Recommended work at 200K miles (4 Viewers)

[cfsds]

Hi all,

Just purchased a 2011 LX with ~200K miles that has full dealer service records and (importantly for New England) a clean underbody as a former Texas vehicle. There are a few points to address right off the bat:

1) Suspected front left wheel bearing
2) AHC globes

I'll be leaving this at a shop for that work, but given the age/mileage of the vehicle, is there anything else I should have done in a preventative capacity? E.g.,

• Ball joints/LCA
• Front right wheel bearing as well
• AHC shocks
• Valley plate re-seal
• Alternator

No huge desire to throw $$$ at this if not needed, but this cruiser is clean and I have budget left over from when I bought it -- figured I might invest some more to prevent any failures/downtime over the next few years while the vehicle is at the shop. Thanks all in advance!

 

[Sandroad]

I’d replace the radiator if original. The things on your list I’d do only if they are causing a problem. Just change fluids, lube the propeller shafts, new battery, and enjoy the ride.

 

[stonepa]

I’d replace the radiator if original. The things on your list I’d do only if they are causing a problem. Just change fluids, lube the propeller shafts, new battery, and enjoy the ride.

I would agree. I wouldn’t even change the radiator unless the top tank is cracked.

 

[cfsds]

I’d replace the radiator if original. The things on your list I’d do only if they are causing a problem. Just change fluids, lube the propeller shafts, new battery, and enjoy the ride.

Radiator was thankfully already replaced (as well as the valve cover gaskets...)

 

[yeLwWm]

Considering long-distance reliability, the starter and alternator can be replaced. It is not too late to deal with other components when problems arise.

 

[Boston Mangler]

I have a 2010 LC that had 211k when i got it

I've been going through and replacing all wear items

Before i owned it, it had NEVER been offroad, had been in SoCal its whole life, and used a commuter by a friends wife

EVERY SINGLE rubber bushing related component ive replaced have been absolutely toast and completely shot. ESPECIALLY the 4 rear arms and drag link.

I have lots of pics, documentation, and part #s on my build thread (in sig)

It was baffling how much better the ride was after replacing all the arms and bushing related things.

MECHANICALLY, i just replaced stuff because, but it wasnt needed.

-Water pump (bearings were tight, no noise or play)
-Alternator (bearings were tight, no noise or play)
-Power Steering Pump (slight grind in bearings, some play)
-Fan bracket bearing (bearings were tight, no noise or play)
-Idler Bearing (shot, lots of play and noise)
-Tensioner (definitely lost some of its spring strength)

So, id strongly suggest replacing everything bushing related with those miles