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Old 09-28-06, 11:06 AM
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its a WAAG Center guard, custom order, takes like two months to get but its pretty sturdy. And it doesnt have that crap that goes around the headlights. I hate how those ones look on the LX. here is a shot without the hella rally 4000 driving lights.

Old 09-29-06, 08:16 AM
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oh my. looks very nice. thanks loudlx.
Old 10-01-06, 03:40 AM
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I love to see a picture of that front guard on my LX450 or maybe an FJ80 although I believe that may be impossible to find...
Old 10-01-06, 11:36 AM
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the way it flares out wouldnt be on the FJ80. They make a straight up one for the 100 LC and for the older 80. You can order them also without the headlight guards, so its like a straight up police pushbumper or something.
Old 10-02-06, 03:26 AM
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Thanks loud, I know just about every part that is sold for my car and I have never noticed that one. I looked it up and it's listed as the same name under the 450 as it is on the 470 but your right it's most likely just the standard grille guard without the two inserts for the headlights.

After the accident and me being screwed over I have been resigned to the idea that I am just going to have LX until the engine goes and I have been trying to spruce it up. That front bar looked might good since the only ugly part about the LX450 is the front....
Old 10-02-06, 08:51 PM
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I'm not a fan of the grill guard on mine as i like cleaner lines. that said, if you're doing any "brush busting" i'd put one on in a heartbeat.
Old 10-03-06, 11:55 AM
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Another plug for the ARB.
Don't waste your time or money with a "grill guard".
Old 10-03-06, 01:36 PM
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yeah i want the ARB but i dont have the funding currently.
Old 10-06-06, 04:01 PM
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the price on an ARB bull bar is not much different than many of the grill guards you're looking at.
Old 10-06-06, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by dougjohn
the price on an ARB bull bar is not much different than many of the grill guards you're looking at.
Very True!

but

If your going to install it yourself, buy the ARB bullbar!

Keep in Mind!

If you are going to get a ARB Bullbar for a LX and have the shop do it, they might charge a bit extra for the custom intsall. Some stuff has to be cut off the bar and the car. Nothing big but has to be done for a perfect fit.

The ARB BullBar does not fit a LX but fits the Land Cruiser.
(Fits LX470 after Cb Airal mounts cut off and some other stuff, no biggy)

ARB Sahara fits both but the one for the LX has a diffrent part number.

Just something to keep in mind before you buy.

I had Man-a-Fre do the install and I belive Im the only LX with a ARB Bullbar. The SaharaBar is more popular due to its lines/looks.

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Old 10-06-06, 08:48 PM
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It does great with protecting the truck from the natural elements and other elements.
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Old 10-06-06, 09:36 PM
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looks very nice.
Old 10-07-06, 02:32 AM
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same lights i had val. I want to get the bar with the big chrome loop on the top...sleeker look. Im going to get the rallye 4000 compact HIDs, as the 4000's rubbed my grille when i opened the hood because they were so damn big.
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Originally Posted by 1loudLX
same lights i had val. I want to get the bar with the big chrome loop on the top...sleeker look. Im going to get the rallye 4000 compact HIDs, as the 4000's rubbed my grille when i opened the hood because they were so damn big.
The Sahara Bar!

It goes more with the lines of the LX.
Old 10-08-06, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by VAL678
LOOKS COOL AND PERFORMS!
Whats wrong with the rear ? is it normal to have it like that or is it modified ?


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