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  1. DLeggett

    Always-hot electrical circuit issues. Fuse box damaged?

    Hello everyone! Hoping someone here has been down this road before. My 2003 GX 470 is dealing with some electrical issues: VSC TRAC and VSC OFF lights on the dash Radio and dome lights completely dead Power mirrors not working Key fob no longer reliably locks/unlocks AC memory and trip...
  2. Grant LX470

    Intermittent 2004 LX470 Starting issue

    Hello, I have seen multiple threads on starting issues (sorry if this is a redundant post) but I was hoping to get some more specific advice with my vehicle if possible. I have a 2004 LX470 with around 170k miles and recently had an engine swap (a few months ago) from I believe was a 2003 tundra...
  3. D

    3fe with a blown head gasket

    Hey howdy, new around here but have been lurking for at least 6 months. Seems a lot of you have some helpful advice, so here go’s it. First a little about me and my cruiser, I bought my hunk of junk nearly a year ago and have big dreams. My fiancé and I are working towards building a good...
  4. C

    Dissent Rear Bumper Install Help Needed

    Hi Everyone, Boy is this install guide not great, pretty confident that it has taken me twice as long as necessary due to having to intuit for the steps or photos that aren’t given. In the guide, for step “F - Final alignment,” it says to install the remaining 12 flat stainless steel screws...
  5. DDFout

    GX 470 Hard Downshift, help diagnosing

    Hoping to get some insight on what direction I should go with a shifting issues on my 08 470. The issue: when asking for acceleration around 30 MPH, the car seems to hesitate a bit and then harshly downshift. The feeling ranges from a slight thud to feeling like I got lightly rear ended. It...
  6. B

    HELP! tiny surging at idle and random throttle issues

    Hi everyone, Been dealing with 2 intermittent problems with my 1995 FJ80 1) a very small "surging" feeling of at idle and I can't figure out what's causing it. Sometimes there will be a tiny surge and it will struggle to keep rpm up and will shake or car will die at a stop - 2) When driving...
  7. Minimal

    Advice / Rust on 2015 Lexus LX 570

    For context / Under 50k miles asking 44k in TX, truck was from the north east, carmax assured me they don't sell rusty vehicles ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Is this rust a deal breaker? Thoughts on what it might cost to get it treated/removed? Appreciate any help, thanks!
  8. H

    LX470 Losing Power and Steering While driving - throwing Check Engine and A/T Code

    Hi all! Having some real issues with my 2001 LX470 that now has 250k miles. Truck has been meticulously maintained and has had all maintenance items followed on schedule. Recently, while driving on the highway, the truck lost all power (no give when hitting the gas) and the power steering locked...
  9. J

    HELP Fan Bracket Came Apart

    I was driving my truck home last night from work my power steering stopped and my battery light came on. I knew it was the belt and pulled over. That is when I smelled coolant. I opened the hood and the fan bracket had come apart and put the fan into the radiator. I have all the parts and have...
  10. H

    For Sale  DFW-LX 450 Question

    https://eastdallasdiesel.com/1996-lexus-lx-450-base-dallas-tx-75228/7282726 Is something wrong with this? Good price? Any help would be appreciated.
  11. R

    New here and new buyer

    Hey everyone, Needed some advise. I am going to look at a 2002 LX 470 with 190k miles, clean record. No problems for $10.5k. I only spoke to the owner briefly on the phone. Obviously need more info to make a decision so what questions should I ask and what should I look out for while checking...
  12. Ari plev

    1979 40 series part compatibility??

    Hi all, I'm currently working on a 1979 ute body Land Cruiser project and am looking to replace the tub with a pre-1979 model, due to the changes made in the floor design in later models. I've come across a tub for sale, which is believed to be from a model between 1973 and 1976. I'm trying to...
  13. Feldrian

    Aux gauges - What's most useful?

    With the twin stick install completed by @torfab it's time to decide what gauges I install in the DVS console. Planning to run Autometer Ultra-Lite gauges, which give great visibility and have been durable in previous builds. I have 3 holes to fill - One will definitely be transmission temp...
  14. rkymtnLC

    Alternator moans before failing?

    Think what you will! My LC 200 y 2000 284k has been low humming,for 2 years but voltmeter showed new battery and old alt doing just fine at 12.+ Cold and 14.+ With engine on... All the way to this morning! 2 mechanics 2 yrs ago at maintenance said they couldn't hear the low hum nor replicate...
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