Newbe intro and in need of advice

[hiloboy]

Hello all,
Been reading this forum and Slees before purchasing an 01 LX470, 78k. in Nov 06. Took a 1000mi ski trip with the family to Utah 6 weeks later and was really happy with the ride on the freeway and the confidence in the snow and ice. Being able to lower the height to get into the the garage area with the ski racks on, adjust the suspension for the mountain roads and just having fun trying to break the truck loose in the snow. Yes, I wanted to play with all the switches to see that they worked. Now I don't wanna drive anything else.

Now for some issues:

I have that body lean towards the drivers side. Started with about 3/4" diff, was able to get most of it out by adjusting the links in the slots of the sensor brackets and cranking the LH torsion bar up and the RH down to the max limits but the handling seems to have suffered. I would like to check the hyd. pressure but don't know where to get the proper tool and adapter.
2nd, I've got some grayish grease splatter coming from the RH upper CV joint boot. Is this a front differential oil seal leak mixing with the CV grease or just a loose boot clamp. Will look into finding clamps and tool previously posted if you fellas think its not the oil seal.

3rd, and finally, the air conditioner has an adjustment for noxious fumes, is +3 for more sensitivity?

Thanks to all and will post pics. later

 

[hoser]

Welcome Hiloboy Are you from Hawaii?

1) It is possible one or more of your AHC sensors aren't working properly. There are two in the front and one in the rear. I don't have the exact specs right now but for every change in position, there is a change in resistance. You can clean the contacts before spending coin on a new one.

2) Yes, the gray splatter is likely a loose CV clamp. If you haven't lost too much grease, just replace the clamp.

3) https://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=80115

 

[hiloboy]

Thanks for the welcome Hoser

Born and raised in Hilo then went to school in LA, ended up having to work here, got married and bla bla blaa.

As for the front sensors, I opened them up and cleaned the wipers with some iso alchohol. I hooked up the 3 D cell batts per the FSM and set the neutral position from there. (seems to work/read properly) I'd like to see what the hydraulic pressures are but not sure where to rent or get the proper tool. I might try elongating the holes in the bracket securing the sensor switch so I can rotate it some to change the geometry of the arm. (kinda like fooling the ride height neutral position). I maybe chasing my tail here but what the heck.

I need to get that cv joint clamp fixed, going to NAPA tomorrow.

Still revved up from wwatching the Daytona 500.

 

[1loudLX]

I think i need to look into my CV boot clamps...i think they might have leaked too much out by now actually.

Still revved up from wwatching the Daytona 500.

That final crash was amazing. Many times over the years ive seen NASCAR throw the yellow even at that point and freeze the field. Im so pissed they didnt give the win to Mark Martin.

 

[hoser]

I'd like to see what the hydraulic pressures are but not sure where to rent or get the proper tool.

I've been meaning to buy a pressure gauge as well but have not gone around to it. I think something like this will work. It's just a matter of having the correct adapter. Also, since space might be kinda tight in there, we might need to get a flexible hose or some kind of 90 degree adapter.

Here is a nice one that goes up to 1500psi which would probably be more accurate since most of the pressure readings are in the 600-900psi range. Or get the dual gauge set-up and mount it on your dash!