Builds Utah LX470 build (1 Viewer)

[zuck338]

I'm starting a build thread for my LX470. I bought it from the third owner, who bought it from his father in law, who bought it from his business partner, who bought it new for his wife to drive. It is completely stock, except for an after-market rear DVD. 172k miles. Minimal rust underneath. The timing belt has *gulp* never been replaced. The body has some dings and scrapes, but I don't mind that at all as it just adds character. The interior is in great shape, with the exception of one small tear on the passenger side front seat.

This will be the family hauler.

 

[zuck338]

Day 1:

 

[zuck338]

First task, remove that awful bug deflector

Much better . . .

 

[zuck338]

Next step, badges:

 

[zuck338]

Timing belt and fuel pump replaced - Check!

Fluids flushed - Check!

New tires - Check!


Up next?

Considering fabricating a Satoshi grille.

Need to replace or re-foam the speakers. They are blown and sound awful. Right now the base is turned to -5.

WeatherTech FloorLiners?

 

[zuck338]

A couple of photos in the mountains:

 

[Knowbuddy]

Nice, You are one of three that I know of in the Salt Lake area with the same color LX. Look forward to seeing it around town and also what you do with it!

 

[Knowbuddy]

Timing belt and fuel pump replaced - Check!

Fluids flushed - Check!

New tires - Check!


Up next?

Considering fabricating a Satoshi grille.

Need to replace or re-foam the speakers. They are blown and sound awful. Right now the base is turned to -5.

WeatherTech FloorLiners?

Don't forget to change out the Heater T's!

 

[trdcorolla]

It's nice seeing another grey interior 100, haha. If the speakers aren't blown, refoam them. Don't forget the change the heater t's.

 

[NVDuckin]

Hey, we should do a meetup and short trail or something. Let me know if anyone is interested and wants to go out with a rookie.

 

[zuck338]

Here is a pretty simple one...

For some reason, the previous owner removed the dead pedal. Bought one off ebay for $24 including shipping and threw it in there today. Cheap trim to fit weather tech floor mats cost me $25 at Costco for front and backs and they match the gray interior nicely.

 

[CBeckFJ]

Here is a pretty simple one...

For some reason, the previous owner removed the dead pedal. Bought one off ebay for $24 including shipping and threw it in there today. Cheap trim to fit weather tech floor mats cost me $25 at Costco for front and backs and they match the gray interior nicely.


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is it just me or is that seat tan?

 

[zuck338]

is it just me or is that seat tan?

It must be the lighting. See the interior photos in the above posts.

 

[saucebox]

Looks great, love the color.

 

[SmoothLC]

Nice rig and "minimal rust" to boot!

 

[Trailguy]

Looks very clean....get that timing belt replaced ASAP along with the heater T's.

 

[D21FJ60]

Love that color and the wood interior trim color as well. Congrats!

 

[Trinny]

Nice truck, love the color! I'll keep an eye out for you.

Here's mine...also in Utah.

 

[Knowbuddy]

Nice truck, love the color! I'll keep an eye out for you.

Here's mine...also in Utah.

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Bring them all to Cruiser Outfitters BBQ on friday. WE will make a row of LXs

 

[zuck338]

Looks very clean....get that timing belt replaced ASAP along with the heater T's.

Timing belt was the first thing I did. Still need to do the heater T's. Is it an expensive job? I don't have the time to do it myself right now.