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Old 12-09-05, 09:13 AM
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I have a 94 ls. The undercarriage cover is ripped and it keeps on falling off from one corner when I use alternative methods of fixing it back up. The new one costs around $200 at dealerships and also at online-places. I called TAP recycling and they don'tt have it.

I can't justify paying that much for this. Is there any place you know of that might carry it for cheaper or if ou know of anyone who has a parts vehicle where I can purchase this from?

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Old 12-09-05, 10:44 AM
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I've replaced several of these covers over a 15 year period but never found a particularly good price on what is just a big piece of floppy plastic. Have you tried Lexus-parts.com? They usually give a bit of a discount.

The covers on my cars have been trashed by mechanics both at Lexus dealers and independent repair shops - I think the main problem is that mechanics remove only a few bolts and bend the cover down so they can change the oil filter or something else. My "favorite" story is when I arrived home from the Lexus dealer and found the cover dragging on the ground - held on only by a couple of the front bolts.

It may sound like overkill, but I now always remove the cover before taking my LS in for service.
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Yup, that's how it all gets started where they bend it and also don't put all teh screws back. I've already paid $15 couple of times to a nearby gas station mechanic to put the hanging piece back somehow, but now i want to resolve this issue altogether.

I haven't tried lexus-parts. I'll call them now.
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Try repairing it with epoxy-fiberglass in needed areas and use large washers.
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mine couldn't reach my new bumper so i just don't have any cover on
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