Hello Mudmates,
After adjusting my ACH sensors for max lift, I was not quite done with the work. I decided to modify the arms to achieve more lift. I originally lengthened them as i thought i saw someone else do this. (I should have paid more attention) After cutting them and using a section of...
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I had ben in a quandary between KO3's and Defenders for a few weeks for the right tire for my new 2011LX570. I don't do much off-roading anymore so the KO3's were more than i need but have a great look. The Defenders are a nice all around tire but the looks just don't fit the...
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I just found a 2012 LX570 w/248k in nice condition but just now wont start. $5500 Here is what the add says
The car doesn’t start i think it needs new cam shaft sensor or crank because when you start it its like it’s about to run but then it just shuts off have no clue how it...
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My nephew decided that hanging on the pass side sun visor would be fun but it bent down to a 45 degree angle. I bought a replacement from a fellow mudmate but was not sure how the old one comes off. There is a cover that is over the screws and i don't want to bugger it up...
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I am proactively replacing my brown topped radiator, main hoses and T-stat as they are 22 years and have served my well. The best price i can find on a toyota rad is $386 from toyotapartsdeal.com and $385 from toyotapartsprime.com. I thought i remember someone seeing recently...
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Doing a little prevent maintenance on my 98LX and want to replace all the cooling system hoses. 22 years of service is sufficient. Does anyone have a pic of the diagram that shows all the hoses or part numbers. This job was brought on by the fact that my thermostat is failing and...
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A little background. February of last year I had the OE bushings fail causing the LX to wheel shimmy and feel like the front end was going to come apart. (almost as bad as Dodge death wobble) Had it towed home and determined it was the rack bushings. Bought a set of poly's from...
Needs AHC work but with 108k miles seems like a great deal. No affiliation just passing this on to my Mudmates.....
https://kpr.craigslist.org/cto/d/college-place-2000-lexus-lx470/6969346807.html
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I recently installed the Slee poly bushings on my LX and i am not liking the harshness of the feel. Every small imperfection is transmitted to the steering wheel. I would like to see if a new Toyota bushing might help. I am not replacing the small 2 pc bushings as they are a...
After following this thread
Anyone ever installed bigger injectors?
i decided to pull the trigger on a set of 12 hole injectors from Dirty Deeds. All results are positive. Improved throttle response at 20-80 % pedal position, noticeable improvement in top end pull on the highway. All this and i...
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After trying everything imagined and suggestions regarding a brake issue, i have thrown in the towel. Any suggestions on a shop in Spokane to take my LX to would be appreciated. I have a decent local shop as a last resort but am looking for someone that might be more...
Alright my mechanic friends... I got yet another brain buster for you.
So I just did the brakes on my LX470. However, we are having an issue with one of the 4 corners (right rear) overheating. And just to recap...we did LOADED calipers with new pads, brackets, and hardware included, all of the...
My LX has always been fueled in major town's gas station's and has never visited a 3rd world country. I just thought it might be a good idea to change the fuel filter @ 195K as it is cheap and i wanted to take a look at what was inside. Be careful what you wish for........
The only challenge...
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After 9 years and 60k miles (i work from my home) it is time to address my brakes. Even though there is 1/2 of the pads left, pulsating has become an issue. I have never been impressed by the braking power of my LX and would guess the pads have been slightly glazed over by the...
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I went to buy a new small utility trailer and the stores policy is that all the lights must work. Unfortunately, my right side turn signal and brake light didn't function. I could use a schematic if someone has one handy and any suggestions. Is it fused or ????
And no i haven't...
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I am going to do a complete brake job including replacing all 4 rotors. my question is at 195k do i need to replace the front wheel bearings or just repack them with grease. I haven't had any issues so far and need some advice. If replacement is the way to go, does anyone have...
Hello Mudmates,
after 9 years of ownership of my lx470 with no brake issues, it's time to do brakes. I have ordered pads and SS brake lines and now need to get rotors. Does anyone have the OE p/n for front and rear rotors?
TIA
TLC Dan
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I recently saw and shared an availability of a LX470 that was a little ruff, had 250k miles but was only $2500. What kind of a awesome off road rig could one make out of this by taking off the body and making a trail rig from the chassis. I would guess that the body and interior...
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I just bought 4 BFG AT KO2's in 285/70/17 load range C. These were only available in the past in Load range E. The specs are as follows
LT285/70/17E weight is 58 lbs 3195 lbs rating at 80 PSI
P285/70/17C weight is 50 lbs 2755 lbs rating at 50 PSI
I love the fact that i...
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My son, an ASE cert mechanic was working on getting the housing that holds the thermostat off and it was stuck. I offered my assistance and with a small prybar, got the housing to start moving. Unfortunately the housing broke and needs to be addressed. Is there any type of...