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Two inches of sensor lift is a lot for the AHC. If you're going to run that high, you should probably run some extension brackets and then get the AHC pressures back into spec. Or combine it with a body lift. Although the LX has more articulation than the LC, it's not anything to write home...

The LX is built on the 100 platform, the GX on the 120. Both are Land Cruisers. The LX edges out the GX in ruggedness but both are great platforms. Comes down to size, I would say. There are a few more aftermarket for the LX/100 platform, but the GX market is no slouch. You could probably...

I run 1.25" Slee/Spidertax on my 100 series. Buy quality, make sure you torque them properly, use loc-tite, check regularly for loose hardware and/or metal fatigue and you'll be fine.

Understand the AHC system and know how to test it when you go to look at it. The AHC is a robust system and I prefer it to a conventional suspension, but it can be expensive to replace if the components have not been taken care of. The heater hose tees issue is nothing compared to the 80...

Another vote for strapworks. Great prices, lots of options and the ability to do custom stuff. Just know that they don't stock anything. All orders are built when you place it. Here's a whole bunch of 1" adjuster straps with ladder locks and footman loops holding some roof cases (hard to...

The Aisin kit is legit. I used the same one 15k ago and no issues. Parts looked and fit like OEM. No indications (at least to my untrained eye) that the parts were fake. Keep in mind, none of these are marked or marketed, for that matter, as genuine Toyota parts. They're made by...

You can wait until they go down to that price on the website (they were advertised at that price up until Labor Day Weekend) and then find a 25% off coupon. They end up costing around $220.

When I bought my '00 LX470 it had the same dashlights on. I cleaned the wheels speed sensor and it's been running fine ever since. With regard to your other questions, if you shop for parts and labor at the Lexus dealer, they will cost more. I'm not sure about your specific TJ, but in...

You're referring to swept area, which is the contact area of the pad/rotor interface. I'm referring to the area of the the rotors surface that is exposed to the air. A solid rotor only has surface area on it's two outside faces. A vented rotor has surface area on both outside faces, the...

If you're referring to the rear brake upgrade, I've not done it, only researched it. The benefit of the swap is not the rotor's diameter (it's actually smaller than the factory Gen 2 rotor) but it's mass and surface area. The caliper itself may not provide any benefits. You're 100% right...

I had this upgrade planned out but never got to do it before I sold my Monteros. This is a stock setup on the NL Pajero GLS (not available in NA) which came with 16" wheels. Here's the part numbers I had collected from Rock Auto: 314MM OEM DISC BRAKE ROTOR, MB699716 (or your choice of...

I used a spare OEM reservoir cap I bought from eBay and installed some bulkhead hose barb fittings in it. Hooked right up to my Motive bleeder.

Great looking rig. You'd be surprised how great the 100 series is in stock form. If you want just a little more capability, add some A/T tires and remove the running boards and you'll be set.

I can't believe I missed this post! I'm about 20 minutes north of the Atsion ranger station and I was in Wharton that same Sunday. I was flying solo with the kids so I didn't get much of an opportunity to take pics. Your pics are awesome, though!

I second this. I bought a pair of Alico Summit boots in 2012: I've since put on red accessory cord laces and many miles of trails and they've broken in wonderfully. They don't dissapoint: full grain leather, one-piece upper, leather lined interior, Norwegian welted Vibram block sole and made...