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Old 12-24-06, 09:32 PM
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Default GX pulling one side

I recently purchased 2005 GX with 12,000 miles on it. Yesterday I tool her for a short drive and I immediately noticed that vehicle is getting pulled towards left. Even when I am in the right most lane (which has sloop towards right side), I am getting pulled towards left!.

Has anyone experienced such problem?. What could be causing that issue?. Any response is appreciated.

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Old 12-25-06, 08:29 AM
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Sounds like alignment.

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Old 12-25-06, 10:33 PM
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Go for the easy fix first and check to make sure that all tires are properly inflated.
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Originally Posted by shodog
Go for the easy fix first and check to make sure that all tires are properly inflated.
Thanks for the replies. I did inflate the tires first and did noticed the pull is little less. I am waiting for Lexus to open today to check for alignment. In the meanwhile I found that there is a common TSB available for pull of the vehicle. This is not specific to GX but a common one. Hope they should be able to fix it without any major issues. I will post back the results later....
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I purchased my 2004 GX new, it pulled to the left during the first 30 days. Upon taking it in for the '30 day check/set personalized settings' appointment, the alignment was verified out of spec. The service notation includes verifying tire pressures, changing tires on rims, front camber (two), and work on both sides. Mileage at the time 1185. The problem was fixed; now 30,000+mi.

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Old 12-27-06, 04:42 AM
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Dealer did the alignment and it is much better now. It is covered under warranty and I didn't pay for it. I did mentioned to the service person that there is a TSB on it and he didn't contest.

I still feel little pull but need to drive some more distance to verify that. I guess they need to replace camber as mentioned by squeege. That TSB also talks about the same.

On a side note that I also noticed clunk in one in 4 times and dealer is going to replace the drive shaft for me.
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