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  1. Willie G

    2008-2018 Radiator Failure and Public Service Announcement

    @LX Cruiser - With 176k on the clock, I'd suggest new hose clamps as well.
  2. Willie G

    Plastic vs Metal - Battle of Oil Filter Housings

    @TeCKis300 - No argument from me on this. However, (and there's always a "however" in life) I went ahead and bought a whole case of popcorn. :popcorn:
  3. Willie G

    Optimum scrub radius thread

    @TeCKis300 would a change in tire diameter (larger) also result in a change in scrub radius? Would that also need to be reflected in the choice of wheel offset to allow the red and black lines to meet at the pavement surface as intended?
  4. Willie G

    Are tires a commodity business?

    I would say "Not necessarily." Even though the tire industry has undergone significant mergers, there is still a goodly amount of competition in price and quality. My experience, for instance, has led me to equate the Michelin Defender with the Hankook Dynapro RH12 - with the Hankook currently...
  5. Willie G

    Sway Bar Tuning and Musings

    I'm far less learned than you in such matters, but is it possible that the trailer tongue weight was just enough to unload the front end slightly?
  6. Willie G

    SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day

    Speaking of the rubber meeting the road...I was thinking of up-sizing from 285/50/20 (31.2") to the far more common 275/60/20 (33"). Pluses: more sidewall + an additional inch of clearance What are my negatives, specifically speedo error?
  7. Willie G

    SL, C, or E rated tires for mild overland build? LX570

    As an even older guy, these are words of wisdom.
  8. Willie G

    SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day

    I had assumed (I know...) that the wheels were hub-pilot? Perhaps not.
  9. Willie G

    Rust assessment

    AHC fluid change is included in the 60k service list. Be prepared to learn that it wasn't, in fact, done. Not sure of the percentage of dealers that charge for it and don't do it, but it does happen.
  10. Willie G

    P0335…to a bent valve (update...and it's not good)

    A la Small Block Chevy, then.
  11. Willie G

    P0335…to a bent valve (update...and it's not good)

    Can the valve springs be replaced without removing the head? Thinking preventative maintenance, here....
  12. Willie G

    Rust assessment

    If the price is right, I'd probably do it. Kind of hard to believe it's a Maine car, though.
  13. Willie G

    Ironman Forged UCA’s

    That joint has been out of grease for a while! How many miles on your 2008?
  14. Willie G

    LX570 Sport Grill on non-sport?

    Another option: Grille
  15. Willie G

    Purchase Help on a 2010 LX with 90k miles.

    Agreed. 100% I remember reading that you should budget around $2000 for baselining a new-to-you 200. Where you'll spend it varies from one vehicle to another, but it seems to be a valid rule of thumb.
  16. Willie G

    LC 200 Suspension Noise Help

    @linuxgod just had something very similar...
  17. Willie G

    AHC and Alignment Question

    If I wanted air ride I'd call these folks: Kelderman The Ram 1500 IFS might be a good starting point. What I'd REALLY like to see is an AHC Tundra, courtesy of a disgruntled LX owner.
  18. Willie G

    SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day

    My solution was a torque multiplier - 3:1 55# on the torque wrench = 165# on the lug nuts for my F350. Amazon
  19. Willie G

    Cool Article by Land Cruiser Engineers

    The link to Part 2 is down at the bottom of Part 1
  20. Willie G

    1VD Big End Bearings?

    Full disclosure - My experience is mostly with CAT and Cummins HD motors and relates to the 1VD only in regards to the fuel used. My thoughts, anyway: You are in a part of the world where the 1VD is relatively common. If you can't find any information suggesting that new bearings are a good...
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