I just picked up very heavily discounted hardshell tent from REI — the Smrt Tent Summit Suite 2.0. It’s kinda big — 84.5” x 60” x 6.3” — and weighs in at 160lbs. Can anyone advise me on a roof rack that will safely mount this tent to my 2000 LX470? What will I need to mount, beyond the rack...
Hi all,
I’ve got an ‘01 LX here in sunny FL that I run on mud tires — specifically, 285/75/16 Maxis Razr MTs. I have a trip planned in two weeks to DC for a family wedding. I’m concerned I may find myself driving along snowy roads, which I understand is NOT ideal on mud tires.
I can’t spend...
I tried changing my spark plugs yesterday. A couple of things... As noted by others in a different spark plug thread, several of my plugs had worked themselves loose! Not great.
But the real problem is that final plug on the drivers side, closest to the firewall. That’s already a tough plug to...
For the last three days, I’ve noticed my 2001 LX470’s idle randomly spiking very slightly (idle at 500rpm and spiking slightly above that, maybe 600rpm). I can feel the same sensation whilst accelerating. No CEL. Any ideas?
Hi all, I went off road last weekend and got the engine bay nice and muddy. I haven’t had a chance to clean it all week and now I’m noticing my alternator “singing.” What is a safe way to clean my muddy alternator?
Hi, 2001 LX here — I spent today driving to Amelia Island and then driving around on the beach. Maybe relevant: it was pretty bumpy out there. When I was stopped, I tried raising the height to HI a couple times but it did it VERY slowly. Then I drove over to my job site today at the Ritz...
So my driver’s side intermittently decides to not operate at all. It doesn’t even try. Passenger side mirror folds consistently. What would cause this?
So I’ve replaced several alternators (and subsequently batteries) on my LX.... all OEM. The last one was installed April 11, 2018, and last night it crapped out on me. Any idea what could be killing my alternators?
Hi all, been having quite a difficult time with my rear brake install (just swapping in new OEM pads and rotors) on my ‘01 LX470. After the install, I hear a grinding and took it apart and noticed a light gouged ring on the inside passenger side pad and on that side of the rotor. I pulled it...
Hello all! My birthday is coming up and I’d like to celebrate off road with some fellow cruiserheads! I’ve got a few others planning to tag along already, but was hoping you guys might be interested. I am open to off roading just about anywhere, so you guys can take a vote or whatever. If you’re...
Hey all, planning a little excursion through Ocala National Forest on Tuesday if anyone else is interested! Let me know and we’ll plan a meet time/location.
So far it’s me in the 100 plus a buddy in this first gen Forester:
TL;DR: After more than a month in the shop and $800 in unnecessary parts, my original problem persists. And they also broke $4600 worth of AHC components during diagnostics and flat refuse to take any responsibility.
FULL ACCOUNT:
I had been a regular customer of Lexus of Winter Park/Lexus of...
"Maude The Lexus"
2001 Lexus LX470
Current:
Purchased via eBay Feb 4, 2016 with 135,463 miles for $9,350.00 ($10,110 otd)
from Best Motors LLC 3515 Lakeside Ave Cleveland, OH
Here shots from the eBay ad:
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So my front diff is toast. May have run it dry—don’t judge me, I’m sorry! Anywho, the transfer case front output is locked solid — rear spins nice and free. Best course of action?
Can I remove the front driveshaft and drive around w the diff locked? Or is my transfer case toast? If toast, can I...
Looking for a rear diff for my 01 LX470, mine asploded. Is there any difference between a LC or LX in rear end ratios? Or anything else important I need to know before I proceed? Anyone got a diff? Thanks!
Hi, looking to unload my set of (4) LX470 rims and tires (275/70r16 Michelin LTX M/S. Two of the tires have good tread while the other two don’t have a ton of life left. Local pickup or delivery please $200 obo