- Year
- 1997
- Vehicle Model
- 80 Series
- Mileage
- 152000
- Color
- Silver
1997 Lexus LX · Suv · Driven 151,653 miles
For Sale:
1997 Lexus LX450 ( 80 Series ) NOT triple locked. Paint is Champagne Pearl code 1B1
I am the 3rd owner and I am a Parts Manager by trade so I know the importance of Original Toyota parts with that said I have sourced parts from Toyota USA, Toyota Japan and out of the UAE. I would say 90% of the service parts I installed were factory Toyota parts and the rest was as good or better aftermarket equivalent parts.
UPDATE: I had the Frame and Axles + Undercarriage done by Inge Dry Ice in Middletown Louisville Kentucky and backed by there 3 year warranty. Everything turned out great and what an Amazing transformation !! Frame is Solid and they said this frame was one of the best 80 series frames they have seen in awhile and should be ready for years of service.
Drivetrain:
Original 152K miles on this 80 series that has these items taken care of with in the last 15000 miles.
* Engine ( All Toyota Parts ) Valve cover gasket, spark plug tube seals, PCV valve & grommet + hose, cap , rotor , wires , spark plugs, distributor O-ring , vacuum hoses on the intake, pesky heater hose & the 2nd almost as bad pesky heater hose , fan shroud, radiator and All coolant rubber hoses, water pump, T-stat, Toyota coolant, power steering high pressure hose/line, power steering cooler line, heater control valve, rear heater delete hoses, New A/C Compressor, A/C line from Compressor to Condenser, Crank pulley/ harmonic balancer, engine belts, belt idler, oil pump front seal + new screws, crank seal, Reman Toyota alternator, Reman Toyota starter, ( Land Tank ) blue HD fan clutch, ( Magna Flow ) Header plus the two catalytic converters, Toyota Muffler assembly from the CAT back + both Toyota O2 sensors .
Chassis:
The front axle was gone through with Koyo bearings and the rebuild seal kit , hard brake lines and the ( Slee ) SS brake hose kit, Toyota front brake pads , rotors , ( NAPA reman calipers) Rear axle serviced ( FULL Floater ) with new inner seals , Toyota rear brake pads , rotors , ( NAPA reman calipers ) , emergency brakes have been completely rebuilt with new Toyota parts with shoes and new e-brake cable.
( Slee ) front adjustable pan hard rod, ( Slee ) drag link , ( Slee ) tie rod bar, Toyota tie rod ends ALL, ( Slee ) front sway bar drop brackets, ( Slee ) rear sway bar drop bracket kit, ( Dobinson ) rear adjustable upper control arms, ( Land Tank ) extreme duty rear lower extended control arms, ( Delta VS ) rear pan hard lift bracket, ( Delta VS ) Front caster correcting radius arms 4 inch lift , Front double cardon drive shaft, Rear double cardon drive shaft, ( Slinky ) 75mm / 3 inch HD coil springs ( Tough Dog ) 10 way adjustable HD shocks
Wheels / Tires:
Factory Lexus wheels , Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 285/75R16 Load Range “ E “
Interior:
Audi Power 2020 A4 S-Line Sport Seats with custom harness from Toyota ( Body Side ) to Audi ( Seat side ) Factory rear seat in very good condition, ( Wits End ) front cup holder adapter with phone mount, ( 3D Printed ) Front and Rear cup holders, Stock Front & Jump Seats come with the 80 that are in ok condition, 7 Pin Mod with Toyota Center Diff lock switch installed.
Exterior:
( Bowfin Cruisers ) 80 Series Roof Rack now discontinued / not available.
The Bad / Needs Attention:
Small oil drips from the rear main.
Tires are 8 years old but have like new tread depth obviously I did not drive it much. No Dry Rot so you should be good for a bit.
Right rear inner dog leg / rocker panel has rust BUT I purchased a Original cut replacement section off of a southern 80 series to graft in and make new again. ( I can provide Pic's
Blower motor has an intermittent noise on high and medium that comes and goes ?
27 years of a few dents and dings but still shows well and the rear bumper paint is flaking off from a poor prep when someone sprayed the bumper.
Asking $ 23,500.00
---> Rooftop Tent is SOLD <—-
I have put a lot of blood sweat and tears into this 80 and with the help of some amazing friends and a very good friend that is a Master Toyota Technician.
For Sale:
1997 Lexus LX450 ( 80 Series ) NOT triple locked. Paint is Champagne Pearl code 1B1
I am the 3rd owner and I am a Parts Manager by trade so I know the importance of Original Toyota parts with that said I have sourced parts from Toyota USA, Toyota Japan and out of the UAE. I would say 90% of the service parts I installed were factory Toyota parts and the rest was as good or better aftermarket equivalent parts.
UPDATE: I had the Frame and Axles + Undercarriage done by Inge Dry Ice in Middletown Louisville Kentucky and backed by there 3 year warranty. Everything turned out great and what an Amazing transformation !! Frame is Solid and they said this frame was one of the best 80 series frames they have seen in awhile and should be ready for years of service.
Drivetrain:
Original 152K miles on this 80 series that has these items taken care of with in the last 15000 miles.
* Engine ( All Toyota Parts ) Valve cover gasket, spark plug tube seals, PCV valve & grommet + hose, cap , rotor , wires , spark plugs, distributor O-ring , vacuum hoses on the intake, pesky heater hose & the 2nd almost as bad pesky heater hose , fan shroud, radiator and All coolant rubber hoses, water pump, T-stat, Toyota coolant, power steering high pressure hose/line, power steering cooler line, heater control valve, rear heater delete hoses, New A/C Compressor, A/C line from Compressor to Condenser, Crank pulley/ harmonic balancer, engine belts, belt idler, oil pump front seal + new screws, crank seal, Reman Toyota alternator, Reman Toyota starter, ( Land Tank ) blue HD fan clutch, ( Magna Flow ) Header plus the two catalytic converters, Toyota Muffler assembly from the CAT back + both Toyota O2 sensors .
Chassis:
The front axle was gone through with Koyo bearings and the rebuild seal kit , hard brake lines and the ( Slee ) SS brake hose kit, Toyota front brake pads , rotors , ( NAPA reman calipers) Rear axle serviced ( FULL Floater ) with new inner seals , Toyota rear brake pads , rotors , ( NAPA reman calipers ) , emergency brakes have been completely rebuilt with new Toyota parts with shoes and new e-brake cable.
( Slee ) front adjustable pan hard rod, ( Slee ) drag link , ( Slee ) tie rod bar, Toyota tie rod ends ALL, ( Slee ) front sway bar drop brackets, ( Slee ) rear sway bar drop bracket kit, ( Dobinson ) rear adjustable upper control arms, ( Land Tank ) extreme duty rear lower extended control arms, ( Delta VS ) rear pan hard lift bracket, ( Delta VS ) Front caster correcting radius arms 4 inch lift , Front double cardon drive shaft, Rear double cardon drive shaft, ( Slinky ) 75mm / 3 inch HD coil springs ( Tough Dog ) 10 way adjustable HD shocks
Wheels / Tires:
Factory Lexus wheels , Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 285/75R16 Load Range “ E “
Interior:
Audi Power 2020 A4 S-Line Sport Seats with custom harness from Toyota ( Body Side ) to Audi ( Seat side ) Factory rear seat in very good condition, ( Wits End ) front cup holder adapter with phone mount, ( 3D Printed ) Front and Rear cup holders, Stock Front & Jump Seats come with the 80 that are in ok condition, 7 Pin Mod with Toyota Center Diff lock switch installed.
Exterior:
( Bowfin Cruisers ) 80 Series Roof Rack now discontinued / not available.
The Bad / Needs Attention:
Small oil drips from the rear main.
Tires are 8 years old but have like new tread depth obviously I did not drive it much. No Dry Rot so you should be good for a bit.
Right rear inner dog leg / rocker panel has rust BUT I purchased a Original cut replacement section off of a southern 80 series to graft in and make new again. ( I can provide Pic's
Blower motor has an intermittent noise on high and medium that comes and goes ?
27 years of a few dents and dings but still shows well and the rear bumper paint is flaking off from a poor prep when someone sprayed the bumper.
Asking $ 23,500.00
---> Rooftop Tent is SOLD <—-
I have put a lot of blood sweat and tears into this 80 and with the help of some amazing friends and a very good friend that is a Master Toyota Technician.
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