Recent content by Hawk60

Thanks to everyone who has responded to my original post. Still looking around doing research. Unfortunately not a lot of luck finding 4wd in my area (SE Alabama) but I don’t NEED a vehicle so I’m trying to be patient and get educated about all the ins and outs of 1st gens. I did drive a...

I had read about the brittle plastics (specifically cooling system fittings) when researching the GX470, has anyone compiled a parts list for these items, including aftermarket alternatives? I’ve been digging through the Toyota parts lists on my preferred parts supplier (McGeorge Toyota) and...

Hello everyone, I’m new here, I last posted on ih8mud a few months ago regarding a Lexus GX470 I was looking at. The responses I received were quite helpful, but I ultimately passed on that vehicle due to the fact it wasn’t large enough for my family. So, lately I’ve been thinking about...

It does have some other issues going on, at least one front hub bearing is bad and there are a couple of other things that need sorting out. It’s an average condition vehicle, not even that clean. I’m hoping to leverage some of this into a lower price, I can do all the repair work myself, the...

Thanks for that suggestion, fortunately after getting a better look at the situation I’m highly confident this is only a valve cover gasket issue. I’ve driven this vehicle twice now, will probably make them an offer today. Dan

Hello everyone, I’m new here, I joined to get some advice on a GX470 I’m looking at. It’s an 04 with 140k miles, they want $10,000. Lexus Drivers site service history shows timing belt, front seals water pump etc replaced at 118k miles. Rear Airbags and pump were recently replaced. I’m...