Lexus LX 470
5-speed, 2003–07
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the LX 470, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.
Tire upgrades, worked out
AHC Normal, 4.1s, from 275/60R18| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/65R18 | 32.6 in | +0.8 in | 62 mph | 1,968 | 4.3 | Open → |
| 33x12.50R18 | 33.0 in | +1.0 in | 61 mph | 1,944 | 4.3 | Open → |
| 275/70R18 | 33.2 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,934 | 4.3 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R18 | 35.0 in | +2.0 in | 58 mph | 1,833 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R18 | 35.0 in | +2.0 in | 58 mph | 1,833 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R18 | 37.0 in | +3.0 in | 54 mph | 1,733 | 4.88 | Open → |
Stock turns 2,070 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Trims
2 we have figures for| Trim | Tire | Transmission | Axle | Angles | Clearance | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHC Normal | 275/60R18 | 5-speed automatic | 4.1 | 30 · ~25.4 · 23 | 9.8 in | Use → |
| AHC High | 275/60R18 | 5-speed automatic | 4.1 | 32 · ~25.4 · 26 | 9.8 in* | Use → |
* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.
~ Estimated from the wheelbase and ground clearance. No maker has published it for this truck yet.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 112.2 in
- Front overhang
- 35 in
- Rear overhang
- 45.3 in
- Height
- 74.5 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- 275/60R18
Transmissions and low range
- 5-speed automatic (A750F)
- 3.52 · 2.042 · 1.4 · 1 · 0.716
- Low range, tclx470
- 2.49:1
Axles
- Front
- IFS front differential
- Rear
- Solid rear axle
- 4.1 ratio
- All trims
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 12.32 in, 313 mm
- Rear rotor
- 12.96 in, 329 mm
- Rear
- disc (ventilated, 1-piston 48 mm floating)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, torsion bars with AHC
- Rear
- 4-link with lateral rod, coil springs with AHC hydraulic height control
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway
- 16 mpg
- Rated years
- 2003–2007, 4WD
Aftermarket bumpers
5 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this LX 470 sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 3
- Coastal Offroad 100 Series Land Cruiser High Clearance Front Bumper Kit82 lb · $778 · winch ready
- Dissent Off-Road LC100/LX470 Ultra-high Clearance Modular Front Bumper$1,260 · winch ready
- Ironman 4x4 Classic Off Road Bumper for Lexus LX470 (1998-2007)$1,399 · winch ready
Every calculator, set up for the LX 470
Source: auto-brochures.com.
Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.