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Crash's 1997 Lexus LX450 build
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Time for the next victim.. I just purchased a 97 Lexus LX 450, before you start with the pink panty jokes just know I was looking for a Landcrusier, and ended up with this. The LX450 has 165000 miles and a bad engine. I had a chance to drive the LX450 about 12 miles before I started my tear down. Very loud knocking noise in the engine, it actually sounded like it was up high on the engine, but not sure. Everything else worked perfect. As you can see below… I am planning on installing a LS based engine… This ties into my evil plan to LS power as many vehicles as I can before I die… lol I currently have a few other Toyota’s… 2006 4 door, 4wd Tundra, stock except for a leveling kit (Struts), I bought it new.. it has 175000 miles on it now.. my wife has a 2014 FJ Cruiser, all stock.. so far… and I have a 88 FJ62, DD, that has been modified somewhat see my build http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/mark...-build.806082/ .. I had at one time a 69 Chevy K10 that I completely went thru.. It was more of a restomod project.. late model 5.3 and 4L60e.. if you are ever bored you can find the build to it here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=494599 .. lots of pictures… be warned. Back to the Lexus, my plans for the Lexus are very similar to the FJ62.. Build a daily driver that I can go almost anywhere in… Below are my plans for the LX450 Drivetrain Engine: 5.3 or 6.0 Motor mounts Marks4wd Wiring Modified Factory Harness Exhaust Manifolds Block Hugger headers? Exhaust Custom Fuel pump ?? Regulator Corvette Fuel filter Fuel System AN hoses and fittings Cooling Stock radiator with electric fans Intake Stock intake tied to LX450 Air Filter Transmission 4L60e or 4L65e Shifter Modified LX450 and cable shift Transfer case HF2 Trans to Transfer adapter Marks4wd Lift 2.5" or 4" or 6" Manufacture ? Armor Front Custom Rear Custom Sliders Custom Wheels Stock? Powder coated Black Tires 295/75/16 Nitto? Audio/Video 2DIN Nav system ? Backup camera Storage Rear Custom 2 drawer.. Inverter ? Lockers ARB Maybe.. Someday I will be documenting my build here, I am looking forward to hearing from other members of the forum on what I am doing right and what I am do wrong.. Here we go.. First day home.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135631.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135639.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135648.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135713.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...918_135735.jpg Second Day My son brought his trailer and we moved the Lexus to the Shop.. (on Lake Eufaula, about 140 miles from my home). http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141649.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141658.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141709.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141719.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_141742.jpg Later that evening I started on step one.. cleaning up the interior. Looked like a lot of cokes and coffee may have been dropped on the carpet.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_153123.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_153128.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_153133.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172402.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172416.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172422.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172936.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172942.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172959.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_173026.jpg Day 3: After the cleaning.. There were still a few stains.. but it is now clean.. turned out very well.. I used a strong power washer to clean the carpet.. I did the same with the FJ62 and it turned out nice as well. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132500.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132516.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132525.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132532.jpg I decided to go ahead and pull the drivetrain as well.. Wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be.. took a about 3 hours by myself.. Tip: if you are pulling the engine, transmission, and transfer case as one unit, be sure and remove the transfer case shifter from the top of the transmission before you start the pull. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172442.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_172447.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121827.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121840.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121847.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121855.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121912.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_121915.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132426.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132439.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132551.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132555.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...927_132545.jpg I have parts ordered from Marks4wd.. I ordered the 4L60E 6 bolt to LandCruiser 4-speed auto HF2A Transfer Case MFK1195AE6 And Engine Mount Kit - LS Series V8 to LandCruiser 80 & 105 Series MFK1765EM It was expensive, but with the current exchange rate I got it all shipped for right at $1300.. Still working on getting the engine and transmission. I have a guy that I have purchased the last two engine swaps from, so he is looking to see what he has… Also looking for a lift kit.. anybody have a ideas on where I should go to get a lift kit? Have a great day Mark |
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I love the idea of this build, I can just see the advertisement now.
1997 Lexus LX 450 Chevrolet LS 5.3 swap Lifted Don't miss this one! This is going to be a fun build. |
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Looks like another great build, will be following for sure!
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Oh yeah! I'm in. I love pink panties...
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Cool build! This thing is going to be bad ass! :metal:
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Well, this oughta be interesting....
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Subscribed for another cool build....
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Looking forward to your new project.
Dwight |
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Always enjoy your builds.
I will follow along for sure. |
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Subscribing
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Very nice progress Mark! You make these swaps look too easy....
Keep up the good work! :metal: |
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I think your nuts but wanna see this finished.
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I like that fuseblock where did you get it?
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Update – I had a little time last week to work on the LX450.. I started out with getting the power steering system together. I used a Russell 648060 PS to AN fitting and -6an fittings and hose on the pressure side. This is very similar to what I did on the FJ62 LS swap and it has worked great.
http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_131209.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_131340.jpg I used the existing suction hose and cooler to connect the suction side of the 5.3 PS pump.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_151128.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_151135.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_151148.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_155914.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_155919.jpg New water pump and idler pulleys.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_142550.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_142555.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...118_142600.jpg Lower radiator hose… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100133.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100138.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100154.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...119_100159.jpg Heater Hose http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130238.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130234.jpg Finished up the wiring and most of the plumping under the hood… except for the plug wires.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_085221.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_085254.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130210.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130214.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130219.jpg Put the frontend back on… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...120_130153.jpg I started on the shifter mods and looking at the exhaust.. hopefully I can get pack on this soon.. |
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Awesome progress Crash! Crazy how fast you are getting this project done.
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Had a few hours this last weekend to work on the project… Started by getting the Transmission shifter installed. I used a cable and some homemade brackets to connect the LX450 shifter and the 4L60e. It worked out well, I do not have it set up to manually go into 1st gear, I doubt I will ever need that functionality, but if I do I will address the problem then. Also the custom mount I made for the Transfer case shifter worked out prefect. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_075714.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_075729.jpg You can see the three bolts and fender washers for the shifter end of the shift cable in this picture. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_075721.jpg I didn’t get any picture of the bracket. I will try to getting something later. Sub-woofer going back in. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_082633.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_082641.jpg Console in place http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_085505.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_085511.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_085517.jpg All the wiring completed under the passenger side dash (expect the Tach signal convertor.. still waiting on it. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_151627.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_151637.jpg Seats installed.. Finished up under the driver’s side dash as well (except for the gas pedal) http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172752.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172758.jpg Started working on the Air Intake system http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172726.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172732.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172741.jpg I also got the wiring connected to the stock fuel pump and it appears to have plenty of pressure for the 5.3.. not sure about the volume yet, but I am going to give it a try. I am running the stock FJ62 pump on my 88 land cruiser with the same engine… and it has been fine for over 33000 miles.. and I drive it hard, so maybe we will get lucky. Hopefully I can get back on this in the next few days… Below is a high level punch list that I need to complete. • Install Tach Signal Convertor • Modify and Install DBW pedal • Install new gear on Passenger power seat.. It is stripped out. • Exhaust o Considering swapping out the block hugger headers for Hooker cast iron manifolds. o Need to decide if I am going to do the exhaust system, or have it custom bent for me.. leaning toward custom bent o Going to use magnaflow 2 in to 2 x-pipe muffler • Install lift kit going with 3 inch leveling kit – This is needed for the 4l60e/driveshaft clearance o New brake lines • Install plug wires • Install O2 sensors • Finish up the air intake system • Brake booster hose • Modify OBDII port to allow the fuse box cover to work with my ScanGauge • Install rear seats and the rest of the interior • Figure out what I am going to do about tires.. Leaning toward 315/75/16 or 295/75/16 tires on the stock wheels.. not sure about the width of the tire to wheel. Thought about 255/85/16, but tough to find and might be to skinny… • Re-check every bolt on the drive system |
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Thanks no... 18 gauge can carry 30 amps for up to 3 ft. that 3 inch piece should be good for much more than the fuses that I am using on each circuit. |
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Hey Mark Very impressive build, bit of a shoe horn fit but it looks like it was made that way. Quality work and you actually finish these projects and run the heck out of them. Awesome ......Ed
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Update time.. it has been 6 weeks since my last update.. Very busy with work, family, holidays, ice storms, earthquakes, etc...
Got the interior back together… with most of the internal wiring completed. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172752.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172804.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...125_172816.jpg Then all progress stopped.. for a while.. we had our first ice storm of the year on Nov. 30th and I had a tree fall on my home… It really didn’t cause that much damage but it did scare the hell out of us at 3:00am. Lol.. took a little bit to clean it up.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...130_163311.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...130_163317.jpg Back to the LX450.. Decide to go with the Hooker cast iron manifolds instead of the advanced adapter block hugger headers. I like the way that fit better and they exit in a better location than the block huggers. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_155606.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_155612.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_155625.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_155631.jpg Replaced the evap solenoid with a custom piece that a good friend made for me.. Thanks again.. Mike (mcbassin) http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_162221.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_162226.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...203_162302.jpg Built a plate to mount the DBW foot pedal assembly. It mounts in the original LX450 foot pedal mounting holes. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_085539.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_093714.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_093727.jpg Modified the assembly by added the LX450 pedal. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_085558.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_085604.jpg All together.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_094109.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...204_094115.jpg It was then time for wheels and tires.. after pricing what I thought I wanted, I decide to wait and see if I could find anything used… a quick search on Craigslist found a set of 4 BFG AT T/A 315/75/R16’s.. New never been mounted.. I was able to negotiate a decent price.. $750.. That made the wheel selection easy.. I decided to go with the factory LX450 wheels.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...209_150437.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...209_150444.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...209_150449.jpg Before I could mount the wheels and tires, I had a couple of task to complete… One rear brakes… The rear rotors were so thin they were falling apart.. Decide it was time to replace them.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_132209.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_132213.jpg New.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_132237.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_132241.jpg Next step was lift kit.. I decided to go with OME.. I bought a 3” front – 2” back leveling lift.. Very pleased with it.. rides a little rough.. but that should get better after I had the rear storage and spare tire, and front winch. I have some surface rust so I decided to clean and POR15 the Coil Spring mounting pads.. Rear http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_132222.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_134739.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_134748.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_140103.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_140103.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_145924.jpg Front http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_084951.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_154013.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_154023.jpg Brackets.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_180856.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_180906.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...210_180917.jpg It was getting close to time to mount the wheels and take it for a spin.. but before I did that, I wanted to paint the wheels black… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_084851.jpg Sanded the clear coat off and then masked… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_091344.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_091349.jpg Primer.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_095040.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_095045.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_095058.jpg Sorry.. forgot to take picture of painting the wheels.. Mounted.. And the LX450 is now drivable.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171517.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171523.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171531.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171544.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171640.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171655.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171709.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171713.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171724.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...211_171734.jpg Next step was getting the Tach working and reading accurate.. I decided to go with the Dakota Digital SGI-8E.. Less than $90, and I have found that Dakota Digital produces reliable interfaces… This was very easy to setup and calibrate. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...212_114727.jpg Mounted it in the passenger kick panel area. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...212_120028.jpg I took the LX450 to the local Muffler shop to get the exhaust done.. They did a great job… ran both pipes down the passenger side.. I provide them the muffler.. went with the Mangaflow 11385.. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-11385/overview/ I really like it.. I had the pipes exited in the stock LX450 location, and I love the way it sounds.. much better and somewhat quieter than the setup on my 88 FJ62.. Once again I apologize for not getting pictures.. it was late when they finished and they were in a hurry to leave. I will get some the next time I have it on a lift. I mentioned earlier that I had an issue.. I had the heater control valve fall apart on me during a high speed test run.. Luckily I caught it early and shut it down.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...219_171022.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...219_171033.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...223_135955.jpg Replaced it with on from NAPA.. direct fit.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...223_135946.jpg Built a bracket and installed my ScanGauge II .. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...219_171244.jpg So far.. all the gauges are correct expect for the Speedometer and the oil pressure.. the speedometer is off due to the larger tires.. The oil pressure in another story.. later.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...219_171311.jpg To correct the speedometer I decided to go to Dakota Digital again.. this time for their SGI-5 E speed interface.. Once again.. very simple to use.. Mounted in the same location as the Tach interface. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...222_151842.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...222_151854.jpg Now everything is right except for the oil pressure… Time to haul the trailer back to my sons house… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...224_132946.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...224_132946.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...224_132953.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...224_133003.jpg Next step was to get the transmission selector position indicators working on the dash.. There are probably many ways to accomplish this.. this is how I did it.. I used the Sift Range A, B, C from the GM PCM to create a 3 to 8 decoder that I connected to the inputs to the gauge indicators. My solution uses 7 small signal relays. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...229_193337.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...229_193350.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...229_194516.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_215520.jpg Next I decided to address the Cruise Control. I initially setup the cruse using a momentary SPDT rocker and a SPST switch. But I wanted to make the factory LX450 control work. Anyone that has looked into this before knows that this is not an easy task due to the wat Toyota implemented on these vehicles. In order to make this work I decided I need to use a Analog to Digital convertor (ADC). After some research I decided to use a LM339N voltage comparator as the core to my ADC. I first used a prototyping bread board to validate my theory. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_140711.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_140714.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_140718.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...111_060011.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...111_060224.jpg 1st prototype.. Looks really nice.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_210920.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_210928.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_210934.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_215327.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_215400.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...101_215437.jpg Problem is that it don’t work correctly.. I designed it to use some of the existing signals from the LX450 Cruise control Computer. That was a bad plan due to the errors the system was seeing from not having the original PCM. Back to the drawing board.. New design.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...se_Control.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...109_121346.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...108_133841.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...108_133848.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...108_193005.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...108_193010.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...108_193037.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...109_120946.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...109_134140.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...109_134147.jpg I used the original Cruise Control connector.. ignore the soot on the wires.. I used a bad lighter to shrink the heat shrink. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...109_135539.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...111_061503.jpg This version works great… except for the Cancel.. Cruise Control Cancel is not a function that the GM PCM has, however, I believe I can you the stop light wire to control the Cancel.. Need to do a little testing first, I will let you know what I find.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...111_060505.jpg Driving expression.. The LX450 is a much more refined driving experience when compared to the FJ62.. That is to be expected of course.. The LX450 doesn’t seem as quick as the FJ62, of course that is most likely to the 35” vs 33” tires.. and part time vs full time 4wd. I really enjoy driving both.. and they both have a place in my garage.. Time will tell which one get drove the most.. Punch List Install Tach Signal Convertor DONE Modify and Install DBW pedal DONE Install new gear on Passenger power seat.. It is stripped out. DONE Exhaust DONE Considering swapping out the block hugger headers for Hooker cast iron manifolds. DONE Need to decide if I am going to do the exhaust system, or have it custom bent for me.. leaning toward custom bent DONE Going to use magnaflow 2 in to 2 x-pipe muffler DONE Install lift kit going with 3 inch leveling kit – This is needed for the 4l60e/driveshaft clearance DONE New brake lines DONE Install plug wires DONE Install O2 sensors DONE Finish up the air intake system DONE Brake booster hose DONE Modify OBDII port to allow the fuse box cover to work with my ScanGauge DONE Install rear seats and the rest of the interior DONE Figure out what I am going to do about tires.. Leaning toward 315/75/16 or 295/75/16 tires on the stock wheels.. not sure about the width of the tire to wheel. Thought about 255/85/16, but tough to find and might be to skinny… DONE Re-check every bolt on the drive system DONE Need to do… Figure out Oil pressure gauge Need to get backup lights working Remote Start Nav system Rear storage Winch Spare tire Center caps Engine Cover Rebuild seal front axle Front brake rotors and pads |
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Looks great! I didn't know those were full float on the rear axle, that will never break!
I'm curious why you didn't retain the EVAP. Care to share your opinions? |
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Awesome work Mark! I don't know how you do it man.....Insanely goal oriented and focused. Keep up the good work.
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Time for some updates.. I have been very busy at work this year so I have not had time to document the little work that I have done to the LX450. I will try to get the thread caught up.
March 2016 AC Lines… I got ready for summer by getting the AC operational on the LX450. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...320_122617.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...320_122710.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...320_122718.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172124.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172135.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172150.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172221.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172206.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172219.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_172159.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_174852.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...325_190932.jpg April 2016 Time to service the front axle. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_072115.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_072111.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_072103.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_072055.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_072052.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_084513.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_084522.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_184143.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_184139.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...430_184150.jpg Forgot to take any pictures after that.. Sorry |
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May 2016
Carpet Installed new carpet – not many pictures sorry http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...511_135716.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...511_151206.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...511_151211.jpg Rear Storage I decide to pull the real storage system that I built for the FJ62 and use it in the LX450 until I have time to build one for the LX450. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...511_135655.jpg May 31st - 2016 Hit the 10,000 mile mark.. Everything is doing well.. This is my daily driver, and I is my favorite build to-date. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...531_060105.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...511_135703.jpg July 31st 2016 180,000 mile mark.. ~14,000 miles since swap http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...731_130417.jpg Sept. 2016 Installed a Gentex mirror, I will post pictures of the completed job later… http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...911_113131.jpg |
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Had a spare L33 laying around and decided to rebuild it.
Back from the machine shop.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_114410.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_114414.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_114417.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_114419.jpg Reworked an old head bolt to chase the head bolt threads. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_114426.jpg Cleaning tools.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_114431.jpg Prep for build http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...924_122044.jpg Crank is in place http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...925_090731.jpg Pistons http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...925_104037.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...925_104041.jpg Torqueing rod bolts http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...928_173012.jpg Pistons installed http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...928_174910.jpg Oct. 2016 Heads on.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...020_155329.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...020_155336.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...020_155340.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...020_155344.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...021_102859.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...023_102755.jpg http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...023_102801.jpg |
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Oct. 19th 2016 –
Got the oil pressure gauge to work. It was the gauge that was bad, simple fix after I figured out the issue. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...019_111137.jpg Nov. 4th 2016 Hit the 20,000 mile mark….. Still going strong.. http://i284.photobucket.com/albums/l...104_060314.jpg Update - to do list Need to do… Figure out Oil pressure gauge - Done Rear storage - Done Winch Spare tire - Done Center caps - Ordered Engine Cover - Done Rebuild seal front axle - Done Front brake rotors and pads - Done |
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Nice work on everything Crash! Glad to see you putting all those miles on this puppy. I dig the new engine too. Where are you going to put that?
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Thanks for posting I enjoy your detailing the solutions that you used to fix the problems.
Dwight |
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