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    Lexus 450 window tint products and advice?

    I ordered 20% all around and a sun strip for my LX. Wife and I got it done in a weekend. I originally worried about the bronze reflective not looking right but I'd say it looks normal. the rear windows definitely look a little darker than the driver but i don't mind and it looks like less of a...
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    Is my A/C compressor cooked?

    Took it on a long trip and A/C started to get weaker and weaker but still somewhat cool. Looked and saw oil on the lower radiator hose and this photo shows it under a blue light. I guess the UV dye is leaking down onto the hose what does this mean?
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    Is this a common failure?

    User error/negligence, the truth I needed to hear. Yea im blessed it happened at slow speed. Appreciate your advice. Lesson learned.
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    Is this a common failure?

    OK thanks for the replies. Hoping to get the vehicle back in a week or 2. Ill keep the thread posted when I know more. I don't recall what the break looked like other than I remember saying that it looked like it cleanly sheared off. Spent the rest of the day that day using whatever tools I had...
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    Is this a common failure?

    Good morning all, 1997 LX 450 185k miles Bought this vehicle in 2023 with 150k miles since purchase I did a lot of baselining items that are cooling system related but the only suspension parts I replaced where the sagging springs and leaking shocks with OME stock height + tokico. I have been...
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    Leak from transfer case electrical component - part ID help

    Did this last week super easy.
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    Window Rocket - who’s tried it?

    I purchased the window rocket, and it works fantastic definitely worth it. Be sure to double check connections when you are in there replacing it because I somehow created a crank no start condition until I figured out, I had disconnected a harness by accident. Took 20mins to install even with...
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    Sources for factory color "paint in a can" and painting LX450 front mudflaps

    I forked up the money for used ones on ebay. in any case I usually use touchup direct they have always done me well.
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    Rear Sliding Glass Rubber

    Awesome information thank you brother!
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    Rear Sliding Glass Rubber

    Good Morning all, I am looking to replace my rear sliding glass weather stripping and the runs. On partsouq I only see that the RH sides are available. Does anyone know where the LH runs and weatherstripping can be sourced from or if they are interchangeable? Partsouq Chart RH Weather...
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    3 stripe design Dash/ Gauges for 80

    I spoke with TEQ Customs on the phone and they said they might be willing to make some for the 80 series if enough people are interested. I will leave their contact information if anyone wanted to express interest. I personally think they are awesome! info@teqcustoms.com (919) 903-4555
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    What Did You Do with Your 80 This Weekend?

    Check your roof racks!
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    3 stripe design Dash/ Gauges for 80

    Good Evening, Stumbled upon these when looking for some upgrades for my womans 4runner. Has anyone tried to make something like this for an 80? It looks super cool to me! https://teqcustoms.com/collections/1996-2002-4runner-interior-mods/products/glow-gauges-96-98-4runner
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    WWW.PHHKIT.COM

    I ordered from him in early November of 2024 and didn't receive until around Christmas. I had heard nothing and filed a dispute with PayPal, I ended up getting PayPal to give up the guy's phone number and I texted him. He said that the post office keeps leaving his packages behind the counter...
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    Parting Out 1997 LX450 part out

    Good Evening, Do you have the lx450 ignition wire covers? also known as cylinder head covers? the silver plastic pieces you have to remove to get to the ignition coils?
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