WHAT MODIFICATIONS?
I've always found the most valuable mods to be tires, sliders, lift, front bumper, winch, ARB drawers, skids, and rear bumper in that order of importance. I know a lot of people prefer to do the rear bumper first, and I...
2005 Lexus LX470 in Galactic Gray Pearl.
This UZJ100 have been a work in progress for the last 2 years. Vehicle owner envisioned his rig from the moment she was picked up from the Lexus dealership as a one owner rig; Well, she got into the right...
Picked it up after having my tech install a new steering rack, new LCAs, and new sway-bar bushings (all OEM). Didn't notice how sloppy the front end had gotten until I drove it the other day - like new!
Not bad for 230k miles.
After retro-fitting stock 100 Series suspension to my '04 LX470, I was able to easily fit 285/75R18s.
Here's my setup:
-30mm spring spacers in the rear
-1" Torsion bar lift in the front
-Pinch-weld mod
-Stock Toyota wheels ('13+ Tundra wheels...
Geez folks... stop taking your Cruisers to the dealer. They don't give a crap about servicing 15-20 year old trucks. They just want your rig out of their service bays ASAP, so they can work on something they can actually (over)bill Toyota for...
Did you learn your lesson about taking your old truck to the dealer? Find a good independent mechanic who cares about doing it right.
edit for content: water cools better than antifreeze so your engine is safe as long as it doesn't freeze before...
Put on some new Falken Wildpeak AT4 285/70-18. Love that you can get this size in load C and has 3ply duraspec side wall. Totally changed the ride from my E load Toyos. No trimming just 1” bora spacers to clear kdss arm.