The Basics

  • 2005 Lexus GX470 with KDSS
  • 4.7l 2UZ-FE VVT-i engine
  • Originally optioned with Mark Levinson sound and navigation, converted to non-nav
  • Dual battery system with integrated solar panel and charge controller
  • Lots of armor
  • 230,498 miles and climbing
  • Manifold cracks TIG welded around 223k miles
  • AC condenser replaced by Lexus technician at 212,928 miles
  • Transmission fluid exchange by Lexus technician at 211,965 miles
  • Timing belt / water pump service at 211,350 miles
  • Hewitt SAIS bypass at 197,209 miles
  • Maintenance spreadsheet with digital receipts available
  • Indel B fridge included
  • Foxwing awning included
  • UHV/VHF ham radio included
  • 14.17 mpg average over 50,564 miles
  • Some free Utah mud included

Known issues:

  • AC has a slow leak; I charge it as needed (1-2x a summer?)
  • Power steering rack is very slowly weeping, has not worsened over ~5 years
  • Rear locker wiring doesn’t work: New OEM Toyota actuator bench tested fine and is in the truck (used actuator previously installed is available if you want it, also bench tested fine), but the wiring does not work properly. Switch disconnected to avoid over-traveling the actuator. It should work with existing parts when fixed but there are no guarantees.
  • One significant dent on front driver’s door pre-dated my ownership
  • Many little dings/scratches – this was not a pavement queen!