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    Muffler replacement (2025)

    This is certainly not a new topic, but I thought I'd share what I learned on my muffler replacement today. First of all, I bought this muffler from Amazon: https://a.co/d/cQRcacH It came with the necessary gaskets for the flanges, as well as the output clamp I bought these bolts: (you'll...
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    what wheels do I have here?

    I think, from top to bottom: some variety of Lexus 16" wheels 100 series OEM 16" wheels 18" Sequoia or Tundra wheel
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    Help me I.D. this hose

    Thanks Beno!
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    Help me I.D. this hose

    Doing a starter today... good times. Pro tip: have one of these on-hand when doing a starter: 90980-11400. If you know, you know. Anyway... can anyone tell me what the name/number is for the this small s-shaped coolant hose on the bottom of the throttle body area?
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    A tire and wheel dilemma

    right but with 4 sets of wheels, surely I can cover virtually every scenario/purpose I realize that the LTXs are going to be hard to beat for highway driving
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    Power steering leak? How urgent to repair?

    If you don't mind the ongoing mess and you're diligent about topping off the fluid, it's not a "must fix now" kind of thing
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    A tire and wheel dilemma

    I have 2 LCs. (a '99 and a '00) I have 4 sets of wheels.... two 16" sets and two 18" sets. On the 16" wheels, I currently have a set of BFG ATs and a set of Michelin LTXs So the question is... if this was your situation, what tires would you run on the 16" wheels, and what tires would you run...
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    What’s your miles per gallon?

    I refuse to perform the calculation.
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    Windshield trim part numbers

    The rubber strips that cover the riveted pieces are 75543-60020. You’ll need 2 The expensive pieces that get riveted in place are: 75533-60031 75534-60021 Piece going horizontally across the top edge is 75531-60030
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    What preventive maintenance at 170k?

    what was the last thing done by the Toyota dealership? many of us here do all new fluids right away when getting a new-to-you LC oil, transmission, both diffs, t case, coolant
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    New windshield help - 2005 LX 470

    Rivets: Safelight likes to use larger rivets these days, but they don't require enlarging the original holes. (I think they refer to them as Camry rivets.) I've dealt with two jacked up windshield frames now, and on one of them the previous install used a combination of screws and rivets. The...
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    Passenger side coolant drain plug access?

    ahhhh, I never did the garden hose flush because it was winter time when I was doing this. I'm sure that shortens the cycles.
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    Passenger side coolant drain plug access?

    hmmm I'm sorry that didn't work for you. The way I got it to work was to put the 10mm socket in place on the drain plug, and then stab the spinner onto it. How clean did that distilled water come out for you? I think I did 3 batches before it was reasonably clear, so you might have more...
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    Passenger side coolant drain plug access?

    he probably just means putting extensions between wobbles. I have all manner of wobbles and extensions and bent-handled socket wrenches but that passenger side drain was a PITA with them.
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    Passenger side coolant drain plug access?

    Flexible socket driver https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-1-4-in-Spinner-Handle-with-Flexible-Shaft/3382208
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