What have you done to your 100 Series this week? (67 Viewers)

[GerLC100]

Just checked out of curiosity. Looks like toyota had their own

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[ericbauer]

So I’ve been driving around on new LBJs, repacked front bearings, and new drive flanges for a couple days now … and wow what a change - after years of ownership, you forget what it used to be like …

We’ve owned the LC for 15 years and have put over 275k miles on it since we got it … Currently 417k miles on the odometer and you just about can’t tell it nearly went to the moon and back …

Honestly anyone who is picking up a 100 now, do drive flange and LBJs first before anything else … it’ll feel brand new again

 

[Sacedog]

On the way up the hill to Tahoe today. Just breaking her in! (2000 LC 100)

 

[ericbauer]

On the way up the hill to Tahoe today. Just breaking her in! (2000 LC 100)

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Whattttttttt … 100k on a 2000 ???? Wow … that must be minty fresh …

 

[diabetik81]

Just checked out of curiosity. Looks like toyota had their own

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$400!!! Now I need to go argue with myself for a while about this.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

$400!!! Now I need to go argue with myself for a while about this.

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[Foehammer]

Your drive light works?? Lol that thing is indeed minty.

 

[Foehammer]

@ericbauer what is a drive flange? Sorry for ignorance.

 

[whitec13]

Got my first order from Partsouq today. 6 days from Dubai to Michigan, insane. New drive flanges and cone washers for my 300k front end refresh. Planning to crank the torsion bars to accommodate the Nolathane 30mm coil spacers and the 10k winch.
Now to find time to complete the work… 299,768 and counting!

 

[cruiserpatch]

Symptoms:
Had a customer bring his truck to me after his battery was replaced on his 2003 LX470. The steering wheel was cocked to the right about 15-20 degrees with VGRS, VSC/VSC OFF lights steadily illuminated.

Tech stream revealed codes C1289 VGRS system malfunction and C1531 ECU malfunction.

Solution:

• STEP 3 Actuator Angle Initiation as found on SR-56 (see this thread)
• Made an SST 09843-18040 out of two old 98-99 LX470 OEM locker connector blank grounding wires. Nerdy, I know...
• Used tech stream to unlock and adjust the VGRS steering angle

While I was in there I also checked the infamous recall snap ring and found that it had been replaced. Good for my customer

My local Lexus dealership charged him $200 to bring him a $4,000+ quote "to replace the VSRG ECU." I've seen multiple dealers suggest replacing the VGRS computer which would actually fix the problem if they followed the book after swapping it out- the sad part is that all they have to do is read the book...but no one reads anymore- especially not me.


Would anyone buy 09843-18040 if I imported them? Would cost between $20-$30

 

[zgfiredude]

Symptoms:
Had a customer bring his truck to me after his battery was replaced on his 2003 LX470. The steering wheel was cocked to the right about 15-20 degrees with VGRS, VSC/VSC OFF lights steadily illuminated.

Tech stream revealed codes C1289 VGRS system malfunction and C1531 ECU malfunction.

Solution:

• STEP 3 Actuator Angle Initiation as found on SR-56 (see this thread)
• Made an SST 09843-18040 out of two old 98-99 LX470 OEM locker connector blank grounding wires. Nerdy, I know...
• Used tech stream to unlock and adjust the VGRS steering angle

While I was in there I also checked the infamous recall snap ring and found that it had been replaced. Good for my customer

My local Lexus dealership charged him $200 to bring him a $4,000+ quote "to replace the VSRG ECU." I've seen multiple dealers suggest replacing the VGRS computer which would actually fix the problem if they followed the book after swapping it out- the sad part is that all they have to do is read the book...but no one reads anymore- especially not me.


Would anyone buy 09843-18040 if I imported them? Would cost between $20-$30

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For $20/$30 I would.

 

[ericbauer]

@ericbauer what is a drive flange? Sorry for ignorance.

Here ya go :

Post in thread 'What have you done to your 100 Series this week?'
What have you done to your 100 Series this week? - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-100-series-this-week.609679/post-15485246

 

[ericbauer]

Your drive light works?? Lol that thing is indeed minty.

Hilarious … my “D” light burnt out years ago as well, never bothered pulling the cluster to fix it

 

[Foehammer]

Thanks for the info Eric! Appreciate it m8

 

[gregdawg89]

Starting with the rear bumper I'm removing the light surface rust and treating it all with encapsulator. Here's a "before & after" pic. Super pleased with the results so far.

 

[Tareq]

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I need to replace the screws for the mini plate for oil drain plug, what size are they? Can I get them from HomeDepot?

The size was M5. I got 2 with washers from HomeDepot.

 

[Les Summer]

I did the big uno dos tres and I’m pretty happy with that.
Used this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076HWLXN6?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

Found the sky high car audio shrink tube in Green on eBay for like five bucks

 

[aging fleet]

I’ll be driving out to Colorado in June so I spent a little time getting the 100 ready.

Swapped out the tactile switch buttons for the rear air and defrosters, it’s nice to be able to control those again. Also put in a new fan clutch, serpentine belt, 4 new KO3s (stuck with 275/70 despite being tempted to go 285/70), and 5 new TPMS sensors.

Need to do a few other small things but it’s pretty much ready to go.

 

[Foehammer]

I love that black with the trim, subtle but very nice factory option. Also stock rims are just :chefs kiss:

I wonder how much better the k03 will be vs the k02.

 

[aging fleet]

I love that black with the trim, subtle but very nice factory option. Also stock rims are just :chefs kiss:

I wonder how much better the k03 will be vs the k02.

It's definitely not fair to compare the 7 year old KO2s with 50,000 miles to the new KO3s, but I can tell you I'm really happy with the low noise and ride quality on my drive home from Discount Tire. I was on the fence between the KO2, KO3, and AT4W, time will tell if I made the right decision.