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Confirmed today that the OE running board mounting points are exactly the same design and spaced exactly the same between 4th and 5th Gens. I installed Go Rhino 67427T oval side steps from a 5th Gen onto a 4th Gen (technically a 120 series GX470, but same difference). They fit perfectly. The...

Steelcraft still makes these but now they are very narrow, like a Westin. I'm looking for the wider style like they made a few years ago. Feel free to PM.

MetalTech has the OPOR lower links on sale this month. $153 + shipping. Sales and Specials

Band clamps are awesome. I used them to install a muffler once, and would do it again in a heartbeat.

If you research floor jacks, you'll hear a lot of people saying that to get a good jack you should buy American. American-made jacks are $$$$ though. That said, like the folks who posted earlier, I have an Arcan jack and love it. Mine is a 3.25 XL from Costco.

I'd clean it up really good with some Simple Green and re-check it in a few days. The leak will be easier to localize before it has spread all over the place.

My bad - you're just talking about the tiny little dust cover. I was talking about something else. Yes, I wouldn't worry too much about that piece either.

It's a small pain, but you can put it on without undoing everything else. I'm referring to the #3 timing cover, the one that covers the crank and the timing belt tensioner/pulley. I had mine off a couple weeks ago to check the torque on my tensioner pulley. I needed to remove the radiator...

Alternate way would be to turn off the DRL's via wiring mod or Techstream.

My experience at this link. Check your spare tire carrier - Club Lexus Forums GX uses the exact same part.

If you were to pull the oil pans off, you'd be surprised how long oil will continue to drip out of the bottom of the engine block. It can steadily drip for days. I'd bet there's a lot more oil still adhering to the insides of the engine than there is pooling around the threads of this Fumoto valve.

Did you make the brackets for your Hellas?

I vote for improperly filled transmission fluid. Call for a tow to the dealer.

Leak down compression test is where I'd start. It doesn't smell like gas, does it? (leaking fuel injector)

Interested in the set, and can pick up in person. Will PM you.