Recent content by TrailrunnerLance

I just purchased a LX470 with low miles (170K) that has had one owner and has been well maintained. I've decided to sell and purchase another Land Cruiser as the LX470 is just too nice. Here's a link to the CL ad: 2000 Lexus LX470 (Land Cruiser) - cars & trucks - by owner - vehicle...

Quick question for you as I’m installing the 4600 on my ‘99 this afternoon. One of the front shocks had the 4 washers/plates missing. The 2 bushings were included. Will I be able to re-use the old washers with the Bilsteins?

Interestingly enough, I spoke with a Toyota technician yesterday afternoon about the recommended oil and he said one with Limited Slip was even more recommended to use even though it's not a LS diff so I'm not sure why Mobil would reply that it's not their recommendation to use their oil, other...

I recently picked up a 100 and looking at maintenance records see that it's been around 33K since the differentials and transfer case fluids were serviced. I'll take the work to my mechanic but need to supply the fluids. I contacted the local Toyota stealership but they don't sell the gear oil...

Ive Googled the net trying to find a manufacturer of a brush guard like the P38 Range Rovers without luck. Anyone know of any similar available for a 100 series? Thanks, Lance

I'm comfortable with sub $6K as every LC 100 series with 220-230k is $8500+ which gives me $2500-3000 in pocket savings for needed maintenance.

I'm not that kid to hide under the bed (and like that analogy). All the 98-01 Land Cruisers I've looked have 220K+ on them and are $8500+. The 80-series LC are all rusted and rough. The good ones people hold on to or are $10K. This vehicle will go under $6K so not a huge investment.

I have another one that surfaced, about 8hrs away. 200k instead of 250k. About the same price but it's been using synthetic oil. With these vehicles is there any real differences between 200 vs 250k?

Not sure yet. It's probably going to used as a DD which is less than 4-5k miles per year and for camping trips.

No head gasket repair done yet. $1000 at a shop? Yes, has the lockers

She's in a small town so I'm guessing not by a dealer. It's in the Springield, MO Midwest area. I've not owned a Lexus or Toyota before but it couldn't be worse than keeping a Jeep Cherokee running, could it?

I'm looking at a 97 LX450 with 250K for $5900-5500. It's for sale by the 2nd owner. It's 4 hours away so I haven't looked at but the owner (a lady Doctor) claims to have maintenance records and said there hasn't been much done to it. It's in almost perfect condition cosmetically. All gauges...