I can confirm the issue starts with the 2005 Models. I have a 2005 and I have one of the bypass setups. Reading this thread confirms I made the right choice.
Thanks for the writeup just the same. It really gives people an idea of what is involved. My issue was the valves, and not the...
I think Dan Kunz hit it on the head. Given that you live in WI, if you aren't willing to travel to get a Western vehicle then you obviously have to accept some level of rust. Seems the price is pretty good for the location. Although the timing belt is due at 90K, I believe there is also a...
The sport edition should have the dark (almost black) wood trim and would have KDSS. Pretty rare find.
That said, if I had to do it over again, I would have gotten a 4Runner or Sequoia. I'd prefer to not have the air suspension, integrated Nav/HVAC, and the rear hatch of the 4Runner is...
I went from an 80 to a GX as well. The GX works better as a road trip vehicle, but I sure do miss my 80. Incredible vehicle, but it no longer fit my life. I should probably change my avatar one of these days . . .
I was searching for a 100 series and got tired of looking and ended up with a GX. And now two years later I'm looking again for a 100 series or Sequoia. I never really took to the GX. Frankly, after deciding to "settle" on something other than a 100 series, I wish I had gotten a 4Runner or...
You're right about the Prado. I thought it had twin swing out doors, but it is the same as the GX. I would have been OK with twin doors that open in the middle. But I still like the 4Runner tailgate.
It's funny you mention the air injection issue. I actually installed the work around...
Interesting. I'm actually in the process of getting rid of my GX470. I'd like a 100 series, but am also considering a Sequoia for all the reasons you mentioned. My GX is stock and whatever replaces it will stay stock as well. Ever since I had my slightly modified 80 series, I've learned a...
But, but, but . . .
What if he has a Right Hand drive model??? GX470 mats won't fit.
(Pretty sure Finland is left hand drive, but this thread amuses me)
HF has code readers that will clear it. I can't say if all of them can because there are some code readers that only read codes. But it seems nowadays, even the cheapest will also clear codes. Just check the package. You probably shouldn't have to pay more than $30 or so.
You can try to...
Regarding the VSC lights . . .
On my '05 GX470, when you have an issue with the air pump, it throws a code but also lights up the VSC lights as well and disables them. In researching my issue, it seems as though they do this to encourage you to take it to the dealer. Pretty s***ty if you ask...
I don't know why it would be any different on a V8 4Runner. The replacement Koyo radiators now have a cut in the sides. It looks like a manufacturing defect, but it is there for heat expansion. I guess the theory is that the seam fails as it is constantly expanding and contracting (at a...
Actually, I see now you said a 2004 LC, I assumed you were talking about a GX since this is the 120 forum. You should probably post this in the 100 series forum. $14K for a clean 04 Landcruiser with 171K would be a good deal, IMO. I was shopping both and LCs are typically several thousand...
I would agree it is a bit on the high side as well. I recently bought my 05 with 110K and no accidents for $16.5. $14.2K doesn't sound like a bad price, but not a great price either.
I wish I would have seen this stuff about the GTA kit. My GX had a VAIS unit already installed, but I was more interested in adding an AUX port for my satellite receiver. I went as far as drilling the dash to put in an AUX port and adding it into the CD player harness, but the sound level was...
Not knowing what appeals to you about this vehicle, it is hard to judge. But I can't fathom why somebody on the west coast would want an east coast vehicle. While VA certainly isn't the rust belt, if it has been in this area for the last 13 years, I 'm quite certain you can find something...
I just used the Meguiars kit on mine (GX470) and it worked pretty well. There is still a slight yellow tint, but they are very clear now. Good enough that I don't think anybody else would think they look any different from new. Certainly worth $20 and an hour of time, rather than the $300...
I did that on my 80. Although I never ended up sleeping in it, I built the cargo drawers for that purpose and tested (3rd row removed). It worked out pretty well. The added bonus is that the folded seat height is actually a bit higher than the rear wheel wells. So the top of the cargo...
As you can see, tire opinions are like oil opinions. Tirerack.com is a good place to research tires. I would echo what a couple others have said about not going with an A/T tire for your use. I haven't heard anything particularly bad about the tires you listed, but I don't think either are...