- Year
- 1997
- Vehicle Model
- LX450
- Location
- Seattle, Washington United States
- Mileage
- 175000
- Color
- Tan
- Outside Link
- https://photos.app.goo.gl/ptc93uQfrQK63Kzx9
Asking price is $29,500 OBO
Photos are here: 1997 LX 450 - Triple Locked - https://photos.app.goo.gl/ptc93uQfrQK63Kzx9
This 1997 Lexus LX450 is powered by a 4.5-liter inline-six 1FZ-FE linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case with factory locking center, front, and rear differentials. It is finished in beige cladding over champagne beige and Ivory leather with oak interior.
The vehicle has approx. 175,000 miles on it. Prior to purchase in November 2020, the owner had Tor Slinning at TorFab (best 80-series vendor in PacNW) give the vehicle his signoff on cleanliness and readiness to drive. 5,000 miles have been been added since the current owner's purchase. In his time owning it, the vehicle has been 100% garaged.
A series of upgrades and enhancements have been made, including:
Suspension & Steering:
Old Man Emu 2″ heavy lift kit
285/16R75 BF Goodrich KO/2 x 5
Old Man Emu Steering Damper upgrade
Exterior, Armor and Recovery:
ARB Bull Bar with SLEE Offroad A/C Condenser Armor
WARN 10s Winch
Factor 55 Offset Hawse
Factor 55 Pro Shackle
SLEE Offroad Rear Locker Armor
SLEE Offroad T-Case Armor
Yotateq Light / Antenna Mounts (L / R side)
Delta Vehicle Systems 80-Series Modular Rear Bumper with:
* Dual swingout arms
* Tire hanger
* Ladder
* Hi-Lift Jack Mount
* Aluminum stash pockets
* Note: Rear Bumper has been subtly modified with matte black grip tape in the right places to increase traction in wet PacNW weather
Lights & Electrical
Baja Amber 2x2 driving lights, rigged as fog lights through custom cut and framed holes in bumper
IPF 900XS Extreme LED Spot & Flood Driving Lights with Light Covers
Interior & Engine Management
Wit's End ScanGauge II Mounting Bracket, with ScanGauge II with OBD-II connector (unplugged most times to minimize battery draw)
Wit's End 80-Series Useless Cubby Insert with 1/4-20 Microphone Button
Blue Sea Systems Fuse Block mounted inside
Super LED 30" light for Engine Bay lighting (currently installed, inoperative)
80-series Lockable Tailgate Storage w/ Lid
Uniden 520XL Pro CB Radio w/ Firestik 24". Wiring expertly run under panels and mounted to rear DS yotateq
Dual coffee cup holder included; not screwed into plastic transmission coping
10W (2 x 5W) USB BlueSea charger installed in cigarette lighter port with upgraded fuse block and wiring
Other:
CBI / Prinsu Roof Rack with 40" light bar mounts and cutout
Maintenance Manuals, Parts & Consumables Included with Vehicle
FZJ80 Electrical Wiring Diagram
FZJ80 Maintenance Manual
80-series fusible link
80-series coolant engine block spout
Necessary "trail" consumables - unopened 5W-80, ATF, PS Fluid, etc
Additional Upgrades
Maxpow gas struct upgrades for front hood and rear latch
1993 FJ80 Battery Tray installed w/ Autozone generic Deep Cell 12V Lead Acid Battery. Space for a Dual Battery System (IBS or Redarc) available
Washer Bottle Relocation to accomodate second battery
All Electrical upgrades are routed through a waterproof, labeled fuse and labeled relay box mounted near primary battery. In all cases, wiring is spliced, soldered, sheathed
The vehicle has it's OEM 16″ five-spoke wheels wrapped in 285/16R75 BGF A/T KO2 tires. All three rows of seating, automatic climate control, and a cassette stereo with a six-disc CD changer are included. All interior Lesher is in good shape with minimal cracking in the front DS leather.
The truck is finished in champagne beige with beige lower cladding and features sliding rear windows with clean tracks, and a rear window wiper. The cabin features power-adjustable front seats that are trimmed in factory Ivory leather on the rear two rows. All seat gears work with no issues. The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 130-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows under 175k miles
Photos are here: 1997 LX 450 - Triple Locked - https://photos.app.goo.gl/ptc93uQfrQK63Kzx9
This 1997 Lexus LX450 is powered by a 4.5-liter inline-six 1FZ-FE linked with a four-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case with factory locking center, front, and rear differentials. It is finished in beige cladding over champagne beige and Ivory leather with oak interior.
The vehicle has approx. 175,000 miles on it. Prior to purchase in November 2020, the owner had Tor Slinning at TorFab (best 80-series vendor in PacNW) give the vehicle his signoff on cleanliness and readiness to drive. 5,000 miles have been been added since the current owner's purchase. In his time owning it, the vehicle has been 100% garaged.
A series of upgrades and enhancements have been made, including:
Suspension & Steering:
Old Man Emu 2″ heavy lift kit
285/16R75 BF Goodrich KO/2 x 5
Old Man Emu Steering Damper upgrade
Exterior, Armor and Recovery:
ARB Bull Bar with SLEE Offroad A/C Condenser Armor
WARN 10s Winch
Factor 55 Offset Hawse
Factor 55 Pro Shackle
SLEE Offroad Rear Locker Armor
SLEE Offroad T-Case Armor
Yotateq Light / Antenna Mounts (L / R side)
Delta Vehicle Systems 80-Series Modular Rear Bumper with:
* Dual swingout arms
* Tire hanger
* Ladder
* Hi-Lift Jack Mount
* Aluminum stash pockets
* Note: Rear Bumper has been subtly modified with matte black grip tape in the right places to increase traction in wet PacNW weather
Lights & Electrical
Baja Amber 2x2 driving lights, rigged as fog lights through custom cut and framed holes in bumper
IPF 900XS Extreme LED Spot & Flood Driving Lights with Light Covers
Interior & Engine Management
Wit's End ScanGauge II Mounting Bracket, with ScanGauge II with OBD-II connector (unplugged most times to minimize battery draw)
Wit's End 80-Series Useless Cubby Insert with 1/4-20 Microphone Button
Blue Sea Systems Fuse Block mounted inside
Super LED 30" light for Engine Bay lighting (currently installed, inoperative)
80-series Lockable Tailgate Storage w/ Lid
Uniden 520XL Pro CB Radio w/ Firestik 24". Wiring expertly run under panels and mounted to rear DS yotateq
Dual coffee cup holder included; not screwed into plastic transmission coping
10W (2 x 5W) USB BlueSea charger installed in cigarette lighter port with upgraded fuse block and wiring
Other:
CBI / Prinsu Roof Rack with 40" light bar mounts and cutout
Maintenance Manuals, Parts & Consumables Included with Vehicle
FZJ80 Electrical Wiring Diagram
FZJ80 Maintenance Manual
80-series fusible link
80-series coolant engine block spout
Necessary "trail" consumables - unopened 5W-80, ATF, PS Fluid, etc
Additional Upgrades
Maxpow gas struct upgrades for front hood and rear latch
1993 FJ80 Battery Tray installed w/ Autozone generic Deep Cell 12V Lead Acid Battery. Space for a Dual Battery System (IBS or Redarc) available
Washer Bottle Relocation to accomodate second battery
All Electrical upgrades are routed through a waterproof, labeled fuse and labeled relay box mounted near primary battery. In all cases, wiring is spliced, soldered, sheathed
The vehicle has it's OEM 16″ five-spoke wheels wrapped in 285/16R75 BGF A/T KO2 tires. All three rows of seating, automatic climate control, and a cassette stereo with a six-disc CD changer are included. All interior Lesher is in good shape with minimal cracking in the front DS leather.
The truck is finished in champagne beige with beige lower cladding and features sliding rear windows with clean tracks, and a rear window wiper. The cabin features power-adjustable front seats that are trimmed in factory Ivory leather on the rear two rows. All seat gears work with no issues. The four-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 130-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows under 175k miles
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