1997 Lexus LX450 Toyota Landcruiser FJ80 Shaky Side Mirror Fix

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Just a quick video showing one way to fix the common problem of the shaking side mirror on a Lexus LX450 or Toyota FJ80 Landcruiser. I fixed the driver's side mirror a few years back using this same technique and it has held up well.
You will need a phillips screwdriver, a few small drill bits, a nail or a paper clip, and some epoxy putty.
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-Dan the Fix it Man
Update 4/2020 The mirror held up great until last summer one of my kids threw a football and it hit the mirror and busted the inside part beyond repair. It was working fine until then. I ended up replacing them both with the DEPO brand side mirrors and they have been fine. They don't seem as nice as OEM, but they work. I bought them from 1aauto.com.
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[@andyisherwood1027]

I did this but with Liquid Metal as that’s all I had to hand. Paper clip reinforcement is genius. Thank you soooo much!!

[@bobdornbos4467]

I had the same issue on my driver side mirror 97 LX 450 and used your fix. It took about an hour and maybe $5 for the epoxy. The only thing I did differently was to use J B Weld epoxy and not the putty stuff like you did. The J B Weld is a little runny and so it took a few batches to build up to new mounting hole around the wire nail.
I did this repair about 3 months ago and it's still holding up. Thanks!!

[@DantheFixitMan]

Hi Bob,
Glad to hear it worked for you. Since I did this repair, my mirrors held up great until last summer when one of my kids threw a football at the car and broke the inside part beyond repair. I ended up replacing them with the depo brand mirrors purchased from 1aauto, and they have been fine. They're not quite as nice as the stock mirrors though.
Thanks for the nice comment,
Take care,
-Dan the Fix it Man

[@jasonkennedy392]

Dude you are THE MAN! both mine are shaky and drivers flops around got zipties ATM on that was debating buying 2 new mirrors

[@Star_of_the_new_moon]

Best video yet on this fix

[@MrOffshore]

Awesome video with great detail. Thanks for taking the time to make and post this video!!

[@stellaahn7921]

omg this was awesome it totally worked and i’m super stoked I DID IT!!! Thank you!!!!

[@NKPGarage]

Fantastic video with all the right detail!!

[@Poipounda007]

Dan the genius.. Thank you sir!

[@mhaskins3769]

Great job, will do this for sure!

[@ivanhoe6145]

Excellent fix and thank you for the video. Truly appreciated. Cheers!

[@therealboris2020]

This is a great video! Thank you

[@HammerRocks]

Thanks for sharing. I have the same issue with my 80 Series Landcruiser.

[@twalker7]

Thanks! This will be my project for next weekend!

[@odaynes]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@kersplatte]

Fantastic

[@ehouli77]

Mine has a bit of shaky mirror but also have the problem that the driver side mirror doesn't adjust, I can hear the motor working but doesn't move, and so far can't find a video about it, but will try to unmount it and see what I can do.

[@DantheFixitMan]

Best of luck with it, hopefully you can figure it out once you have it taken apart.
-Dan the Fix it Man

[@Emontop1]

Thank you so much.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😃

[@spoiledrttbraat]

Is there any way to make the starter on a 97 Lexus lx450 last longer, I go thru one about every 3-4 months

[@BWesty82]

Yes, use factory Toyota parts and not aftermarket. They cost more but last far longer and simply function properly. Also, the Toyota starter can be rebuilt with new plunger and contacts for a small cost of rebuild kit.

[@bobmariano3731]

👍👏⚾️

[@suby300club]

genius

[@lesfreeman7574]

Should have cleaned it first

[@Maxumized]

You are a risk taker