Axle boot
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jemsec
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Leaking and should be replaced very soon.
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Super expensive? Reason to avoid the purchase?
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Or is that just a rubber boot?
It's not a deal killer but there is no telling how long it's been leaking, so it would be tough to know how much grease is left inside- consider the worst case scenario get a dealer repair cost estimate and present that to seller and negotiate.
I just had one replaced $650
I will add I bought mine 8 months or so ago the same way. Bought @pfran42 clamp kit but haven't put hem on yet.
I put a temp clamp on it until I replace the OEM ones. You can't tell how much grease you've lost. The original clamp is probably not holding. I just clamped over it with a tighter one and did not lose any more grease.
I need to remove the old clamps, pull boots back, clean old grease, add new grease, reboot and clamp. Done.
I put a temp clamp on it until I replace the OEM ones. You can't tell how much grease you've lost. The original clamp is probably not holding. I just clamped over it with a tighter one and did not lose any more grease.
I need to remove the old clamps, pull boots back, clean old grease, add new grease, reboot and clamp. Done.
Would have been nice to see fender wheel around boot clearly. This would give a much better idea of how much has leaked (spun out). It needs closer inspection but would just assume front drive shaft needs replace with new OEM for negotiating price.
If no clicking while turning CV joint of front drive shaft, then probably good. May only need clamp tightened, but rebooting best to be sure properly greased. Mine looked about the same at 60K, I rebooted with OEM ~$50 to be safe, 100K miles ago with no issues.
If no clicking while turning CV joint of front drive shaft, then probably good. May only need clamp tightened, but rebooting best to be sure properly greased. Mine looked about the same at 60K, I rebooted with OEM ~$50 to be safe, 100K miles ago with no issues.
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It was given the 50K service at Lexus a few mths ago and it was not noted on the Lexus service
records so I think its likely more recent.
I think Im gonna pull the trigger. While the color is not my first choice I have not seen a super low mileage
06/07 Dark Gray in the past few weeks Ive been searching. I like the Sand Dollar Pearl actually.
records so I think its likely more recent.
I think Im gonna pull the trigger. While the color is not my first choice I have not seen a super low mileage
06/07 Dark Gray in the past few weeks Ive been searching. I like the Sand Dollar Pearl actually.
Here's few pic of the 06 LX470.
Some staining on all rear hatch chrome, may buff out or chrome can be replaced. Might be from mag chloride (road salt) not getting wash off. This indicates same for undercarriage.
Pic 1 rear hatch, 2 DS rear door, 3 DS door and DS mirror.
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Some staining on all rear hatch chrome, may buff out or chrome can be replaced. Might be from mag chloride (road salt) not getting wash off. This indicates same for undercarriage.
Pic 1 rear hatch, 2 DS rear door, 3 DS door and DS mirror.
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Leading edge of hood.
Leading edge of Hood at grill PS. That is rust with no clear cause, probable wrap under grill.
Blind shot of undercarriage, shows some surface rust. Comes from not washing salt and mag chloride (road salts). PO most likely used drive through car washes, which don't get undercarriage well.
Hopefully your inspectors took good look at underbody and frame. I doubt it's a deal breaker, as it is a Colorado car. Although, I have seen some very rust rigs in Colorado, but that is not the norm. Sorry didn't look under as only had 90 seconds to walk around.
Looks about as clean as my 01 LC did in 2004 with 55k miles for $30K, with just a touch more surface rust. All in all pretty nice, and I kind of like the color, first I'd seen up close.
Leading edge of Hood at grill PS. That is rust with no clear cause, probable wrap under grill.
Blind shot of undercarriage, shows some surface rust. Comes from not washing salt and mag chloride (road salts). PO most likely used drive through car washes, which don't get undercarriage well.
Hopefully your inspectors took good look at underbody and frame. I doubt it's a deal breaker, as it is a Colorado car. Although, I have seen some very rust rigs in Colorado, but that is not the norm. Sorry didn't look under as only had 90 seconds to walk around.
Looks about as clean as my 01 LC did in 2004 with 55k miles for $30K, with just a touch more surface rust. All in all pretty nice, and I kind of like the color, first I'd seen up close.
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2001 THANK YOU!
I think I am going to just go ahead and do it!
These seem to be little things that I can get cleaned up.
If it was not for you I would have not been aware of these areas.
I think I am going to just go ahead and do it!
These seem to be little things that I can get cleaned up.
If it was not for you I would have not been aware of these areas.
Trunk Monkey
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Appears boot is just weeping at the band. You may be able to just reclamp it with new bands and be good.
When I recently did this I just wiped thoroughly with a rag, then used what I had on hand for a little more cleanup on the shafts themselves, which was WD40. I wouldn't sweat the detailed cleaning. Just clean them up, cut the old clamp, pull back the boot and wipe clean grooves where the boot sits, add more grease if you like, then reclamp.
You won't get all the old grease out anyway, so don't try and degrease the area that's inside the boot. You only risk contaminating the joint with whatever degreaser you're using.
Clean. Order PFran clamps. And re-clamp.
Did this recently. Super chill easy fix.
For reference check out my build thread:
Lex Do It! OG's '98 LX 470
Did this recently. Super chill easy fix.
For reference check out my build thread:
Lex Do It! OG's '98 LX 470
Looks good, you can clean off surface rust and touch up paint. Just needs a littl TLC, as long as you have good service records then buy it and enjoy your new ride!!
