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2013 GX460, lived most of its life in the northeast. Exhaust (and parts of the frame) are pretty rusty. Was throwing a bank 2 catalytic converter code so I put spacers on the O2 sensors because I don't need to pass emissions. Cat replacement through Lexus is crazy expensive.

Now I'm hearing some raspy/chirping noise. Had a local muffler shop look at it. Said it has a leak on the bank 2 (passenger side) cat behind the heat shield. Said they can't do anything because the bolts are rusted and there's not enough room to cut out the cat and straight pipe it. Recommended I run it into the ground.

2013 GX460. 120K Miles. Recently moved to San Antonio, TX. Thanks for any tips & recommendations!