Foul Sir, I went off roading on a squirrel in my 15 LX at 50MPH today. I doubt a non AHC vehicle could handle that level of abuse without aftermarket lift and suspension.
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LOL! Just because a rig is capable of such, does not mean the owners are aware/put the capabilities to use. It's true though, i went LX because i can't afford to buy a car then heavily mod it b4 its off-road ready, and with LX you just slap on 33-35in off-road tires and you're set. It's also true though, that LX owners are more mall crawlers and soccer dads, which is a very good thing for enthusiasts who are looking to buy but can't afford new: LXs are generally well-taken care of and less abused than Land Cruisers (less off roaders in new LXs vs new LCs).
I too, love flying down dirt roads with the AHC system set to comfort! It's amazing how smooth the ride is from the inside even though im flying over bumps.
Oh yeah. I think people in some cases look at the AHC as sort of delicate. LX is fully capable to jump dunes, curbs, pretty much anything within reason.
People jump sand dunes in the Middle East in these things like people do with Raptors. AHC is ready to be abused, just change the fluid every 75k. People forget just how much R&D goes into EVERY facet of these things.
This person in the video I guess wrecks but he clearly was drunk or something definite jack ass, I'm just showing what these can do.
I believe that part is on the frame above the muffler.
The line is just above the rear axle running right in front of the crossmember. The lines connects to the line that might rub right at the rear driver side shock/ spring. In the two pictures, the red arrow is the line that might rub and the green arrows are the line that rusts. The second pic is looking at the crossmember from the front to the rear, right above the rear axle
Want to resurrect this topicI have the same line problem. Can someone share that part number?
Thanks!
@NYC570 - it looks like you are the most experienced on this topic
The part is 48998-60010
Thank you for reply! I've ordered it through one of the local dealerships and will receive it in a day or two...
Stopping by to revise this topic due to my dreaded rear line going out on me. Shout out to @NYC570 for swooping in for the win with the part number.
@ofreema, if you don't mind me asking did you ever complete this job, or did you have the dealership due the job for you? Any info/knowledge that you can share with us Lux Cruiser owners would be greatly appreciated
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Bumping this up, I am seeing 3 part numbers mentioned previous (48997-60010, 48998-60010, and 48999-60010) but the line that is so prone to bursting above the muffler is 48998 correct? My lx just went through the lovely driver side puddle today
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I have the same fluid leak as you (48998-60010 is leaking at the heat shielded spot) and need help! How did you get to the section circled in Yellow? I'm having the hardest time with these lines because they're corroded together and in tight spaces.
I ended up dropping the exhaust to get to the section circled in green and I still had a hard time getting it apart. At the sectiom circled in yellow, I got the bracket removed but i can't get lines apart. I was actually going to take out the connected section (to the fluid tank- 48999-60010) but can't even get that line off of the tank. I have been using WD penetrant spray but nothing has worked. Even if I can get the lines apart at the yellow circled area, I don't know how I will reconnect them in that tight space? I could barely get the bracket off at the yellow area circled. Any help would be great! Next step is a mechanic and don't want to spend $1k for one connection point thats corroded.
To me this was the hardest part. I believe I loosened the line first before umbolting the bracket. I used two small wrenches to hold the line and loosened with the other. Make sure you're actually loosening it. I remember that when I was putting it back together, the two lines weren't tightening up. Because of the position they are in, I got confused and I was actually loosening the lines again. It's very tight in there, but it's doable with a bit of patience.
Here’s what mine looks like. Something sprayed AHC fluid all over the drivers side rear, smoking like a demon. Think it’s the culprit?
On the driver side ahead of the rear wheel there is also a big valve block. There are also two lines that run from the pump across the frame to the driver side. They are tucked above the exhaust and fuel tank. If you saw smoke I’d check those. The one the unions above the exhaust goes to a driver side valve. I hope it’s not that one because it’s a nightmare to get out.
