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    New to IH8MUD and Bay Area 100 Series Owner

    I'll add a couple in here too. Top Shop in Walnut Creek has good 100 Series experience. They just did a full timing belt service for me and I'm very happy. Also, Star Alignments in Berkeley is great. Havent had them do my 100 yet but took my 911 and track car there.
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    Steering rack bushing replacement? How easy DIY??

    I installed poly bushings (nolathane I think). Not the easiest job but if you happen to have air tools, an air hammer is very helpful to get the old bushings out. Super happy with the results. Much tighter and accurate steering and minimal additional vibration if any.
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    Source Thread / Fix - Night Vision Cover, HUD Cover, Bezel, Night View

    Ha. That makes perfect sense. He doesnt have Night Vision™ on his 40? He needs to get it together!
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    Source Thread / Fix - Night Vision Cover, HUD Cover, Bezel, Night View

    Hey, will you tell me what, if anything, you did to delete the Night View on your dash? Is there a lower profile or flat cover to fill in after removing the hud? Tks.
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    Tires for 100 Series

    I am in the same boat. Daily driver, lots of highway, occasionally lots of snow and some mild dirt. Just got the Cooper Discoverer Road+Trails about 3mos ago and am really happy with their highway performance. Also powered through a big storm a month ago, 1.5 ft of snow no problem. 275/65/18's
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    2007 Lexus LX 470 — how much would you pay?

    24k sounds way to high for a truck that isnt perfect. IMHO.
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    LX470 Refresh

    I would definetley keep the AHC if you can get it working ok.
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    ARCHIVE Owl Expedition Step Sliders

    Good question! ..............????????????????????????
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    I will go ANYWHERE for a trusted glass shop

    Thanks. My 02 LX also has the bronze tint, which I really like, and I worry about getting matching color and quality when it comes time.
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    I will go ANYWHERE for a trusted glass shop

    What's the general price range for a new windshield? And, has anyone had trouble getting OEM quality glass for an LX? Thanks.
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    ARCHIVE Owl Expedition Step Sliders

    I'm interested too! Just slap some drywall back over that wiring and pretend you never saw it. :p
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    FAQ How-To: TechStream In 5 Minutes

    This might be the single most helpful post on the whole site. Thank you.
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    04+ Steering Rack Bushing Replacement

    Just did this. I'll add that it improved my steering accuracy tremendously! And, It was not as hard as I thought it might be as I have no rust. But I wouldn't want to do this with out an air hammer. I got the bottoms started with the chisel then hit them with the air hammer and out they...
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    ASFIR Skid plates and front bumper

    A few suggestions for the front skid. Make the rear holes slotted. This makes it easier do put on by sliding it on to half screwed bolts, and levering up. I think that would also help to alleviate back to front bolt hole fit issues. To make that work the overall length needs to be just...
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    ASFIR Skid plates and front bumper

    I got a front skid plate for my stock height LX a little more than a year ago. Great fit and finish. I think I may have need to get a longer center bolt. Seems to be about the same weight as the stock piece.
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