized calipers and rotors. I just would not trust a threadsert in this application

It’s not clear whether this will be your first time towing? If so, take it easy. Plan for extra time, both for lower speeds and extra gas stops. I agree with @TeCKis300 the LX will handle the ~4000 lbs with ease, but you’ll feel that weight and...

Don't get an AGM. Wrong battery for this vehicles electrical system. It'll sulfate prematurely as it needs a different higher voltage charge profile. For hardcore overland/off-road users, the high under hood heat will also prematurely damage...

Battery negative terminal corrosion is a symptom of systemic undercharging. This causes hydrogen gas leakage at that terminal which is what cause the corrosion and is indicative of internal sulfation. Time to replace the battery. Do you park...

The engine on the LX is amazing. It is a rocketship. On the downside, however, the lack of tailgate is really bad for me. When you get to a ski day and have to sit on a dirty bumper instead of a clean tailgate for putting on boots, you miss...

Installed in my 2013 LC today. Not hard to do at all. I don’t think the first step removing the 3 screws from the steering wheel area is required, btw. 6.5% positive increase puts me spot on with 35s. Install notes: 1. When removing the gauge...

Check for any scratch / witness marks on the backing plates, if you decide to take the rotors off to inspect. As Bloc mentioned, the backing plates are a notorious source of friction.