sixpax

Hello,
I had some work done on my 2005 Lexus LX470 AHC, and need to readjust the height of the front and rear. I would like to know if anyone who owns an 2003-2007 Lexus LX470 can measure the front and rear height of thir LX470 and let me now the height from ground to fender of the vehicle, so I can adjust my vehicle to the proper height.
Hoping that your vehicle tires are not under inflated.
Thank you in advance.

hankinid

Front height is normally not referenced from fender to ground...factory shop manual notes for the front end, you measure from the ground to the centerline of the front axle and call that dimension "A". Then measure from the ground to the centerline of the front bolt on the lower control arm, and call that dimension "B". Subtract "B" from "A" and you should see 82.7mm (3.25") or close to it.

For the rear, measure from the ground to centerline of the rear axle and call that dimension "C". Then measure from the ground to the centerline of the front lower control arm bolt, and make that dimension "D". Subtract "D" from "C" and you should see 71.2mm (2.8").

Once you get those dimensions close, you can simply measure from top of fender to centerline of front or rear axle. Obviously, you'll need to yank the hubcaps to get a repeatable reading on each of the 4 corners.

hth

Steve

sixpax

Thanks hankinid. I will share this information with my mechanic. However i would still like to know what the height is from ground to the fender. I know it may not be accurate, but it will give me a idea as to how high my vehicle should be when its in "N" mode.

hankinid

Here you go...truck is wife's '01 LX, nobody in the car, maybe 20 lbs. in the back. Measurements fare from dead-level garage floor to fenders' plastic molding...

LF...34.5"

RF...35"

LR and RR...36".

1/2" difference between front sides is normal...after 180K or so you'll sight sag on the driver's side.

hth, and have you checked the AHC threads on mud yet??

Steve

sixpax

I really appreciate the fact that you took time and went out to your garage and took the measurements. Very thoughtful of you. However I should mention that the Tire size changed from 16 inch to 18 inch in models from 2003-2008. So I guess I will add 2 inches to the specs you mentioned. kindly confirm when time permits. Thanks again for all your help.

hankinid

Tire sections became thinner as wheels became larger...so height remained essentially the same.

I should have noted our LX has 285-75 R 19 Toyo AT II's...top of tire to ground measures 31 inches.

Steve