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    Battery tie down

    I got a new battery in my '97 LX450. This new battery is about 2/3 the size of the old one, and there's enough room for it to bounce around the battery box. There is no tie down bracket or strap. I've jerry-rigged a rubber bungie to hold it in place but that is barely adequate for street...
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    Utility trailer mods for bad roads

    I got a 5x8 utility trailer to haul my new quad. These trailers come with very small 4.80x12 tires and very low ground clearance. I'm planning on doing an over/under conversion on the axle, which should raise the trailer 7"-8" and make a lot more room for bigger wheels. I think I'll get space...
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    ATV battery tenders

    I know this is a forum for motorcycles, but I'm assuming there is carryover with motorcycle and ATV batteries. I recently just got my first quad, and since it will go weeks or months between uses I want to keep the battery charged up. What is a good ATV battery tender? Is it possible to jump an...
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    2nd set of wheels for an LX450?

    I'm looking at getting a second set of wheels and tires for my LX 450. The rig is totally stock on the original wheels and have nice new set of Michelin Defenders. I'd like to use the Michelins for daily driving street use. The second set would be for the 6-8 days a year I actually got off road...
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    Upgrade replacement bulbs for LX450?

    I've searched the forums and online but feel even more confused. I have a '97 LX450, with everything bone stock. The low-beam 9005 bulbs are really dim and barely cut through the darkness, especially in the rain. The high beams are sufficient, but are not much brighter than the low beams of...
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    Pinstripes and staying presentable

    Just recently I obtained my first "overland-type" vehicle, a 1997 Lexus LX450. This was my dad's vehicle, and it is in prime shape. It has never seen dirt and he kept it detailed constantly, so the paint has only a few nicks from use over the years. I took it out to a local OHV area, and it...
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    Looking for air compressor input

    I am just getting started in overlanding/off-road driving, and have learned that one of the first things I need to manage is tire deflation/inflation. I found the tire deflator thread, which is useful, but need some more info on air compressors. My vehicle is a 1997 Lexus LX450, completely...
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