billydpowell

Here is the grille in my 99LS. I bought it here: http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/pts/1846949332.html it is one piece, like the original, bolts in. this one is called "black chrome" looking at it straight on, looks original, but as you walk up and look down, you see the chrome. neat. they also had them for the 95-97 models.

I found mine on craigslist.org dont know where you are, but there is one in Providence, he has a car with 5 chrome wheels, he might swap you for his spare, since it would be a spare for him also... dont cost nothing to ask.. 95-97 are the same

well this is not much comfort to you, since I am 76.... but the old man likes your wheels, comparing them to the stock wheels... the 5 spoke are so common now, I like "others" as a rule, like I put on mine... they are stock just mixed up.. late model on the 97 and early model on the 99... BOTTOM LINE, I LIKE THEM... YOU SHOULD DO WHAT PLEASES YOU..

YES, I put them on... I owned a 7 stall garage for 30 years, so I do most of it, when I put the TB/WP on my 97, my nephew (who used to work for me) done the heavy work for me, and he will also do my starter on my 99LS... I am 76, so I just coast when I can.. but brakes are so simple.

sure, but you have probably already thought of it.... call Sewell, Park Place, any Lexus dealer...

maybe this will help.. power steering pump1.pdf

I just replaced mine (front rotors and ceramic pads) on my 99LS a couple of weeks ago. Got mine from brake overstock (TRW brand) for $90 total. smooth as satin... You can call them at (888) 441-8808 or e-mail at: brakeoverstock@gmail.com good luck..

you can get one off ebay for a song.... and sing it yourself, I did, a year ago and it is working fine... ebay # 270561805315 14.45. free shipping

Thanks, that was the 25th of June, 1952, my 18th birthday, I had just graduated and bought it and put the C-kit on. quite a story on the 74 pickup, I ordered it special from Ford, had them shut down the line and paint it that special Red, then continue with their colors. AND the next year they included the same Red paint in their line... and charged me 300. extra. I think Ford pickups have been number 1 ever since.. but I have enjoyed my cars.. still do.. LS400 for me.Oh,,had a horse too as a boy

NO! it doesnt flex, it is vibration/stress that gets it. tranny support and/or motor supt. are the players.. good luck, it is not easy, but the dealers have no mercy..

Hey thanks for the pep talk! That is good news for sure that you didn't find it to bad to do. I'll give it a go. Thanks for the reply. YOU can do it..... I am 76... but I am also a retired mechanic the video is for size...

I just replaced mine on the 97, not too hard, just remove the pass side cat conv, lower rear crossmember and out it comes. parts were: pipe 25601-50060 117.60 gskt 25634-50010 5.43 gskt 25628-50010 1.24 from Park Place Lexus in Plano

swapping batterys was about the first thing I did.. didnt work, but thanks, it just lasted about two days, and then started running as soon as you crank it. I'm going to get new contacts very soon.

thanks B I read that, dont need a batt, for the last week, this thing has started instantly, weird.. My guess is it’s a bad/worn spot on the contactor plate in the solenoid. Probably all pitted and burned up. It’s intermittent because the plate moves around some and it just happens to be in a different position. Eventually it will wander back to the bad spot and you'll probably see it again... from past experience, I know you are right, and we will replace the contacts, soon.... I remember on the older cars, we would remove the end of the solenoid, turn the old bolts half around (for the clean side)turn the washer (contact plate) around (for the clean side)put it back together and they were good to go..... I am probably talking over your head... since I am 76.. and I am sure you are not.

thanks B I read that, dont need a batt, for the last week, this thing has started instantly, weird..

I have owned 8 LS's over the past 15 years, and would not even consider anything else. what more can I say???? Oh, put my new rotors and pads on today...... smooth............ best $90 bucks I ever spent.

If you are unable to find one in a salvage yard (and I doubt it) try to find an online dealer with one... it is the actuator, and it is part of the latch assembly(according to dealers). I have read of some who have used "motors from ebay" to make theirs functional, at low cost, but I never understood how they did it.

I agree, The rotors alone are easily $90.00 Billy, Are the parts OEM ? All I know is they were made by TRW, I got them at BrakeOverstock: There are millions of dollars of surplus automotive parts inventory available in the United States. Brake Overstock specializes in the purchase of surplus name brand brake parts below wholesale prices. We pass the savings on to you with prices up to 40% lower than your local auto parts store. We only sell premium quality brake parts from reputable brand names. Our mission is to exceed your expectations, and earn your business again and again. Our team is dedicated to 5 Star performance. Have questions? Customer service representatives are available M-F from 8:30 to 6:00 pm CST. You can call us at (888) 441-8808 or e-mail us at brakeoverstock@gmail.com TRW is here: http://www.trwauto.com/

I used the Moog bushings on mine (part# K90540) and I cant tell them from OEM. car is steady, no leans... I would use them again Thanks for the reply!. Glad you are happy with them . Since Daizen are now unavailable at least to me I will use the Moog fronts as you have done and use the Energy Suspension urethane rear bushings to tighten up that spindly little rear swaybar my 1997 has. You said "no leans" I thought they all leaned to some extent. Thanks I meant no EXCESSIVE leans.... and my 97 has 247K on it.

it just turned over 140k.... but this thing is starting instantly.... every time, I will have to wait until it fails again, so I can check it... I am going to replace the front rotors and pads as soon as the weather cools off... we are running 100 nearly every day and that is not good for my 76 year old body... I got a set of TRW rotors and ceramic pads for it.. $90 bucks for everything... cheers y'all

I used the Moog bushings on mine (part# K90540) and I cant tell them from OEM. car is steady, no leans... I would use them again

I could not agree more..... but this site has a BUNCH of HOF bloggers. It just dosent matter what you question is.... help is available here. you guys are TOPS.

go to my bushings.com... then Lexus, then LS400 .. and go shopping

but now it is starting everytime...... it just is not dependable for my wife to be in. I have tried all day today and it starts instantly... go figure

YES, mine is just one click at a time, with each key turn. we (my nephew) are going to pull it out this weekend.