Mud Guard

[RickBullotta]

Ok, here’s a post after rear mudguards installation - hardware arrived today, super easy to install for the most part. I was being careful and maybe took 15mins.

I’ll try and attach pictures to help, I was sent a diagram that included part numbers for the hardware. Instead of the clip, I used an additional screw with washer (see diagram).

First, I placed the spring nuts on the indentions where screws will go inside the wheel well. Then, I took out the existing screws on the bottom of rear bumper behind the wheel well and placed the mudguard and then reinstalled the same screws - it holds the mudguard in place. Then I went into the wheel well and placed the top screw. Make sure to pull it flush with the line of the bumper and then tighten. I then placed screws in the other two holes. The hole furthest away in the wheel well is supposed to have a plastic clip, but I just ordered an extra screw and used one instead, it seems to have good seating in the plastic and is tight.

See some pictures below and happy to answer any questions, but it was pretty easy. As mentioned on previous post, the front mudguards use all the existing screws/clips, so no new hardware needed there.

Thanks for the parts list and the pics. Mine showed up today - 15 minute job start to finish. Used a T25 wrench and a cordless drill with a 90 degree attachment. Ridiculously easy to do. And the factory guards look good and fit well. No way I'd put those jank generic Chinese crap mud flaps on my GX. I really appreciate you sharing the details - it helped a lot.

 

[jmeetze]

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Do you happen to have the part no. for the LC front guards? If not, I’ll try to do a little digging.

 

[thoff25]

For the last screw on the bottom, do you all not use a spring nut? I see 4 spring nuts and 6 screws. Will they stay in without that?

 

[thoff25]

I finally found the time to finish installing the OEM mudguards on my Luxury. As indicated the front ones were easy. The rear ones are a little bit tricky, but the indentations really help. I used also a 90-degree drill extension (see pic) which helps drill the small holes without the need to remove the wheel using the indentations as a guide. Once those small holes done, I just used the screws themselves to expand the holes and secure the mudguards. For the hole at the bottom right which doesn't have an indentation, I went under the car and use the
90-degree drill extension to drill a small hole as well. Overall, it took me 1/2 hour to do both. Here are a few pics of the final result:
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Did you use sprint nut on the bottom screw where you had to use that drill attachment?

 

[Patrickg6191]

Did you use sprint nut on the bottom screw where you had to use that drill attachment?

No, I only used the hardware that came with the OEM mudguards. See installation direction diagram below.

https://www.lexusgxforum.com/attachments/img_0042-jpeg.4177/

 

[thoff25]

No, I only used the hardware that came with the OEM mudguards. See installation direction diagram below.

https://www.lexusgxforum.com/attachments/img_0042-jpeg.4177/

So you drilled a hole big enough for this to fit and then shoved it in? I have the luxury plus so there is no mounting surface or pre drill option for that bottom spot.

 

[RickBullotta]

So you drilled a hole big enough for this to fit and then shoved it in? I have the luxury plus so there is no mounting surface or pre drill option for that bottom spot.

No drilling needed - it self tapped for me.

 

[thoff25]

No drilling needed - it self tapped for me.

I just worry it may back itself out and end up in my tire but I bet if it grips enough plastic it should be okay. Seems the easier route. I’ll do it. Thanks

 

[RickBullotta]

I just worry it may back itself out and end up in my tire but I bet if it grips enough plastic it should be okay. Seems the easier route. I’ll do it. Thanks

I had/have the same concern. If it does I'll come up with a plan "B".

 

[Patrickg6191]

So you drilled a hole big enough for this to fit and then shoved it in? I have the luxury plus so there is no mounting surface or pre drill option for that bottom spot.

No, I used a screw like the other ones (please see diagram), so you just need to drill a tiny hole to guide it.

 

[WoW_BaO]

Thank for the wealth of information within this group!

 

[Inlinefor2025OT+]

The OEM mudguards are expensive, even with discounts online. A full set will be between $225-250. I found a full set (non OEM) on Amazon for just $67 before tax. Read the all important reviews and several OT+ said they fit like a glove and look like OEM. Note this set is for the Overtrail trim. There’s probably a set for the non OT trim but I didn’t look for it. I have an OT+ coming at the end of June.

https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Mudguards-Accessory-Compatible-Overtrail/dp/B0DD7L1FRF/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=3W31ECQCHKJ9L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.NVax0Qpk4_V8Y679aNVagm2sR7KWcha1nK9Jwd77B_32eDjLKyB3geddt5e-I8puYz6pJhrDoCiG9lRx5CtyCemqEx7V96atJlqzF8kgl540FHETBJ4LV64QXMsGsm-pOwFG2JZO-tJ8AuVbFJzgRfQjFN4ZLFKm1yUIeCJipG5ZfQ1udMxO5WVVxPrqS0hZhMVHptU2in4XJz_JC_cHXg.xNfbDK_LJ1WMU8tup27gLccotz--Zdz0gpHYFe-Ng8k&dib_tag=se&keywords=A-Premium+Set+of+4PCS+Mud+Flaps+Splash+Guards+Mudguards+Mudflaps+with+Hardware+Kits+Accessory+Compatible+with+Lexus+GX550+Overtrail+2024-2025%2C+Front+and+Rear+%28Driver+and+Passenger+Side%29&qid=1747260055&sprefix=a-premium+set+of+4pcs+mud+flaps+splash+guards+mudguards+mudflaps+with+hardware+kits+accessory+compatible+with+lexus+gx550+overtrail+2024-2025%2C+front+and+rear+driver+and+passenger+side+%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1

 

[jmeetze]

Do you happen to have the part no. for the LC front guards? If not, I’ll try to do a little digging.

For anyone interested, for those of us with rock rails or otherwise without running boards who don’t want the indentation on the front guards, (Toyota) part nos. for the Land Cruiser guards are: 76621-60270 and 76622-60220. They should be ~$30 a piece.

 

[Rpa11]

They are working well! For now…