1999 Lexus LX470 (100 series Land Cruiser), lifted, 33” tires, steel sliders
Price reduced. $12,500
Pictures below. More pictures available at
1999 LX470 pictures by uberduden - Photobucket
Post questions if you need further information. Send pm if interested. Thanks.
I purchased the vehicle 3.3 years ago and began the process of un-sissifying it with the upgraded tires and the sliders. Eventually steel front and rear bumpers could be added and whatever other upgrades you like to complete the transformation. The added features of the early LX470 over the same year Land Cruiser make this a better vehicle, in my opinion. I know some people don’t care for the extras/gadgets. The AHC (automatic height control) is one of those gadgets that some like and some don’t. It has many benefits but will periodically need maintained...just like any piece of technology. The adjustable height and the adjustable ride (4 settings from stiff to soft)on this LX work flawlessly and are a great feature. The LX does have more insulation to make it a quieter ride and the memory seat function is nice when more than one person will be driving the vehicle.
$1200 Oversized truck tire upgrade (see detail below). $1500 touchscreen Nav/stereo system. $1000 (including shipping cost) Slee Tube Sliders (see detail below) 2” lift. $200 Slee differential drop kit installed. AHC lifts the truck another 2” when needed for off-road conditions. Pictures are with AHC on high setting. 4” lift (above stock normal height) in high mode with the way the system is setup. You can also lower the truck 2”+ below the normal setting when needed for parking garages, etc. Weathertech weather blockers installed on side door windows for venting heat during summer without risking rain getting inside.
All fluids have been maintained regularly and are fully synthetic, including the differential fluid and the grease used in grease fittings. The AHC fluid has been flushed and replaced with factory AHC fluid. Last synthetic oil and filter change were done 3 months/1000 miles ago. Timing belt done at 113K. Maintenance records available.
140k highway and city miles. Clean carfax/history. Engine and transmission are in excellent condition. There is a dent in the right front fender and the side marker light is cracked. I was not planning to get it fixed until I replaced the front bumper with a brushguard front bumper to avoid this from happening again. I have only taken the truck off-road once… which is when I was hit by a crazed fallen tree trunk at 2mph that ambushed the fender on a narrow path.
The interior is in good condition. The paint needs redone sometime in the near future. The clear coat is hazy and worn from age and sun exposure (defective Lexus paint. see posts below). The good news is you get to pick the color, type, and quality of the paint… or if you want an off-road vehicle you can leave the paint as-is so you won’t care about a small scratch here and there from a branch when off-road. Repainting will cost anywhere from $250 to $1000+ depending on what you want the paint shop to do. If you are embarrassed by driving a Lexus off-road among Land Cruisers then when getting the paint done get all external Lexus paraphernalia removed and put a Toyota logo on it. After all this is just a high-end Toyota truck. Overall this truck is very strong that has a few superficial scars that can be easily fixed and does have some nice rather expensive upgrades .
UPGRADES DETAIL:
$1500 Pioneer Avic-Z1 navigation/stereo system. Software upgraded so the hardware/software is the same as the Z2. It has a 30 GB hard drive for music storage. The map data was upgraded two years ago. Bluetooth adapter is installed for cell phone use as a speaker phone. An Ipod cable is installed for playing ipod/iphone through the system. The factory speakers are great and the system can get very loud if you want.
$1000 Slee Tube Sliders.
For protection against rocks or other off-road obstacles.
The main slider is constructed from 2"x3" rectangular tube with a 3/16" wall thickness. The mounts to the frame are 1/4" formed channel welded to 1/4" plates. Attachment is done using 3 7/16" U-bolts on each side. The outer tube is 1.75" tube welded to the main slider and supported with two gussets.
The sliders are finished with 60% gloss powder coat finish. The pre-treatment includes baking to remove all oil, phosphate washing, sandblasting and then a powder coating is applied.
$1200 tire upgrade.
Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor truck tires, 33”, 305/70R16. An excellent all around tire that is not too loud on the road. ¾ of tread left. They are very durable and should last at least another 50,000 miles depending on your driving habits/conditions. They have some internal Kevlar for strength and some insulation for added noise comfort.
With these tires the LX still rides well on the road but has serious off-road capability that is not available with the factory tires. In my opinion the original tires are way too soft/spongy for this truck. They make it a purely on-road truck and mock the hardcore nature of this vehicle. Its like putting ballet slippers on an MMA fighter… not a good idea. The Goodyear tires installed are a truck tire that is firmer and helps with handling/cornering and provides a little more rollover safety because they will not flex as much if sharp turning is needed to avoid an accident. They are incredible in wet and/or snowy environments and are great off-road as well.
The spare was upgraded as well and the spare tire mounting hardware was modified to allow the larger tire to sit up higher to keep it safer from off-road hazards.
Write up for the tires:
“Wrangler SilentArmor tires are Goodyear's premium On-/Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tires designed to please pickup, van and SUV drivers with their satisfying on- and off-road capabilities. All Wrangler SilentArmor tires are designed to handle tough off-road conditions, provide a smooth on-road ride and generate traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions.
Wrangler SilentArmor tires use long-wearing, silica-blend tread compounds (Pro-Grade tires feature an even more chip- and chunk-resistant tread compound that also enhances wear in high-torque applications). These compounds are molded into a multi-faceted symmetric tread design with shoulder and sidewall appearances that offer a rugged look and blend on-road comfort with off-road and wintertime traction (tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol).
Goodyear's Durawall rubber compound is molded at the base of the tread grooves to increase resistance to stone/rock drilling. The tire's internal structure includes an Armor Zone that consists of twin, high-tensile steel belts reinforced by a layer of DuPont KEVLAR cord to combine strength with comfort. The Durawall rubber compound is also used in the sidewalls to resist scuffing and abrasion to protect the polyester cord body, and rim guards help protect wheels from accidental on- or off-road hazards.
Wrangler SilentArmor On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tires are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol to identify they meet industry severe snow service standards.”
Price reduced. $12,500
Pictures below. More pictures available at
1999 LX470 pictures by uberduden - Photobucket
Post questions if you need further information. Send pm if interested. Thanks.
I purchased the vehicle 3.3 years ago and began the process of un-sissifying it with the upgraded tires and the sliders. Eventually steel front and rear bumpers could be added and whatever other upgrades you like to complete the transformation. The added features of the early LX470 over the same year Land Cruiser make this a better vehicle, in my opinion. I know some people don’t care for the extras/gadgets. The AHC (automatic height control) is one of those gadgets that some like and some don’t. It has many benefits but will periodically need maintained...just like any piece of technology. The adjustable height and the adjustable ride (4 settings from stiff to soft)on this LX work flawlessly and are a great feature. The LX does have more insulation to make it a quieter ride and the memory seat function is nice when more than one person will be driving the vehicle.
$1200 Oversized truck tire upgrade (see detail below). $1500 touchscreen Nav/stereo system. $1000 (including shipping cost) Slee Tube Sliders (see detail below) 2” lift. $200 Slee differential drop kit installed. AHC lifts the truck another 2” when needed for off-road conditions. Pictures are with AHC on high setting. 4” lift (above stock normal height) in high mode with the way the system is setup. You can also lower the truck 2”+ below the normal setting when needed for parking garages, etc. Weathertech weather blockers installed on side door windows for venting heat during summer without risking rain getting inside.
All fluids have been maintained regularly and are fully synthetic, including the differential fluid and the grease used in grease fittings. The AHC fluid has been flushed and replaced with factory AHC fluid. Last synthetic oil and filter change were done 3 months/1000 miles ago. Timing belt done at 113K. Maintenance records available.
140k highway and city miles. Clean carfax/history. Engine and transmission are in excellent condition. There is a dent in the right front fender and the side marker light is cracked. I was not planning to get it fixed until I replaced the front bumper with a brushguard front bumper to avoid this from happening again. I have only taken the truck off-road once… which is when I was hit by a crazed fallen tree trunk at 2mph that ambushed the fender on a narrow path.
The interior is in good condition. The paint needs redone sometime in the near future. The clear coat is hazy and worn from age and sun exposure (defective Lexus paint. see posts below). The good news is you get to pick the color, type, and quality of the paint… or if you want an off-road vehicle you can leave the paint as-is so you won’t care about a small scratch here and there from a branch when off-road. Repainting will cost anywhere from $250 to $1000+ depending on what you want the paint shop to do. If you are embarrassed by driving a Lexus off-road among Land Cruisers then when getting the paint done get all external Lexus paraphernalia removed and put a Toyota logo on it. After all this is just a high-end Toyota truck. Overall this truck is very strong that has a few superficial scars that can be easily fixed and does have some nice rather expensive upgrades .
UPGRADES DETAIL:
$1500 Pioneer Avic-Z1 navigation/stereo system. Software upgraded so the hardware/software is the same as the Z2. It has a 30 GB hard drive for music storage. The map data was upgraded two years ago. Bluetooth adapter is installed for cell phone use as a speaker phone. An Ipod cable is installed for playing ipod/iphone through the system. The factory speakers are great and the system can get very loud if you want.
$1000 Slee Tube Sliders.
For protection against rocks or other off-road obstacles.
The main slider is constructed from 2"x3" rectangular tube with a 3/16" wall thickness. The mounts to the frame are 1/4" formed channel welded to 1/4" plates. Attachment is done using 3 7/16" U-bolts on each side. The outer tube is 1.75" tube welded to the main slider and supported with two gussets.
The sliders are finished with 60% gloss powder coat finish. The pre-treatment includes baking to remove all oil, phosphate washing, sandblasting and then a powder coating is applied.
$1200 tire upgrade.
Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor truck tires, 33”, 305/70R16. An excellent all around tire that is not too loud on the road. ¾ of tread left. They are very durable and should last at least another 50,000 miles depending on your driving habits/conditions. They have some internal Kevlar for strength and some insulation for added noise comfort.
With these tires the LX still rides well on the road but has serious off-road capability that is not available with the factory tires. In my opinion the original tires are way too soft/spongy for this truck. They make it a purely on-road truck and mock the hardcore nature of this vehicle. Its like putting ballet slippers on an MMA fighter… not a good idea. The Goodyear tires installed are a truck tire that is firmer and helps with handling/cornering and provides a little more rollover safety because they will not flex as much if sharp turning is needed to avoid an accident. They are incredible in wet and/or snowy environments and are great off-road as well.
The spare was upgraded as well and the spare tire mounting hardware was modified to allow the larger tire to sit up higher to keep it safer from off-road hazards.
Write up for the tires:
“Wrangler SilentArmor tires are Goodyear's premium On-/Off-Road All-Terrain light truck tires designed to please pickup, van and SUV drivers with their satisfying on- and off-road capabilities. All Wrangler SilentArmor tires are designed to handle tough off-road conditions, provide a smooth on-road ride and generate traction in dry, wet and snowy conditions.
Wrangler SilentArmor tires use long-wearing, silica-blend tread compounds (Pro-Grade tires feature an even more chip- and chunk-resistant tread compound that also enhances wear in high-torque applications). These compounds are molded into a multi-faceted symmetric tread design with shoulder and sidewall appearances that offer a rugged look and blend on-road comfort with off-road and wintertime traction (tires meet the industry's severe snow service requirements and are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol).
Goodyear's Durawall rubber compound is molded at the base of the tread grooves to increase resistance to stone/rock drilling. The tire's internal structure includes an Armor Zone that consists of twin, high-tensile steel belts reinforced by a layer of DuPont KEVLAR cord to combine strength with comfort. The Durawall rubber compound is also used in the sidewalls to resist scuffing and abrasion to protect the polyester cord body, and rim guards help protect wheels from accidental on- or off-road hazards.
Wrangler SilentArmor On-/Off-Road All-Terrain tires are branded with the mountain/snowflake symbol to identify they meet industry severe snow service standards.”
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and have funding available? I'll throw in a few beers
to sweeten the deal. Or a bottle of wine if you prefer.
Also, leveled out the front and back so that the front end is not 1" lower than the rear as it is set up when stock.