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Old 11-04-08 | 02:54 PM
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Question Rear Spoiler Installation / DIY???

Hi guys,

Does any1 has instruction to install Rear spoiler? Is it a possible DIY task? Please post if you have it. Much appreciated

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Old 11-04-08 | 05:07 PM
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I did it several years ago. Not too difficult, but as I recall you need to (1) drill holes in your hatch, (2) rust-proof the bare metal at those holes, and
(3) have a fairly heavy duty rivet tool. I'm fairly certain that detailed instructions came with the pre-painted spoiler that I bought from the dealer.
Old 11-04-08 | 06:11 PM
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Correct.

I don't remember offhand anyone having done an instruction of the rear spoiler. I wouldn't consider it a DIY task as it really depends on one's own experience. I have actually with my uncle removed my old spoiler and it was a bit of a pain to do.
Old 11-04-08 | 06:30 PM
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Many years ago, I installed a roof rack on Mazda van.

I had to exercise care in getting the hole started and also in controlling depth. 5 holes were perfect and on the 6th the drill kicked. I did not go through the liner but the sheet metal got bent.

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Old 11-05-08 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mimito
Hi guys,

Does any1 has instruction to install Rear spoiler? Is it a possible DIY task? Please post if you have it. Much appreciated

D
Take it to Chip Foose, he`ll hook it up for ya
Old 01-09-09 | 07:10 AM
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Hi, I just bought one of these spoilers from a junk yard. It is just the spoiler OEM and the gasket. It doesn't have any hardware. Any advise on how to get it installed? I will give Lexus a call but I doubt they will have the hardware alone.
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Originally Posted by Pass V1
Hi, I just bought one of these spoilers from a junk yard. It is just the spoiler OEM and the gasket. It doesn't have any hardware. Any advise on how to get it installed? I will give Lexus a call but I doubt they will have the hardware alone.
Try a small reputable body shop in your area. Whoa,I see your from mars!!do you guy`s have body shop`s their?
Old 01-09-09 | 05:47 PM
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Do some search. There were some DIY threads with pictures back to yr 2001-2002. What year is your RX? If you have 99 or 00 with the old spoiler, you need to remove it first. I bought mine (group buy) from the dealer on yr 2002. It was pre-painted and the instruction included. Sorry I didn't keep the instuction. GL
Old 01-10-09 | 06:00 PM
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It's a spoiler off an 2000 model according to the junk yard. I have a 2001 I'm installing it on. Went to Lexus today got the hardware and gaskets for just incase. There was a Type A and B style. Mine is the Type B with what looks like a pop rivet. I am going to try some blue transfer fluid to get the template. Seems pretty straight forward.
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