I installed the steel skid plates today. around 6 hours of effort. Overall simple and easy install. Transmission skid is around 80-90 lbs so plan to have some help to lift and install.
running into few issues noted below.
a. Engine skid plate bolt size mismatch between Slee guide (M10) and...
I was reviewing some V35A documentation on TIS and noted there are some engine specific changes
to LX700h as noted below. Can this help address engine issues noted on non hybrids.
got the slee sliders last week. They look great.
Next target is to get Slee skid plates. I am debating between steel vs aluminum. My heart says to go with steel. I am not worried about rust as I get Krown rust proofing every year. Additional weight is manageable for me.
Open to everyone’s...
@LWC do you have additional pictures without bumper specifically showing the crash bar location and mounting setup.
I found a hidden winch setup for LC300, which replaces the OEM crash bar with steel winch plate crash bar. Working with the vendor to confirm if it will fit LX.
Link and video...
Toyota provided some details on their latest recall notice. Screen print attached.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2026/RCLRPT-26V320-0076.pd
This site has nice dashboard which shows the issue breakout by each manufacturer and model based in NHTSA complaints...
today I went to CAT scale to get the car weighed. Measured front and back axel separately. Seems to have balanced weight distribution front and back. I filed up the tank before weighing. I am planning to add slee skid and rock rails and will weigh to check how weight will be distributed.
OEM. They also had to fix the steering 4th time. I don’t recall the name of the system they had to reset. Tech notes from service reads
“Perform calibration adjustment steering to center indicator both sides of the highway”
Ordered the slee rock sliders today.
QQ.
A. Did anyone apply paint to the 3 required holes to make them rust proof.
B. Do you apply loctite (red vs blue) to bolts / nuts
I got following advice from AI
1. Deburr the holes (a countersink bit or round file works well) — sharp edges hold...