pepe88

I came from driving a 2001 BMW X5 to the 2007 GX470. The handling is so bad. It's so floaty. I do not have KDSS which is probably part of the problem. What did you guys do?

cdew002

If you haven't already, turn the suspension control **** to Sport (far right).

jrbyrn

I don't think the GX will ever handle like a BMW. The center of gravity is much higher on the GX and the GX is truck based and designed for smooth highway ride.
The GX reliability is much better

Drew903

Maybe change out the rims and tires? Maybe lower profile? I would second that it's never going to be like a BMW and that's the point.

ROK

The GX rides better than the Bimmer. Odd post.

Ancient

How many miles do you have on your GX? I am asking because of the conventional front and rear shocks. This can cause the front end to float around. Like previously mentioned, keep the ride control switch, turned to the far right on the center console. That only controls the rear air suspension system.

Keep your tire pressure at what is marked on the drivers door jamb, or a pound or two more. Some of that float is in the aspec ratio of the tires/ rims. Fat tires to go over rocks, without damaging the rims. I bought mine, because I like some of that float. You don't feel every tar strip or pebble in the road. X5 and the GX, are completely different animals. One is a real truck, that can tow 6500 lbs. and go just about anywhere in luxury and with reliability.

ROK

One person's idea of float could be interpreted as harsh and vice versa and anywhere in between. Any attempts at "triaging" an "issue" like this is a complete witch hunt.

You bought a big, heavy body-on-frame truck. It's a proper truck not a lifted sedan marketed as a sports activity vehicle.

If you think there's an issue, take it to a Lexus dealer and have it looked at. Done.

Johnny Rad

Sell it. The GX is a soft riding boat. It is what it is.

Globalinx

Like others said turn the shocks switch all the way to the right... I had that float too but this helps.

LXGXSAM1

Use at least 19-inch rims and performance tires.

BlairC

tires are the number one thing you are going to be able to easily change that will help your ride and handling.

pepe88

Thanks everyone and sorry for the "odd" post. I'm going to keep it on sport from here on out. I'm also going to enjoy the reliability of the GX more than the sporty feel of the X5.