Alexus - A 2000 LX470 build thread (2 Viewers)

[anthonydiaz85]

I will start by saying thank you to everyone on here. Past and present. I bought my 470 in February and thought I was way in over my head. If it wasn’t for this forum, I do not think I would be happy with my purchase like I am now.
My 2000 LX470 came with just over 188,000 miles. It is in good condition. I had to do some major upgrades to bring it back to stock when I bought it:
• OEM Steering rack
• CV Axles
• OEM Exhaust manifolds
• OEM power steering pump with complete fluid flush
• OEM serpentine belt.
• Oil dipstick o-ring
• Ignition cam shaft replacement
• And I am trying to find a place I trust to replace the windshield that cracked when I got cold water on the glass during a 100 degree day. Totally my fault because the windshield was already chipped.

These were done in the first 2.5 months of ownership, and I was pretty deflated. I am also chasing down a very intermittent starting issue.

I am finally in a place where I have been driving it for about 6 weeks with no issues. I took it on my first overnight trip to Mendocino National Forest last week with my daughter. It was stock and I could not have been happier with the quality of ride, comfort, and capability.

I have been pretty motivated by all the build threads on here and I have always wanted to do my own. Maybe help someone along the way and also keep a good record of my progress so I don’t forget. I just 40 this year and I already know my memory is going….I think. Haha.

I have another trip planned at the beginning of August. Between now and then I will be flushing the coolant, installing new coolant hose 1 and 2, and putting in new coolant. I have the hoses already and will find time in the next week or two. My other short-term goals are new wheels and tires. I already have the FN 5-star wheels in gunmetal gray sitting in my garage. I am deciding between 295s and 315s Falken Wildpeaks. Not sure which way to lean. I also want to put on a 1.5 - 2-inch suspension lift. I am leaning towards the Ironman 4x4 foam cell kit. I know the AHC debate is real. This is the best decision for me and what I want.

I find myself on this forum once a day just checking in to see what things people are talking about. Looking forward to posting more about this new addiction.

My two children kindly took the liberty of naming the truck "Alexus". So I will name the build thread in accordance with their decision!

 

[MobiusR]

Best of luck with the build, will follow!

 

[anthonydiaz85]

Best of luck with the build, will follow!

Thanks. I just followed yours as well. Gunna check my fuse box o-ring when I get home. haha

 

[Trapper50cal]

Welcome!

That name is going to drive you crazy if you have any Kindle Fires laying around.

 

[MobiusR]

Thanks. I just followed yours as well. Gunna check my fuse box o-ring when I get home. haha

In case helpful, I followed this thread and that fixed it for me. The gasket was in pieces for me when I got the LX.

 

[anthonydiaz85]

Had a free hour today after yard work so I decided to do the “insta-lift”. Initially I decided to wait on removing the floor boards until I had the new wheels and tires on. But I felt good after yard work and decided to get it done. Lots of good videos online helped me through it. Took about 1 hour. Driver side way easier than the passenger side. The front support on the passenger side was blocked by a couple hoses. I had to remove the hose shield and the hose brackets so I could get my 13mm socket on the front bolt that holds the support to the front passenger area.

Before:

After:

Definitely happy with the “look”. After pouring over these threads I’m pretty set on getting 295’s on my new FN wheels. Until then my hunger is satisfied with the floor boards removal.