Hello Everyone, wanted to say hello to fellow club members. I just got 2006 lx470

[ggill310]

Hey everyone,

New member here. I currently have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner that I use for off-roading and recently picked up a 2006 Lexus LX470 with 218k miles. Always wanted a 100-series and finally found one.

So far I’ve already done:

• Timing belt + water pump
• Brake fluid flush
• New radiator
• Front wheel bearing
• New tires
• AHC fluid flush
• Oil change

Next on my list:

• Front/rear differential fluids
• Transfer case fluid
• Power steering fluid
• Transmission service

For the diffs, would you recommend:

• simple drain and refill, or
• opening the pumpkins, fully cleaning them, re-gasketing, and refilling with AMSOIL?

Also debating whether I should:

• drop the transmission pan,
• clean/replace the filter/strainer,
• and do a full fluid service.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting this LX470 dialed in for long-term reliability and some off-road trips.

 

[frawstme]

eyy congrats, where's the pictures??

As for what services to do, do you know anything about previous service history?

 

[NolaNomad]

 

[NolaNomad]

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I just did the FDiff- RDiff and transfer case using these bags- saved me time and hassle, be sure to get your washers seen here from Amazon I'll get you some torque specs in a bit..

 

[ggill310]

Hey everyone,

New member here. I currently have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner that I use for off-roading and recently picked up a 2006 Lexus LX470 with 218k miles. Always wanted a 100-series and finally found one.

So far I’ve already done:

• Timing belt + water pump
• Brake fluid flush
• New radiator
• Front wheel bearing
• New tires
• AHC fluid flush
• Oil change

Next on my list:

• Front/rear differential fluids
• Transfer case fluid
• Power steering fluid
• Transmission service

For the diffs, would you recommend:

• simple drain and refill, or
• opening the pumpkins, fully cleaning them, re-gasketing, and refilling with AMSOIL?

Also debating whether I should:

• drop the transmission pan,
• clean/replace the filter/strainer,
• and do a full fluid service.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting this LX470 dialed in for long-term reliability and some off-road trips.

Hey everyone,

New member here. I currently have a 2006 Toyota 4Runner that I use for off-roading and recently picked up a 2006 Lexus LX470 with 218k miles. Always wanted a 100-series and finally found one.

So far I’ve already done:

• Timing belt + water pump
• Brake fluid flush
• New radiator
• Front wheel bearing
• New tires
• AHC fluid flush
• Oil change

Next on my list:

• Front/rear differential fluids
• Transfer case fluid
• Power steering fluid
• Transmission service

For the diffs, would you recommend:

• simple drain and refill, or
• opening the pumpkins, fully cleaning them, re-gasketing, and refilling with AMSOIL?

Also debating whether I should:

• drop the transmission pan,
• clean/replace the filter/strainer,
• and do a full fluid service.

Looking forward to learning from everyone here and getting this LX470 dialed in for long-term reliability and some off-road trips.

I think hit post too soon while it was still uploading pictures, there is some history of regular oil changes from 2012 to date but some how no history for first 6 years.

 

[ggill310]

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Thank you so much!

 

[ggill310]

I just did the FDiff- RDiff and transfer case using these bags- saved me time and hassle, be sure to get your washers seen here from Amazon I'll get you some torque specs in a bit..

Thats cool, cause last time i did this service for 4runner was painful using plastic cans

 

[frawstme]

Looks super well kept.

If there's no major service history I would assume nothing has been done and start with the basics

• Front and rear diff service
• Transfer case fluid
• Spark plugs
• Fuel filter (easy and cheap)
• Coolant flush

Inspections:
-Inspect tie rods and steering rack for play
-Inspect heater Ts for cracking
-Check brake pad depth and grooving in rotors
-Inspect these bushings for rot/cracking:

• Front and rear upper control arms
• Front and rear lower control arms
• Front and rear sway bar links
• Front and rear shock bushings

-Air filter
-Inspect front diff for leaking coming from seals
-Clean moonroof drains
-Inspect rear of transfer case to see if leaking
-Inspect transmission pan for leaking
-Check color of trans fluid
-Inspect upper and lower ball joints
-Check to make sure all bulbs are working
-Inspect radiator for damage
-Inspect underbody/frame of vehicle for penetrating rust
-Inspect brake lines for leaks

 

[RunKlub]

I'm an Amsoil guy too... Did my rear and transfer before Jamboree. They have bags too, to make life easy. Wasn't smart to look for a service kit, so I ordered my washer from Toyota.

 

[ggill310]

Looks super well kept.

If there's no major service history I would assume nothing has been done and start with the basics

• Front and rear diff service
• Transfer case fluid
• Spark plugs
• Fuel filter (easy and cheap)
• Coolant flush

Inspections:
-Inspect tie rods and steering rack for play
-Inspect heater Ts for cracking
-Check brake pad depth and grooving in rotors
-Inspect these bushings for rot/cracking:

• Front and rear upper control arms
• Front and rear lower control arms
• Front and rear sway bar links
• Front and rear shock bushings

-Air filter
-Inspect front diff for leaking coming from seals
-Clean moonroof drains
-Inspect rear of transfer case to see if leaking
-Inspect transmission pan for leaking
-Check color of trans fluid
-Inspect upper and lower ball joints
-Check to make sure all bulbs are working
-Inspect radiator for damage
-Inspect underbody/frame of vehicle for penetrating rust
-Inspect brake lines for leaks

Thank you so much for the info. Once I take care of all fluids and inspections I need to find a way to connect aux cable to the system.

 

[NolaNomad]

Thank you so much for the info. Once I take care of all fluids and inspections I need to find a way to connect aux cable to the system.

Maybe a blutooth dongle like I use?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/406115570253?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5337589904&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

 

[excessive]

welcome to the forum!