LX 700H OT Running board removal

[PatrickBateman]

Ah. I get it now. But would this correction not compromise what Lexus designed for the car when in H2? I mean, not trying to be picky, but I have to assume that’s how Lexus intended it to perform - even if looking goofy, as you

The alignment is designed around normal ride height. H2 is a temporary off-road setting, and the positive camber at that height is just a result of the suspension geometry at full extension. If we corrected camber at H2, it would actually throw off alignment at normal driving height, which is the primary operating position.

Some folks are doing a sensor lift so it stays in H2 full time. Those that are doing this are getting it realigned to zero camber.

Debating if I should do the sensor lift.

 

[Jott21]

The alignment is designed around normal ride height. H2 is a temporary off-road setting, and the positive camber at that height is just a result of the suspension geometry at full extension. If we corrected camber at H2, it would actually throw off alignment at normal driving height, which is the primary operating position.

Some folks are doing a sensor lift so it stays in H2 full time. Those that are doing this are getting it realigned to zero camber.

Debating if I should do the sensor lift.

Would be curious if there is any long term reality issues running it at H2 all the time

 

[MRego]

Would be curious if there is any long term reality issues running it at H2 all the time

So, with the sensor lift, does it stay in H2 even above 60something miles per hour, when it drops to Normal height in stock form?

I had a Defender in my not-so-proud past (lol) and what I saw people doing with LRs was something similar. They use these links (one brand is called Johnson Rods) that are shorter than the OEM links. You would then replace the OEM ones with the shorter and that tricks the air suspension to run higher. So, Access height turns into Normal, Normal turns into H1, H1 in H2 and H2 is even higher.

Is that the same pattern for the LX? I will tell you that I rode in a Defender that had the sensor lift and though it looked great and allowed larger tires to fit, but when in H2 the thing was so bumpy - like in stilettos - that turned that height almost unusable when going off-roading, because there was almost zero travel in the shocks.

 

[pawnthatdude]

For anyone considering removing the running boards on the LX700, it took me about 40 minutes total needing only a small screw driver to pop some pins and a 12 millimeter socket. Super easy and the light is retained which is nice. Looks 10x better without them and is easier to get in. View attachment 4077283

Would you say it's the same removal as the LX600? LX 600 running board removal - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx-600-running-board-removal.1327144/

 

[Vicgeorge]

Would you say it's the same removal as the LX600? LX 600 running board removal - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx-600-running-board-removal.1327144/

Looks the same to me. I started in the back and mode my way forward.

 

[Hundy]

Does removal of the running boards expose the components of the AHC system more to road debris? Or are they already exposed with the running boards on?

 

[Oakleyguy]

Does removal of the running boards expose the components of the AHC system more to road debris? Or are they already exposed with the running boards on?

Already exposed.

Procedure is identical to the LX600.

 

[Jott21]

Would you say it's the same removal as the LX600? LX 600 running board removal - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lx-600-running-board-removal.1327144/

Exact same

 

[Vicgeorge]

As @Jott21 pointed out, the running board light is retained as it is mounted in the rocker panel trim. Remove running boards = gain a rear puddle light