This sounds like the origin story for a Mach E lift kit company…
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My fuel gauge is reading low after 1/2 tank. About 8 gallons unaccounted for when it’s on Empty.
Ordered a new OEM sending unit and strainer.
I forgot that they were being delivered on Friday…. And filled the tank on my way home from work.
Guess I’ll be waiting until later this week to install that lol!
Also… currently in talks with a Toyota diesel specialist shop about installing a 1KD 3.0L turbo diesel with a manual 6 speed transmission in my Lexus. It’s going to cost around $50k for everything I want to be done. Wait list is 12-18 months once I put down a deposit on the new drivetrain.
With the 18 gallon auxiliary tank they will be installing, my fuel range will be around 900 miles per fill up.
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a diesel Toyota after that crazy Top Gear episode where they try to kill a Hilux pickup.
Ordered a new OEM sending unit and strainer.
I forgot that they were being delivered on Friday…. And filled the tank on my way home from work.
Guess I’ll be waiting until later this week to install that lol!
Also… currently in talks with a Toyota diesel specialist shop about installing a 1KD 3.0L turbo diesel with a manual 6 speed transmission in my Lexus. It’s going to cost around $50k for everything I want to be done. Wait list is 12-18 months once I put down a deposit on the new drivetrain.
With the 18 gallon auxiliary tank they will be installing, my fuel range will be around 900 miles per fill up.
It’s always been a dream of mine to have a diesel Toyota after that crazy Top Gear episode where they try to kill a Hilux pickup.
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No 3rd row, or second for that matter lol
The entire reason I considered a Scout and am keeping my GX470 is the fact that Lexus ignored my calls and emails when I asked if there will be a 3rd row option on the Lexus GX550 Overtrail. I must have seating for 6 people for road trips.
This is pure spite for them snubbing me. I am willing to spend GX550 Overtrail money on my current GX470 to diesel swap it and put it on portals. It's going to turn out to be even cheaper if my current spreadsheets are correct.
Can't wait to take it to the Lexus dealership in DFW and say "My engine is making a funny noise" while the turbo is screaming in the service drive. lol
I hear you - I just love this truck for some weird reason and decided to mess with you...
I did manage to do some more suspension tuning this weekend.
I think I may need to do some fiddling with the front bump stops. The 33" tire is absolutely stuffed in there despite adding a spacer to the new set from Perry Parts.
Look at all that front droop though
If I can find an RTI ramp I will report back with the figured on the new setup.
I think I may need to do some fiddling with the front bump stops. The 33" tire is absolutely stuffed in there despite adding a spacer to the new set from Perry Parts.
Look at all that front droop though
If I can find an RTI ramp I will report back with the figured on the new setup.
it does indeed look off center but I took the shot facing the passenger front door, so it may be some perspective as well as lighting.
Adjustable rear links and pan hard bar are next though.
Metal Cloak makes a set for Lexus GXs with rubber style bushings that wont squeak like Johnny Joints, so I will probably end up scooping up a set of those soon.
The rear sway bar was still connected in those photos btw.
Definitely go for low maintenance! I did ToyOutfitter adjustables ~15 years ago. I just grease them at each oil change and they've been silent and indestructible (unlike the stock front mounts, haha). I too keep my sway bars on since I drive aggressively on the street.
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