Hey John, I have an '04 LX470 and wanted to say thanks for all of your videos. Seems as almost every LX470 project I take on I end up watching one of your videos. The most recent being my Alpha Garage grill & Raptor lights, thanks so much for all of your work posting the videos, very much appreciated...
I like your video’s John. I also bought and upgraded a 2002 Lexus LX470 on LPG. I always was a Landrover guy (SeriesDefender/Discovery 3/4) for 20 years but always wanted to own a Landcruiser 100. Then I ended up with the LX470 and never regretted it. I invested quite some money to convert it into an overland vehicle. Some of the upgrades: lift with 35 BFG AT, GobiX rear bumper with spare wheel carrier and 2 Jerry cans, steel front bumper with Warrior T1000-100 severe duty winch with Armortek rope, Terrain Tamer rear locker, Big Country roofrack with James Baroud Evasion RTT, front runner storage slide, Clear View Easy Slide with Engel fridge, Goalzero 3000x build beside storage slide with 300w solar panel, Cerullo offroad covers. Man I love this truck. Next up: trip to Moldova and Georgia. Wish you and your family all the best and happy overlanding! God bless you!
Thank you very much. Sounds like your 100 series is really built up. I love the reliability of these vehicles. I really need to get sliders and a winch. Hopefully soon.
@@LXPlore a good simple front bumper, rear bumper, side sliders, awning. Going to run the original suspension for a good while till it doesn't work then switch it out. I'm lucky it came with new KO2's- (I usually run Toyo Open Countries on my rigs) might as well use them.
@@LXPlore The 4-Runner does benefit from trickle-down technology. The Land Cruiser is the flagship so it gets the best of everything from Toyota engineers.
Tmax Battery system. Amazon has it. 100ah agm battery from Interstate batteries on Miramar RD. With the Tmax, you can link both batteries when the main battery goes out from the controller display module like others batteries management systems. Price point on Tmax is what led me to get that one. 10+ years and no issues. Added 110w solar with a Victor controller. All flawless.
Thanks I appreciate it. The snorkel I purchased was a inexpensive one from eBay. The link is no longer there, however there’s a few to choose from. The one I purchased was about $70 with an antenna cutout.
Great walk around. I had similarly tattered front seats as you do, and ended up getting them recovered. But then I ended up buying fitted seat covers one Christmas and in retrospect if I’d bought the seat covers to begin with, I wouldn’t have bothered recovering my seats. Also my back passengers (shepherd and my daughter) are messy so the fabric covers are amazing and heavy duty. Hope you do a vid on replacing those door blades. Mine are just as sun damaged. Appreciate your vids!
Great video John. Can't betray why I eat up 100 series content in SoCal, but I greatly enjoy your channel. For the seats, go to a competent local upholstery shop. They'll be able to rewrap the bottom cushion and do a pretty great job matching the color. It'll last another 15 years and you'll be happy.
Thank you for the support, I really do appreciate it. I talked to an upholsterer about a year ago and the price wasn’t too bad. I’m sure prices are much higher. Thanks for the advice.. I may just have a professional do it.
@@LXPlore thanks for your reply. Since my text I have gotten a LX470. It a great car in terms of luxury. The design and layout of some the engine parts is not as effective as a 4runner and it drinks gas like crazy. But I still like it alot.
@@Asian_Connection congrats on getting the LX470. You can’t go wrong with either vehicle. As far as ride quality, I really enjoy the LX compared to the 4Runner. Do you have plans on doing any mods?
Thank you sir! The black flag under the mirror is from @tactillian … it’s a magnet. So I can move it or remove it. I do like the the subdued black decals in the third row window.
@@LXPlore yes I think its gangster and sets off the LC.. few of my homies with 5gen 4 runners have them.. they really set off the truck.. they have it pre made already for the 4runners... we have to custom make it =(
@@LXPlore I just posted a video of a place called Tobacco Flat, and it overlooks Convict Lake. Unfortunately the view was obscured by the clouds. It’s a tight lipped secret. Never seen another car on the trail whenever I go. Cool solo camp spot at the end all to yourself.
Are those stock lexus oem headlights or aftermarket? I'm looking for replacement but I don't like the angel eyes aftermarket looking ones. I just want the original look.
Yes these are stock OEM Lexus housings, I just replaced the bulbs with LasFit Led bulbs. There’s a link to my LasFit Affiliate account below… use lxplore10 for 10% off
Hey brotha, great video. Can you give me some insight on your front caps? I'm throwing some methods on my LC100 and will be dealing with the same issue. Thanks!!
@@johnmar5 Yeah these are method supplied caps. I got this from a method dealer in Flagstaff at the Overland expo. I believe they’re the same caps for a tundra
Thanks for watching the video! So after all the mods and doing preventative maintenance I average 12 mpg. If you go with an LX with a 5 speed automatic you may see slightly better MPG’s and a tad more power.
Hey John I just got a 04 lx470 with 290000 for 7k and im concerned about the lifespan do you think I did okay and what would you recommend replacing for good reliability
Thank you for watching the video. It would all depend on how well the previous owner maintained the vehicle. I’ve heard of 500k on these vehicles. I have over 200k on my 2002 and I would trust driving it across the country. Do general and preventative maintenance for peace of mind. Most importantly… enjoy the LX! 🍻
The last time I checked my odometer was at approximately 210k. She still purrs like a kitten. Lol… 315k is good… looks like someone is keeping up on the maintenance.
@@LXPlore Yea the ARB lockers are really popular here in Perth, Western Australia. But if you can get by without them then, no point spending the money. Save that fuel.
Hey John, I have an '04 LX470 and wanted to say thanks for all of your videos. Seems as almost every LX470 project I take on I end up watching one of your videos. The most recent being my Alpha Garage grill & Raptor lights, thanks so much for all of your work posting the videos, very much appreciated...
@@Rich-um2ds Thank you so much for the kind words and I’m glad that I could help.
I like your video’s John. I also bought and upgraded a 2002 Lexus LX470 on LPG. I always was a Landrover guy (SeriesDefender/Discovery 3/4) for 20 years but always wanted to own a Landcruiser 100. Then I ended up with the LX470 and never regretted it. I invested quite some money to convert it into an overland vehicle. Some of the upgrades: lift with 35 BFG AT, GobiX rear bumper with spare wheel carrier and 2 Jerry cans, steel front bumper with Warrior T1000-100 severe duty winch with Armortek rope, Terrain Tamer rear locker, Big Country roofrack with James Baroud Evasion RTT, front runner storage slide, Clear View Easy Slide with Engel fridge, Goalzero 3000x build beside storage slide with 300w solar panel, Cerullo offroad covers. Man I love this truck. Next up: trip to Moldova and Georgia. Wish you and your family all the best and happy overlanding! God bless you!
Thank you very much. Sounds like your 100 series is really built up. I love the reliability of these vehicles. I really need to get sliders and a winch. Hopefully soon.
Two years later your video inspired me! Just picked up a 2000 LX-470, got it for a really good price, one owner.
Boom! Congratulations and thanks for the kind words. What’s in your agenda of mods and upgrades.
@@LXPlore a good simple front bumper, rear bumper, side sliders, awning. Going to run the original suspension for a good while till it doesn't work then switch it out. I'm lucky it came with new KO2's- (I usually run Toyo Open Countries on my rigs) might as well use them.
@@tronaboron_99 very nice… enjoy it.
The GX is the Landcruiser Prado tweaked for soccer moms in the USA but it is still a LC! Not a 4Runner. :)
Thanks for watching the video. Correct, but very similar to the 4Runner.
@@LXPlore The 4-Runner does benefit from trickle-down technology. The Land Cruiser is the flagship so it gets the best of everything from Toyota engineers.
@@josephah2000 100% agree.
Thanks for the vid. I might be buying a 2000 LX470 in a few days.
Thanks for watching the video. Saweet! How many miles and what color is it?
@@LXPlore gold with 250k miles. 4.88s and ARB front/rear lockers!
@@MissionOffRoad Nice… sounds like it has a few mods. 🤙🏽
Thanks, I'm definitely getting that media mount and fire extinguisher holder!
Thanks for watching the video. Glad I could help!
John, very informative video. Those lights are amazing.
Thank you for watching the video.
Tmax Battery system. Amazon has it. 100ah agm battery from Interstate batteries on Miramar RD. With the Tmax, you can link both batteries when the main battery goes out from the controller display module like others batteries management systems. Price point on Tmax is what led me to get that one. 10+ years and no issues. Added 110w solar with a Victor controller. All flawless.
Thanks! I definitely check it out.
Great video John. Now Christmas list starts getting longer...first, Snorkel kindly share the link please.
Thanks I appreciate it. The snorkel I purchased was a inexpensive one from eBay. The link is no longer there, however there’s a few to choose from. The one I purchased was about $70 with an antenna cutout.
I have Coverking Tatcical Seat Covers military style MOLLE on my 100 and very, very happy. ESCAPE GEAR make some good ones.
Thank you so much . I’ll have to check them out.
Hello I have a 1999 Lexus LX 470 and I have the same bumper that you have and I went with the 12 pound Iron Man Winch
Thank you for watching! I’m thinking that I need to do the same. How do you like the Ironman winch?
Great walk around. I had similarly tattered front seats as you do, and ended up getting them recovered. But then I ended up buying fitted seat covers one Christmas and in retrospect if I’d bought the seat covers to begin with, I wouldn’t have bothered recovering my seats. Also my back passengers (shepherd and my daughter) are messy so the fabric covers are amazing and heavy duty. Hope you do a vid on replacing those door blades. Mine are just as sun damaged. Appreciate your vids!
Thank you RC! I need to replace that molding, they’re driving me nuts. 🤣🤣 Hopefully soon! Thanks again for watching the video.
@@LXPlore uour vids are great! The LC community is lucky to have you on this side. I’ll keep an eye out for your moldings vid 😂
@@KimathiTheLeopard wow! Thank you so much.
I went with the 12k Harbor Freight Apex winch and it's been great so far. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much. My cousin has the same one and he loves it too. It’s a strong contender.
Great truck
Thank you! It’s a work in progress.
Great video John. Can't betray why I eat up 100 series content in SoCal, but I greatly enjoy your channel. For the seats, go to a competent local upholstery shop. They'll be able to rewrap the bottom cushion and do a pretty great job matching the color. It'll last another 15 years and you'll be happy.
Thank you for the support, I really do appreciate it. I talked to an upholsterer about a year ago and the price wasn’t too bad. I’m sure prices are much higher. Thanks for the advice.. I may just have a professional do it.
Great video, Can you tell me what the MPG is after all the modes? I'm considering 02 LX470.
@@Asian_Connection sorry for the late answer. I get between 10 and 12 mpg on an average. I’ve gotten 15 mpg at my best.
@@LXPlore thanks for your reply. Since my text I have gotten a LX470. It a great car in terms of luxury. The design and layout of some the engine parts is not as effective as a 4runner and it drinks gas like crazy. But I still like it alot.
@@Asian_Connection congrats on getting the LX470. You can’t go wrong with either vehicle. As far as ride quality, I really enjoy the LX compared to the 4Runner. Do you have plans on doing any mods?
I've noticed that lx470's in my area(Indy) are fairly reasonable in price. I just wish I could afford one. I have a 05 Escape
LX470’s are great vehicles. Just a little rough on the wallet when it comes to MPG’s. Is the escape 4 wheel drive?
Beautiful video..well said..love the American flag under the mirror.im thinking about adding mate black American flag at my 3rd row window..
Thank you sir! The black flag under the mirror is from @tactillian … it’s a magnet. So I can move it or remove it. I do like the the subdued black decals in the third row window.
@@LXPlore yes I think its gangster and sets off the LC.. few of my homies with 5gen 4 runners have them.. they really set off the truck.. they have it pre made already for the 4runners... we have to custom make it =(
@@MCJEDITZ10 hahaha yes sir 💪🏻🇺🇸. Would be nice if somebody created and sold that decal for us 100 folks.
That's a sweet looking rig! Need to delete the rest of my AHC reservoir, nice to have more room for another battery!
Yep you can free up weight and free up space at the same time
I went with the CSI 12k winch with same bumper as you.
Thanks Roy… I’ll have to look at the CSI winch. I’m really leaning towards a 12k… probably best to go bigger, especially with these heavy hogs. Lol
@@LXPlore i put a 12k on my FJ40 and a 10k on my Rubicon, bigger is always better :)
@@royreddick5491 Nice! I often off road with my cousin and he drives a 3/4 ton truck. I figure I’ll probably only use it to pull him out. 🤣
hi mate. whats the offset on your methods?
@@AJ-hz6sh check this out this video. Should have all the info you need.
th-cam.com/video/QqFdkOEF1XM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=SOQwkOpm29-SppEC
Just found out you had a TH-cam channel! Very cool!
Thanks for watching the video. It’s a blast making videos.
@@LXPlore I like editing too. Well come up to Bishop there’s a million miles of trails
@@wayfaringoverlander Lol…. Don’t temp me.
@@LXPlore I just posted a video of a place called Tobacco Flat, and it overlooks Convict Lake. Unfortunately the view was obscured by the clouds. It’s a tight lipped secret. Never seen another car on the trail whenever I go. Cool solo camp spot at the end all to yourself.
@@wayfaringoverlander man that sounds amazing. I’ll head over to your channel now and check it out.
What size lift? 2 inches?
Thanks for watching the video. I’d have it say yes… it’s a 2 inch lift.
Did america get the solid axle 105?
Unfortunately not… there’s a few fabricators that have developed a straight axle conversion for the 100 series. Thanks watching.
Nice video John! The Harbor Freight winches are nice 👌 lots of people use it without issues.
My cousin purchase one for his Dodge 2500… it’s really nice. There’s a bunch of good reviews on it too. Thanks again!
What brand is the snorkel? Great build!
Sorry for the late reply… it’s a snorkel off of eBay.
SLEE diff drop? 👍🏽
Yeah, I often overlook the Slee diff drop. Definitely a must when lifting a 100 series. Thanks for watching the video.
By any chance do you have a link to that cup holder you added?
Hey thanks for watching. They sell in on Amazon amzn.to/2Yrj0zm
Are those stock lexus oem headlights or aftermarket? I'm looking for replacement but I don't like the angel eyes aftermarket looking ones. I just want the original look.
Yes these are stock OEM Lexus housings, I just replaced the bulbs with LasFit Led bulbs. There’s a link to my LasFit Affiliate account below… use lxplore10 for 10% off
How many miles when you bought it?
Thanks for watching the video. I brought it with approximately 170k miles.
@@LXPlore what did you pay at the time? Thanks
@@HS24833 I paid $9,500 for an average condition and relatively stock LX.
Great vid man. I kind of made one like this, but canned it! I gotta get back to it! 👊🏻
Thank you… you better get on it. I’m a fan and would love to see what you’ve done!
Hey brotha, great video. Can you give me some insight on your front caps? I'm throwing some methods on my LC100 and will be dealing with the same issue. Thanks!!
Thanks for watching the video. These caps are fairly large. Google part number cp-1922B117-S1
Hope this helps.
@@LXPlore Thanks. Looks like these are actual Method supplied caps? I have been talking to their reps but they never mentioned these as a solution.
@@johnmar5 Yeah these are method supplied caps. I got this from a method dealer in Flagstaff at the Overland expo. I believe they’re the same caps for a tundra
@@LXPlore Thanks man. I see now after looking at more pics of your wheels. The center caps protrude quite a bit.
@@johnmar5 yeah these caps are definitely longer and made for a truck. I don’t think they look bad.
Great video, Can you tell me what the MPG is after all the modes? I'm considering 02 LX470.
Thanks for watching the video! So after all the mods and doing preventative maintenance I average 12 mpg. If you go with an LX with a 5 speed automatic you may see slightly better MPG’s and a tad more power.
Hey John I just got a 04 lx470 with 290000 for 7k and im concerned about the lifespan do you think I did okay and what would you recommend replacing for good reliability
Thank you for watching the video. It would all depend on how well the previous owner maintained the vehicle. I’ve heard of 500k on these vehicles. I have over 200k on my 2002 and I would trust driving it across the country. Do general and preventative maintenance for peace of mind. Most importantly… enjoy the LX!
🍻
Whats your odometer reading? Mines sitting at 315k
The last time I checked my odometer was at approximately 210k. She still purrs like a kitten. Lol… 315k is good… looks like someone is keeping up on the maintenance.
Do you have air diff lockers?
Unfortunately I don’t. I would love to have Lockers in the future, but I’ve been getting by without them so far. Thanks for watching the video!
@@LXPlore Yea the ARB lockers are really popular here in Perth, Western Australia. But if you can get by without them then, no point spending the money. Save that fuel.
@@xeftones Absolutely! Fuel prices are really high here. What are the prices like in Australia?
@@LXPlore $2:08 a litre for 98 octane.
@@xeftones Yeah we’re all feeling the pain at the pub. Here in California we’re paying $6.50 on average per gallon
Ok maybe I’m the only one but 2:15-2:18 was good for me 😂
😳🤣🤣🤣
So glad you’re not a Jeep guy anymore 😆
Me too… to frustrating and expensive. 😝
Synth winch 12k
Thanks! 12k is what I was thinking too. I may just go with the Ironman 4x4 winch.
rims were my first "upgrade".....OK what is this ? 1994?
@@bloodymess97 in 1994, the stereo was the first upgrade. Duh