I'm in the same boat. Ordered my rack in December. I tried to give him a chance but I keep getting excuses whenever I get a hold of him. Like you said, his Facebook page is down and now his phone number is disconnected.
I don't have piles of cash to spend on my rig so getting a grand...
I paid $6K for my 96 LX. 180K no lockers. Front seats were a little worn but otherwise very clean. Check around the roof rack mounts for rust. Thats the only issue I had with mine that ended up being a bit of a headache.
1. 1996 LX450
2. Sean
3. Elsie
4. 180K
5. Not much yet. Removed the rack to get rid of the rust. Gutted and cleaned to remove the previous owners dirt.
6. Occasional DD but bought it to be an Expedition rig.
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