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I have my eye on a Maggiolina Airlander for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Can anyone tell me what rails and crossbars I'll need to upgrade my '09 LC to handle this tent?

I want to put a Maggiolina tent on my roof. What do I need to do to upgrade the factory roof rails and cross bars? '09 Cruiser.

I almost bought a GX550 OT, but when I consider what good condition my '09 LC200 is in, I've decided to refresh her a bit. So I'm about to let the dealer put new OEM rear shocks and front lower control arms on my trusty old friend. And I don't know when the last brake or power steering fluid was...

In my area it seems like people are flipping them to make a buck.

Over on the GX550 group on Facebook there's lots of threads about a vibration issue on the GX550, specifically the OT/OT+. Some folks have had Lexus buy back their ride under lemon laws. I was just wondering if anyone here has experienced this. Also, does it show up on the LC250?

Will I regret exchanging my '09 LC200 for a GX550? I've got the itch real bad.

I may have posted a similar question several months ago, so please excuse. What Bilstein part numbers would I spec for close-to-OEM shocks, both front and rear. Toyota dealer is quoting $3,700 (!) for four OEM shocks plus lower front control arms, so I plan to check out an independent garage...

The Bilstein 5100 looks good but I don't see a fitment for the LC200.

I need to replace my lower control arms and the four shocks on my '09 with 235,000 miles. I plan to stay close to stock (maybe even OEM) but would like recommendations for a modest upgrade. Much of my off-roading is probably behind me...I'd say I'm at 90% highway, 10% off-road these days. How...

I know there is an OEM front spring spacer (Toyota #43136-60020) that raises the front end approx 1". Is there an aftermarket spacer that's more like 2+" that doesn't affect the KDSS or alignment? "09 LC, 233,000 mi.

'09 LC with 233,000 miles. I need lower control arms (bushings.) Is it time to change the struts?

I have an '09 with 233,000 miles. When I make a sharp turn I hear a 'pop' coming from the front end. The dealer says the cracked bushings can't be replaced and I need to do the complete lower control arms. He's quoting ~$1500 for the job. If I do it, should I get the OEM spacers at the same...

2009 LC with 226,000 miles here. A tingle still goes up my leg whenever I get into it. I've run it pretty hard a number of times over the passes in the San Juans and in the area around Moab. The only reason I can see for ever trading it for a newer model is the cooled seats. :cool:

It's a DAC Full-Size truck tent from Amazon.