Recent content by mripper

I installed the PowerStops, great brakes and like others said, rotors just slide on super easy. A couple tips, the two caliper bolts can be hard to break, so try to loosen them before you lift to avoid rocking the vehicle while it's up on jack. Otherwise jack stands would be good to have...

I really like where your tires are sitting in relation to the body, looks perfect to me. It's all preference I know, but I just installed spacers to get back to stock offset (I installed Tundra wheels on LX). I had a lug stud break, and my spacer was hanging by 1 lug nut. I don't think that's...

I bought an '09 LX570 cause it was cheaper than the LC200, got mine for $26k, 109k miles. Replaced the radiator, WP, and starter, bled the AHC, added a couple small mods, fixed the rear auto lift gate, ready for another 100k, probably sell it for more now to someone who is knowledgeable. One...

It's all good info for anyone with future issues, never a bad idea to re-torque bolts when mechanic has wheels off/on. Appreciate the input

Thanks guys, will change the others next weekend, appreciate the feedback.

Thanks for that, I ended up replacing the lug myself this morning since I hadn't used my air impact driver in a while and needed the Nascar pitstop noise to pump me up. Drives great, no vibrations or noise and the spacer is nice and tight on there. I'm pretty sure that the tech broke the lug but...

Thanks for the input. I was thinking of just replacing the broken stud, not the entire hub assy, and was considering replacing the bearings if needed, just not sure how much I wore them by driving the 50 miles. I do believe the dealer broke the lug when installing the spacer but didn't notice...

Hey guys. Had my '09 LX570 front brake rotors and pads replaced at Toyota dealer and also had 1 inch spacers installed (I know). A couple days later felt some vibration in the front LH wheel. Took the wheel off and one of my Hub Studs was broken, nut was just sitting there rattling around in...

I might get blasted for saying this, but I believe the LC is just too expensive. Ever since Toyota has steered the LC from a utility vehicle toward a luxury vehicle, sales in the US have been abysmal. Some here might argue it's always been expensive but the 80 and 100 was affordable enough to...

Check maintenance records and be prepared to replace Radiator, Water Pump and Starter at some point in the near future. You'll also need to bleed the AHC most likely. It's a $2-3k hit in parts/labor (at least) but should get you another 100k miles no prob. Check under dash for any moisture...

I purchased this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XGB714M/ works great, there is a link in the "questions & answers" to download the Techstream software if you can't use the included CD. Also I think it's worth getting an old laptop (w 32 Bit Windows) to get this to work, I use an old...

Agree 100%, I don't see the appeal of an '08 that's just been sitting around for a decade. Time affects a vehicle almost as much as mileage without proper maintenance. Or maybe I'm jealous cause I just bought my '09. Haha. My engine covers are off permanently, I like to visually check engine...

Heater T's aren't really a big issue with 570, of course not bad to check them. +1 for checking AHC and also look for any leaking from shocks (especially the fronts) Also check for the hairline crack on the radiator stamp, check if the water pump/starter has been replaced (cause you'll need to...

No worries, I have both fronts leaking and rears are cheap enough, I might just replace all 4 and be done with it. Even with a small leak, you can still be good for miles cause the AHC is constantly maintaining fluid levels, just need to keep an eye on the expansion tank. But I'm planning on...

I'm not sure I understand your response. If the shocks are leaking AHC fluid, you replace them. Travis stated that he was going to replace his shocks, so I'm asking if he's done that yet.