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Exactly like the title. I’m looking to buy this 1989 BJ73 LC for. I need help on whether I would just be sinking money into a hole I can’t climb out of. I had a mechanic take a look and here’s what I remember he told me, few of bulbs are out, springs, shocks, struts, and wires in engine bay, are...

Hey everyone, I’ve been looking into adding a rear spoiler to my 2002 LX470 and wanted to get some opinions before I commit. Main reason is my upper taillight has a crack and I suspect that might have been part of why I had some water getting into the trunk, so I figured this might be a good...

I want a set of DT header for my 2000 LC100, and will buy a pair if anyone has one, but it seems they no longer manufacture them I am looking for alternative to fix my crack header and exhaust leak. I might just get the DORMAN set off ROCKAUTO for 200 per side. I know that is just a band-aid and...

2000 Land Cruiser alternator issue: Just bought a reman Denso from the Toyota dealership and installed over the weekend. When I was taking it out I broke the housing for the plug so the clip has broken off and I pulled on the wires a bit but I didn’t look like I did too much damage. I put...

Hi all Looking for some guidance. I have a 1193 1fz 80 and I just did a rear wheel bearing Install Right now there is no brake or rotor on the hub Put everything in and seemed all good! But is it normal for the hub to spin when there is no Axle, but I put the axle in and it’s seated but it...

Hi guys, I have purchased a 1995 80 series last week and the gearbox appears to be shot, it is slipping in all gear shifts + struggling to go into reverse + pouring trans fluid all over the ground when stopped (still driveable but don't want to risk damaging further so haven't driven since) ...

Hello, I just got a roof rack and am getting a light bar. I’m going harbor freight everything including the bar and switch relays. I know it’s not the best but I’m on a budget right now. I was wondering how I wire all this stuff so the switch is in a convenient place.

How's it going everyone, I'm in the process of upgrading my 2018 Nightshade and the next big item on my list is lighting. The stock projectors are okay, but I'm looking for a full LED setup with a more modern style, and frankly, I'm having a hard time justifying the cost of some of the big-name...

Hey all, hoping somebody out there can help me diagnose a constant misfire on my '97. First appeared driving on the highway and has been running very rough ever since. It never has problems starting up, but it's running real rough. I've replaced spark plugs and injectors. I checked the other...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

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

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...