Recent content by Hardazclay

Something similar happened to me with one of my keys after it went through the washer. If i hit any button the alarm would go off but I could start the car with the key. Could you have caused some water damage to you key since the last time you used it?

I recently replaced the rubber boots and seals on all my factory coil packs and picked up 2 Denso units to keep in the GX as backups. I plan on sticking with them until they fail. I got a great price and free shipping from Home Depot of all places. I'm all about preventative maintenance and...

I really like the Ascend bumpers. Excited to see how it turns out. Have you decided on lights? I picked up some yellow Diode Dynamics in the SAE fog pattern and they have been great.

What brand battery and charger were you using?

Keeping it under 5000 was my plan. Most of my future mods revolve around prepping for our next move. I've already got a Redarc break controller and I plan on doing the same 460 break upgrade that you've done. Not to mention air bags in the back. Basically following your build since I know you...

If I was in the area I would be interested because I plan on doing this job in a few years. What are your thoughts on checking and adjusting valve clearance? Is it 100% necessary or not worth the effort? What would be the downside of not checking clearance. Sounds like the vehicle would be down...

How much does your trailer weigh loaded up? Trying to judge how much I can load up my cargo trailer and still tow it safely long distance.

I buy all my critical parts from dealerships because their parts come through official Toyota/Lexus supply chains. There is a possibility that counterfeit parts are being sold on Rock Auto, Amazon or any other "bargain" online retailer.

My 2 cents is that she's worth fixing. At 109k she has so much life left. Although, unless you're willing to do most of the maintenance yourself, I dont think owning a 470 makes a lot of financial sence. It sucks all those problem are occurring at once but I think you could defer some of it and...

The only codes I got were P1442 and P1445. After installing the kit it's been without issue. I'll keep that in mind if it ever pops up.

I already bypassed the SAIS with a RUTECH kit (link below). It was plug and play, and has been doing great the last 2 years. I haven't installed the block off plates yet mainly because I keep forgetting. But considering the faults I would get were for the left and right bank switching valve...

If you have VVTI GX I would highly recommend getting a ScanGuage or some device to read and clear codes. It's well documented throughout the Forum that the SAIS that all VVTI GXs have is a weak point. When my SAIS started acting up I was happy to have my ScanGuage 2 to verify the code and clear...

I hope that some day my manifolds start leaking so I can justify headers. @Rednexus what tune are you using?

Here is another new header option for the GX. https://brockettbuilt.com/collections/gx-470/products/brockett-built-4-7l-2uz-fe-mid-length-headers-for-lexus-gx470-4th-gen-toyota-4runner-vvt-i-non-vvt-i

Where did you get this cargo net? That would come in handy for the ever expanding kids stuff that seems to migrate into the car.