[Troy L]

If you have not taken the opportunity to do so, please take your GX470 in for the TSB fix, even if you have not observed the clunking noise. I went on a trip a week ago, so I left the vehicle at the dealership for the repair, while I was out of town. When I picked up the vehicle (no cost), I immediately noticed a change in its performance, but attributed it to the fact that I don't drive the vehicle that often. But, after my wife drove the vehicle, she made some interesting, voluntary comments. First, she noted that, before the repair, the vehicle responded from a dead stop as if it were towing a small trailer. Now, she said the vehicle has more instant response from a stopped position. Perhaps, the original equipment drive shaft is binding ever so slightly, creating extra load on the engine, and the change is clearly noticeable. I will get a better idea of wheather this is all in my mind, when I monitor potential changes in gas mileage. This forum has been so helpful to me that I wanted to be sure to pass on any useful information to others who so thoughtfully share their experiences.