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I'm considering purchasing this 06 LX470, and moving it out to CA. It has quite low miles (95K) and strong service history with only two owners, and they were diligent on maintaining the vehicle (with the exception of AHC, it didn't receive regular work and was eventually replaced with a conversion kit in March 2025 due to leaking). However, the truck lived in the Northeast (MA) and has visible rust on the undercarriage on a variety of components.
I grew up in the Northeast myself and am generally aware of the dangers of rust ruining otherwise healthy Land Cruisers due to frame damage and rotting out bolts and components etc. However, I'm not exactly clear on how much is too much for mitigation / or not worth the risk. Since I'm considering taking this truck to a better home, I want to understand whether this vehicle is worth buying / working to mitigate the rust specifically. Mechanically otherwise, it seems solid. For reference, here is a service note from the Lexus dealer who performed the shock conversion in March 2025.
"PERFORM HYDRAULIC FRONT AND REAR SHOCK CONVERSION. ~|~PERFORM HYDRAULIC FRONT
AND REAR SHOCK CONVERSION. ~|~DUE TO VARIOUS LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM AND A LOT OF RUST.
TO REPAIR WHAT IS LEAKING MAY NEED ALL NEW LINES AND SHOCKS FRONT AND REAR.
CONVERSION KIT WILL BE LESS. ~|~95819 PERFORMED HYDRAULIC SHOCK F/R CONVERSION KIT
ROAD TEST TOTAL 18 MILES . NEEDED ADDITIONAL EXHAUST COMPONENTS FROM REMOVAL FROM
DISINTEGRATED GASKETS AND BOLTS FROM YEARS OF USE. THE EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSED
DIFFICULTY PROPERLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE..."
I've lurked in this forum for a while now, and I'd like to request help from you all. Would you take a look at these photos, and video and let me know your opinions on how much of this is tolerable, and how it would affect your view on purchasing the vehicle, price, mitigation plan, etc. The video was taken by a Lexus mechanic who was performing a standard inspection on the truck, and I asked him to narrate a video of the undercarriage looking for rust on frame and components.
Thank you in advance.
Frank
I grew up in the Northeast myself and am generally aware of the dangers of rust ruining otherwise healthy Land Cruisers due to frame damage and rotting out bolts and components etc. However, I'm not exactly clear on how much is too much for mitigation / or not worth the risk. Since I'm considering taking this truck to a better home, I want to understand whether this vehicle is worth buying / working to mitigate the rust specifically. Mechanically otherwise, it seems solid. For reference, here is a service note from the Lexus dealer who performed the shock conversion in March 2025.
"PERFORM HYDRAULIC FRONT AND REAR SHOCK CONVERSION. ~|~PERFORM HYDRAULIC FRONT
AND REAR SHOCK CONVERSION. ~|~DUE TO VARIOUS LEAKS IN THE SYSTEM AND A LOT OF RUST.
TO REPAIR WHAT IS LEAKING MAY NEED ALL NEW LINES AND SHOCKS FRONT AND REAR.
CONVERSION KIT WILL BE LESS. ~|~95819 PERFORMED HYDRAULIC SHOCK F/R CONVERSION KIT
ROAD TEST TOTAL 18 MILES . NEEDED ADDITIONAL EXHAUST COMPONENTS FROM REMOVAL FROM
DISINTEGRATED GASKETS AND BOLTS FROM YEARS OF USE. THE EXCESSIVE RUST CAUSED
DIFFICULTY PROPERLY PUTTING THE VEHICLE..."
I've lurked in this forum for a while now, and I'd like to request help from you all. Would you take a look at these photos, and video and let me know your opinions on how much of this is tolerable, and how it would affect your view on purchasing the vehicle, price, mitigation plan, etc. The video was taken by a Lexus mechanic who was performing a standard inspection on the truck, and I asked him to narrate a video of the undercarriage looking for rust on frame and components.
Thank you in advance.
Frank
