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@32cls6speedmt ... unfortunately, I've already dealt with the valley plate leak

Thanks ya'll! I owe you $1,000 :)

Thanks @TimCFJ40 Here are some pics of my current radiator

Hi Mud! 2011 LX570, ~172k miles Radiator was replaced in May 2018 at 89k, so the current one has about 90k miles and 8.5 years on it. No cracks, no leaks, no coolant loss, no temp issues. I’ve read through the PSA thread and the general takeaway seems to be that most of these need a radiator...

Hi Mud! Hoping for some advice tonight before a big trip planned for tomorrow... Vehicle: 2011 LX570, ~172k miles, AHC Off road wheeling in Inyo NF today. At the end of the day my son made two low-speed attempts to slide the truck in gravel (quick, large steering inputs, probably near lock). I...

Thanks @jahawk and @TeCKis300! Any thoughts on these 30mm rear spacers, which are advertised to fit LX570? https://www.ebay.com/itm/357251374363?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337589904&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

Super helpful @TeCKis300 - thank you. Couple follow ups if you don't mind... When you talk about 2,000+ pound payload, what do you view as the relevant limiting component? Looking at the ratings I'm aware of, tires and wheels are fine. I'm not worried about the frame. And apparently at least...

Hi folks! Been mining the AHC threads here (thanks especially to the Augmenting for Load and Height Modifications threads - most of this plan comes straight from them). My truck: 2011 LX570, 172k miles, AHC/AVS, no KDSS. Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT285/70R17 Load Range C on Icon Vector 5s. Slee...

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Hi folks! I have a 2011 LX and need new hood struts. I bought the Toyota ones 3 years ago (p/n 5344069145, 5345069145) ($73 each). I remember reading somewhere on Mud (but now can't find it)... that the Lexus ones are stronger because the Lexus hood is heavier (more insulation)? The Lexus...

Thanks all. I do have lots of experience towing (and just driving) in the mountains, so I'm good on that front. But thanks for calling those recommendations out specifically.

@Rgill - We're not hauling the bikes, we're hauling gear for weekend races (tents, tools, grills, propane tanks, etc.)

@kcjaz - The trailer does not have brakes. @GordJ - Here is a picture of the model of the trailer (not our actual trailer, but this is the make/model).

Hi Mud! I'm going to be towing a single axle trailer that weighs about 3,000 pounds (it's a trailer for my kids' mountain bike team). No trailer brakes. The dealer we bought it from doesn't recommend trailer brakes if towing with an SUV unless the trailer weight EXCEEDS 3,000 pounds. We...

And then the day took a turn for the worse... A guy in an Expedition slid in the parking lot into the rear of my parked LX. (I wish he had snow tires on.) He has good insurance and we started the claim today. But still obviously a major bummer. Tail gate and lift gate are damaged. Any tips on...