00N8's 2001 LX470 build thread (1 Viewer)

[00N8]

Finished up!









Only downside to buying used is that I did not get the electrical plugs to use for the turn signals and brake lights on the bumper. Anyone know what exactly they are and where to find them?

Also, not sure if it should be spliced into the tow wires or not.

 

[00N8]

Started my group 31 battery install and got stuck on the longer bolt to hold down the clamp and a longer positive terminal hookup, had the little boy around and couldn't make it out to the parts store tonight


I did get the battery tray edge cut off so the big battery fits.



Close up

 

[00N8]

My sandblasted and powder coated tundra trd 18" rims are ready for some meats.

 

[Mxndrnks]

My sandblasted and powder coated tundra trd 18" rims are ready for some meats.



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Those look really nice! Looking forward to seeing them "on" the truck though!;p

 

[roogle]

Where did you find the Tundra rims?

 

[00N8]

They are all over eBay. I got 4 locally on Craigslist for $350 and paid another $100 for a 5th wheel off eBay including shipping.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Those wheels look really good. I have the same ones on my Tundra but mine are still shiny. After seeing yours I might take them and get them blacked out.

 

[Sam Stewart]

Where did you find the Tundra rims?

Those wheels come on the Tundras with TRD package from 07-12 if you're looking. They're 18x8.

 

[RobRed]

Where did you find the Tundra rims?

Is that a serious question?

There are 10 sets on Craigslist any given second of any day.

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[00N8]

Couple more items in the box and ready to install shortly.





The DDX719!!

 

[DuckLN]

Man you are on this like hair on soap!

 

[00N8]

Here is the DDX719 installed


Here's a shot out the back with the new backup camera.



Also got the AHC override installed and the slee diff drop put in yesterday.

 

[00N8]

Here are some new shots with the high lift jack and rear swing out installed.

 

[FullyLitLED]

Here are some new shots with the high lift jack and rear swing out installed.

Love the contrast on the swingout

 

[Sverige]

Now you need 34s

 

[00N8]

Love the contrast on the swingout

Yah, I was going to get the swing out painted but was tired of it sitting in a box and figured screw it, I'll just put it on. Now that it's black and the rest is white I think I'll take the middle part and the blank on the other side and get those painted black to match. But first... TIRES! 275/70/18 Goodyear Silent Armors are on the way.

 

[12guns]

Sweet looking ride! BTW I didn't see an answer to your minor paint match issue...any shop can pull up and mix the paint code, but many times due to the paint's dry time and materials being painted, there can be a different tint. Look at factory paint jobs on Pearl white cars with large plastic bumper covers and you'll see alot come that way from the factory. No biggie.
Yours looks great!!

 

[Wilsil]

Looking good mate.
How did the installation of the kenwood go?
The rearbar looks like an ARB bar?

 

[00N8]

With the Beat Sonic kit it wasn't too bad, I had a professional installer put it in and once we figured out that the front and rear doors use the same wires it went pretty smooth. Had to call Beat Sonic to figure that one out. The console trim kit is kinda flimsy and not what I would have expected for a $120 part but it does look good in the end.

By rear bar if you mean rear bumper then yes, the entire back bumper and swing out is ARB.

 

[Wilsil]

Thanks, I couldn't see it on my phone.
ARB in Perth (AUS) is telling me that they don't fit the ARB bar on the Lexus, "as it is not listed"
But this is the second LX470 which has it.
Did you upgrade/change the suspension as well, assuming you hve the AHC?