I run a 33" load c tire on 17's (71lbs total) and I didn't like how my 100 drove (4 speed tranny). Drove like that for 2 years then regeared to 4.88's. It made it driving a lot better, regearing also lowered my transmission temp on the streets. I have a 1/4" front lift, stock rear height...
There's a proper thread about your AC problem that I can't find, but here's a possible fix (cliff note version)
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/hvac-temperature-control.1276155/#post-14305910
Wow, oil prices went up. I bought two 5 qt jugs at Walmart for like $24, then had like a $9 mail in rebate each, making them $15. This was last year. Looked at Walmart now, the 5 qt jug is 29.97 now, Sam's is about 30 cents per quart cheaper than Walmart right now, I wouldn't stock up on it...
Have you tried to push down on the woofer while music is playing to see if it works while you push it in? If it works you have a separated voice coil. I had this same problem when I bought my LX. I put a ML want ad in the classifieds, but no bites until after I bought a new one from Lexus...
Hey, what specs are your wheels? Do you rub? I have 17x8 +30 wheels and 33" 285/70/17 tires with stock AHC (with a 1/4" front AHC lift) and i'm looking to go 34's or 34.5's in the next year.
This worked perfectly for me for my 2001 LX non-nav ML radio.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_120TYTO01/Axxess-TYTO-01-Wiring-Interface.html
I think I put I had a 2001 LC as my vehicle to get that Axxess adapter to show up as a combo discount (if you purchase a head unit from them at the same...
I think the little brake grease packets at my local Autozone are Sil-Glyde, about 2 bucks. I did my rear brakes last week and almost bought it but I found a old tube of brake grease in my garage, so I used that instead.