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I got my set from here, hope this helps


Thank you but i think that’s only available in Australia. Been looking for a good alternative to WeatherTech because the second row mats side edges curls up overtime.
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Thank you but i think that’s only available in Australia. Been looking for a good alternative to WeatherTech because the second row mats side edges curls up overtime.
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Look for an Aussie freight forwarder. You obviously pay for their service, but you have retailers ship things to them, then they send it along to you.

Mats would be interesting at least, since they all drive on the wrong side there :flipoff2: The dead pedal would be in a simliar spot, but I have no idea if the floor layout is swappable.
 
Look for an Aussie freight forwarder. You obviously pay for their service, but you have retailers ship things to them, then they send it along to you.

Mats would be interesting at least, since they all drive on the wrong side there :flipoff2: The dead pedal would be in a simliar spot, but I have no idea if the floor layout is swappable.
Lol not the front mats, just the second row mats :rofl: But thanks for the suggestion let me check that out.
 
Has anybody found a way to lower the seat height of the LX470? I have it all the way down, but still have a portion of my vision blocked by the top of the windshield. Normal driving isn't bad, but I have to stop far back from stop lights so I can see them.

Would a custom seat be an option?
Haha I have this same issue! Would love to be able to sit lower and a but further back.
 
Lol not the front mats, just the second row mats :rofl: But thanks for the suggestion let me check that out.
That’s just one company that sells them there’s several I’m sure one would ship to the US surely. Have a google and see what other companies sell them perhaps.

I thought this was interesting also seems a left hand drive option is a thing for you guys if anyone was looking for a full set. Specifies LHD anyway
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Replaced my steering rack-

The original rack @ 225k hadn't started leaking yet but was feeling some looseness, some new torque steer, and found the inner tie rod loose where it screws into the end of the rack (red arrow).
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At this mileage I had considered replacing the ITR's and then the Outer TRE's which was more than half way to the cost of a new rack. So I pulled the trigger on new 44250-60100 from Eric at Serra Toyota Decatur. $578 and free shipping. Ordered the rack on Monday and it was sitting at the house by Thursday- well packed and fast delivery.

I had read and re-read the "How To replace your own steering rack" thread, planned ahead to have the needed parts on hand, and some extras just in case. @PabloCruise posted a series of images and steps to help and I think @Ayune put all that into a nice step by step document you can download to follow along if you don't have the FSM- and @2001LC had some good tips as did a dozen others. Its great DIY thread ( Link to thread: Replace Rack)

So with all that DIY tech support and instructions you'd assume its a pretty straight forward job- right? For a one and done project- technically it was fairly easy, but for me time consuming. The prep-steps took more time than physically taking out the rack. And then some stubborn parts like the 19 year old return line fitting that freezes up and you twist the return line until it looks like a piece for licorice. At the steering rack the return line fitting was frozen to the end of the tubing- nothing to do but embrace the sinking feeling that you're going to replace more parts.

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A few years ago I bought the Sunsong High pressure & low pressure replacement lines 3403598 Rock Auto- $95 vs OEM at several hundred $$$. So I had the replacement sitting in wait just in case. If you've read my other posts, you may know that I am an ardent OEM parts user but in some cases "better" vs "best" is a narrow window and you weigh the cost benefit. The SunSong lines fit fine, and they dont leak (yet) so I'll carry on.

Back to set-up and prep work. There's some short cut methods to expedite time and save some consumables. Not sure how much time I saved but I did eliminate dumping coolant. If you are replacing lines- its good practice to flush the system with fresh atf before you tear everything apart- I guess even if you dont replace the lines, its probably a good idea . You want to be careful to take good measurements before you start removing things, and pictures help too. I was anal about disassembly to ensure my reassembly alignment was correct and the steering wheel straight after buttoning it up. The extra time spent paid off and thankfully nailing the install, it drives straight and steering wheel is lined up- now just waiting a week to get in to confirm proper alignment at my preferred shop. Just about everything you need to know is in that How To thread- one of better how-to threads on the forum. Cudos to contributors of that thread.

Tools: Having a 17mm line fitting crows foot helps along with some good long handle crescent wrenches for the TRE's- and a good ball joint separator for the TRE. I suck at keeping my tools organized for the task- when I think I have everything I need I need something else I end up back and forth to the tool box with lots of up & down off the floor, then loosing the tool under my creeper that I just set down. So I made a tool caddy and parts holder repurposed from an old bread tray to help me keep organized while under the truck. Rollers, magnetic strips on the sides to hold sockets, tools and hardware- even hold an oil drain bucket. Yes its Fugly but its sturdy, cheap and effective.
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Parts: for the 03-07 rack you can reuse the lines ( as long as they come off with out damage). You'll probably need new outer TRE's ( I wouldn't install a new rack and reuse old TRE) need new sealing washers for the HP line ends, some quality SYN ATF. But I replaced more than required as some of my fittings were toast and new made the install a better end result.

Here's the list of parts I used- for 03-07(I reused virtually nothing you can do it for less) total parts cost $1030 ( discounted parts)
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Good luck on your next wrenching project :cool:
 
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Replaced my steering rack-

The original rack @ 225k hadn't started leaking yet but was feeling some looseness, some new torque steer, and found the inner tie rod loose where it screws into the end of the rack (red arrow).
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At this mileage I had considered replacing the ITR's and then the Outer TRE's which was more than half way to the cost of a new rack. So I pulled the trigger on new 44250-60100 from Eric at Serra Toyota Decatur. $578 and free shipping. Ordered the rack on Monday and it was sitting at the house by Thursday- well packed and fast delivery.

I had read and re-read the "How To replace your own steering rack" thread, planned ahead to have the needed parts on hand, and some extras just in case. @PabloCruise posted a series of images and steps to help and I think @Ayune put all that into a nice step by step document you can download to follow along if you don't have the FSM- and @2001LC had some good tips as did a dozen others. Its great DIY thread ( Link to thread: Replace Rack)

So with all that DIY tech support and instructions you'd assume its a pretty straight forward job- right? For a one and done project- technically it was fairly easy, but for me time consuming. The prep-steps took more time than physically taking out the rack. And then some stubborn parts like the 19 year old return line fitting that freezes up and you twist the return line until it looks like a piece for licorice. At the steering rack the return line fitting was frozen to the end of the tubing- nothing to do but embrace the sinking feeling that you're going to replace more parts.

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A few years ago I bought the Sunsong High pressure & low pressure replacement lines 3403598 Rock Auto- $95 vs OEM at several hundred $$$. So I had the replacement sitting in wait just in case. If you've read my other posts, you may know that I am an ardent OEM parts user but in some cases "better" vs "best" is a narrow window and you weigh the cost benefit. The SunSong lines fit fine, and they dont leak (yet) so I'll carry on.

Back to set-up and prep work. There's some short cut methods to expedite time and save some consumables. Not sure how much time I saved but I did eliminate dumping coolant. If you are replacing lines- its good practice to flush the system with fresh atf before you tear everything apart- I guess even if you dont replace the lines, its probably a good idea . You want to be careful to take good measurements before you start removing things, and pictures help too. I was anal about disassembly to ensure my reassembly alignment was correct and the steering wheel straight after buttoning it up. The extra time spent paid off and thankfully nailing the install, it drives straight and steering wheel is lined up- now just waiting a week to get in to confirm proper alignment at my preferred shop. Just about everything you need to know is in that How To thread- one of better how-to threads on the forum. Cudos to contributors of that thread.

Tools: Having a 17mm line fitting crows foot helps along with some good long handle crescent wrenches for the TRE's- and a good ball joint separator for the TRE. I suck at keeping my tools organized for the task- when I think I have everything I need I need something else I end up back and forth to the tool box with lots of up & down off the floor, then loosing the tool under my creeper that I just set down. So I made a tool caddy and parts holder repurposed from an old bread tray to help me keep organized while under the truck. Rollers, magnetic strips on the sides to hold sockets, tools and hardware- even hold an oil drain bucket. Yes its Fugly but its sturdy, cheap and effective.
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Parts: for the 03-07 rack you can reuse the lines ( as long as they come off with out damage). You'll probably need new outer TRE's ( I wouldn't install a new rack and reuse old TRE) need new sealing washers for the HP line ends, some quality SYN ATF. But I replaced more than required as some of my fittings were toast and new made the install a better end result.

Here's the list of parts I used- for 03-07(I reused virtually nothing you can do it for less) total parts cost $1030 ( discounted parts)
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Good luck on your next wrenching project :cool:
Love that rolling tool tray!
 
Started deglossing the wood trim on the center console. Used a wet 600 grit sand paper then cleaned and masked before laying down a satin finish. It’s unfortunate i couldn’t get that wear mark from the cup holder lid completely off. Didn’t want to send too much and go past the wood.

Now to the windows switches and the wood inserts on the door panels, that’s going to be challenging.

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This looks fantastic. Neat idea and it really adds some class to the interior!
 
Installed Weather tech Lamp guard on newly polished glass Headlights and new Chinese side markers. My sister bought the side markers lights before she upgraded to a newer LX so figured I’ll give them a try. Hopefully they hold up 🤞

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Replaced my steering rack-

The original rack @ 225k hadn't started leaking yet but was feeling some looseness, some new torque steer, and found the inner tie rod loose where it screws into the end of the rack (red arrow).
View attachment 3329626
At this mileage I had considered replacing the ITR's and then the Outer TRE's which was more than half way to the cost of a new rack. So I pulled the trigger on new 44250-60100 from Eric at Serra Toyota Decatur. $578 and free shipping. Ordered the rack on Monday and it was sitting at the house by Thursday- well packed and fast delivery.

I had read and re-read the "How To replace your own steering rack" thread, planned ahead to have the needed parts on hand, and some extras just in case. @PabloCruise posted a series of images and steps to help and I think @Ayune put all that into a nice step by step document you can download to follow along if you don't have the FSM- and @2001LC had some good tips as did a dozen others. Its great DIY thread ( Link to thread: Replace Rack)

So with all that DIY tech support and instructions you'd assume its a pretty straight forward job- right? For a one and done project- technically it was fairly easy, but for me time consuming. The prep-steps took more time than physically taking out the rack. And then some stubborn parts like the 19 year old return line fitting that freezes up and you twist the return line until it looks like a piece for licorice. At the steering rack the return line fitting was frozen to the end of the tubing- nothing to do but embrace the sinking feeling that you're going to replace more parts.

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A few years ago I bought the Sunsong High pressure & low pressure replacement lines 3403598 Rock Auto- $95 vs OEM at several hundred $$$. So I had the replacement sitting in wait just in case. If you've read my other posts, you may know that I am an ardent OEM parts user but in some cases "better" vs "best" is a narrow window and you weigh the cost benefit. The SunSong lines fit fine, and they dont leak (yet) so I'll carry on.

Back to set-up and prep work. There's some short cut methods to expedite time and save some consumables. Not sure how much time I saved but I did eliminate dumping coolant. If you are replacing lines- its good practice to flush the system with fresh atf before you tear everything apart- I guess even if you dont replace the lines, its probably a good idea . You want to be careful to take good measurements before you start removing things, and pictures help too. I was anal about disassembly to ensure my reassembly alignment was correct and the steering wheel straight after buttoning it up. The extra time spent paid off and thankfully nailing the install, it drives straight and steering wheel is lined up- now just waiting a week to get in to confirm proper alignment at my preferred shop. Just about everything you need to know is in that How To thread- one of better how-to threads on the forum. Cudos to contributors of that thread.

Tools: Having a 17mm line fitting crows foot helps along with some good long handle crescent wrenches for the TRE's- and a good ball joint separator for the TRE. I suck at keeping my tools organized for the task- when I think I have everything I need I need something else I end up back and forth to the tool box with lots of up & down off the floor, then loosing the tool under my creeper that I just set down. So I made a tool caddy and parts holder repurposed from an old bread tray to help me keep organized while under the truck. Rollers, magnetic strips on the sides to hold sockets, tools and hardware- even hold an oil drain bucket. Yes its Fugly but its sturdy, cheap and effective.
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Parts: for the 03-07 rack you can reuse the lines ( as long as they come off with out damage). You'll probably need new outer TRE's ( I wouldn't install a new rack and reuse old TRE) need new sealing washers for the HP line ends, some quality SYN ATF. But I replaced more than required as some of my fittings were toast and new made the install a better end result.

Here's the list of parts I used- for 03-07(I reused virtually nothing you can do it for less) total parts cost $1030 ( discounted parts)
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Good luck on your next wrenching project :cool:
That rolling tool and parts tray is awesome. I was just telling a buddy next time I am "under the truck" that I need to rethink my tools/parts organization. I will definitely be stealing this as a base idea.
 
That rolling tool and parts tray is awesome. I was just telling a buddy next time I am "under the truck" that I need to rethink my tools/parts organization. I will definitely be stealing this as a base idea.
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Their site mentions cutting. Do you have to cut anything other than the plastic bumper cover? More pics please, would love to see how it mounts to the frame area.
There's a thin steel bracket that the plastic bumper attaches to that will need to be trimmed. You will also have to drill some holes in the plastic to mount the plate in the middle of the bumper. Other than that, it's all bolt on.
 
And then some stubborn parts like the 19 year old return line fitting that freezes up and you twist the return line until it looks like a piece for licorice. At the steering rack the return line fitting was frozen to the end of the tubing- nothing to do but embrace the sinking feeling that you're going to replace more parts.

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A few years ago I bought the Sunsong High pressure & low pressure replacement lines 3403598 Rock Auto- $95 vs OEM at several hundred $$$. So I had the replacement sitting in wait just in case. If you've read my other posts, you may know that I am an ardent OEM parts user but in some cases "better" vs "best" is a narrow window and you weigh the cost benefit. The SunSong lines fit fine, and they dont leak (yet) so I'll carry on.

Ha, I just went through this exact scenario last weekend with my new to me Tundra. I should have been more careful with the pressure lines but didn't think that the replacement cost was gonna be $451! Luckily I've got a local contact with lots of good used parts, he sold me everything from the reservoir to the rack for $90 and totally saved my hide. I'll be waaaay more careful with my LC when its time comes.
 

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