Builds My 1997 LX450 progress thread (1 Viewer)

[NLXTACY]

what dates of year were you in Yellowstone? I have only seen a few built 80s in the park. I have been her since May 6th.

Didn't we drive right past each other?

 

[92LXAZ]

We just took a day and drove through on June 29.

 

[rc51kid]

i know i saw NLX. not sure i saw 92LX.

 

[92LXAZ]

Replaced front brakes yesterday. Trying out the 100 series pads.

Also did this this weekend...it's more actual miles as I didn't correct speedo right away after 35s but still have to take a pic.

 

[92LXAZ]

Just been driving it and changing oil. Adding a day-trip report to Mount Ord, AZ. Great run. I don't have a lot of trail time so this one was really fun for myself and the boys. Hooked up to highway 87 via Usery Park and Saguaro Lake to Bush Hwy. Nice drive in itself.

Interestingly this happened on the trip, considering what my last posted picture was of.

Boys helping air down.

 

[92LXAZ]

Start of the trail. Starts off great right away.

 

[92LXAZ]

 

[92LXAZ]

 

[92LXAZ]

 

[92LXAZ]

Pictures don't tell the trails real story. Not super hard but a lot of great off camber spots and pretty narrow spots. My older son doesn't like heights and looking over the edge was hard. He didn't like the leaning spots. I even got to use the lockers a few times. A couple of times because I wanted to and once early on when I had to. Copper State Cruiser group ran it just after me this morning. More pics on that clubs site.

 

[92LXAZ]

Haven't done much to it forever. Not a lot of extra funds or time. Have new O2 sensors to install, new rear rotors and pads to install, sometime soon or just take to Murph. We'll see. Hit this yesterday...

 

[92LXAZ]

Miraculously I was able to get my O2 sensors changed out. Ordered Denso units from Amazon. Also ordered new nuts online from CBT. Ordered 8 total so I'd have spares. I took my time, putting PB Blaster on for several days, taking a shot at it, more PB Blaster, banging on them a little, and repeating.

The front looked original, pictured, the gasket thing was completely welded on and I could only get the edges to break off. Could hardly distinguish it. I cleaned it up the best I could.

I picked up one of those Gator Grip sockets which added to the help. Vice Grip worked the best when I was able to fit it on. Had to bend the shield out of the way on the rear sensor. The nuts were chewed up so that was the biggest issue, they weren't rusted on really so I know I had it easier than most. Always feels good to get something done. Hopefully the codes don't come back now.

 

[92LXAZ]

After a pic request for my white roof I noticed I never added this to my thread. Since I'm slightly OCD (just a baby Joey @NLXTACY ), and figured it's only been 3 years, it was as good a time as any.

6-8 cans of white Plasti Dip. Put it on thick so 1) hope to be more durable 2) would be easier to peel off when the time comes as I hope to be able to make it permanent one day

 

[Mahlon]

Thanks for sharing! Did you notice an appreciable reduction in interior temps after the white plasti-dip?

 

[92LXAZ]

Thanks for sharing! Did you notice an appreciable reduction in interior temps after the white plasti-dip?

Whoa sorry dude. Didn't even see this question. Didn't notice anything noticeable but has to help a little based on white refects more than dark green. I'll take a placebo affect anyway.

 

[92LXAZ]

In the tradition of barely doing anything major here are a few more additions.

Purchased a couple Wits End items.

Not sure it was needed but new is better than old. The original didn't look too worse for wear.

Although I did find a present floating at the top when I took the old cap off. Didn't come off of the cap. Makes one wonder.

 

[92LXAZ]

Reposting this to my build-ish thread, done a couple weeks ago by CBT.

Bearings, bushings, TRE.

 

[92LXAZ]

Finally located the steering box adjusting screw. Definitely have to take out the battery box to reach it. Went a 1/4 turn to see if it takes out the play. Initial drive around the block seems to be more responsive.

 

[NLXTACY]

Finally located the steering box adjusting screw. Definitely have to take out the battery box to reach it. Went a 1/4 turn to see if it takes out the play.

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Keep in mind there is still supposed to be about a 40mm dead zone according to the FSM. It's why, even after 354k miles, I haven't touched mine.

 

[92LXAZ]

Keep in mind there is still supposed to be about a 40mm dead zone according to the FSM. It's why, even after 354k miles, I haven't touched mine.

Yes I read that. Mine was quite significant. Not normal compared to the other two LC's I've owned. Thanks for looking out though.