Recent content by xplorre

No good reason I'm not using OEM. I did ALL the rubber underneath over the last year with OEM, except the sway links because I overlooked them when placing my orders. I threw some lifetime warranty local parts store ones in there, we'll see how they do and swap em as needed. Thanks everyone...

I installed these Moog sway bar end links about a year ago (6k miles), noticed when I was down changing front brake rotors that the passenger side end link bushing was toast. I swapped them out today. Is it possible that I installed this improperly? I had both sides torqued similarly. One side...

Take em out and send em to me 😁

2003 LX470 here. Just finished up replacing upper and lower control arm bushings and ball joints. Toyota bushings and 555 ball joints. I understand why we torque the control arm bushings with the rig on the ground. I tried a different approach and wanted to see if anybody thinks it was foolish...

Backed the LX into the driveway, put ahc in high. Lower shock bushings look pretty good, centered on bolt side to side and only slightly off center in relation to the bolt when looking down the eye. Rear coils are interesting though. I'm able to move one of them (DS) around a bit. I have to give...

Thanks so much for the input. Once the rain lets up here I'll get under there and inspect the shock bushings. I have spring spacers installed to get AHC pressures in spec, and I remember seeing the upper rubber insulator in place. Will report back!

Poor choice of words, you're correct. "Switch from Neutral to High" Height sensors are factory height, I followed the PDF and ABCs approx 10k miles ago.

I googled, I promise! 2003 LX, 250k My AHC is completely overhauled (10k miles ago), new globes and fluid, TBs, spring spacers, neutral pressures, the works, rides great. Until I shift into high... No matter the surface, I get sudden jarring noises from the rear over the smallest of bumps. I...

Recently finished up changing the stock nav unit out for a Pioneer stereo in the stock location. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/2003-lx-w-android-auto-or-apple-car-play-if-thats-your-thing.1326193/#post-15258636 Most recent photo after installing a Prospeed rack

For AC operation, I hit Auto and then adjust the temp. Circulation and Defrost buttons are retained. The whole AC control set of physical buttons work properly. What I lost control of is being able to toggle the AC compressor on and off while running the fan, and selecting air outlet and fan...

The following shows the wiring situation. I hope through Q&A to be able to provide as much detail as possible to anybody attempting this. This is the completed wiring as best I could lay it out. You'll notice the speakers are run off the amp via RCAs, not the aftermarket unit speaker output...

It's at this point that things got ugly. The plastic bezel would still not sit down flush against the new display. I decided to trim the bezel. If I could do it again, I'd take the extra time and energy to modify the display and cradle to try to get unit to sit about 1/4" deeper into the...

I mounted the new display to the circuit board via the original screws and holes. At this point I was ready to install the display/circuit board into the cradle. I had to play with the aluminum on the back of the cradle a little bit to get it to clear the white connectors. Afterwards, in...

I am the second owner of my 2003 LX470. When I received it, the PO had installed the setup you see below. Whatever shop did the work had used the RadioPRO, deleted the underseat nav dvd, installed new speakers and amp. so full disclosure, I did none of that work and so can only be of so much...

I have a 2003 LX, which came with the original nav system. Previous owner to me had a shop install a new head unit where the tape deck used to be. It was an okay setup functionally, but looked awful. I tore into it this week and ended up with what you see in the photo. The only functionality I...