Pete’s GS400 Build Thread by Sevenevez

6 minute(s) of a 142 minute read

Take a ride with me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YowUuHelSog

10-29-2016

awhile ago i had started to hear this real subtle noise. when my windows were up it almost sounded like there was a Jet flying high above.

I could only hear it once i got up to about 35mph and it got louder when i turned left and quieter when i turn right.

My initial thought was wheel bearing onthe front right.

So i jacked it up to get the front wheels off the ground and grabbed the wheel at 12 and 6 and did the wiggle test. but it felt fine. then i tried the same on the drivers side wheel and it had a little bit of movement.

Using good ol' rock auto online, i ordered 2 new new full hub assemblies. they didnt cost much more than the bearings themselves so i figured it wouldnt hurt.

My Dad helped me with it and the first wheel took like 3 hours (due to misleading youtube videos i watched) and the second only took anout a half hour to remove.

If i recall it was only like 2 14mm holding the caliper on and then an 11mm to remove the ABS sensor. Then a ton of pounding and banging and pulling to get the old ones off.

found out our bearings had to actually be pressed at a machine shop. Met a great guy named "RC" at the local Yuma NAPA and i can't even explain what an amazing job they did. I believe they charged $40 for each, but when you see how well they did it and painted and cleaned the heck out of the old ones i couldnt believe it. They looked like new!

They went on very easy now that i knew the right way i had to remove them. Had them both back on within an hour or so.

Thats it for now. She's still running strong as ever. I STILL say hands down best all around bulletproof car i have ever owned.

Leave you with a few new sunset pics...

11-28-2016

Current stage... Before/After

3-23-2017

I'm still here. and i still got her. she still runs great and hasnt really needed ANY maintenance since i did the hubs. Pics!

3-26-2017

thanks man. it's actually the same color teal as my other car

7-26-2017

Hope you all been well. i'm still here and she is still running strong!
i actually had a check engine light and had to replace the #8 ignition coil which was pretty easy. Pull the strut bar, pull the cover, 2 screws in and out. Done

Here's why i been busy.
New project: '03 Denali

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Current stage:

8-26-2017

Sorry guys. Hate to inform you, but i Sold my baby today. I just simply didn't have a need for 3 vehicles anymore, but she went to a good home.
Who know's, maybe she will pop back up in this forum again one day.
She was such a wonderful platform, i may even get another one in the future down the road.

Thanks for all the comments, tips and comradery at ClubLexus!

Godspeed,
Sevenevez