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Old 07-21-19 | 07:14 AM
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Wow! Does the stock back-up camera work with it? Thanks
I believe the stock back up camera is 6V, so you'd need an adapter to use it with the Android radios. Just something I've read and passing on, no personal experience.
Old 07-22-19 | 05:47 PM
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Headlight restoration, gave her a heck of a bath before it goes to the paint shop, installed a 10.1" Tesla display (exact model I bought is this one, it was plug and play for my truck).

Next is a dash cover from Coverlay Manufacturing (arrived today), new front speakers (arrive Saturday), reverse camera and Apple Car Play kit (come in next week or so from AliExpress), fix the trim I broke (see picture), full steam and Tornador cleaning of the interior, getting bumpers and hood resprayed to color match (lots of clear peeling and scratches), timing belt/water pump/thermostat replacement (next week), new LED H11 lowbeams, respray front grille black, then restore wheels after everything else is done. I think that's it.
Does this work with Apple or is it Android only? or am I misunderstanding? lol
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Old 07-22-19 | 05:49 PM
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Replaced the rear door hinge with a gas strut system. Easy as pie. Cost about $20 and took about 2 minutes, no joke.
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Old 07-23-19 | 03:24 PM
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I changed the air mix servo out today with one from autozone. I ended up having to purchase a screwdriver bit ratchet to get to one of the screws that holds the servo to the bracket. It was still a little difficult.
The replacement servo came with instructions which helped. The white plastic piece that the servo attaches to came out with the original. It went back together ok. You have to rotate the plastic piece to match the orientation of the servo. I was scared at first but it worked ok.
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Old 07-24-19 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Ruppy
I changed the air mix servo out today with one from autozone. I ended up having to purchase a screwdriver bit ratchet to get to one of the screws that holds the servo to the bracket. It was still a little difficult.
The replacement servo came with instructions which helped. The white plastic piece that the servo attaches to came out with the original. It went back together ok. You have to rotate the plastic piece to match the orientation of the servo. I was scared at first but it worked ok.
This kind of thing is going to be more and more common as these trucks get older and older. My HVAC is making some sort of clicking sound on the driver's side in the dash, I have been driving with the windows down whenever I can, so I haven't really investigated further yet, but its going to need to be resolved before fall. Ugh.
Old 07-28-19 | 08:27 AM
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Changed the spark plugs and cleaned the throttle body and MAF on our 05. Polished the crap out of the headlights and washed and waxed both the GX and my 08 LS just for good measure
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Old 08-19-19 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Jestible




Headlight restoration, gave her a heck of a bath before it goes to the paint shop, installed a 10.1" Tesla display (exact model I bought is this one, it was plug and play for my truck).

Next is a dash cover from Coverlay Manufacturing (arrived today), new front speakers (arrive Saturday), reverse camera and Apple Car Play kit (come in next week or so from AliExpress), fix the trim I broke (see picture), full steam and Tornador cleaning of the interior, getting bumpers and hood resprayed to color match (lots of clear peeling and scratches), timing belt/water pump/thermostat replacement (next week), new LED H11 lowbeams, respray front grille black, then restore wheels after everything else is done. I think that's it.
How is this system working out for you so far? I'm looking to upgrade and I like this one a lot. Does it do Apple Car Play or just Android? Please let me know. Thanks.
Old 08-19-19 | 10:54 PM
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Replaced original headlights, with a set of LEDs.
Amazon Amazon
( Recommended by @agent15 )
Easy to install, and the output is worlds apart.
Old 08-24-19 | 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Rygar470
Replaced original headlights, with a set of LEDs. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GKPR452/ ( Recommended by @agent15 )
Easy to install, and the output is worlds apart.
Which size did you get? I don't see H11 as an option.
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Installed Wellvisors. I actually like them. Can leave the car with cracked windows, a little but still protects against sun rays from the side and most of all can have fresh air when it's raining.
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Old 08-24-19 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by cardboy008
Which size did you get? I don't see H11 as an option.
That's weird. When we ordered them @agent15 and I, there was an option for H11(Which also said they were the same type as H8 & H9, Weird I know).

Let me research it a little..


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Amazon Amazon


And to ***** my pictures a little more, here's the finished product:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...l#post10594970
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Old 08-24-19 | 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Vols4life


Swapped out my crusty old wheels for some 5 gen 4Runner take offs. Upgraded to drilled and slotted power stop brakes with hawk pads. Lookin good!!
Nice truck! How did you get the Lexus logo on the wheel center cap? I have the same wheels and I just put the stickers on, but they get ugly fast so I had to take them off and replace them with some with TRD center caps. But I'd like to go back to the Lexus logo like yours because the TRD center are not as secure. Thanks.
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Old 08-25-19 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Lextazy

Installed Wellvisors. I actually like them. Can leave the car with cracked windows, a little but still protects against sun rays from the side and most of all can have fresh air when it's raining.
I'm loving my wellvisors as well, I'd put theses things on the 4Runner as well if the wife would let me.
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Old 08-30-19 | 06:05 PM
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Detailed the rig, added some TRD center caps and filled her up.
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Old 08-30-19 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by maddtv
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Detailed the rig, added some TRD center caps and filled her up.
I know everyone frowns upon these bull bars(Multipliers they like to refer to them as) but I like the way that looks... Where and what brand is it? Please...

PS: Oh, and did I mention how cool that rack looks??? Kinda looks like a Baja Rack...



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