Hi all,
First post here. I recently purchased a new to me 2005 lx470 and have a couple of questions (I have learned a ton from you all over the past few weeks, but can't seem to find solid answers to some things after doing lots of digging). Thanks so much for any advise offered. It looks like the vehicle was not wheeled in its past, but was from up north and has some minor rust. First off I am having acc garage in Atlanta give it a check over this week, and have noticed a few mechanical issues already:
-4lo won't engage. I have a 3,000 mile warranty on the vehicle that covers the transfer case. Any ideas on what this could be?
-ticking sound from engine comp. guessing this is the seemingly common issue of cracked manifolds. Probably will replace with dt headers if this is the case. Is there any improvement here without doing the full cat back system in addition?
My main question for you all is this:
The vehicle will be used for towing a 18 foot boat and a Polaris ranger- not terribly heavy loads but as it is a '05, it has the integrated hitch in the bumper. I want to get a frame mounted hitch installed, but was planning on using 275/70 duratracs on the factory rim. When the hitch is installed coupled with the area taken up by the integrated hitch- will there be room to fit these in the spare tire location?
Only other concerns are a zerod out tachometer( hoping it is simply dirty or loose wiring harness) and the cup holder inserts are cracked. I have seen people here talking about replacing the entire cup holder unit, but am wondering if the inserts seen on Amazon would work in this case.
Thanks for any and all info you all seem to be full of it.
First post here. I recently purchased a new to me 2005 lx470 and have a couple of questions (I have learned a ton from you all over the past few weeks, but can't seem to find solid answers to some things after doing lots of digging). Thanks so much for any advise offered. It looks like the vehicle was not wheeled in its past, but was from up north and has some minor rust. First off I am having acc garage in Atlanta give it a check over this week, and have noticed a few mechanical issues already:
-4lo won't engage. I have a 3,000 mile warranty on the vehicle that covers the transfer case. Any ideas on what this could be?
-ticking sound from engine comp. guessing this is the seemingly common issue of cracked manifolds. Probably will replace with dt headers if this is the case. Is there any improvement here without doing the full cat back system in addition?
My main question for you all is this:
The vehicle will be used for towing a 18 foot boat and a Polaris ranger- not terribly heavy loads but as it is a '05, it has the integrated hitch in the bumper. I want to get a frame mounted hitch installed, but was planning on using 275/70 duratracs on the factory rim. When the hitch is installed coupled with the area taken up by the integrated hitch- will there be room to fit these in the spare tire location?
Only other concerns are a zerod out tachometer( hoping it is simply dirty or loose wiring harness) and the cup holder inserts are cracked. I have seen people here talking about replacing the entire cup holder unit, but am wondering if the inserts seen on Amazon would work in this case.
Thanks for any and all info you all seem to be full of it.
