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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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hey guys, quick question but does the chrome trunk bar only comes in double-sided tape or are there actually ones in which you have to remove the original bar in order to bolt the new one in..because I saw a gs with the double-sided tape chrome trunk bar and it just stuck out way to much..any solutions?
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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idk try calling the company and find out
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There is an oem Lexus trunk bar available for our cars through Carson that is a direct replacement, IMHO this option is the best.
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Originally Posted by tipp
hey guys, quick question but does the chrome trunk bar only comes in double-sided tape or are there actually ones in which you have to remove the original bar in order to bolt the new one in..because I saw a gs with the double-sided tape chrome trunk bar and it just stuck out way to much..any solutions?
I'm pretty sure there's chrome trunk bars that replace the stock trunk bar.
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There is an oem Lexus trunk bar available for our cars through Carson that is a direct replacement, IMHO this option is the best.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 06:50 PM
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yea it replaces the origional...whats the double sided tape one look like?..i dnt think ive even seen anyone with it.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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ebay kind sticks on old one. JDM toyota part replaces it
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Spyder78
There is an oem Lexus trunk bar available for our cars through Carson that is a direct replacement, IMHO this option is the best.
by any chance do you know how much they run?

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yea it replaces the origional...whats the double sided tape one look like?..i dnt think ive even seen anyone with it.
yea the double side tape one i've seen on ebay and selective vendors carry them as well..they stick it out way too much.

btw. appreciate everyone's help, im sorta new at this as you can see.
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Chrome Trunk Bar

Black Chrome Trunk Bar
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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thanks jokster, but as far installation goes and due process..how does that work?
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Off the top of my head, I think there are 2 screws and thats it... but dont remember. probably accessible only through the inside (after removing carpet)
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Originally Posted by tipp
thanks jokster, but as far installation goes and due process..how does that work?
I see you're new here. Heres our "Arc of the Covenant" or "Holy Grail" if you would

Link to all DIY's


Heres a DIY for LED's on the license plate that shows how to remove the bar:

Bar Removal
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr Jokster
I see you're new here. Heres our "Arc of the Covenant" or "Holy Grail" if you would

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Heres a DIY for LED's on the license plate that shows how to remove the bar:

Bar Removal
LOL! appreciated.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:12 PM
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yup amazing what searching will do for you just the clips on the carpet, then the 4 bolts they are 10mm and you are done. the replacements are much better quality than the 3m taped ones.
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Old Feb 16, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Originally Posted by carbongs
yup amazing what searching will do for you just the clips on the carpet, then the 4 bolts they are 10mm and you are done. the replacements are much better quality than the 3m taped ones.
ill keep that in mind, thanks carbongs.
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