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  1. BigMF

    Intermittent brake pulsation and hot rotor

    All, I believe I know the answer to this question but wanted to check with you folks first. Recently, I've noticed that after driving for a bit, I'll get a pulsating noticeable throughout the vehicle (2011 LX570) while braking. This is more pronounced at higher speeds (40+). I've dealt with...
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    Sensor in rear trim panel?

    I could swear I’ve seen a post that mentions this thing but can’t find it anymore. Does anyone know what this thing is? I am thinking about putting some power ports in that recess with a panel over it but wasn’t sure what that sensor was for.
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    LX570 Hidden Winch mount with Mods

    All, just wanted to share my experience with installing the Trail Tailor Hidden Winch Mount on my 2011 LX as well as the mods I made for my specific needs. First thing to understand is that the version that I bought is designed for the LC and is not an exact fit for the LX when it comes to the...
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    Trail Tailor Hidden Winch Mount on early LX.....gap for fairlead

    All, installed my TT HWM this past weekend. I'll post a thread about the install and some mod's I came up with later but have a question about the fairlead. The plate that the fairlead is bolted to is a good 2.5-3" behind the plastic bumper. When I attached the included fairlead from my Badland...
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    2011 LX570 "Clank" in the front

    Hello all, I have a mysterious (to me) "clank" in the front of my rig. It's not a "tap" or "clunk", but somewhere in between. I've a got a video below where you can hear it. It's been going on for some time and driving me crazy because it is so inconsistent. It can happen while accelerating...
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    Help! - Charging system light on road trip

    All, I was literally 5 minutes from pulling into the Great Sand Dunes National Park when my charging system light came on. After parking, I checked via the voltage meter I have installed with a power outlet in the back that the voltage while running is 11.6. I have 1000 miles to drive in order...
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    Ultraswing mod for 200 series

    All, I made the unusual mistake of ordering something (RIGd UltraSwing Hitch Carrier Mega-Fit) for my LX without doing all of my research. You don't need to slap me around, I've done enough of that to myself since Saturday afternoon. That being said, I wouldn't testify in court to it since it...
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    Is the "Brake Pads Hardware Kit" necessary?

    All, about to replace the rotors and pads in the rear of my 2011 LX with OEM. I've ordered the rotors, pads as well as the "Brake Pads Hardware Kit" (04948-60040) also called "Fitting Kit". My supplier (ToyotaPartsDeal.com) has the rotors and pads in stock but the hardware kit is back-ordered...
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    Alignment needed - Advice to give to a shop?

    All, I've gotten an alignment in the past and when I drove off, I was getting some warning lights (Check VGRS System) on the dash. I ended up clearing it via Teachstream and calibrating the steering wheel. My LX is now pulling to the right for some reason. Not sure why but assume it's an...
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    Satellite Radio Antenna Replaced

    So, I got tired of sketchy XM reception while driving around in wide-open spaces and decided to replace the antenna. The conversation about "why Satellite versus cellular/XM app?" has already been had and there are pros and cons for each that don't need to be re-hashed here. My challenge parsing...
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    Strange scraping noise from he rear while turning

    All, a new noise has popped up on my 2011 LX and of course, this is happening while I'm on vacation 500+ miles from home and my garage. When I'm turning to the left with enough speed (20+MPH) I'm hearing a noise from the left rear. I'm 95% sure it's from the rear. I'm 99.9% sure it's...
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    Frankenstein hitch mounted tool/fuel storage

    All, I've been trying to come up with some ideas for mounting fuel and tools on the exterior of my rig. I do not have the need (or budget) for a full-on ARB type rear bumper with the tire carrier that allows you to mount directly (via mod/fab) to the bumper, swing, or spare tire (BugoutRack)...
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    Jackery power supply issue

    I purchased a Jackery Explorer 500 in February and have had a little opportunity to use it but not really put it through its paces. My goal was to have it plugged into the 110V outlet in the back of my LX to keep it charged while traveling and then plug my fridge into it. This way the fridge has...
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    iKamper Mounting Brackets on CVT tent?

    All, Just purchased a CVT Shasta Hybrid. Not sure when it will be available as the salesperson I talked to said every single tent in the company had been sold. That being said, I was able to go ahead and purchase and get the 25% off Black Friday deal and wait until it arrives. I will be...
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    Dead after remote start, battery fine

    So, I installed a remote start kit last year that has worked fine since install. It is configured like most Toyota/Lexus systems in that after you do the remote start the engine stops and you have to restart upon entering the vehicle. This morning I used the remote start and it started up...
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    Too rusty?

    I know there are a ton of posts about rust on here. However, they lack any way for me to quantitatively determine if I have a serious issue or not. I was poking around under my truck today and familiarizing myself with the frame and AHC system in preparation for installing my new Metal Tech...
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    Rotor very hot after 30 minute drive

    All, went for a short drive this AM and when I got out I noticed a “hot” smell coming from left rear wheel area. The wheel itself was hot enough to burn. I sprayed a bit of water on the rotor and it immediately steamed off. Any thoughts or suggestions on what it might be and how to resolve...
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    White Knuckle sliders on LX?

    Has anyone installed the White Knuckle sliders on an LX? If so, what kind of protection do they offer for the AHC components? Do they require that the stock AHC protection be removed? Just a caveat: I don't plan on doing any serious, hard-core rock crawling but I do want my suspension system to...
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    RTV needed for Valve Cover Gasket replacement?

    All, Long story but I started replacing my spark plugs and am now replacing the valve cover gaskets and spark plug o-rings due to some oil in the spark plug tubes. The FSM says to use some Toyota Genuine Seal Packing Black, Three Bond 1207B when replacing the valve cover gasket. It was...
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    What are these?

    Hello, Trying to figure out what these things are, can they be moved easily, etc.? Thinking long term about where to place my compressor and/or dual battery so was wondering what these are and what purpose they serve: Next to the Power Steering reservoir: Behind the fuse box. From the looks...
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