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Jan 2, 2011 | 10:23 AM

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Just order a set from Sewell, $57, what a bargain. Do I need any special tool to install them such as 90 deg. screwdriver or stubby? Do I still need to drill into the rear bumper to intall the rear flaps for the 2011?

Easy 20-25 minute install.
I used a Torx screwdriver but a 4mm Allen wrench works well along with a 10mm socket ratchet.Cut the front wheels for more room.
The rears a 10mm socket ratchet and a #2 Phillips Screwdriver stubby if I remember correctly..

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Jan 2, 2011 | 11:10 AM

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The instruction on Sewell shows drilling is require for the rear wheels, is that still the case?

Wasn't on the '10.I can't see why the '11 would be different.
I believe there's a dimple where the self tapping screw and clip goes.

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:11 AM

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Drilling was required on the 2nd gen, not 3rd gen best I can remember. My dealer put them on for me

Sweet price. Some people got them for four times that much

Jan 2, 2011 | 11:36 AM

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On the Sewell installation guide, it said to drill holes at where the dimples are in the rear. I assume you guys did not do that and just let the self tapping screw do all the work.

Yeah,self tapping screw works well and you must use the clip supplied.
You'll see when your kit arrives.

Jan 2, 2011 | 01:40 PM

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Joe, does the self tapping screws comes with the kit?

Do you install it yourself or did you have your mechanic do it?

Screws included.
Did the install myself in 20 or so minutes.

Jan 3, 2011 | 01:43 PM

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I drilled holes in the dimples in the rear (very easy drilling through the plastic). Takes seconds only do drill--they specify the drill bit size in the instructions.

Jan 4, 2011 | 06:14 AM

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Yes (1/4"), the same diameter as the screw since the spring clips is what holds the screws intact for the rear mudguards.
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/pdf/PT76948100.pdf

Jan 4, 2011 | 09:19 AM

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Jim, would you said drilling is a necessary step or can I get away without drilling like others here have.

It's necessary for the '10 rx, you wont be able to put the rear ones w/o drilling don't worry if you know how to use a drill you'll be fine. A smaller size drill bit will do and then use the screw that comes with it.

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Jan 4, 2011 | 09:24 AM

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I installed the rears just with the self tapping screw.No drilling.
The dimple is there and the screw tip is sharp going into plastic.

Jan 4, 2011 | 09:47 AM

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Oh yes sorry when I said drilling I meant you need a hole no matter what....

Jan 4, 2011 | 09:52 AM

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Oh yes sorry when I said drilling I meant you need a hole no matter what....

yahj,did you get self tapping screws with the mud guard kit for the rears?

A few of us bought Lexus mud guard kits from a Canadian dealer and drilling wasn't necessary with that kit.
Here's the thread.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...ashguards.html

Jan 4, 2011 | 10:25 AM

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I got them from sewell.

Jan 4, 2011 | 10:29 AM

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I got them from sewell.

Possibly the installation hardware is different between Sewell and the Canadian Lexus dealer part.

Jan 4, 2011 | 10:35 AM

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Possibly the installation hardware is different between Sewell and the Canadian Lexus dealer part.

it's a soft plastic to drill into anyway so I guess you can use the self tapping screw.

Jan 4, 2011 | 10:40 AM

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it's a soft plastic to drill into anyway so I guess you can use the self tapping screw.

Yeah,either way works.

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