When I did my 2007 I reversed the nut and bolt (for clearance). If the lower needed to be replaced again, I wouldn't have to rotate the wheel to get it out. The nut side has plenty of room to slide the bolt out.
@mikoriad11 күн бұрын
The manufacturer has bolts and nuts facing certain directions on purpose. If by some unlikely chain of events, the nut was to slip off, the bolt would not be able to make its way out when facing the factory direction. In this case that's probably not a bad idea, though It's pretty easy to get the bolt out when you're not reaching around a camera.
@robccj35918 күн бұрын
@@mikoriad Oh okay, worked for me
@TheKanyeAsada2 ай бұрын
How do you do that? Do you hold down traction off, and just floor it and turn the wheel?
@mikoriadАй бұрын
@@TheKanyeAsada Hold the traction control button until it's all the way off. Do your standard "brake boost" and let it fly.
@renesolis77992 ай бұрын
I accidentally damage the boot while popping the ball joint, do I have to replace the knuckle now ? i read somewhere that pressing new ball joints is not the best
@mikoriad2 ай бұрын
@@renesolis7799 I thought about just replacing a ball joint once and decided to go with buying a knuckle years ago. Back then I was able to get a knuckle with a ball joint from Saudi Arabia for fairly cheap funny ehough, I think it was like $170. You'll have to remove the entire knuckle to do the ball joint though. At that point might as well just change the knuckle in my opinion. Sorry to hear that, it just made the job that much more difficult.
@user-hl7sf7js7l2 ай бұрын
helpfull
@user-hl7sf7js7l2 ай бұрын
Thanks Mike, this was very
@DUBIZZLE13 ай бұрын
Great video my brother, this will be very helpful
@mikoriad3 ай бұрын
I should have clipped the dead time, but line up and takeoff is at 4:02
@origamimaster9994 ай бұрын
is that where the coolant leaks come from?
@mikoriad4 ай бұрын
Yep, sure is. Very easy fix, once you get to it. Unfortunately, getting to it is a heck of a task.
@ClassicXL866 ай бұрын
How common is this issue on the LS models. Does it usually come with higer miles or what are the other factors . I have a 2017 LS460 with 67k miles now.
@mikoriad6 ай бұрын
I'd say you are probably safe with your model year. It's a well-known factory defect from what I understand. Most people won't run into this issue though. It's something that can happen on any of the Toyota/Lexus V8s, from Sequoia's, LX's, tundra's, ISF's... It seems be more common ranging from 2008 through the low teens, across the V8 models. It has something to do with the wrong, non-coolant resistant gasket being used from the factory that can eventually fail.
@ClassicXL866 ай бұрын
Relief , thanks for the quick reply . 2017 was the last year for the V8 LS as u probably already know and hopefully they gave that issue some attention by the final year. Thanks again.
@mikoriad6 ай бұрын
@@ClassicXL86 No problem. There are just us few lucky ones with the failure, lol. The masses will be fine
@Mabeylater2935 ай бұрын
@@ClassicXL86unfortunately the 2017 is showing issues according to consumer reports. Oddly enough more so than the 2013-2016. I say oddly because the 2017 is the last year of that generation and should have been the least problematic but it’s not.
@tahaakhtar7767 ай бұрын
I want to do this 😩🔥
@zaki00788 ай бұрын
I just start working on mine 2007 I'm stuck on the damn castle nut i try everything can someone please please help me how to take it off it's my first time. THANK YOU!!!!!!
@mikoriad8 ай бұрын
In the worst case scenario, you can carefully cut that castlenut down the side easy enough. Use a Dremel or a grinder cutting wheel. Wow, I haven't had a castle nut issue before on this car.
@zaki00788 ай бұрын
@mikoriad Thank you so much for replying. Yes, it's crazy that i bought air impact impact wrench, but no luck tomorrow. I'll try to buy a dremel well, keep you updated.
@lobssangmarrero47818 ай бұрын
No way that’s a 20mm!!
@mikoriad8 ай бұрын
You're right. Hah, I misspoke.
@user-qx4yl5nd6u8 ай бұрын
My isF has bubbles in the coolant tank but there’s no overheat u think it’s the valley plate?
@mikoriad8 ай бұрын
Is the coolant slightly low at all? If it's bubbling, some kind of air is getting into the system, it's not necessarily the valley plate though. I would top it off and bleed it, then give it a few days or weeks. If the coolant level isn't changing I wouldn't worry about it at all. If the coolant level does change it could be the valley plate. I topped off and bled my coolant every 8 to 10 months for a couple years before I had to do the valley plate.
@SaifaldeenSAH10 ай бұрын
Nice! Really helped me a lot. Thank you very much.
@mikoriad10 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@donaldwilliams272110 ай бұрын
Great video just a few tips remove the end link bolt before the shock tower bolt. The pressure of the arm dropping is why you needed a hammer comes out a lot easier without pressure put on it. My ball joint nut was a 19mm not sure why you had a 20mm.
@mikoriad10 ай бұрын
You are correct on both accounts. It was a super light tap of the hammer. It was just a hanging swing on basically 2 fingers. Stupid camera in the way, lol. I think I just misspoke on the 19mm. Thanks!
@sergiotorres5775 Жыл бұрын
Did you get a gas smell after removing that fuel pressure sensor from the rail? According to lexus that sensor should not be removed
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
I read all over the ISF Forums and also the GX forums with the same concern. They pointed out that there are torque specs available and it would not be an issue. The ISF is based on our 1UR-FSE, once the intake is off, the valley plate job is basically the same. I also did the valve cover gaskets and high-pressure fuel pump gaskets while I was in there. There was definitely a fuel smell all over this job. Reconnecting/torquing the fuel pressure sensor was not an issue, I was very slow and deliberate with that sensor.
@sergiotorres5775 Жыл бұрын
@mikoriad awesome! I'm in the midst of doing this myself, did you have to replace any of the direct fuel injectors as well? I have to replace 1 and reseal the others, what tool did you use?
@jayelking2856 Жыл бұрын
what did you use to seal it back up??
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
I used The original sealant and the one dealers will give you. Toyota FIPG 00295-00103 There is supposed to be a newer one, Toyota 1282B FIPG silicone. The part number is 08826-00100. I asked about it but all three dealers here in the Atlanta area said they don't use it or have it.
@jayelking2856 Жыл бұрын
@@mikoriad thanks 🙏🏼
@Mabeylater2935 ай бұрын
Will it leak again? Do you know if toyota ever fixed this issue from the factory?
@ryannrjohnson Жыл бұрын
Omg can you please post the item number of that separator, that’s a life saver. Wish I had that the first time I changed mine. I have to do one again now because the Lexus dealership didn’t correctly bleed my brakes when they replaced my brake actuator and I had been driving around for a month with only the drivers side front brakes working and of course it totally wore that side out so I’ve got to replace them again or the drivers side at the least. Thanks.
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
I bought a kit from Amazon. OMT 5 in 1 ball joint separator tool kit. It comes with the tie rod and ball joint remover, as they call it. It was cheaper to buy the kit then the tool by itself when I was searching. Looks like the kit is still $49 on Amazon if you are in the US.
@ryannrjohnson Жыл бұрын
@@mikoriad Thanks so much 👍
@glenrodriguez9002 Жыл бұрын
Doing this now and them castle nuts are killing me.... ty for the video
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
Good luck Sir. There's always something that comes up. After I did the lowers in the video I ended up having to cut the castles off the uppers on one side before I could swap them out. That was easy enough but was still nonsense that I didn't want to deal with.
@glenrodriguez9002 Жыл бұрын
@mikoriad man I cut the castle nut but messed up my lower ball joint which I had to take the whole knuckle off to get out... your right it's always something.. but I'm learning hopefully the other side will be easier...
@scottwiater2699 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, I ordered the parts as the car care nut wanted over 7 grand to do my LS
@Jursaw Жыл бұрын
You are joking? $7k parts and labor to replace these arms?
@Laggy200ms Жыл бұрын
No joke. That's what the dealership told me. LS AWD is much more labor intensive then the RWD. So labor costs went up. AWD, you must remove the axle from the spindle to gain room to the castle nut. If you're thinking of doing this be sure to get all the hardware for the parts you're about to replace. If you live in the rust belt the Cam bolts (they rust bad, most likely you will have to pull out the grinder and cut it off) for the front LCA and castle nut should be replaced along with the LCA.
@scottwiater2699 Жыл бұрын
I finished the job myself!It cost me about $800.00 in parts as I didn't need to replace lower ball joints,knuckles,and wheel bearings like the car care nut wanted to do to save himself labor and profit from selling me more parts.He pretty much doubled the Lexus parts.
@scottwiater2699 Жыл бұрын
I bought the Figs engineering uppers with the polyurethane bushings and TRW lowers.
@pgill2682 Жыл бұрын
Scott how's the ride with the figs bushings ?
@aly8848 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Alpha Mike. I love watching these DIY videos.
@xavierespana4162 Жыл бұрын
Do you have more video of this whole process? I’m diy this project soon
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't have any extra video. I set out to record start to finish and quickly forgot. Honestly the worst part for me was getting the engine harness out of the way. I ended up disconnecting the upper engine harness from the battery, across the top of the engine. Then I purposely broke the large plastic harness cover and was able to fold the entire harness over to the right side of the engine bay. I didn't have to touch any wiring going down to the alternator, only a few connectors near the throttle body. Besisdes that, just line all parts & bolts in neat order as you take them off and you'll be great. Reassymbly is much easier than it looks.
@bdawg2513 Жыл бұрын
Now THAT is a nice setup. Sheeeesh
@DeathhAngel1 Жыл бұрын
rip to a luxurious masterfully built LS sedan
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
Still going strong.
@keepitstylah9750 Жыл бұрын
Was it stock when you did that drift ?
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
@@keepitstylah9750It's completely factory stock.
@questkennedy23693 жыл бұрын
fye
@JohnnyOgun3 жыл бұрын
Gotta be new tires to smoke like that??
@mikoriad3 жыл бұрын
This was actually a few days before getting new tires, they were pretty bald. I was surprised by the amount of smoke myself.
@ricoflamma5430 Жыл бұрын
@@mikoriad how’d u get it to smoke like that tho that shi was decent
@mikoriad Жыл бұрын
I have no idea, I didn't do anything special. Just a quick brake boost to get both wheels spinning, and go. I was surprised by the amount of smoke also. Maybe the camera and time of day lighting...
@E70dino3 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome, those Ls are sleepers
@MaxCotton3 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Looks like fun!
@kushhatkar4 жыл бұрын
It’s a great phone which the are not selling in India
@isaaclee20034 жыл бұрын
what a great phone!
@fredwiley31394 жыл бұрын
Can you point me to where I can get clear guidance on setting up the odyssey+ controllers to work with Xplane, because I just can't get it right so far?
@samueldrizner42444 жыл бұрын
Liked and subbed :) also what’s ur super sampling? I’m ordering a 2080ti and a new hp reverb. My i7 7700 is maybe just a bit low for max settings but I’m hoping the reverb helps because I won’t (shouldn’t) need to run ANY supersampling. It’s got about twice the pixel density as the oculus cv1 (my current vr headset)
@alexmatraka4 жыл бұрын
does it look better than oculus rift? i look better but your using it you tell me plz
@mikoriad4 жыл бұрын
It does, I ended up selling my rift years ago for financial reasons and bought the odyssey. I was pleasantly surprised that the samsung was noticeably clearer.
@brendanbailsongandaviation99545 жыл бұрын
Great video and love the AV8B
@Space_Maniac5 жыл бұрын
you forgot to set the IRS
@Fuglsang845 жыл бұрын
Well, Delta will definitely be needing a complete engine overhaul on those engines on that 738😣🔥🔥
@boeingflyer4615 жыл бұрын
r/thebestcoldanddark
@mikoriad5 жыл бұрын
Definitely not as clear as it looks in the video. The best part is the feeling of the space and volume of the cockpit, you can really feel the size of the area you're in. Also taxiing around the gates and the airport's really translate the size of the aircraft while you're moving. Instruments are mostly readable so some of them you have to lean in to see. The area that really hurts is far off distance, there's no Clarity out there when trying to pick out details. The overall landscape, mountains and Terrain it's pretty awesome to fly over.
@pccoder5 жыл бұрын
Mine isn’t remotely as clear as this. Yours appears crisp. Mine is relatively blurry
@mohammadihsan3765 жыл бұрын
Capture this video from monitor mirror or VR headset?? I mean you see resolution in vr same on this video??
@SilverCometMedia5 жыл бұрын
I was there and that girl in “backseat driver” could sing better than most famous singers. Nice video!
@davidfishlock19685 жыл бұрын
Motion reprojection on? What's the fps? More videos about the performance please of this setup going build similar want the smoothest experience possible, what's in game setting at?
@mikoriad5 жыл бұрын
The system details are above. I get around 40 in dense cities/airports, and great fps everywhere else, not sure on the fps range. Visual effects - Maxed Texture Quality - Maxed World objects - Maxed Antialiasing - FXAA Reflection - Low Draw scenery shadows - Checked No parked aircraft - I used X-Life Traffic
@romanbazanov5 жыл бұрын
Show the screen of the main settings please!
@Lily-xp2qx5 жыл бұрын
do you recall what section you sat?
@mikoriad5 жыл бұрын
I was in section 102 row X... Seat 27. Almost as far way from the stage as you could get. Even from there is was an excellent experience.
@harrison_whitley42085 жыл бұрын
Omg I was there?
@TheMistral5 жыл бұрын
okk thank you!!
@TheMistral5 жыл бұрын
It looks nice. How many constant fps do you get and which are your PC specs? I’m thinking about to buy the Samsung Odyssey.
@mikoriad5 жыл бұрын
EVGA 1080ti FTW, 32gb ram, x99 i7 6800k. I had the Oculus Rift and this is hands down better, no dispute. Aside from some controller tracking issues if you leave your hands out of the view range of the headset for too long. I average around 50-70 fps or so.
@maciejxxx40595 жыл бұрын
@@mikoriad Hey i have similar pc but MSI 1080ti gaming X 32gb 3600 RAM AND i7 9700k . What's settings do you have if you dont mind to share. Do you reccomend harrier for ground support ?
@mikoriad5 жыл бұрын
@@maciejxxx4059 i7 6800k - X99 Sabertooth - 32GB RAM - Samsung EVO 960 M.2 - EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 I have to set pixel density to 1.0, otherwise I seem to not be able to get into any of the severs and eventually crash to desktop. Every other setting is on high (or the highest available) except these. Cockpit Res - 1024 Depth of Field - OFF MSAA - 2x Anisotrophic filtering - 2x
@alexsp70865 жыл бұрын
@@mikoriad i have a 6600K and a 1080 Ti but on my rift i can have PD to 1.7 or even 2 with no problems. How come you can only set it to 1.0 with samsung?
@mikoriad5 жыл бұрын
@@alexsp7086 Honestly i just haven't changed that setting. I thought I'd only have to change ot if I had issues. I'll give it a try. Oh yes, I will add that I now have a 9900k and a 2080ti.