LX470 to 100 Series Front End Swap (1 Viewer)

[Pullupthendown]

I have been searching threads looking for anyone has done a LX to LC front end swap. I have a 2000 LX and love the look of the LC front end. It looks like the grill, headlights, hood and potentially the fenders need to be swapped. Has anyone seen this done before?

It would probably be easier to sell it and pickup a LC, but my LX only has 130k and there is nothing wrong except for the dislike of the front end.

 

[CBeckFJ]

began the swap yesterday. Everything comes off relatively easy. Most of the parts seem to physically fit correctly, but the bracing needs to be carried over

 

[CloudCity]

Wow, lot's of people talk about this but nobody ever actually does it! Do you have a thread with pics of the process or the finished vehicle? Silly question, but I'm very serious, will you put a Toyota badge on the grille and keep Lexus on the rear, or maybe put a Lexus badge on the Toyota grille?
I also fantasized about converting to a Toyota Cygnus, but there's the Nav logo, door sills, some nav buttons are in Japanese on a true Cygnus, etc. That wouldn't remedy the lights however.

 

[FxFormat]

What's wrong with this face? Yall crazy, there are other things you can be spending money on.

 

[nukegoat]

What's wrong with this face? Yall crazy, there are other things you can be spending money on.

These don't look right on a LC100. LX 470 all the way.

 

[brownfox]

Night view?

 

[CBeckFJ]

Wow, lot's of people talk about this but nobody ever actually does it! Do you have a thread with pics of the process or the finished vehicle? Silly question, but I'm very serious, will you put a Toyota badge on the grille and keep Lexus on the rear, or maybe put a Lexus badge on the Toyota grille?
I also fantasized about converting to a Toyota Cygnus, but there's the Nav logo, door sills, some nav buttons are in Japanese on a true Cygnus, etc. That wouldn't remedy the lights however.

started the conversion. Looks like everything will physically fit. Wiring is another issue

 

[CBeckFJ]

What's wrong with this face? Yall crazy, there are other things you can be spending money on.

the LC's headlights are in better condition than my lexus headlights

 

[CBeckFJ]

All finished up! Just need to disassemble and paint. Trucks getting repainted and oiled by NH oil. ARB deluxe is up next!

 

[FxFormat]

Looking good, how did you do the hood latch part? Also those corner lights seen better days, i'd get the 1 piece Depot lights and it'll look really good.

These lights on my Land Cruiser

 

[CBeckFJ]

Looking good, how did you do the hood latch part? Also those corner lights seen better days, i'd get the 1 piece Depot lights and it'll look really good.

These lights on my Land Cruiser

Corner lights just gained moisture from sitting outside. They should dry out nice and fine. We just transferred the safety latch from the LC to LX. 2 bolts and it went right on.

 

[gregnash]

Ok... so all told, how many is this job? Cost?

 

[CBeckFJ]

Ok... so all told, how many is this job? Cost?

For us, free since we had a part truck. Pricing could vary depending on sources. Overall, maybe a 3 banana job. Just a lot of bolts and a few pop rivets. Wiring is another issue that we haven't tacked yet though.

 

[J100LX]

@CBeckFJ Impressive project! Any updates since Nov? Curious if you think it was worth the effort? You appear to be pretty much the only one who has actually done the LC to LX front-end swap. Certainly something I am considering on my LX.

 

[CBeckFJ]

@CBeckFJ Impressive project! Any updates since Nov? Curious if you think it was worth the effort? You appear to be pretty much the only one who has actually done the LC to LX front-end swap. Certainly something I am considering on my LX.

Posted a thread with the finished product and a bit of wiring. Should be able to find it under my profile

 

[J100LX]

Ah, found it, thanks: LX470 to Land Cruiser front end conversion