Ok so I think I’ve built up ma grrrl (96 LX450) to the point where I think a trip to Death Valley may be in order. This will be the first long range trip for the family and I in her. I’ve done long trips with my v8 4runner but never the “new girl”. So I know what in general to bring, water, camping gear, fuel, recovery etc. but what I need to figure is what else should I get or check for the old 80?
So far I have....
Engine: When I first got her I had her compression tested and all good there. Previous owner had the head gasket changed and tuned. I had her tuned again just to be safe. I replaced the o2 sensors and parts of the EGR system. Cleaned the upper air manifold and all the inlets, etc.
Suspension: 3” OEM lift W J springs and long travel shocks. Caster correction and all that dropped stuff, etc... and 35s BFG KO2s.
Drive Train and gearing: she has been regeared to 4.88 as per the larger tires. Rebuilt the knuckles and had swapped the drive flanges. Also have a new custom front Tom Woods double cardan drive shaft.
She has some seeping at the rear main seal but has never put a drop down so I’m running 5-20 oil.
Armor... all the normal stuff.
ok so what else should I look at? Anything else I should make sure I check or double check? Taking both kids and dog and wife so I’m probably being a little paranoid here.... but what do y’all take for the longer trips as “just in case” or check and double check before heading out?
thanks y’all!
So far I have....
Engine: When I first got her I had her compression tested and all good there. Previous owner had the head gasket changed and tuned. I had her tuned again just to be safe. I replaced the o2 sensors and parts of the EGR system. Cleaned the upper air manifold and all the inlets, etc.
Suspension: 3” OEM lift W J springs and long travel shocks. Caster correction and all that dropped stuff, etc... and 35s BFG KO2s.
Drive Train and gearing: she has been regeared to 4.88 as per the larger tires. Rebuilt the knuckles and had swapped the drive flanges. Also have a new custom front Tom Woods double cardan drive shaft.
She has some seeping at the rear main seal but has never put a drop down so I’m running 5-20 oil.
Armor... all the normal stuff.
ok so what else should I look at? Anything else I should make sure I check or double check? Taking both kids and dog and wife so I’m probably being a little paranoid here.... but what do y’all take for the longer trips as “just in case” or check and double check before heading out?
thanks y’all!