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    Recommended Highway / All-Season Tires ?

    Seeking recommendations for all season tires. Been using OE-spec Michelin LTX M/S in OEM size 275/70R16 since I bought the '99 LX470 new, but have always had problems with tire runout / force variation -induced vibration. Road Force balancing helps, but costly and does not fully resolve the...
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    Transfer Shift Lever Buzz/Rattle: Suggestions?

    Anybody have any good ideas to eliminate buzz/rattle from Transfer Hi-Lo Shift Lever? Mainly happens only when fully warmed up, around 20-25 mph, certain load conditions. I rigged something years ago which stopped it, but it came back recently. Now I've rigged something else* that has...
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    1998-2002 Alternate Steering Wheel ?

    Notice that OEM steering wheels seem to be pretty rare. (Other than the new ones at the dealer, which are exorbitantly expensive.) Can anyone advise regarding other OEM steering wheels that fit the 1998-2002 100 series, including accepting the OEM 100 series center horn/airbag pad? Such as...
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    Anyone Know What These Seat Bottom Cover Parts Are For?

    Got my replacement seat bottom cover from MetricTLC yesterday. It came with some small elastic cords and other parts in a bag. Still waiting on a reply from MetricTLC about these parts, but meanwhile, can anybody here identify them and what they are for? See image:
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    Anyone Else Used This Parts Source?

    Anyone used this parts source? If so, can you offer info on how well it worked out, parts as represented, prices, etc.? http://www.amayama.com/ (From https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/another-hundy-vs-sequoia-thread.812084/ page 2) TIA...
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    Inexpensive Seat Bottom Covers?

    Can anyone recommend a good source of inexpensive yet durable seat cover for 99 LX470 drivers seat bottom? Stealer wants over $500 for just the OE leather cover alone, for just the seat bottom. That's beyond outrageous. There are some aftermarket slip-over covers out there, but I don't want...
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    Swapping LX470 Inside Mirror to OEM LC Mirror?

    Anybody know if a stock 100 series LC inside rearview mirror fits a 1999 LX470? I would like to get rid of the original electrochromic mirror and install a plain OEM LC mirror with a manual dimming lever. Any info appreciated. TIA...
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    LX Headlight (Part Sources or Alternate Repairs)

    Can anyone recommend a good source for replacement OE Headlight for LX470? My right side Headlight bezel has accumulated visible internal moisture condensation, thanks to a bullseye caused by a rock hitting the bezel some time ago. Stealer wants over $400 for a new Headlight assembly...
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    LX vs. LC ride (suspension firmness)

    Anybody driven a 99 LX and 99 LC back-to-back, to compare the ride? Just converted my LX to OEM LC Tbars/Coils/Shocks, and the ride is definitely firmer with the LC setup. Especially the rear. Overall, it now rides sorta like the firmer settings of the previous LX setup, except of course it...
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    Bilstein vs. OEM Shocks

    OK, I am leaning toward ditching AHC. Anybody care to offer a comparison of ride quality of Bilstein (or other aftermarket labels) vs. OEM Shocks? I am not looking for firmer than OEM, but would like to find smoother action and longer-lasting if/where available. (I have no idea how good...
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    Wanted  Anybody Selling OEM Springs & Torsion Bars?

    Looking for good used OEM Torsion Bars and Rear Springs, for non-AHC 100 Series. To fit my 1999 LX470. (I put a request in to the salvage parts search / quote request thing at Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market, but have not heard back...hmmm....) If anyone is selling these in the...
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    100 Series LC Rear Coil Spring Height

    Anybody know correct nominal height for OEM Rear Coil Spring for 100 series LC? (Free, unloaded height, e.g. when removed from vehicle.) Doing a search on salvage parts online thingy yields four springs this morning, heights indicated as 486mm, 492mm, 498mm, and 504mm. TIA - T.
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    TRD Stabilizer Bars

    Can anyone recommend a good place to get TRD Stabilizer Bars for 100 series? The TRD-Japan web page lists them as part number 48800-HJ000, see the table at STABILIZER BAR However, the person who answered the phone at TRD USA (Toyota Racing Development, (800) 688-5912) could not find...
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    What Year Did LC Start AHC Option?

    Can anyone advise the year that the 100 series LC started offering AHC/AVS option? Also: Can anyone confirm that the 100 series LC AHC parts are identical (or not) to the 100 series LX AHC parts, for a given model year? (Yes, I want to get LC parts for my LX AHC, if they are the same. To...
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    Good Source of Parts?

    Anybody care to recommend best online source of OEM and other 100 parts? Want to price Toyota OEM Tbars, Springs, etc. Also looking into the TRD Stabilizer Bars and some Bilsteins. (Yes, comparing total cost to convert to conventional suspension, vs. replacing nitrogen spheres and etc.)
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    "Inertia Valve" Shocks?

    Anybody running these shocks? Edlebrock Shocks and suspension Stumbled upon this link in searching for LX vs LC sway bars in the 100 forum. For highway use with an otherwise stock & unlifted 100, theoretically it sounds like stock LC torsion bars and springs (with airbags in rear to...
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    Code Scanning of LX AHC System

    Anyone use an OBD II or similar code scanner to read LX470 AHC DTCs? Service Manual says use the Lexus hand held tester, or get codes by various connector pin jumpering and counting flashes of Height Control Off light in combi dash display, for the different DTCs. I'm sure the Lexus hand...
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    Convert LX AHC to LC plain springs: Stabilizer Bars?

    Can anyone comment regarding the Stabilizer Bars for '99 LC vs. '99 LX470? I'm mulling whether to convert my LX suspension to conventional LC springs & torsion bars when the AHC nitrogen spheres fail. One thing the AHC does, that would then be missing, is body roll (lean/sway) control...
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    LX470 Suspension Goes Into Full-Hard Mode By Itself

    Anyone experienced the following with their LX? After about 40 minutes of highway driving, the suspension becomes stiff, like the "Sport" or full-hard mode. When that happens, it stays in this stiff mode, regardless of user setting. Shutting off engine and restarting will reset the system...
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    Best Lube for Combi Switch Parts ?

    Seeking recommendations for the best grease to use for the Cancel Cam -to- Combination Switch Assy (in Steering Wheel/Column). Mine started squeaking a few years ago...I've tried general purpose automotive grease (NLGI No. 2 lithium base) etc., but the squeaking returns after a couple weeks...
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