Builds Hokie's 2003 LX470

[Hokie LX]

I also noted during this that the truck needs new front brakes. Will check the rears also but seems like the fronts made it about 4.5 years which is expected given the amount of towing I did for motorcycle track days. Planning to rebuild the front and rear calipers with this brake replacement.

 

[Hokie LX]

Well, I was under the gun doing my CV reboot the other week and now I'm paying for it. I didn't change the front diff seals and had a leak. Replaced them the other day. Fun fact, a RTIC hard can koozie is the PERFECT size to hold and drive in the seal.

In other news, the CV's are great. No more leaking. I also placed a huge order of brake parts which I'm waiting on from Toyota Decatur.

 

[Land Shark]

Well, I was under the gun doing my CV reboot the other week and now I'm paying for it. I didn't change the front diff seals and had a leak. Replaced them the other day. Fun fact, a RTIC hard can koozie is the PERFECT size to hold and drive in the seal.

In other news, the CV's are great. No more leaking. I also placed a huge order of brake parts which I'm waiting on from Toyota Decatur.

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HA! Love the seal tool

 

[menancyandsam]

Those outer tierods will rust if you don't paint them, FYI

 

[Biga27110]

Got my new steering wheel installed as part of this project. My OEM wheel’s clear coat had been chipped and broken since I bought the truck due to the PO wearing rings. The leather has only gotten worse over the years too.

This new wheel is a fantastic color match and the wood looks exceptional. Very happy with it.

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Where did you get the new wheel I have the same colors I need to get a new one.

 

[Hokie LX]

Those outer tierods will rust if you don't paint them, FYI

Yup they got spray painted.

Where did you get the new wheel I have the same colors I need to get a new one.

Hasan Khan on Facebook. More details on the last page of this thread.

 

[Biga27110]

Yup they got spray painted.



Hasan Khan on Facebook. More details on the last page of this thread.

I was hoping to find a company name or something i can reach out too. I dont have facebook

 

[Hokie LX]

New brakes day for the front of the truck. I realized when I did my CV's that my front brakes were getting low and then after looking closer I realized I had a dragging caliper and the inner pad on the driver side was almost completely gone. After having the windows down driving, I can now hear the dragging and squealing of the dragging pad during normal driving. My front lines were also looking worse for wear so they also got replaced.

Ordered and installed the following today:
- New Toyota OEM front calipers - Not much more than aftermarket remans ($250ish at Decatur each)
- Toyota Front Brake Pads
- New Banjo bolts and washers for front brake lines
- New Caliper Bolts
- New Slee Stainless Lines F&R. I only installed the fronts today. I will do the rears later.

The rotors on the truck were barely worn and still true so they stayed put.

Old calipers:

Pad wear was really uneven:

New hotness:

 

[Hokie LX]

After a quick shakedown tonight the brake feel is drastically improved. Way less pedal travel and a much firmer pedal. Excited to do the rear brakes next.

 

[GabDags]

After a quick shakedown tonight the brake feel is drastically improved. Way less pedal travel and a much firmer pedal. Excited to do the rear brakes next.

Message me when you do the rears lol. Ill hand you the tools while im watching

 

[WRP2]

Message me when you do the rears lol. Ill hand you the tools while im watching

You see, that’s why I love this forum; you just can’t get that kind of support anywhere else

 

[Hokie LX]

Big milestone today! This signifies that I have put 100,000 miles on this truck since I picked it up in Atlanta in September 2016.

 

[Hokie LX]

Took a chance on some magnetic window screens from AliExpress after seeing the Magshades advertised on social media and thinking, yup that's a China product being resold for way too much money. I needed some shades for the baby in the backseat but also figured they'd be good for camping. I'm pretty happy with them!

The front and middle rows attach via magnets and the 3rd row and back window use these little clips to attach. The shades can easily be removed and installed and allow for the window to be rolled down which is key for me. Fitment is pretty decent too! The front windows are half size so the mirrors are usable if you wanted to keep them in while driving.

These are what I ordered

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804371863977.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.445f1802gRmGGf&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

 

[Biga27110]

Took a chance on some magnetic window screens from AliExpress after seeing the Magshades advertised on social media and thinking, yup that's a China product being resold for way too much money. I needed some shades for the baby in the backseat but also figured they'd be good for camping. Total for all windows except the windshield was around $90 shipped and they just arrived today. The sets for only the rear windows are significantly cheaper. I'm pretty happy with them!

The front and middle rows attach via magnets and the 3rd row and back window use these little clips to attach. The shades can easily be removed and installed and allow for the window to be rolled down which is key for me. Fitment is pretty decent too! The front windows are half size so the mirrors are usable if you wanted to keep them in while driving.

These are what I ordered

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804371863977.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.445f1802gRmGGf&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

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These fit nicely. Is this for privacy and some sun blocking? A cheap alternative to tint?

 

[Hokie LX]

These fit nicely. Is this for privacy and some sun blocking? A cheap alternative to tint?

Main reason was sun shade for my 1 year old son in the back. Second reason was for privacy while sleeping in the back of the truck during track days or camping.

 

[Hokie LX]

My HID foglights have officially bit the dust, again. The harness failed from TRS a couple years ago and they warrantied it and then the bulbs themselves were replaced shortly afterwards but the fog's don't turn on anymore. Debating replacing the HID components yet again or just switching to an LED fog light setup. I like the intensity of the HID's in the fogs but the setup has been temperamental at best.

Another item I need to look into soon is rack bushings. Getting some weird steering behavior around corners and wandering. Rack isn't leaking so no need to replace that yet. Looking at these to replace the stock ones spf2987k | Steering Rack Bushings | 98-07 Landcruiser 100 - https://www.suspension.com/spf2987k

 

[Hokie LX]

Few updates. I found an oil leak coming out of the inspection cover on the trans. This makes me think either the RMS or the oil passage o-ring is bad. I've ordered replacements for both and need to look into how much of a PITA it's going to be to remove the trans from this truck. Likely more difficult than doing it on my 60 lol.

Also my steering bushings are SHOT. Got under the truck and had the wife row the wheel and there's a ton of lateral play. I ordered some SuperPro bushings to address that as well.

Steering Rack & Pinion Mount Bushing Kit

Bang for the buck. Few repair-upgrade items deliver the improvement-per-dollar of a high quality replacement steering rack bushing. Replacing fast-wearing soft rubber bushings SuperPro’s steering rack bushing kits reduce slop, movement and defection over the factory part resulting in more...

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Next up is it's time for my second timing belt during my ownership. Last one was done at 183k and now I'm at ~271k. Ordered a bunch of stuff this time around to get the job done. Current list is below which has been ordered. Going to review again and see if I missed anything critical but hoping to do some items preventatively as I approach 300k that I just want to get done for peace of mind.

For anyone using this list, it's for my 2003 LX470.

Manufaturer	Part #	Part
Aisin	TKT021	Timing Belt Kit with Tensioner
Denso	6718184	Coil Boots
Toyota	16307-50012	Fan Bracket
Toyota	90179-06293	Fan Clutch Nuts (x4)
Toyota	16572-50150	Lower Rad Hose
Toyota	16571-50150	Upper Rad Hose
Toyota	90467-43002	Rad Hose Clamp (x1)
Toyota	90466-41008	Rad Hose Clamp (x3)
Toyota	90916-03100	Thermostat
Toyota	16346-50010	Thermostat Gasket
Toyota	12204-50030	PCV Valve
Toyota	12261-50050	PCV Vent hose #1
Toyota	12262-50080	PCV Vent Hose #2
Toyota	12236-50010	PCV valve cover
Toyota	90467-20010	PCV hose clamps (x2)
Toyota	90467-15021	PCV hose clamps (x2)
Toyota	32941-60290	Oil Cooler hose
Toyota	32942-60330	Oil Cooler hose
Toyota	15777-50030	Oil Cooler hose
Toyota	90467-20011	Oil Cooler Clamps (x6)
Toyota	90467-19022	Oil Cooler Clamps (x2)
Toyota	87248-95400	Brass Heater T's (x2)
Toyota	87248-60460	Normal Heater T's (x2)
Toyota	87245-6A190	Heater T hose
Toyota	87245-6A200	Heater T hose
Toyota	87245-6A800	Heater T hose
Toyota	87245-6A170	Heater T hose
Toyota	99556-20155	Heater T hose
Toyota	87245-6A180	Heater T hose
Toyota	87245-6A220	Heater T hose
Toyota	87245-6A210	Heater T hose
Toyota	16261-50090	Water By-pass #1
Toyota	16281-50030	Water By-pass #4
Toyota	96134-42100	By-pass hose Clamps (x4)
Toyota	96136-52101	By-pass hose Clamps (x4)
Toyota	90311-43006	Front Crank Seal
Toyota	90311-38065	Cam Seal (x2)
Toyota	96721-24025	Oil Passage o-ring F&R (x2)
Toyota	96761-35035	Coolant Pipe O-ring
Toyota	90467-16022	Clamps (x4)
Toyota	90467-13054	Clamps (x2)
Toyota	90311-95013	Rear Crank Oil Seal

 

[Old Fort]

Took a chance on some magnetic window screens from AliExpress after seeing the Magshades advertised on social media and thinking, yup that's a China product being resold for way too much money. I needed some shades for the baby in the backseat but also figured they'd be good for camping. Total for all windows except the windshield was around $90 shipped and they just arrived today. The sets for only the rear windows are significantly cheaper. I'm pretty happy with them!

The front and middle rows attach via magnets and the 3rd row and back window use these little clips to attach. The shades can easily be removed and installed and allow for the window to be rolled down which is key for me. Fitment is pretty decent too! The front windows are half size so the mirrors are usable if you wanted to keep them in while driving.

These are what I ordered

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804371863977.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.5.445f1802gRmGGf&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa

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Hokie are you still happy with your window shades? Did you also buy a shade for the windshield? My 100 is going to have to sit out for a while and needs some protection. I previously ordered a "custom" windshield screen from Covercraft and it was a complete failure; not custom at all, and it almost took an act of Congress to get a refund of my money. Thx

 

[Hokie LX]

Hokie are you still happy with your window shades? Did you also buy a shade for the windshield? My 100 is going to have to sit out for a while and needs some protection. I previously ordered a "custom" windshield screen from Covercraft and it was a complete failure; not custom at all, and it almost took an act of Congress to get a refund of my money. Thx

Yeah I like them a lot. The rear shades stay in full-time except for the rear most window. I did not get a windshield one as I have a windshield cover that I like already.

 

[Old Fort]

Yeah I like them a lot. The rear shades stay in full-time except for the rear most window. I did not get a windshield one as I have a windshield cover that I like already.

Thanks for the input!! I might risk an Alibaba purchase. I'll need a burner credit card.