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2003 LX 470 Overland Build, asking $24,500 4.7 L V8, mileage 166,360 (daily driver so increasing), clean Carfax Lives in Texas, all-wheel drive, center diff lock only, power seats, windows, locks, etc. Leather seats in great shape with Mark Levinson sound system with a 4.7 Liter V8 and all the...

FWIW I acquired a used steal bumper (name brand not known) from a 1999 Cruiser build. I mounted it on my 2003 LX 470 and had to do some minor massaging (cutting) to the inner trip pieces below the grill. Remember our LX 470 from 03 has the grill attached to the hood. It was a bit of a battle...

Lots of good feedback and you are entering a fun space of choices to applications. Remember, you can always change your mind with a wallet (pops taught me to buy once, cry once but when I started in 100 series, I continue to keep an open mind). For reference, I have included a link to my build...

Update. Cooper were good tires and reasonably priced but my son put Nittos on his, which are 16"and he has a much quieter ride (when the Coopers wear out I will switch to Nitto). I needed to correct, I used Sway Away Torsion bars but at the time there were delays on OME, which is why I opted...

Dobinson makes a small, easier lift that is only a 1.5" lift. Best to call them, walk through the scenario and they can guide you. Heck, you could try the factory torsion bars and factory springs, if they are not too tired run with them but I read alot about LX T bars and that they are thinner...

Hi Folks, just wanted to share my experiences that may add insight or be repetitive of steps already taken. FYI I am a DIY with no real fear, so some of my efforts may be questionable :-). Owner of a 2003 LX 470 with current 160K, AHC delete to OME Medium Kit and Sway Away Torsion Bars. Rig...

Okay, I want to offer an option that worked for me but I had the plans of doing away with the AHC, which is a great system by Toyota but after 12-15 years of use it could be costly. Most local shops, unless its a Toyota guy/gal never had experience with them. Second, the dealership techs today...

Been a while, i have replaced the front bumper with steel and winch, so the bumper cover with lights and actual bumper is availalable, local to Houston.

I also have the aluminum bumper that goes under the bumper cover, sorry forgot to mention that as well.

I have the following parts for sale or trade, local pick in Houston TX (shipping could be cost prohibitive). 1. Grey/Silver front bumper cover with light fixtures (changed to a steel bumper), minor cosmetic wear but no damage. 1. Pair of running boards, silver/grey in color (removed) minor...

Congrats on the Rig, I have an 03 LX and slowly but surely completed the mods to fit my needs. Quick list that worked well for me: -Speakers were shot so I ordered a full kit from SIMPLY SPEAKERS (less than $100), easy to refoam each speaker because the factory stereo with amp in an LX is pretty...

I wanted to add a correction to my write up, it was in fact OME with Sway Away but I purchased them from Rocky Road Outfitters, not Slee. Both are great to work with, when I looked at receipts I realized my error. Rocky Road had a quick turn around for the parts to my door. Good luck with the...

Lots of good info above and out there. IMHO, I have the LX 470 (Landcruiser in a prom dress), 03 model with the AHC that worked fine. And I wanted to remove and lift it with a mild application (I know, it worked and I could have kept it but I wanted change--also, all parts worked, its a Texas...

That seems like a good idea, my back up lights are weak even though I switched to an LED (confident the rear tint doesnt help). Seems like some minor modes with a dremel or soldering iron to make it fit--good luck and cant wait to see the outcome!

Charcoal seems to be the closer color, not so silver. Great shape.