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Recently became a dealer for SuperPro USA kits. Just added a few more today-

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SuperPro 100 Series Front Differential Drop Kit​

SuperPro 100 Series Lower Control Arm Bushing sets​

SuperPro 100 Series Steering Rack Polyurethane Bushing Set
 
15% off 100 Series Valve Cover Gasket kits when you buy it with a PCV valve kit! Valid while supplies last through May 4th, 2024.
Just add both to your cart for an automatic discount.

100 Series Valve Cover Gasket kit


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Torque VC bolts to 53 in-lbs! Apply FIPG 103 to the half-moons and front corners.

Anyone who's done a 98-02 PCV valve replacement knows that the little grommet can easily fall into the valve cover. Why not replace it all while you're in there?
 
Alright let's do this the right way...

I'm adding a hexagonal hole in the center which perfectly fits the OEM 100 Series spark plug removal SST 09155-50010 (not to worry, I'm stocking up on those too).

Added tolerances that are physically possible and more details about logos. Let's see wtf happens.

15x ordered- Estimated late May early June

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Door Limiter Reinforcement Plates​

These are my #1 best-selling product as of 5/2/24 (sold 52 sets so far).

There are two basic solutions/kits here:
1. Prevention
2. Repair

Product link - CruiserPatch.com

1. Prevention

The root cause of this problem is the door limiter, or door "check" according to Toyota. 68630-60051 and 68640-60050 are the rear door check assemblies for the 1998-2002 Land Cruiser and LX470. The design was changed for the 2003+ model years reducing the ramp angle of the check (less force required to close the door). I have a "door limiter upgrade kit" in the works- just waiting for some parts to arrive from Japan.

First noticeable symptoms include small cracks forming in the door sheet metal around the 2x 10mm nuts often accompanied by loud creaking noises when opening and closing the rear doors. DO NOT WAIT- once the cracking starts it only takes a few times before the sheet metal gives way completely!

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Above: first signs of cracking

As one closes the door, pressure is applied by the 10mm nut flanges onto the thin metal. Stress fractures begin to form, then expand rapidly. The reinforcement plates are sandwiched between the door and the nuts. This effectively adds surface area to the flanged nuts which increases the area of force being applied to the sheet metal door frame.

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Above: cracks worsen within days of first symptoms
Below: Cruiser Patch door limiter reinforcement plates installed on 2001 LC
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Installation of the plates is extremely straight forward:
  1. Remove 2x 10mm nuts (on door)
  2. Remove 1x 10mm bolt (in vehicle body)
  3. Slide reinforcement plate over the limiter into place
  4. Replace 10mm nuts (44 in-lbs.)
  5. Replace 10mm bolt (20 ft-lbs.)

2. Repair

After the doors have completely cracked through there's little-to-no right way to fix them other than taking the vehicle to a body shop or welding the door back together. I created the bare metal version of these plates so that DIYers can attempt to repair the doors without having to measure and cut new pieces of sheet metal. These are made of the same 4130 chromoly steel as the powder coated version.

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Above: 1999 LX470 door limiter ripped through- nothing holds the door open or stops it from swinging wide open
Below: bare metal version of the door limiter reinforcement plates
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Other notes and threads:

I do also sell "Scratch & Dent" plates which have failed my QC inspection (either poor packing from the manufacturer or flaws in the powder coat). A quick rattle-can will give these a second chance at life.

Broken Door Hinge Carnage 2012 thread
Rear Doors Tearing at Door Stops? 2017 thread
Rear Door Prop Failure 2022 thread
Door Hinge Torn 2023 thread

Squeaky door fix (limiter rebuild video)
 
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Just ordered 2 sets of scratch and dent ones as preventative measures. With my back two doors not getting used much I’d rather be proactive before this issues begins! Thanks for a great product on these!
 
costahh said:
Just ordered 2 sets of scratch and dent ones as preventative measures. With my back two doors not getting used much I’d rather be proactive before this issues begins! Thanks for a great product on these!
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Got your order! Thanks for the support.

These will ship out tomorrow.

I install a set of these plates on the rear doors of any 100 Series that comes through my shop for maintenance. Some customers have requested that I install them on the front doors as well- no definitive proof that it's necessary yet but better safe than sorry.
 
cruiserpatch said:

Door Limiter Reinforcement Plates​

These are my #1 best-selling product as of 5/2/24 (sold 52 sets so far).

There are two basic solutions/kits here:
1. Prevention
2. Repair

Product link - CruiserPatch.com

1. Prevention

The root cause of this problem is the door limiter, or door "check" according to Toyota. 68630-60051 and 68640-60050 are the rear door check assemblies for the 1998-2002 Land Cruiser and LX470. The design was changed for the 2003+ model years reducing the ramp angle of the check (less force required to close the door). I have a "door limiter upgrade kit" in the works- just waiting for some parts to arrive from Japan.

First noticeable symptoms include small cracks forming in the door sheet metal around the 2x 10mm nuts often accompanied by loud creaking noises when opening and closing the rear doors. DO NOT WAIT- once the cracking starts it only takes a few times before the sheet metal gives way completely!

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Above: first signs of cracking

As one closes the door, pressure is applied by the 10mm nut flanges onto the thin metal. Stress fractures begin to form, then expand rapidly. The reinforcement plates are sandwiched between the door and the nuts. This effectively adds surface area to the flanged nuts which increases the area of force being applied to the sheet metal door frame.

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Above: cracks worsen within days of first symptoms
Below: Cruiser Patch door limiter reinforcement plates installed on 2001 LC
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Installation of the plates is extremely straight forward:
  1. Remove 2x 10mm nuts (on door)
  2. Remove 1x 10mm bolt (in vehicle body)
  3. Slide reinforcement plate over the limiter into place
  4. Replace 10mm nuts (44 in-lbs.)
  5. Replace 10mm bolt (20 ft-lbs.)

2. Repair

After the doors have completely cracked through there's little-to-no right way to fix them other than taking the vehicle to a body shop or welding the door back together. I created the bare metal version of these plates so that DIYers can attempt to repair the doors without having to measure and cut new pieces of sheet metal. These are made of the same 4130 chromoly steel as the powder coated version.

View attachment 3622143
Above: 1999 LX470 door limiter ripped through- nothing holds the door open or stops it from swinging wide open
Below: bare metal version of the door limiter reinforcement plates
View attachment 3622145

Other notes and threads:

I do also sell "Scratch & Dent" plates which have failed my QC inspection (either poor packing from the manufacturer or flaws in the powder coat). A quick rattle-can will give these a second chance at life.

Broken Door Hinge Carnage 2012 thread
Rear Doors Tearing at Door Stops? 2017 thread
Rear Door Prop Failure 2022 thread
Door Hinge Torn 2023 thread

Squeaky door fix (limiter rebuild video)
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Once I get my order in I'll get a set of these. Would you recommend a pair for the rears only? Or 2 pairs for all 4 doors?
 
Rpreme said:
Once I get my order in I'll get a set of these. Would you recommend a pair for the rears only? Or 2 pairs for all 4 doors?
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I’ve had no definitive proof that the front doors suffer from this problem but I also installed a set on my personal 1999 LX470 if that helps…

So far the only reports I’ve seen of door failure have been in the rear.
 
cruiserpatch said:
I install a set of these plates on the rear doors of any 100 Series that comes through my shop for maintenance. Some customers have requested that I install them on the front doors as well- no definitive proof that it's necessary yet but better safe than sorry.
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All years including 2003+?
 
cruiserpatch said:
Yes these are a universal fit for the 100 series (both front and rear doors too) 🍻
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Earlier in the thread you mentioned the door hardware was revised in 2003 so I guess I’m asking if you recommend these for 2003+ models, or if you mostly use them for the earlier ones more prone to this issue.

Put another way - have you seen doors fail in the later, revised hardware models? Thanks!
 
mrkdwrds said:
Earlier in the thread you mentioned the door hardware was revised in 2003 so I guess I’m asking if you recommend these for 2003+ models, or if you mostly use them for the earlier ones more prone to this issue.

Put another way - have you seen doors fail in the later, revised hardware models? Thanks!
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I have not personally witnessed a rear door failure on the 2003+ but I’m curious to see if it does become an issue with aging facelift trucks…
 
Expecting a large restock of the following 5/13-5/18:

Torsion bar hardware kits

'Prius' wiper arm upgrade kit

Positive battery terminal kits

ABS gaskets

Flange gasket kits

Fender liner clips

Door trim clips

Many more & lots of helpful new products...stay tuned. May, June, July will be fun for 100 and 200 owners
 
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Good day, is there anyway you have any of the early model LX470 OEM roof rack rubber cushions? I was able to find them for the 2003-2007 models, but i have not been able to even locate a part # for the earlier models such as my 2001 LX470. Apparently they are smaller on the earlier models so the ones from 2003+ are not compatible. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

These are the part numbers for the 2003+ models:

63486-60100
63487-60050
63489-60070
63488-60080

also the diagram below from 2003+ models but shows the parts i am seeking highlighted

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