Recent content by Zakowsky

Don't over think it - that's exactly what I have been doing! I got the transmission line, Gates 3/8". It's cold in my garage these days so I had to warm the tubing up with a heat gun a bit to force it on, but at least it is on tight. As far as clamps, yes it is a lot thinner - if you look at the...

Thanks Red - I actually found a place in town this morning that sells Gates - they sell it by the inch here! But picking some up and using that. I'll probably replace the reservoir extension I put in as well. Cheers.

Seriously, that is what they want in Canada for an LX470 high and low line set. Mine has a pinhole leak in the short low pressure part of the line that runs along the cross member, and I plan on just replacing that rubber section. I've taken off the leaking one, it was attached at the arrow...

I have been searching online and in manuals, and see a lot of suggestions, but does anyone know the Toyota/Lexus recommended maximum difference in tire size between the front and the back that will not damage the AWD on an LX470? Google AI (so, meaningless) says 2-3%, some say 3-4%, and then...

I searched again and I really can't get a Northeastern one in Canada. So it is Walker, Unique Exhaust, OEM or handmade. I don't know any trustworthy shops here, and so not sure which way to go. This Unique outfit is a smaller Australian company, maybe I will be the guinea pig for this. While I...

Thanks guys; the Northwestern ones looked good but I couldn’t find anywhere that ships to Canada. I hate doing exhausts but wind up doing them myself anyway! But I didn’t think to check RockAuto for the Walker – they will ship to Canada for a reasonable amount ($60). Totals about the same as the...

…or have any better suggestions for aftermarket mufflers with the two pipes to the cats included? Mine has started rattling inside at idle pretty bad, and OEM here in Canada is almost $900. There were two brands that people were talking about a few years ago, but they seem to be not made or not...

Well I started this thread almost a year ago when the LX470’s front hubs/cv spindles wore to the point of almost failing on a trip to Alaska. I like to finish out threads with how things worked out, so I just wanted to say that I finally have 2 new OEM CV joints installed, new spindle bearing on...

I think this might not be a real Toyota part - looks like it was cut on a CNC machine , and not in Japan. And the one on the right was just poorly cut. But I don't know, the label looks right. Anyway the other bushing hammered in solid, and in fact since my last post my daughter and I got the...

Yeah - and I was just drafting an email to Partsouq subject "What the actual...". So I thought maybe I should just try the other bushing I got in the shipment; same part number but I just noticed a different code in the bottom corner. And it is definitely longer, and does not spin when I put it...

Another question, unfortunately. But first an update. After reading some good reviews here we decided to try Partsouq for the seals and bearing – to note, Toyota dealers in Canada are saying that the inner seal is discontinued, which would be bad if true. They seem to still be available in the...

OK, I think I am getting this sorted out – I haven’t done this on this vehicle yet and didn’t know the difference between a spindle bearing and a wheel bearing (!). I took apart the wheel bearings and they seem in new condition, and felt like it when it was all together as well. So maybe I will...

Thanks Bisho, I should have looked a Souq first – exact right parts on that link. I thought I would have to use a shop press for the bushing – I will give it a try on the truck, and yes, replace everything I can. When I looked at the bearings from the outside everything was well packed in...

Unfortunately I can't get the knuckle part off, so I would have to rebuild the spindle and all the sleeves and brass bushings with it on the vehicle. I got the upper ball joint free, but the lower one and the steering arm one just won’t break loose. And the two bolts that attach the steering...

Edit : OK thanks - having a hard time finding a good parts picture for this. From looking at the pictures of new seals online (90316-72001) it's suppose to have a rubber part in the centre, right? So isn't the seal the part with the green arrow? I drew a red line where my needle bearings are...