Lexus LX-450

[LexusAllTerrain]

I am the proud owner of a Lexus LX-450, I have been exploring for a couple of years, usually i do camping mix with hotels.

Just a couple of months ago my LX-450 turn 100k and it was time to let go or to do my PM.

I have been very please with this vehicle and since I have never own a vehicle with over 100k miles, I was sceptical to keeping and doing all the PM and Mods I have been thinking on doing!

I finally made a desicion to keep this vehicle for another 100k ( I hope ) and do some PM and Mods.

1. Old Men Emu Suspension Medium
I have the Yoko's Geolanders AT+II tires 285's
2. Light Switches for lights
( Yellow Top Optima Battery )
3. ARB Roof Rack small ( to carry fuel and water )
4. Safari Snorkel
5. Slee Short Bus Bumper
6. Warner m8000 winch
7. Nato gas containers 2
8. Nato water containers 2
9. Hella 500 4 on roof
(I have installed the PIAA 520 ION long range yellow light)
10. Slee Sliders


I have the first three done, and my questions are as follow!

Am I correct in choosing the Hella 500 lights to install on the roof rack?


Would the Specter gas conteiners be safe to carry on the ARB Roof Rack, and I am planning on installing the A/T Gas Carriers with locks?

Need some help and what are you thoughts?

Before!



In progress!

 

[adventureduo]

Lookin' good bro.

The spector cans should be fine up on the rack as long as they seal real good like the NATO style. Make sure to get some can brackets to hold them properly.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Lookin' good bro.

The spector cans should be fine up on the rack as long as they seal real good like the NATO style. Make sure to get some can brackets to hold them properly.

I am looking at the Spectra or should I go with Nato, would the A/T carriers be stout enough for the ARB Roof Rack?

How about your lights on the top, do they give you the light that you need on the trails?

i have installed the Roof Rack and will post pictures tomorrow.

 

[FourByLand]

HMM, an ARB rack sounds nice!

You will have fun with this one, lots of options for accessories!

 

[adventureduo]

I am looking at the Spectra or should I go with Nato, would the A/T carriers be stout enough for the ARB Roof Rack?

How about your lights on the top, do they give you the light that you need on the trails?

i have installed the Roof Rack and will post pictures tomorrow.

NATO is not a brand.. NATO is a style of can. http://www.britishpacific.com/landroverparts/NATOjerryCans.html

The AT carrier should work fine, but may be heavy up there. I would only do 2 of them probably to keep the weight down.

Im running HELLA 500's up top and they work okay up there. The biggest problem is the lights blinding you from the hood glare.. you really have to watch this if your lights sit out passed the window.

 

[FourByLand]

Hood blackout may help with this, I know it worked wonders for the sun glare.

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

NATO is not a brand.. NATO is a style of can. http://www.britishpacific.com/landroverparts/NATOjerryCans.html

The AT carrier should work fine, but may be heavy up there. I would only do 2 of them probably to keep the weight down.

Im running HELLA 500's up top and they work okay up there. The biggest problem is the lights blinding you from the hood glare.. you really have to watch this if your lights sit out passed the window.

Thank you. thank you, for the scoop and link.:wings:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

I placed an order today, wow! great service and I got them ship with tracking number today!

I can't wait to get my 2 Nato Green 5 gallon gas containers and 2 carriers; they should arrive next Wed. and i hope to get them install right away so i may test them over next weekend on the Wall trail.

Thanks SOCALFJ:chowtime:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Here are some pictures...
1.Yokohama Geolanders AT+II 285's &
PIAA 520 ION driving lights.

3.Odyssey Battery


4. TRD All-Terrain sticker

5. Switches for lights.

6.Cobra Cb 19DX IV

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

ARB Roof Rack Half Size

I have install the ARB Roof Rack hald size 43"x49", it comes with mesh floor and air deflector, it weights 120lbs. and will hold up to 220lbs.
In city driving I can not tell I have it on top, in the hwy at 65 miles per hour I do not hear any wind noise!
At 70 miles per hour i can tell there is some wind noise however I need to turn the radio off in order for me to hear the wind noise.
At 75 miles per hour I can hear wind noise.
This roof rack is made to last, it is very well made and I will recommend buying one!
I installed the roof rack on top of my old oem roof rack because I did not want to take it off. It will clear if you set the ajustable feet to the highest mark!
I am presently wating for my Nato gas carriers and gas holders, I did order them in olive color!

Overall I am very satisfied with the ARB Roof Rack.

Here are some pictures of the Rack.

 

[adventureduo]

Looks good dude. Who made the TRD decal for you? I've never seen them with a LX450 under neath like that.

 

[alky350]

its looking good Jose! unk03:

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

Looks good dude. Who made the TRD decal for you? I've never seen them with a LX450 under neath like that.

I had a friend do them for me, he installs pin striping and decals for a leaving so I ask him to do these decals for me, I wanted to show that it is an ALL-TERRAIN vehicle with the Lexus Brand on the bottom.

I have another decal for the front winshield on the works, I want to have my screen name, soon website on front of winshield.

Time will tell...

 

[LexusAllTerrain]

its looking good Jose! unk03:

Thanks Hector, and I am glad to hear from you!

When is our next trip from Puerto penasco to Bahia Kino, I heard there is a Hilton Hotel beign build on New Kino Bay and that they have a 4 lane hwy build from Hermosillo to Kino!

Have you been there lately?

On a different note I need to order some 5 gallon carriers for water and prefere them in Sand color, and links or suggestions!

 

[alky350]

Thanks Hector, and I am glad to hear from you!

When is our next trip from Puerto penasco to Bahia Kino, I heard there is a Hilton Hotel beign build on New Kino Bay and that they have a 4 lane hwy build from Hermosillo to Kino!

Have you been there lately?

On a different note I need to order some 5 gallon carriers for water and prefere them in Sand color, and links or suggestions!

i havent been there lately. i would like to do a week in baja when it cools down a bit. im sure kino bay its on its way to being the next rocky point. its a really nice area. how about el pinacate? check this link out. :costumed-smiley-007