Anthony.L
Looking for the end of the road...
Will do, I've only looked one place so far but have several other local places to check. Then I will go online if that doesn't work.
10 Minute Rear Shock Install (18 Viewers)
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What is the maximum size for the hole/plug in the flat area of the rib in the floor? Yes, I am being lazy and not pulling up the carpet to find out until I get the shocks and plugs.
Take a look at some of the other plugs Toyota already used on your truck and see if there is one that will work for this hole size. There are a bunch throughout the truck on the floor, firewall, rockers and trunk, and one of them might be a good match.
Anthony.L
Looking for the end of the road...
After three hardware stores, finally found a plug solution I like. I got these at my local Lowes in the hardware section. They fit the 1.5" hole I drilled perfectly and I used a little RTV to make sure they are water tight.
Trunk Monkey
Moderator
Ha, I think those are faucet hole blanks. Just finished our bathroom and had to use a couple of them.
Anthony.L
Looking for the end of the road...
^^ LOL Hey if it works, it works! 
I just measured, and I would not go larger than 1 3/4" hole. The 1 1/2" hole I used was more then large enough to work with a socket for the top nut.
FYI. You need a 22mm *deep* socket to get the shock top nut off.
I just measured, and I would not go larger than 1 3/4" hole. The 1 1/2" hole I used was more then large enough to work with a socket for the top nut.
FYI. You need a 22mm *deep* socket to get the shock top nut off.
After three hardware stores, finally found a plug solution I like. I got these at my local Lowes in the hardware section. They fit the 1.5" hole I drilled perfectly and I used a little RTV to make sure they are water tight.
They are made in the USA too!! Beats China
lol
Anthony.L
Looking for the end of the road...
Oh yes, I was very proud of my little piece of $1.39 american made steel!
re_guderian
SILVER Star
Works great! I primed the sides of the holes after drilling. I was surprised by how thick the "deadening" material is on the floor. Thanks for the pics and the measurements.
After three hardware stores, finally found a plug solution I like. I got these at my local Lowes in the hardware section. They fit the 1.5" hole I drilled perfectly and I used a little RTV to make sure they are water tight.
Should have used some plumbers putty instead of the RTV
Should have used some plumbers putty instead of the RTV
No not really
...For best results one should use AC insulation tape (the stuff around the AC lines where they go through the fire wall) and electrical KO seal(available 7/8"-4 1/2" dia). 
I was thinking of you 100 guys today and I measured a couple of hole plugs on my 80. 90950-01882 is one of the six inner rocker panel plugs on an 80 series. The hole ID is 1-1/8", and it's a rubber plug. I also measured one of the body mount holes. The ID is 1-3/8", and I think the part number is 90950-01557. This plug is a flexible plastic material. Hope that helps!
semlin
curmudgeon
the location on my 99 lx470 is more like 5 5/8" from the wheelwell trim than 6". i presume the trim is different on the lexus.
I'm not opposed to cutting holes, but would a ratcheting box wrench with a pivoting head make quick work of this without cutting?
semlin
curmudgeon
with a pivoting head and extra long length it is doable but you may need a cheater bar to fight through the rusted threads. the nut is at an angle to the frame and it is hard to seat a wrench on it properly and hard to get even a 1/8 turn at a time. i had a rhythm going on mine but the nut was half seated and it eventually rounded off on me.
Is there room to get an air ratchet up there?
re_guderian
SILVER Star
I dunno, but the impact fits nicely through the hole in the floor...
YES ! Flex head GearWrench. I want to say 22mm (or 7/8"). Soak the fasteners with PB Blaster ahead of time. Mine came off in a couple of minutes. No fuss, no muss.
I know I posted all this before. It's probably above somewhere in this same thread.
semlin
curmudgeon
mine had a 19mm nut installed and the new oem replacement nut was 22mm.
With this option, how do you verify torque? I am thinking of cutting the holes not only to help me get my original shocks off, but to allow me to torque the nuts using a torque wrench and allow for easier future changes.
