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Thanks - I didn't even know that section existed! Will try there.

When I ask my local Toyota dealer's service department to "lubricate the propeller shaft" or "re-torque the propeller shaft bolt" on my LC (things in the maintenance guide), they look at me like I'm speaking in tongues. Not to mention their inability to balance the wheels, successfully complete...

If pulling a weight-distributed 5,000 lb trailer, would you recommend upping the PSI a bit?

this was just posted by Amd - "The Car Care Nut": just watching it now, but typically he really knows Toyotas VERY well.

I’m curious to know how many of you will trade-in your 200-series LC’s for the 300-series LX when they come out. If Toyota would have brought the 300-series LC to the US, I would have considered upgrading, but I‘m not sure now. That said, it’s going to be hard to improve on what I’ve already...

It would be a nice surprise if Lexus would produce an offroad version of their upcoming LX600, with 18” wheels, KDSS suspension (vs. air), and a few other “de-optioned” items (like the front beak). You know, throw the U.S. Land Cruiser audience a bone…

Thanks for the reminder. Just wiped the old grease off my KDSS valve and re-coated it in marine grease. The face of the valve (when wiped off) still looks brand new. For those of you with newer Cruisers, this is an easy preventative measure.

I've finally been able to find a shop with the right equipment and knowledge to SOLVE MY LC WHEEL BALANCE ISSUES COMPLETELY! After many, many attempts, I've found a shop that knew exactly what the problem was and walked me though how they solve it...and let me take some pictures. So, here's...

200-series wheel balancing w/stock rims

Wheel on Hunter balancing machine, supported from rear by Hunter 170 Collet, supported on front with Hunter fixed flange plate - which was then clamped in place for balancing

Hunter fixed flange plate - adjusted to fit 2017 18" 200 series LC stock wheel

Hunter 170 Collet in position on Hunter balancing machine

Hunter 170 Collet fully inserted into 2017 18" Stock 200 series LC wheel

Inserting the Hunter 170 cone into 2017 18" Stock 200 series LC wheel

Close-up of the Hunter 170 cone (it's blue on the outside)