Wrecked my LX470 :(

[RoughOne]

Just waiting on my TJM T17 bumper and an alignment to wrap up the repair!
Replaced front ahc shocks, driver side UCA, inner and outer tie rods. New headlamps with trim color-matched and grill repainted. Also got a spare wheel.
In the end I was left with 5k in my pocket.

 

[Razorback in TX]

Just waiting on my TJM T17 bumper and an alignment to wrap up the repair!
Replaced front ahc shocks, driver side UCA, inner and outer tie rods. New headlamps with trim color-matched and grill repainted. Also got a new spare 20" Method wheel.
In the end I was left with 5k in my pocket.

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Been following your thread since day one. Looks great! Very glad it worked out well for you!

 

[RoughOne]

Been following your thread since day one. Looks great! Very glad it worked out well for you!

Thank you much!
The first couple of weeks I thought I was going to get the short end of the stick, but in the end it turned out much better than expected!

 

[trdcorolla]

Just waiting on my TJM T17 bumper and an alignment to wrap up the repair!
Replaced front ahc shocks, driver side UCA, inner and outer tie rods. New headlamps with trim color-matched and grill repainted. Also got a new spare 20" Method wheel.
In the end I was left with 5k in my pocket.

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Not sure if your gonna paint the metal trim under the lights black before your front bumper install, but if you are, you can do it now.

 

[RoughOne]

Not sure if your gonna paint the metal trim under the lights black before your front bumper install, but if you are, you can do it now.

Will it make a visible difference?

 

[trdcorolla]

It does to some people, some don't mind seeing their paint color behind the bumper. You can look up some pictures on the SLEE and Dissent installed front bumper threads to see if it bothers you.

 

[Razorback in TX]

Thank you much!
The first couple of weeks I thought I was going to get the short end of the stick, but in the end it turned out much better than expected!

A few years back, I went thru a similar situation with mine. I felt your pain. The not knowing for a period of time sux.

 

[txaggie76]

A few years back, I went thru a similar situation with mine. I felt your pain. The not knowing for a period of time sux.

Just waiting on my TJM T17 bumper and an alignment to wrap up the repair!
Replaced front ahc shocks, driver side UCA, inner and outer tie rods. New headlamps with trim color-matched and grill repainted. Also got a new spare 20" Method wheel.
In the end I was left with 5k in my pocket.

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How do those aftermarket headlamps compare to the factory?

 

[Razorback in TX]

I'll have to defer to Rough One. My 2001 LC still is totally stock.

 

[arkmm]

I cant find if you said it or not but what headlights did you go with? I'm looking for a set for my truck now

 

[RoughOne]

I cant find if you said it or not but what headlights did you go with? I'm looking for a set for my truck now

Set of Pair 1pc Style Dual Halo Projector Headlights for 1998-2007 Lexus LX470 | eBay

Eagle Eyes Projector Headlights w/ Super White Halo Rim and LED parking lights. 1998-2007 Lexus LX470. Built in New Super White Halo Rim and white LED for parking lights. Wire for the halo rim and LED parking need to splice them to factory parking lights.

www.ebay.com

Also available in black.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[txaggie76]

Set of Pair 1pc Style Dual Halo Projector Headlights for 1998-2007 Lexus LX470 | eBay

Eagle Eyes Projector Headlights w/ Super White Halo Rim and LED parking lights. 1998-2007 Lexus LX470. Built in New Super White Halo Rim and white LED for parking lights. Wire for the halo rim and LED parking need to splice them to factory parking lights.

www.ebay.com

Also available in black.

Pardon Our Interruption...

How do these compare performance wise over oem?

 

[jLB]

How do these compare performance wise over oem?

I have a set of the black ones in our 99 LX, as a temporary fix for an OE headlight that identifies as an aquarium.

The beam pattern isn’t great, and the range of adjustment really isn’t adequate, but the pair is marginally better than just one OE light.

 

[RoughOne]

I have a set of the black ones in our 99 LX, as a temporary fix for an OE headlight that identifies as an aquarium.

The beam pattern isn’t great, and the range of adjustment really isn’t adequate, but the pair is marginally better than just one OE light.

Finally installed! Small detail to work on but overall happy!

 

[scoutdog]

Finally installed! Small detail to work on but overall happy!

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Looks good! Where'd you order the T17 from? I've only been able to find it available on CarID and I'm curious about their timeline for shipping.

 

[RoughOne]

Looks good! Where'd you order the T17 from? I've only been able to find it available on CarID and I'm curious about their timeline for shipping.

CarID and took about a month.

 

[goldie99]

Finally installed! Small detail to work on but overall happy!

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CarID and took about a month.

I just got the same one installed from Bumper Superstore. I'm not sure if mine is misaligned, but doesn't seem level and looks similar to your pics - one side seemed "smushed" over the other (under the headlights). I thought about shoving a screwdriver would fix it, but don't want to mess it up. Did you have any minor fixes after ur install? thx

 

[RoughOne]

I just got the same one installed from Bumper Superstore. I'm not sure if mine is misaligned, but doesn't seem level and looks similar to your pics - one side seemed "smushed" over the other (under the headlights). I thought about shoving a screwdriver would fix it, but don't want to mess it up. Did you have any minor fixes after ur install? thnx

I just got the same one installed from Bumper Superstore. I'm not sure if mine is misaligned, but doesn't seem level and looks similar to your pics - one side seemed "smushed" over the other (under the headlights). I thought about shoving a screwdriver would fix it, but don't want to mess it up. Did you have any minor fixes after ur install? thx

Had a shop install it. My grill and lower trim piece is what is not installed properly. No issues with bumper.

 

[shane431]

I just got the same one installed from Bumper Superstore. I'm not sure if mine is misaligned, but doesn't seem level and looks similar to your pics - one side seemed "smushed" over the other (under the headlights). I thought about shoving a screwdriver would fix it, but don't want to mess it up. Did you have any minor fixes after ur install? thx

Did whoever installed it trim the metal bracket under the headlights? If not it won’t sit back far enough and have some strange gaps. There will always be a small gap in the middle of the bumper.

 

[suprarx7nut]

Just waiting on my TJM T17 bumper and an alignment to wrap up the repair!
Replaced front ahc shocks, driver side UCA, inner and outer tie rods. New headlamps with trim color-matched and grill repainted. Also got a spare wheel.
In the end I was left with 5k in my pocket.

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Nice! Way to see it through. Provided nobody's hurt, insured accidents are opportunities. Looks like you took advantage of yours.