Hello, everybody. I am new here, or really, I was here back when I had an LX450 like 14 years ago, and I am back, this time with an LX470. I just purchased a 2001 with about 215k miles, white exterior, tan interior. I'll be towing this behind a motorhome for various excursions, and I hope to get some fun overlanding in with it. The LX is bone stock right now, with the exception of AHC-delete.
My plans are to replace the junk suspension they put in it (I have never driven a softer or more sway-prone vehicle) with something to lift it a couple inches and a much more appropriate stiffness and damping, bigger tires, upgraded bumpers, etc. I have absolutely no idea what to get for this, so any suggestions are greatly welcome. I will have to strike a balance of function and cost.
There are a couple other things I'll need to address, like the steering wheel (previous owner for some reason put on a RX330 wheel) and an air-bag light (might be related to the wrong wheel). I am coming from a 2008 Toyota Tundra (crewmax, 5.7, limited) which has been a great vehicle, but 2WD and more difficult to flat-tow. The truck has given me a great 13 years, but I'll be parting ways with that once I am certain the LX is a keeper.
Anyway, I am looking forward to engaging in this community!
My plans are to replace the junk suspension they put in it (I have never driven a softer or more sway-prone vehicle) with something to lift it a couple inches and a much more appropriate stiffness and damping, bigger tires, upgraded bumpers, etc. I have absolutely no idea what to get for this, so any suggestions are greatly welcome. I will have to strike a balance of function and cost.
There are a couple other things I'll need to address, like the steering wheel (previous owner for some reason put on a RX330 wheel) and an air-bag light (might be related to the wrong wheel). I am coming from a 2008 Toyota Tundra (crewmax, 5.7, limited) which has been a great vehicle, but 2WD and more difficult to flat-tow. The truck has given me a great 13 years, but I'll be parting ways with that once I am certain the LX is a keeper.
Anyway, I am looking forward to engaging in this community!