chrtorres

Hello All,

Recently purchased an 2003 GX470 with 81k miles on it at Lexus Dealer. Truck is mint and loving it.

I've previously had a 98 LS 400 (Traded to get GX470) and currently have 2000 ES300 Platinum ED with 193k.

It's my first truck - using it for the family for weekend trips and winters here in Westchester NY

Forum has great information!

1. Over the weekend Driver side turn signal went out - took a look on the forum and found a DIY and have bought the part and will give it a go.

2. Since only having 81k and the dealer doesn't really know if the timing belt/chain has been done. All other service records on the "Carfax" were done at the prescribed service intervals. I found that thread as well and will look to get the Aisin Belt and Water pump kit before the winter - along with changing the thermostat

3. I hear the clunk but it's either hit or miss it seems per the forums for a definitive fix.

4. Saw a few folks place some Rims with NITTO Terras on looked quite good. Right now its just bone stock.

OG Dada

iTrader: (10)

Welcome to the forums!

1. That's pretty easy. It happened to me too in the first couple weeks of ownership. Have only had mine for less than a year.

2. No need to worry about timing belt until 100k really. A lot of Lexus owners even push it to 150k. But 100k is your safe bet.

3. Try out greasing the drive shafts first. It's a common thing to occur on 4 wheel drive vehicles. Even Jeeps need to grease their driveshafts to prevent them from clunking.

4. No comment. LOL

chiph9

For a 2003, the timing belt is 12 years old. Even if it doesn't have 100k on it yet, it's a good idea to change it.

Chip H.

chrtorres

@ Chiph9 that's what my currently thinking as I'd prefer to do it before winter
@KingPhilip - that's for the welcome and comments.