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!

 

[Trapper50cal]

Welcome!
That location for the pics looks just like the road Matt Farah uses to test cars on the YT channel "The Smoking Tire"...

Nice Rig!

 

[Phat1842Many]

I would add to strongly consider replacing all the transmission fluid via the method where you drain it from the cooler line and add the same amount of new fluid back in until you see new fluid coming out.

She's a beaut!

 

[chriscosta416]

Welcome!!! Was this the one listed for 22k in SoCal?

 

[ggill310]

Welcome!!! Was this the one listed for 22k in SoCal?

Yes

 

[ggill310]

On my rig the AC is not very cold air, I did the AC self diagnostic test which threw error 41 which means either bad passenger side servo motor or it's not correctly installed which can result in mixing of hot air with cold air. Also another strange issue is when AC is on in this particular case my AC was at max cold and when I change the vent setting from face and legs to face only the temp goes up from 64 to 70 F which validates that some flaps are not properly closed and hot and cold air is getting mixed when air vent is set to face only. As the max cold temp reading on all the vents front and back was stuck at 64 F it seems like in addition to servo motor issue the AC might be low on gas and needs charging. Any tips how to proceed?