For Sale 97 Lexus LX450, Built Triple Locked 4:88s 149k miles UT (1 Viewer)

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Let me warn you, this will be a very long and detailed story and build log on my Triple Locked 1997 80-Series LX450 Land Cruiser that just crested 149k on the odometer.
Here's a quick snapshot of its basic specs as purchased:
-Owned by wife of prominent executive and maintained to the highest standard by Lexus Dealer (documented). Traded back into the dealer and the Service Manager purchased it with the hopes his wife would use it in lieu of a mini-van. She wasn't impressed. Next owners bought it 8/2015 with 123,214 miles and they did all the work on it.
-Champagne Pearl Exterior w/ Tan Leather Interior - Beautiful Condition.
-Zero rust issues, never driven in winter on salted roads - lived in Wichita, KS.
-Owner's Manuals, Books, etc.
-Four Keys and One Valet Key.
-We felt like we hit the lottery when we stumbled upon it...Unicorn Status in our eyes. We looked for it for a long time and jumped on it. We bought it from the 2nd owner in December and it has been amazing.
We are looking to buy a house and want the most amount possible for a down payment as the housing market is crazy.

Build Details (The 2nd owner drove it around for 2K miles prior to tearing into it so assume work completed at 125K miles unless noted): I'm sure I've missed some items but this should be close to everything...

Engine Bay:
-Base Line and Dry Up any oil leaks (valve cover gasket, oil pump, dizzy o-ring, etc.)
-Replaced ALL fluids (Toyo Red Coolant (138k), brake fluid, power steering fluid, etc.)
-MagnaFlow Y-Pipe / Catalytic Converter.
-Hollowed out Second Cat but left shell in place.
-Replaced both Oxygen Sensors.
-Replaced muffler with Bosal OEM style. Originally installed a Magnaflow but simply too loud for daily driving (141k).
-Replaced resonator with shorter stainless unit...needed for clearance with 4x4 Labs Rear Bumper.
-New radiator/coolant hoses (138K).
-New Blue Fan Clutch w/ mod (heavier oil). Peaks at 188 climbing a mountain in hot weather (138K).
-New thermostat (138K).
-PHH Hose replaced with popular silicone unit.
-New vacuum lines (141K).
-Deleted EGR system and pipe. No more issues with cooking the wiring harness (141k).
-Opened up wiring harness to ensure no melted wires in this area.
-New starter (138k).
-Sent out fuel injectors for cleaning and flow matching (141K).
-New spark plugs (141K).
-New drive belts.

Suspension: (several variations were tried and the OME J-Lift ended up being the perfect match)
-OME J-Lift - 2850J's 60070L's 2863J's 60071L's Steering Damper (@136K w/ this configuration).
-Slee Castor Correction Brackets - bolted and welded.
-Bump Stop Drops front and rear.
-Sway Bar Drops front and rear.
-Front Sway Bar Disconnect kit.
-NEW OEM Bushings front and rear - all placements.
-Rear LCAs cut and sleeved with DOM tubing and solid chromoly rod slid inside - bullet proof.
-New Stainless Extended Brake Lines.
-New Akebono Brake Pads & OEM Rotors front and rear.

Driveline-Wheels/Tires:
-4.88 Gears - Sent out to ZUK in AZ for installation.
-E-Lockers gone thru.
-7-Pin Mod w/ CDL Switch on dash.
-Complete Knuckle/Front Axle Rebuild.
-Complete Rear Axle Rebuild.
-Fluid Change 138K (axles and transfer case).
-New U-Joints both shafts.
-Breather Lines raised and terminated well above engine level.
-(5) Level 8 Bully Pro 17x9 -12 offset - Perfect stance without needing spacers - tucks with no rub (141K).
-(5) Cooper Discoverer STT-Pro LT315/70R17 (35") (141k).
Off-Road Equipment/Armor:
-Slee Short Bus Front Bumper (Powder-Coated).
-HR Badlands 12K Winch.
-Custom Splice synthetic winch line.
-Factor 55 Pro-Link.
-4X4 Labs Rear Bumper-Tire w/ Hi-Lift Mount and Ladder Swing-Outs w/ 3-Jerry Can (Powder-Coated).
-OPOR Rock Sliders (POR15 w/ Rustoleum Satin Black Top Coat - easy to touch-up.
-Custom made Roof Rack w/ Trail-Tailor's gutter mounts (POR15 w/ Rustoleum Satin Black Top Coat).
-Custom Belly Plate/Transmission Mount/Armor - stupid heavy - 3/16" steel - can support entire rig.
-Snorkel.
-Hi-Lift Jack - 60".
-Custom Drawer System w/ 500lb locking sliders, Fridge Slide and made from Baltic Birch by Mitch in Wood Shop in High School. Proper size sub enclosure integrated into forward portion.

Electrical System:
-Dual Batteries Installed - One for start and one for house circuits.
-Blue Seas 7622ML ACR (automatic charging relay for batteries) w/ cab mounted "combine" switch.
-Big Three Upgrade with 1/0 Welding Cable.
-Dual Batteries wired with 1/0 Welding Cable.
-Winch Wired with 1/0 Welding Cable.
-150Amp Breakers used in all main feed circuits and between ACR/Batts.
-Custom Bus Fuse/Relay panel from Wired Wagon - All lights and accessories wired thru this - super clean installation.
-Military Style Battery Terminals.
-Wiper Fluid Reservoir Relocated for second battery installation.
-Full undercarriage LED Rock Lighting.
-Bumper Mounted LED Off-Road Lighting.
-Roof Rack Mounted LED Light Bar - front.
-Roof Rack Mounted LED Work Pods - rear.
-LED Tail Light Assemblies.
-LED Reverse Light Bulbs.
-7-Pin Trailer Harness in Bumper.
-Prewired for Trailer Brake Controller at Dash.

Audio System/Electronics:
-Ultra-Gauge EM Plus installed in front of gauge cluster. Real time temps, speed, OBD data, etc.
-Pioneer AVH-X3800BHS Head Unit.
-Reverse Camera displayed on unit.
-Bluetooth Audio and Phone Interface.
-USB Direct Connect to back of unit.
-JL Audio HD750/1 Class D Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier.
-Rockford Fosgate P400X4 4-channel Stereo Amplifier.
-JL Audio HD-RLC Remote Subwoofer Controller mounted in center console blank.
-1/0, 2 and 4 Gauge Amplifier wiring and associated distribution blocks.
-Polk Audio DB651 6.5" Speakers in front and rear doors
-Dual-JL Audio 8W6 Subwoofers in proper sized ported enclosure (hidden in front portion of drawer system).
-RAAM Mat utilized throughout the cabin to help cut down on the resonance.

Interior Upgrades:
-Audi S5 Heated Sport Seats - perfectly matches interior color - can extend 4" further back than stock.
-Audi Seat Heater Switches mounted in center console in factory blanks.
-New JDM Celsior (LS400 in Japan) Wood/Leather Steering Wheel - direct replacement - got lucky.
-L/C Center Console swap.
-BH3D Dual Cup Holder adjacent to shifter.
-BH3D Cup Holder/Cubby insert for Center Console.
-BH3D Rear Dual Cup Holder.
-PFRAN LED Interior Lighting Kit.
-LED ARB Carling style switches used for all exterior lighting upgrades in factory blank locations.
-USB ports installed in dash and rear of center console.
-12v Hella Plug wired in Driver Rear Quarter for refrigerator - won't pop out like cig plug when bouncing around.
-Tinted Windows to Kansas legal limit.
-Husky Floor Liners.
-Cleaned & Lubed all window mechanisms and tracks-they work properly even in cold weather.
-Third Row Seats included but not installed
I have plenty more pictures I will post a connection to.
Vehicle is located in Utah.
Asking $25k
If you're still with me and not bored out of your mind. Give me a call and we can talk about it.

Ryan 801-three six nine-4689


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I will know tomorrow, I will update with what happens. Thanks for asking.
 
Sold to Brad in Colorado who will get some good use out of it.
Thanks
 

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