Builds LX450 where to start! (2 Viewers)

[scottryana]

Well after looking and seeing what bad shape my Slee/ADS shocks are in, I decided it’s time to take care of the old truck.

The truck had an OME heavy suspension on it when I bought it. Complete with OME shocks and yellow caster correction bushings. It worked well for many years. But as time went on I had to cobble together a few things. I once loaded it down very heavy and it became obvious it needed bump stop extensions. I stretched a brake line and quickly found I needed extended brake lines. I changed the front shocks to ADS d/t perceived heavy front end. The bushings are now completely shot to the point it wanders all over the road.

So after 11 years of service it’s time for suspension #2. I am going with:

- Dobinson 2.5” variable coils front and rear
- New Slee ADS 4” shocks front and rear
- King suspension 2” hydraulic bumpstops front and rear.
- DVS 3L radius arms w/OEM bushings
- DVS 3” rear panhard lift bracket

I have talked to The Land Cruiser shop over in Sandpoint Idaho (not sure they are on mud but they have an IG) they are going to do the work as well as replace all the suspension bushings and hardware front and rear with new OEM.

Additionally they will be redoing a new stainless exhaust as I have a flex coupler that finally let go pre-AFR sensor so I haven’t driven the truck to be safe about fueling.

I am excited about cobbling together another new suspension, hopefully this one is the last for this old truck.

Stock Full here I come! Haha

 

[scottryana]

Slee delivers, ordered 3 days ago and already here. Shock boots are new compared to the old shocks and a nice touch.

 

[CJK]

Ryan, this is a hell of a read. When my brain needed a coding break, this thread has been fun to read and follow-along. Only at Page 25, but it was hilarious to read from "FI isn't in scope. I want to be responsible" to "Let's party, turbo it is"

 

[YVRYota]

Hi Ryan,
The "Replaced with OEM parts" list in #1 for the baseling.

I picked up an LX450 with 370k KM, with only a visual inspection. Body and frame are clean, with only some surface rust, but PO has done a few questionable (and cheap) moods that make the truck look great but may have neglected maintenance. So far I've discovered 1/ it probably needs a new exhaust system (catalytic has been removed) and Y-pipe has a whole, 2/ engineer light comes on due to EGR, 3/ has a few leaks in steering box, worn our stay bar bushing, 4/ need new brakes and 5/ tons of interior things like windows and buttons don't work properly (something worry about later).

Smoke is bad. A week in and I'm not even driving it. Going for check at local LC expert garage. Any tips on what to look for (or ask them to look for me).

I'm good with using google, but a complete noob otherwise.

 

[BILT4ME]

Hi Ryan,
The "Replaced with OEM parts" list in #1 for the baseling.

I picked up an LX450 with 370k KM, with only a visual inspection. Body and frame are clean, with only some surface rust, but PO has done a few questionable (and cheap) moods that make the truck look great but may have neglected maintenance. So far I've discovered 1/ it probably needs a new exhaust system (catalytic has been removed) and Y-pipe has a whole, 2/ engineer light comes on due to EGR, 3/ has a few leaks in steering box, worn our stay bar bushing, 4/ need new brakes and 5/ tons of interior things like windows and buttons don't work properly (something worry about later).

Smoke is bad. A week in and I'm not even driving it. Going for check at local LC expert garage. Any tips on what to look for (or ask them to look for me).

I'm good with using google, but a complete noob otherwise.

1) get out wallet.
2) say goodbye to all your money.

 

[YVRYota]

1) get out wallet.
2) say goodbye to all your money.

I realized that minutes after handing the money to PO. I'm now hoping it is not an "extremely" expensive life lesson.

My best buddy was dead set against buying something this old, but for me it was either 80 series or 3rd Gen 4Runner.

Btw thanks for the tip in the other thread. I'll skip the y-pipe weld, go with Megnaflow 23120 and 23622. I'm now waiting for a full inspection before ordering parts.