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Not 100% sure but I don’t see why not. Toyota/Lexus use pretty universal products such as these.
I just finished putting them on my 23 NX 450H+ and to date it was the easiest mod so far. I used existing screws and everything matched perfect. I purchased the ones from Amazon Japan which are the same brand as OEM. So it was a perfect match for my car. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on yours. Good luck.
Not 100% sure but I don’t see why not. Toyota/Lexus use pretty universal products such as these.
I just finished putting them on my 23 NX 450H+ and to date it was the easiest mod so far. I used existing screws and everything matched perfect. I purchased the ones from Amazon Japan which are the same brand as OEM. So it was a perfect match for my car. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work on yours. Good luck.
did you notice a difference in steering response or handling? Worth the $$ or is it a very slight or not noticeable improvement? Scale of 1-10 and, I do see that you no longer have the vehicle.
Thanks
Last edited by Lexicon1; Feb 18, 2024 at 07:56 AM.
Reason: clarification
@tundotcom What if you don't have a torque wrench? Can I just make it tight as hell?
These are not very high torque figures so I wouldn't tighten with all your might. A wheel torque setting is usually 75-110 foot pounds which you can do by hand with a socket wrench and (my guess for me as a fit guy) about 60-70% of your full muscle strength in one arm. These torque values are what you would use for light things like metal brackets etc found in your engine compartment. These bolt/ screws are probably only 3/16" diameter or 1/4" so a high amount of torque with a socket wrench will rip them apart easily then you're really fuggerd when the threaded stud is stuck in your B piller and you now can't close your door. Spend $50 and get a cheap torque wrench to be safe
I'm about to order 5 sets of these for all the Lexus models we have (my RCF and CT200h, Wife's NX). Everyone in the RCF group goes with: MS304-00001 but I dislike the TRD branding.. but I do know it comes with bolts.
I actually like the Aisin branded ones more than the TRD branded so I'm going that route. However, after reading it appears that the Aisin DSL-002 do NOT come with any type of bolts.
There are two options available for the bolts: DSL-SP01 and DSL-SP02
Vehicle Compatibility: The main difference lies in the specific vehicle models they are designed for.
Loctite: DSL-SP01 comes with Loctite applied, while DSL-SP02 does not.
That's directly taken off google... so my question is do you NEED to order bolts for these? Why can't we just reuse the two bolts that are currently in the striker latch? Can anyone confirm (specifically SgtLip since you ordered the DSL-002)?
I ask this because in the first video it clearly looks like he's re-using the same bolts he just removed from the striker latch... but I've read other places that one should order the DLS-SP02 bolt kit and not even fiddle with the stock bolts again?
With just the DSL-002 kit you can get it on Yahoo Japan Auctions for around $80 for a set. So it's super cheap.
I can't give you much advice on the Aisin version since I haven't ordered them. I can tell you that the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ version is different from the regular ones that fit almost all Toyota/Lexus models.
I did reuse the existing bolts so I don't think you need to buy any extras. I also didn't use Loctite. The original bolts don't have them, so no need to apply any IMO.
You also won't see or notice the TRD logo anyway in everyday use, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Awesome good to know about the door jam bolts! That saves me from ordering the one kit then, I can just get and use the Aisin DLS-002 which are identical to the TRD ones minus the TRD branding on the side. These will just have Aisin written on them. I figured the TRD branding isn't that noticable either but the non TRD branded ones are a good $20-30 cheaper so it saves about $100 for all 5 sets I need to buy..lol
Good to know on the loctite. I've seen some videos that use it and other that don't. Since our bolts don't, I will do as you did and not use it.
I found that they made a limited color run which would have been cool if they kept that going.
But the ones I plan on getting just look like this. Same deal but instead of TRD on the side they say the manufacture.
My stock latch says Aisin on it as well but was covered by a black plate.
Placing my order now from japan and will get it in a couple weeks along with my LS chrome door lock buttons that I'm swapping over to the CT. Once I get all this stuff in I'll snap some pictures!
An NX that handles, okay if you say so. Over the years I have owned cars that handled and drove sporty, but the NX is not one of them. The NX is a luxury cruiser and it does a great job at that.
Awesome good to know about the door jam bolts! That saves me from ordering the one kit then, I can just get and use the Aisin DLS-002 which are identical to the TRD ones minus the TRD branding on the side. These will just have Aisin written on them. I figured the TRD branding isn't that noticable either but the non TRD branded ones are a good $20-30 cheaper so it saves about $100 for all 5 sets I need to buy..lol
Good to know on the loctite. I've seen some videos that use it and other that don't. Since our bolts don't, I will do as you did and not use it.
I found that they made a limited color run which would have been cool if they kept that going.
Placing my order now from japan and will get it in a couple weeks along with my LS chrome door lock buttons that I'm swapping over to the CT. Once I get all this stuff in I'll snap some pictures!
Appreciate the help and insight of your install!
-Nigel
Let us know if you can tell any difference after installing the door stabilizers. Would be interesting feedback since you're installing on multiple Lexus models!
Will do! Honestly I'm not expecting much of a difference but they do look much much better than the normal door latches. But part of me wants to believe that some type of engineering went into these.
It'll probably be a couple weeks until I get them. I feel like they would probably do better on the 4 door vehicles so I'm interested in seeing how it does on the CT more so than the RCF. RCF is already pretty rigid.. CT though has a ton of suspension mods I've done so it already rides much stiffer/harsher than stock.
