Lexus LX Four and half build thread just to keep track of all the things i have done (1 Viewer)

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Like the title said this is just for me to keep track all the things I have done, basically a log for all the mods and maintenance items.

Got the LX summer of 2012 with no clues about these things. I just knew I really liked them back in the days, it's a toyota and biggie rapped about it. Thanks to mud I have come a long way on these things.

Here are the current mods:
CDL and 7th pin mod
LandTank MAF mod with Toyota sensor(reworked by land tank)
4x4 Lab interior cargo rack, passenger side only
LED interior lights
Land Rover cup holder
OME caster professionally installed and sitting at 4 degrees and alignment done.
New blue hub fan clutch with 25k fluid
PHH bypassed with silicon hose
Rear heater deleted with all heater hoses replaced with silicon hoses
OME stock height, TJM 50mm progressive
OME heavy springs
Advanced timing to about 7 degrees
Prcomp 315 tires with super skinny spare SS 34x9x16
Aijk spare relocation kit
ARB fridge(best mod ever!)
Direct battery power run to the passenger back panel with blue sea fuse box for the fridge and other possible accessories
7 inch pop up screen head unit with front and rear camera
Pioneer 6.5 and 4.5 speakers
Scan gauge
1 1/4 inch front sway bar extension
Opor sliders
SoCal franks antenna mount
Rancho 9000, Fox 2.0 shocks
Aussie rear locker(fan-freaking-tastic!)
Wheelskin steering wheel leather wrap
OEM dorkel
LCPhill's front sway bar quick disconnect, although it's not that quick to reconnect.
Dual Rotopax 4 gallon gas cans and mounts
eBay light bars!
Arb front bumper
Smittybuilt 12k winch
L track in cargo area and on the roof rack
Wits' end apu10
King's bling steering damper
Golbi Rear hatch ladder
Nitro 3.11 lower transfer gear
Spod with 6 switches
Arb dual compressor
Prinsu rack
ARB expedition full roof rack
ARB low profile drawer with slide top on passenger side
Witsend rear quarter panel mount
Cloth manual seats
Thermozite insolation through out the floor, huge different in center console temp
Spod with 6 switches under header unit
TJM 30mm HD rear sway bar
Trail gear front wheel preload/lock nut kit
King's 2.5 resi shocks, euro heavy valving (bees' knees!)
Pure sine wave 1000 watt inverter
Ctek DC smart battery charger and solar controller
Wit’s end rear quarter panel
landtank rear swaybar link
80 Ah deep cycle second battery



Here is the maintenance log:
PCV valve, grommet and hoses replaced with oem
GM Charcoal canister, no more dangerous fuel fume/gas cap pressure
Brake bleed and Napa gold front and rear pads
New slotted front rotor and plain rear rotors
Denso iridium plugs
Dizzy o-ring replaced with OEM cap and rotor
Changed Diff and transfer case fluid
Front axle serviced with new marlin seals and wipes(not leaking yet but I don't wheel much)
Drain and filled transmission fluid 3 times with dino and 3 times with synthetic
New hood struts from cruiser yard
Denso O2 sensors
New OEM belts
Oil changed to mobile 1
Torqued front bearing preload nut to 33lbs, much better!
Serviced rear axle, repacked the bearings, replaced all the studs, con washers and nuts
Code 401 clears with new vacuum hoses and new egr modulator
Advanced timing to 8 degrees with regular gas, tested it and got no ping at WOT.
Power steering fluid flushed with synthetic ATF
#1 bypass hose replaced 06/2016
Fuel filter replaced 06/2016
New koyo aluminum radiator and new coolant on 06/2016
New Napa eclipse caliper and Napa pads at all 4 corners 4/13/18
Stainless brake lines 4/13/18
Diffs and TC fluid changed to mobile 1 with liquid molly additive 5/26/2018
Replace a broken steering knuckle stud





Future projects:
FJ55 fender vents(passenger side)
spare good OEM birfs
Solar
landtank lower control arm
landtank 2.5 inch caster plates
OEM front control arm bushings
Rear panhard bar bracket
 
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Here are some of the of the pictures as she slowly evolved, from saggy springs on 285 to OME stock height, then TJM 50mm and now 315s:

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What woofer did you use as a replacement for the console speaker?


Sorry, I don't remember the brand and can't find the thread about them. I still have it in my center console but not in use. I've since replaced with a Pioneer low profile sub enclosure for some extra base.

it does help a little if you want to keep everything stock and simple. If you want I can do 25 shipped to you.
 
Sorry, I don't remember the brand and can't find the thread about them. I still have it in my center console but not in use. I've since replaced with a Pioneer low profile sub enclosure for some extra base.

it does help a little if you want to keep everything stock and simple. If you want I can do 25 shipped to you.
You still have this? Did you figure out which sub it is? I'm interested.

If it's this 1 then I'll take it if it's still available:
http://www.parts-express.com/tang-band-w4-1720-4-underhung-midbass-driver--264-872
 
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I see you didn't remove the front running board attachment @ the flare. Was it not in the way from mounting @ the proper height?
 
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Fox 2.0 shocks are in! They sure ride nice even without being broken in. Rebound on these are really nice!


...Misspelled via IH8MUD app

I know springs tend to settle in at first, especially leaf springs, but I never thought that shocks had any break in period. John:hmm:
 
I know springs tend to settle in at first, especially leaf springs, but I never thought that shocks had any break in period. John:hmm:

Christo said that about OMEs I put on. Others have noticed it with the $$$ King's they installed. No reason to doubt the Fox's don't need to be seduced as well.
 
After years of indecision and procrastination I finally decided, bought and installed ARB winch bumper. Quite happy with the result. Also finally a worthy bump for the thread.
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