Picked up a 2003 LC local to me, will be my son’s first car as he is currently 15. Price was right, given it had several issues and some with unknown scope/solutions. Tore into it this past week to start sorting it out. I have 4 kids and the plan is for this to be everyone’s first car. Because of that, I plan to eventually add some armor for when they crash it. The specs are below along with all the items that need immediate attention. Plan to build it up in phases.
2003 LC
298k miles
-Radiator Leaking (OEM replacement included)
-AC doesn’t work
-Has Bad Driveline Clunk
-P0420 Code
-Tires worn
-Inside was dirty, tears on seats, outside has dents but paint overall good, just dull
-No 3rd row seats
Definitely a project, but that is what I wanted. This is my 3rd LC and 2nd 100 series so I know my way around them.
This past weekend I knocked out the following with the help of my two oldest boys.
-Replaced radiator with OEM
-Replaced center diff bushing. The one in front of axle was visibly shot so started with it. The others need replacing also
-Changed diff and tcase fluids
-Interior carpet clean
-Exterior paint correction & polish
-Clean & condition leather
-Replace Bank 1 Upstream O2 Sensor trying to clear P0420 code
-Programmed 2nd key and key fob using techstream.
-Grease driveshafts
-Installed interior LED’s
-Added Weathertech Mats
Other items found that I am in the process of addressing.
-Lower ball joints are bad, driver side is really bad. Ordered new from Cruiser Outfitters
-Replace drive flanges and maybe CV Axles if the splines are worn. Drive flanges in order from Toyota
-Researching how to tackle AC leak. Assuming it is rear line, hoping to fix it without spending a fortune.
-The arm style diff bushings require replacement
-Clean PS reservoir & replace fluid. Will add AT205 as the rack has tiny weep
-Replace rear sway bar bushings
-If 0420 code returns will replace cats with universal Magnaflow options. The code is the real issue as it has led to two no start situations. One after filling up with gas. Both times vehicle cracked up one fuel cap was removed.
-Replace fuel cap
Additional Items to Add
-OME rear coils
-Crank torsion bars
-New Tires
-YotaMD Key Fob
-BT-45 TOY
-Front/Rear Bumper
-Sliders
Some before pics, after a good washing but before detailing. You can see that diff bushing was toast!
2003 LC
298k miles
-Radiator Leaking (OEM replacement included)
-AC doesn’t work
-Has Bad Driveline Clunk
-P0420 Code
-Tires worn
-Inside was dirty, tears on seats, outside has dents but paint overall good, just dull
-No 3rd row seats
Definitely a project, but that is what I wanted. This is my 3rd LC and 2nd 100 series so I know my way around them.
This past weekend I knocked out the following with the help of my two oldest boys.
-Replaced radiator with OEM
-Replaced center diff bushing. The one in front of axle was visibly shot so started with it. The others need replacing also
-Changed diff and tcase fluids
-Interior carpet clean
-Exterior paint correction & polish
-Clean & condition leather
-Replace Bank 1 Upstream O2 Sensor trying to clear P0420 code
-Programmed 2nd key and key fob using techstream.
-Grease driveshafts
-Installed interior LED’s
-Added Weathertech Mats
Other items found that I am in the process of addressing.
-Lower ball joints are bad, driver side is really bad. Ordered new from Cruiser Outfitters
-Replace drive flanges and maybe CV Axles if the splines are worn. Drive flanges in order from Toyota
-Researching how to tackle AC leak. Assuming it is rear line, hoping to fix it without spending a fortune.
-The arm style diff bushings require replacement
-Clean PS reservoir & replace fluid. Will add AT205 as the rack has tiny weep
-Replace rear sway bar bushings
-If 0420 code returns will replace cats with universal Magnaflow options. The code is the real issue as it has led to two no start situations. One after filling up with gas. Both times vehicle cracked up one fuel cap was removed.
-Replace fuel cap
Additional Items to Add
-OME rear coils
-Crank torsion bars
-New Tires
-YotaMD Key Fob
-BT-45 TOY
-Front/Rear Bumper
-Sliders
Some before pics, after a good washing but before detailing. You can see that diff bushing was toast!
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