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Old 08-30-19 | 10:31 PM
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Picked her up stock in July, over the last couple weeks

Timing Belt/Water Pump
Radiator/Upper & Lower hoses
Plugs
TPMS Bypass
Dobinsons 2” lift
Dobinsons UCA’s
SSO coil conversion
285/70/17 M/T’s
4runner wheels

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Old 08-31-19 | 08:49 AM
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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...
Black Horse Bull Bar. Here's the link

https://www.carid.com/2006-lexus-gx-...108347340.html

And this is the rack that I bought. Not available on Amazon right now, but could be purchased at Rhino and other online stores.

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Old 08-31-19 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by maddtv
Black Horse Bull Bar. Here's the link

https://www.carid.com/2006-lexus-gx-...108347340.html

And this is the rack that I bought. Not available on Amazon right now, but could be purchased at Rhino and other online stores.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Awesome, Thanks.. The rack on your picture has a fairing which the link you posted does not. Looks like you had to buy that separately?
Old 08-31-19 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Rygar470
Awesome, Thanks.. The rack on your picture has a fairing which the link you posted does not. Looks like you had to buy that separately?
Correct. Fairing and Lexus logo bought separately.
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Old 08-31-19 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by maddtv
Correct. Fairing and Lexus logo bought separately.

Not urgent but, if you happen to remember where you bought the Fairing, I'd surely love to know.. Thank you!!
Old 09-01-19 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rygar470
Not urgent but, if you happen to remember where you bought the Fairing, I'd surely love to know.. Thank you!!

LT Sport 44' fairing from eBay. Can also get it from LT Sport website.
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Old 09-01-19 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by maddtv
LT Sport 44' fairing from eBay. Can also get it from LT Sport website.

Perfect, thank you Sir.
Old 09-01-19 | 04:53 PM
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I miss my 2005.
Old 09-07-19 | 06:18 PM
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She got a lot of attention today.

Replaced front right caliper & pads
Brake fluid flush
Trans drain & fill (Maxlife)
Oil and filter change (0w-30 blend of Supertech) and install new drain plug gasket
Power steering fluid reservoir extract & refill
Wash & spray wax
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Old 09-07-19 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Benjam1n

She got a lot of attention today.

Replaced front right caliper & pads
Brake fluid flush
Trans drain & fill (Maxlife)
Oil and filter change (0w-30 blend of Supertech) and install new drain plug gasket
Power steering fluid reservoir extract & refill
Wash & spray wax

Sheesh!! Was it her birthday or something? lol Congrats!!
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Old 10-25-19 | 04:25 PM
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Lots of fluid changes, since it's been 30k miles and/or 3 years since most of them were done.
  • Oil + Filter
  • Tire rotation (with every oil change!)
  • Transmission drain + fill
  • Transfer case fluid
  • Front + Rear differential fluid
  • Brake fluid (3 year interval, since I don't live near the ocean)
  • Grease the zerks on the driveshafts
  • Engine + cabin air filters
I got an ES350 to drive as a service loaner - all that technology is super nice. Except the lane departure warning system - hate it.

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Old 10-28-19 | 01:44 PM
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Installed TPMS on the 2004 GX. The original TPMS was deleted when the lift and larger tires were installed. It's nice to have tire monitoring back. This system seems to consistently read about 3 PSI low. I can live with that.
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Old 10-28-19 | 02:34 PM
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Finally took it to do what it was designed for...did some rock crawling, mudding, and trail running this weekend
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Old 11-09-19 | 03:17 PM
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Finally got around to getting the suspension done. Went with Ironman 2" lift kit, on a deal I couldn't pass up on. Came out pretty great, replaced the front upper and lower arms with new oem parts as well as replaced the front wheel bearings, I was getting a hum from the driverside anyway. So all I need now is an alignment, a wash, beefy tires and wheel spacers and I should be set!
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Old 11-09-19 | 05:21 PM
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And it turns out the brake fluid service wasn't done. I'll have to get it done next time, which will also be timing belt time.
$$

I may have to find a different dealer to do that work - of the three that I've had service work done at (and two more that I've bought parts over the counter at), they're in last place. They're still better than other brands - they're just not "Lexus Good".

Chip H.



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