will the OUTER tail light piece on a 2004 Lexus LS430 fit on a 2001 Lexus LS430? Are the mounts the same? the wiring? I know the inner pieces don't fit, but the outer pieces are completely different. Anything would help. Thanks in advance.

-Jonathan

 

Does anyone know the answer to this??????????

 

Yes this needs to be resolved !!!! The amber strip on an 2001-2003 is out of place. Here are pics. It is pretty damn close. Does anyone have a hook up at a lexus dealership? Someone who will let you try out a taillight lense to see if it will fit? Someone has gotta get out the measuring tape and find out.!!

 

pic #2 for 2001 -2003

 

no it wont fit. its been asked before and no one wants it more than me.

 

the shape is different or what?

 

It will fit, i have seen it done, but keep in mind, you will need a rear bumper, and a complete rear trunk..to match it exact w/ the 2004 model.... in other words u can convert a 2001-03 rear to a 2004-05 model

 

I don't think we want to go that far. All we want to do is replace that outer part of the tail light that is an ugly amber color. The light strip on the trunk is clear . I willprobably go to the dealer one day and ask the parts dept to put the 2003 and 2004 lense side by side to see if it the same shape. It looks so close from pics I've posted.

 

damn, from the pics i couldn't imagine that the bumper and the trunk lid have to be changed in order to get the taillight to fit @_@

 

When I had my 98 GS400, I watched those forums a lot. I can remember some guys modifying the lense using a dremmel tool and then cutting out the amber part of the lense. I'd like to think the same can be done with the LS. Look around there and see what they did...

Just a suggestion.

 

I've seen "European" tail light assemblies advertised for older Lexii. Anybody know whether the 2001-03 gen had a different lens for the European market? How about Australia, etc.?

 

Why not just buy the clear/red tails from Fabulous?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=130938

 

DIY BananaGS site

If you would rather save some $ and DIY, take a look.

 

Did you ever tell anyone the price for these? I looked and didn't see anything...

 

Those light will do!!! I need them!!! Where do I go!!!