Can you elaborate on this? I assume you are trimming the rubber edges on the side to get it to fit better in the existing setup with the OEM adjustable divider?
Best Upgrades for Under $100 (200-Series)
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FWIW I did not like the 3D printed one at all.
Me either...mine broke within 8 months of use...
Well then I feel fortunate---I sent mine back because I didn't like the quality.
Here are two easy ones:
Narrow-depth USB charger that still allows the door to close (I did need to remove the plastic cover for the cigarette outlet)
Bonus: blue LED matches the rest of the blue dash lighting
$12 on Amazon
Seat gap fillers -- these seemed unnecessary in my old 4Runner (so much space to fit your hand if you dropped anything in the gap) but on the LC it's a different story. Great spot to hold keys and the little nub at the end is useful for hanging a bag on the passenger side. Or you can flip them over and they are smooth.
$20 on Amazon
Narrow-depth USB charger that still allows the door to close (I did need to remove the plastic cover for the cigarette outlet)
Bonus: blue LED matches the rest of the blue dash lighting
$12 on Amazon
Seat gap fillers -- these seemed unnecessary in my old 4Runner (so much space to fit your hand if you dropped anything in the gap) but on the LC it's a different story. Great spot to hold keys and the little nub at the end is useful for hanging a bag on the passenger side. Or you can flip them over and they are smooth.
$20 on Amazon
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Standard or narrow?
Standard
For any of you that have removed your 3rd-row, these tie down anchors fit the 3rd-row bolts perfectly. Super strong.
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These seat gap fillers are GENIUS!!! Totally agree on having stuff fall down into that gap and yeah, the LC is a b**** for trying to get your hand down in there to recover stuff.
Cheap rubber valve caps don’t bind like the ones with the captured lanyard and are quick to pull off and reinstall. 5/16" Screw Thread Covers - Black - https://www.widgetco.com/products/5-16-screw-thread-covers-black?_pos=1&_psq=5%2F16%22+Screw+Thread+Covers&_ss=e&_v=1.0Those won't fit, they are for Jeeps. Here's the Cruiser version (reposted):
Before changing your front differential fluid, invest in hex head fill and drain bolts - available from Lexus. The socket head drain plug, even with proper torque for some reason, bound on my 200, requiring careful grinding and pounding with a cold chisel to get it to spin out.
Cost was around $30 including shipping from a Lexus dealer.
Cost was around $30 including shipping from a Lexus dealer.
Great advice! But at least one person has had the upgraded external hex part stick and the head round right off. They seem to be made of pretty soft metal.
Yes it’s critical to get the torque value correct. I suspect the reason they stick is the relatively large diameter of the threads and crush washer, compared to the really small 10mm internal hex.
I have found the best way to remove these drain plugs when stuck is to hit the head firmly with a decent size hammer, especially around the edges. This compresses the copper crush washer and usually frees the plug right up.
What is the sliding drawer system you have under your battery?
Another option for those who like a level rig at camp. I've had a set of these for about 2 years:
Took a while to find a couple relatively inexpensive packing cubes that would fit in my drawer system, but eventually did - XL Cubes from Van Essentials. They measure 18" x 11" x 6" and ran $50 a pop. Could go 3 deep if needed. Not cheap but tolerable for right fit.
I finally got around to buying these and wish I wouldn’t have waited. They’re great. Thanks!
I just installed these as well. I also wish I wouldn't have waited, and I wish I had known about them sooner. @marcus clarkus : If there is a prize for recommending the all-time BEST aftermarket, <$100 upgrade/accessory...you have my vote! While I don't often drop things into that gap...when I do, my short-hairs curl in anticipation of having to stop the truck, open the door, and engage in the annoying exercise of fishing for a pen, phone, AirPod, or French fry.
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Also bought one and am super happy about it.
Glad you guys are finding the recommendation useful! My previous car was a 1999 4Runner and I never found a need for a seat gap filler… if you dropped something in the gap, then you just stuck your hand in there and grabbed it. Today I dropped my phone in a 2026 VW Atlas (rental car) and the only way to even TOUCH the phone was to move the power seat fully forward. I guess car designers are packing stuff into every wasted crevice of the car.