My new fall collection - 2010 GX 460 Premium (1 Viewer)

[vandir]

The combo OEM fuel pump w/sending unit is PN: 77020-35151

Price: $356.14

@Acrad - I hate it when mechanics fleece ppl especially when we trust them with our rig. But thank you for enlightening me.

 

[vandir]

For the West coast $125 is pretty standard hr/rate.

I perform 95% of my maintenance but the one item I paid the dealership to to perform was the first fuel pump on my 2000 Tacoma and it cost just under 1k. Second time it went I replaced it myself. I installed a factory Toyota pump, I felt the previous one might have not been OEM. Mind you my Taco had 392,000 miles.
That being said a floor jack is your best friend or better yet a transmission jack.

@Washingtontaco : Looks you have maintained your rig so well that it has lived thru to do 400,000+ miles. May be I should start learning the basics so I could DIY most of the things. I intend to do lift kits, suspension system, tires, bumper etc....I will plan it do by myself. I plan to buy a floor jack or a transmission jack.

 

[Acrad]

I think last time I was in Lexus dealer for recall it was $160/hour there.

Like you I basically do all of my own maintenance. Rebuilding transmissions and motors is probably my limit...(I have rebuilt several two stroke 600cc snowmobile motors though).

I wish my garage had space for a lift or I would have installed one years ago.

For the West coast $125 is pretty standard hr/rate.

I perform 95% of my maintenance but the one item I paid the dealership to to perform was the first fuel pump on my 2000 Tacoma and it cost just under 1k. Second time it went I replaced it myself. I installed a factory Toyota pump, I felt the previous one might have not been OEM. Mind you my Taco had 392,000 miles.
That being said a floor jack is your best friend or better yet a transmission jack.

 

[Acrad]

vandir: Be sure to download the FSM to your Mac or Win box

GX 460 Manuals

This post will hopefully be a permanent thread along with the "150 Series Pic Thread" thread as a easy to find resources for all types of GX 460 manuals. Suggested manuals/material to post being: Factory Service Manual (FSM) Owner Manuals (for each year) Wiring diagrams Anything that may relate...

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[vandir]

vandir: Be sure to download the FSM to your Mac or Win box

GX 460 Manuals

This post will hopefully be a permanent thread along with the "150 Series Pic Thread" thread as a easy to find resources for all types of GX 460 manuals. Suggested manuals/material to post being: Factory Service Manual (FSM) Owner Manuals (for each year) Wiring diagrams Anything that may relate...

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@Acrad Thank you, this is so useful. I will download this to my Win box.

 

[Donny Voodoo]

Another positive for DIY besides saving money, YOU will take the best care of your vehicle and won’t cut corners to save time.

 

[r2m]

Another positive for DIY besides saving money, YOU will take the best care of your vehicle and won’t cut corners to save time.

It also allows you get a real feel of your vehicle when you hear that odd knock, buzz, and other noises and when it's something simple you can take care of it yourself! This is especially beneficial when out on the highway and something happens, you don't feel quite so helpless.

 

[vandir]

It also allows you get a real feel of your vehicle when you hear that odd knock, buzz, and other noises and when it's something simple you can take care of it yourself! This is especially beneficial when out on the highway and something happens, you don't feel quite so helpless.

@r2m @Donny Voodoo - Totally agree with you on. The satisfaction of DIY is definitely higher than throwing money at the problem. Also helps better to listen to your rig. Lemme do that. Acrad shared some great resources, I will be going thru it.

 

[r2m]

Okay, I have to throw in a disclaimer:
I used to do all the maintenance, washing, waxing, mods, etc. on my vehicles, but as I've become a (little) older, the only real work I do on my rig is usually mods.
Also this is the first rig I've had most of the initial work done for me by a very trusted off-road shop.
A little wisdom I picked up along my life's path.
Generally in life when one has all the time in the world to do projects, that means they aren't working (much) and thus there's not a lot of money for projects so projects come along slowly.
AND when one has the money for projects, modifications and so on, they usually don't have the time, because they spend all their time making money and no time to tinker. But mods come much faster.
Perhaps the only exception are Firemen! With all their overtime, and work schedules that usually give 3 or 4 days off a week, they often have both, the time and the $$$!

 

[vandir]

Okay, I have to throw in a disclaimer:
I used to do all the maintenance, washing, waxing, mods, etc. on my vehicles, but as I've become a (little) older, the only real work I do on my rig is usually mods.
Also this is the first rig I've had most of the initial work done for me by a very trusted off-road shop.
A little wisdom I picked up along my life's path.
Generally in life when one has all the time in the world to do projects, that means they aren't working (much) and thus there's not a lot of money for projects so projects come along slowly.
AND when one has the money for projects, modifications and so on, they usually don't have the time, because they spend all their time making money and no time to tinker. But mods come much faster.
Perhaps the only exception are Firemen! With all their overtime, and work schedules that usually give 3 or 4 days off a week, they often have both, the time and the $$$!

@r2m Oh boy..thats some heavy stuff. But you are right, ppl you stretch their days to make enough money usually dont have time for personal projects. They pay to get their service so that they could focus on making more money...Catch 22 situation.

 

[vandir]

Folks: I'm ready to pimp up my girl... Wheels/Tires/2.5inch lift front and 2inch rear.
I'm planning to go with Icon setup. I got a quote from a SoCal dealer. Does this quote reasonable to you guys or should i explore some other brands - EMU/Toytec etc...

Icon 2.5 IR Front Coilovers and 2.0 Rear IR shocks
Rear Lift Springs
SPC Upper Control Amrs
Rear Coil Conversion
Your choice of (4)17" Method wheels
(4)285/70/17 Tires
Roughly $5250+tax installed depending on wheel and tire

 

[Tex68w]

Just depends on the break down of the cost of the kit and the hours in labor being charged to install all of it. Wheels and tires will be $550+ per corner and I'll add that you should get a fifth for a full size spare at the same time, this is a full-time 4WD vehicle after all. The total doesn't seem unreasonable but it would help to see it by line item to know for sure.

 

[vandir]

Just depends on the break down of the cost of the kit and the hours in labor being charged to install all of it. Wheels and tires will be $550+ per corner and I'll add that you should get a fifth for a full size spare at the same time, this is a full-time 4WD vehicle after all. The total doesn't seem unreasonable but it would help to see it by line item to know for sure.

Thanks bud! lemme get the BOM details from the dealer.

 

[vandir]

My dealer is giving me choice of Icon 2.5 IR Front Coilovers Vs Fox 2.5. Any recos?

Also, my dealer wouldnt share BOM since the whole thing is offered as a package.

 

[Tex68w]

Personally I wouldn't go with either as those are the two brands I have been the most disappointed with in the past, but that has been a few years back now so who knows what could have changed. I was constantly rebuilding Icon shocks, maybe they've improved?

 

[vandir]

That's scary! Im going in for the installation tomorrow. Will have to count my stars for these kits to last long without issues.

 

[vandir]

My 1st upgrade:

Icon 2.5 IR Front Coilovers and 2.0 Rear IR shocks
Dobinsons Rear Lift Springs
SPC Upper Control Arms
Rear Coil Conversion
Method wheels 17x7
BF GoodRick KO@ 285/70/17 Tires

 

[jmanscotch]

Looking good Hows the ride?

I DIYed my lift, UCAs, wheels and tires and still spent ~$4,500. So for the package deal, with some more expensive options than I went for, I think you got a fair deal.

 

[vandir]

Looking good Hows the ride?

I DIYed my lift, UCAs, wheels and tires and still spent ~$4,500. So for the package deal, with some more expensive options than I went for, I think you got a fair deal.

@jmanscotch : Thanks buddy! Feels good to hear I paid a fair price. I have driven around 70 miles so far. The drive definitely feels better, especially the rear suspension. Early when i drive over bumps, i ccould feel the hit travel into my lower back - making it quite a harsh ride. With the lift/suspension, it feels a lot smoother. Im heading out now to get the alignment done since i have a road trip planned for this long weekend(Death Valley). Hopefully will have a good experience. Will keep this forum posted on my experience.

 

[r2m]

That's looking pretty sweet!
Now it's ready for some of that fresh snow we just got in our local mountains!!!
Let's see some snow photos this weekend!