Schattenjager's 1997 LX450

[LexusAllTerrain]

I think I like the color

[Schattenjager]

I think I like the color

Let me know because I'm not too sure...

Any port in the storm, yes?

[LexusAllTerrain]

Let me know because I'm too sure...

Any port in the storm, yes?

I Know I love it!

Here is a sample!

[Schattenjager]

I Know I love it!

Here is a sample!

Mighty fine looking 80!

[Schattenjager]

With the Lexus fender flares being more integrated into the gaudy body side moldings, I am having a hard time imagining how it would look with the flares, molding and rear bumper blacked out a la Line-X. I don't see an elegant way of removing the molding and leaving these flares. Would I keep the body molding and black it out too? The other option is to de-flare the rig and ditch the side molding all together, but that may lead to bigger issues as I do not know how it is attached. The Line-X on the hood is HIGHLY functional as it is a great place to set a map, cup of coffee, or tool without sliding off or marring the paint. The flairs benefit from added toughness on the trail and eliminating any worry of the clear coat peeling away, which seems common. Replacement flares from a Land Cruiser are cost prohibitive. What would you do???

Also, found this toy in the rear door ashtray. Have named him: 'Lexus Khan'

[car-car]

Don, de-flaring and de-cladding an LX is even more of a chore than the Cruiser. A lot more holes to fill (a lot of guys weld the holes closed), IIRC, its more than 20 or so holes on an LX. Just something to ponder. Looking forward to the build though.

[Schattenjager]

Welcome back! Can't wait to see it in your back yard.

Great to be back!

Took Atlas out for a day run to Knick River near Palmer. Had a BLAST! IT will be hard to give up the Lexus suspension - it rides so very nicely. The river rock was a non issue. Maybe I could get away with spacers??? Better call Slee...

After the river fun we went home and Atlas suggested that I paint the factory roof rack black vs. the body color it was. Took out the extension as it put the basket near enough the sunroof that it was loud. Turns out to be an improvement in my eyes.

Gotta do the springs soon. It has winter tires now and that is a no-no so I will want to buy the 285/75's ASAP I just don't think they will fit without a wee lift.

The days fruit:




And my boy, just because I love him:

[Schattenjager]

Regarding the Line-X sides: A buddy photocopied this up for me. What say you:

[Klierslc]

The 285s will fit. No problems there..

[Wheelingnoob]

285's no problem stock, I skipped the 285's and went straight to 315's and a 2.5" OME lift could not be happier. Mine is the same color nice job!

Do not take off the flairs and side moldings unless you really like filling holes. There are 20 holes on just one rocker. I would say 60 holes all together and that's conservative.