- Thread starter
- #61
Merry Christmas everyone!
Gingerbread Land Cruiser splashing through the mud.
"All_Terrain_Turtle" LX Build Thread (2 Viewers)
- Thread starter mceagle555
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
Merry Christmas everyone!
Gingerbread Land Cruiser splashing through the mud.
Nice find, where did you pick up the spare wheel looking to get a 5th one as well.
Check out the car care nut on YouTube shows you how to do the fluid change on a sealed transmission. Performed it myself every change.
Was it on sale on their website (Black Friday) or did you find it somewhere else?
- Thread starter
- #65
Three of these things is not like the other one…
Replaced all 5 wheel studs on the Front Right wheel. I do all my own 5 tire rotations since I bought the rig, but apparently this wheel had a history of air guns over tightening before I bought it.
Replaced all 5 wheel studs on the Front Right wheel. I do all my own 5 tire rotations since I bought the rig, but apparently this wheel had a history of air guns over tightening before I bought it.
That’s not scary at all, guess I’m adding studs to my planned spring work.
- Thread starter
- #67
It's really not a difficult job. Part numbers below if helpful. The OEM black lugnuts are super cheap compared to chrome. Might as well replace those too.
| Part Number | Part Name | Price | Quantity | Total |
| 90942-02083 | Wheel Lug Stud (Left, Right, Front, Rear) | $5.86 | 5 | $29.30 |
| PT076-0C200-02 | PT076-0C200-02 Toyota Black PVD Wheel Lug Nuts Set of 5 - OEM | $12.09 | 1 | $12.09 |
Tip when installing. Use a cheap 17mm wrench (or a big nut) as a 1/2" spacer. You want a big enough inner circle for the cone shape of an old lug nut to “seat” into, while the flat back of the wrench or big nut presses against the hub. Then use an old lugnut to "pull" the splines of the new stud into the week.
Last edited:
Yeah I’ve got a couple spare lugs and a lug installer/bearing in the tool bag. But proactively replacing is a new novel idea.
- Thread starter
- #69
Oil analysis related to my switch from 0w-20 to 5w-30.
alright, so what are your thoughts after swapping to 5w-30? I have a 17 tundra and just picked up a 14 LX570, so same engine. Tundra has always been a little loud, the LX seems quieter? I have been tempted to swap to a different oil in the tundra, maybe i go all in now that both my vehicles have the same engine?
- Thread starter
- #71
Happy to help! I'm a data guy, so I geek out a bit on it.
- I didn't notice any difference in MPG
- I do notice a quieter drivetrain, especially right after start-up. Definitely not a placebo effect
- I bought my one-owner 2008 LX with 157k miles on it, with a spotless service history at the same Lexus dealer the entire time. My use of Marvel Mystery Oil was purely out of curiosity and seeing some positive reports from various forums. I don't plan to make a habit out of running it, but used is as a "clean out the system" opportunity between switching from 0w-20 to 5w-30.
- From here on, I plan to run Kirkland 5w-30 (Costco) since my truck and another family SUV take 5w-30. It makes stocking up super easy and I've been pleased with the quality.
Kirkland oil gang 
Running Kirkland 5w30 in my LX. Switching to 5w30 in my Tundra next oil change.
Nice thread, @mceagle555! I’ll be referencing it when I get around to replacing my globes.
Nice thread, @mceagle555! I’ll be referencing it when I get around to replacing my globes.
How is the wind noise on the Sherpa?
- Thread starter
- #75
New tire day.
After Hurricane Helene came through, I saw just how bad the BFG KO2 rain performance was. Saw a deal and went with Cooper AT3 XLT in LT275/70/18 (33.2”).
Note: A lot of confusion on the Cooper AT3 XLT snow rating. Widths 275 and less have 3-peak winter rating.
4 lbs lighter than KO2, much better on-road manners, quieter on highway, and actual rain channels.
After Hurricane Helene came through, I saw just how bad the BFG KO2 rain performance was. Saw a deal and went with Cooper AT3 XLT in LT275/70/18 (33.2”).
Note: A lot of confusion on the Cooper AT3 XLT snow rating. Widths 275 and less have 3-peak winter rating.
4 lbs lighter than KO2, much better on-road manners, quieter on highway, and actual rain channels.
- Thread starter
- #76
Followed the AHC guide early on in the thread to level the front. (Did not adjust rear.) Super easy with a 10mm box wrench and 10mm socket/ratchet.
Measurements below are on level ground from floor to top of wheel well with 275/70/18 (33.2”) tires and 1/2 tank of gas.
Getting an alignment in the morning. I know 1/2" in neutral sounds small, but you can tell a difference both parked visually and driving.
Neutral before-after
Front Driver: 35 1/4” >> 35 1/2” (Gain 1/4”)
Front Passenger: 35 1/2” >> 36” (Gain 1/2”)
Rear Passenger: 36 5/8” >> 36 5/8”
Rear Driver: 36 3/8” >> 36 3/8”
High after
Front Driver: 38 1/8”
Front Passenger: 38 1/2”
Rear Passenger: 39 1/4”
Rear Driver: 38 7/8”
Measurements below are on level ground from floor to top of wheel well with 275/70/18 (33.2”) tires and 1/2 tank of gas.
Getting an alignment in the morning. I know 1/2" in neutral sounds small, but you can tell a difference both parked visually and driving.
Neutral before-after
Front Driver: 35 1/4” >> 35 1/2” (Gain 1/4”)
Front Passenger: 35 1/2” >> 36” (Gain 1/2”)
Rear Passenger: 36 5/8” >> 36 5/8”
Rear Driver: 36 3/8” >> 36 3/8”
High after
Front Driver: 38 1/8”
Front Passenger: 38 1/2”
Rear Passenger: 39 1/4”
Rear Driver: 38 7/8”
- Thread starter
- #77
Forgot to update the build thread with my TKO fabrication slider install. I went with black powder coating + kickoff + dimple down.
A few scuffs as a result of UPS shipping, but they are built stout and I was able to install in the following timeframe:
- Removing LX570 steps: 45 mins
- Cutting the LX570 trim pieces: 30 mins (Actually takes 5 mins, but this is the step you want to measure 5x, cut 1x)
- Install TKO sliders using floor jack for extra set of hands: 90 mins
A few scuffs as a result of UPS shipping, but they are built stout and I was able to install in the following timeframe:
- Removing LX570 steps: 45 mins
- Cutting the LX570 trim pieces: 30 mins (Actually takes 5 mins, but this is the step you want to measure 5x, cut 1x)
- Install TKO sliders using floor jack for extra set of hands: 90 mins
Ready to party!
