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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    New hat and boots! The boy refurbished an old Yakima Megawarrior off FB Marketplace. And some BFG KO2s in 285/75/16 (33”).
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    Starting with a low-difficulty, high-payoff job, removing running boards.
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    Thanks for the heads-up!
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    I just called Vivid Racing about the Doug Thorley headers. They knew all about the shortage and explained that DT has been moving locations, setting up machines, tooling, jigs, etc. Don’t know when they’ll be running again, but it sounds like they do expect to resume production.
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    Wow, certainly hope that’s the case. It feels swollen there, so I assumed it was rusting under the paint and puffing it out. But we will check it out exactly as you describe. Thanks Steve!
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    More pics of the underside…
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    Thanks for managing my expectations! Fortunately, can probably be lived-with for now. But will start looking now and be ready to jump on them.
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    Picked up a 2002 LX470 - Newbie here

    Hey John, just bought the same basic vehicle last week (just posted pics of mine). Not quite one-owner but very well cared for with extensive records. Anyway, I’m on the same adventure now. Good lock to you!
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    2002 LX470 - Newbie to Cruiserdom

    My son and I bought this as his first vehicle. Went halvsies with him. Paid $10,700. 221,000mi with excellent service history. But he’s got a list of things to work on. Here’s the list… Tires (wants 33’s and different wheels) Replace filters Wheels (Maybe find some Tundra wheels for cheap...
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