Just bought an 03 gx470. Very close to 300k miles. Really clean on the outside, virtually zero rust on the frame. Inside needs detailed, but not concerned. Recently my son and I searched for gx vs 4runner v8. Found him a pretty clean 2004 4runner 4wd 240k miles for what we thought was a reasonable price; so that's what got me looking. We did ( paid shop) the timing belt /water pump on his and that's the first thing on my list , really before I drive it much. I was going to get the aisin belt kit with fan clutch bracket from amazon, also the crank seals, planning on replacing all the pulleys and belt on the front as well. I think it has a slight coolant leak around the oil cooler. Air ride doesn't work, but it sounds like the compressor is working. I found aftermarket bags on amazon for like $130/set. Here's my list of questions.
1: What all to replace on front of engine when timing belt/water pump/seals , do I replace power steering pump if it's working fine? reservoir is definitely stained,
2: get rid of air ride or replace bags? I'm going to take it off road, but I'm not rock crawling
Thanks Tw
1: What all to replace on front of engine when timing belt/water pump/seals , do I replace power steering pump if it's working fine? reservoir is definitely stained,
2: get rid of air ride or replace bags? I'm going to take it off road, but I'm not rock crawling
Thanks Tw