frogers Build - 2006 LX470 (1 Viewer)

[trdcorolla]

I agree with above.
On my fjc I carried a replacement alternator brush pack (available for the fjc) from Toyota, not sure if it's available for the 100 I have not looked I to yet.

The brush kit is available for the 100's. It's under $20. I have it at home in the garage, do you guys leave this in your 100 daily? I keep the normal stuff like coil pack, wheel studs, lug nuts, fuses, etc in my 100, but not this alternator brush kit.

 

[Singha]

Fjc where know if you where mudding to have alternator issues. And all it took was to swap out the brush pack to get back up running. If I can recall it was like 2 screws to swap out without pulling the alternator (if you have done one before off the truck) and some strength Armstrong arms and fingers. But the 100 series has a rear alternator cover I believe where the fjc did not.

 

[OEMGUY0720]

Very nice!

 

[OffRoading]

@chudly Right next to you - I am in North Potomac

Hey neighbor! I am in North Potomac as well. Just picked up a 03 LX 470. Any tips on local service mechanics?

 

[devlooper]

As someone with the exact same truck (down to the paint) Im subbing

 

[frogers935]

@OffRoading Unfortunately I have not found any good local mechanics. I recently tried to get someone to do a ppi style checkup on my truck and the only one I considered taking it to was OTRAMM in warrenton but he was too busy.

I do all the work on my truck myself so if you ever need a hand or advice let me know.

 

[frogers935]

Been a little while since I've posted. Hadn't been doing to much with the LX besides driving it and basic maintenance. I picked up a Tundra and have done a bunch of work on that as the kids like that to travel b/c of the bigger back seat.

Well the LX noticed and she decided to speak up. I came out to this in my driveway.

Initially it was dark and raining and I didn't notice and drove it only to have the AHC turn off and have to drive back home very slowly .

Here is the issue:

Funny thing is I refilled the reservoir a drove it a few times and it held. Then leaked again.

Other lines and the shock bodies are rusty too. I don't see a reason to spend the $ to fix so most likely going to swap out. Doing research now but learning towards Dobinson. Will document the removal of the AHC and install. Also need a new steering rack so will probably do that at the same time.