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The family has grown since and the seats are no longer for sale. I would recommend checking http://car-part.com/ for a local dismantler to save on shipping.

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You need to replace the shocks, rear springs and front torsion bars. The mounts are the same. The AHC shock has a hydraulic line connected to it which will need to be plugged or you can remove the AHC components. You will also need to disconnect the power to the AHC. You could buy the T-bars and springs for nearly nothing (or free) from an LC owner who has changed their suspension to something heavier duty. If you tend to carry more weight, consider going to Old Man Emu suspension.

The AHC suspension can be an issue and expensive to fix. The common problems are the 4 accumulators and the sensors. But don't be too afraid, the suspension can be swapped out to conventional Land Cruiser suspension. I recommend getting the 03 over the 02 just for the 5 speed.

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I have 35" Toyo MT tires. When I say change gear ratio, I'm talking about the front and rear differentials. Any good differential shop can do it. Not cheap though.

Glenn, this is what you need. http://www.marks4wd.com/products/tyre_matc...correction.html I actually don't need correction on mine. I increased the diameter of my tires by 4" but also changed my gearing from 4.3 to 4.88 and the speedometer is dead on according to my GPS.

The OP's vehicle IS within spec/tolerance and yes, it would be difficult even with today's technology to get the speedo dead accurate without using a GPS. Unless your tires always have the same pressure which means its always the same temperature, you travel at only one speed and the rubber on your tires never wear down, it is nearly impossible. Tires even change diameter at different speeds. Yes, it SHOULD be as simple "plug into computer and press a few buttons" thing for the dealer to do but unfortunately it is not for the LX470. If anybody can prove otherwise, I'd surely be grateful to know.

Search for "Speedometer calibrator" and you'll find several choices from $80-200. They are devices that modify the electronic signal from the transmission to recalibrate the speedometer (and ECU). Very popular in the off-road world.

Yeah? how the heck did you figure that one out?

Have you since changed the fluid back to the correct fluid, Toyota Type T-IV? That would be the logical thing to do. There was a bad batch of transmissions, 2000 model year included. May or may not be related to what you are seeing.

Wow, tough choice. It would cost roughly $3k to fit ARB lockers to the Silver one and they work better than OEM. The silver one will also likely need a birfield job at the tune of $1k. If you do plan on wheeling it, it might hurt too much to damage an 8k mile vehicle. If you pass on the 8k LX, let me know where it is. I might know somebody interested in it.

Well, from one BMW owner to another, you are definitely going to need that extra support with the BMW :)

Driveline clunk is common in these SUV's. The most likely fix is to remove the rear driveshaft, take it apart and lube the slip yoke. There is a zirk fitting on the outside but it doesn't lube the slip yoke. Also clean the excess grease inside and of course lube all the U-joints while down there.

I know somebody with a 2000 Smokey Topaz Mica and Lexus just repainted recently. He, however, was the first owner.

$1300 sounds about right from the dealer. A non-dealer mechanic could do it for well under $900. Spark plugs change due at 120k too.

Smokey Topaz Mica. I believe that one has the worst fading. My black '98 is not fading... just a bunch of scratches.

There is a way but I do not recommend running LO mode on the highway. When the AHC is in LO, there is little suspension up travel, as well as a change in alignment settings. A single bump while on an on/off ramp could be dangerous. When lowering a vehicle's ride height, it is usually best to increase the suspension spring rates along with matched shocks.

You can try to weld them but access is difficult. You can get the manifolds for like $225/ea so why risk having to take it apart again down the road. The problem is first noticeable as a ticking sound (exhaust leak) on cold start.

I have this one and would recommend it. http://www.vdcelectronics.com/batteryminder_12117.htm

'05 LC has no AHC suspension. All LX's had AHC and it was an option on '06 though most of them have it. LX has projector headlights, better warranty and a few other small differences.

Look right above gas pedal.

Like most everything else, purchasing online gets you better prices/selection but purchasing locally gets you better service and convenience. Take a look at tirerack.com They can also recommend local installers and send your tires directly to them.

I would go with the 275/65-18 in the exact REVO. It is a 32" diameter tire vs the stock at 31". Your speedo will be off by 3% but the tire will fit fine.

I would think your recalled DRL's will allow the bulbs to last even longer.