View Poll Results: Does your GX460 Lean?
Yes: Low on the passenger side
104
57.14%
Yes: Low on the driver side
19
10.44%
No, I've measured on a flat grade and it's even
59
32.42%
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KDSS Lean
06-13-14, 09:57 PM
#46
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Yeah I guess I was a little too enthusiastic last night, you all are right that's BS 
Picked up the new GX today and she's plumb level.... Aw yeah!
I'm liking it so much now I want to trade in my LS460 for an LX!
Sorry I couldn't help much with the level issue everyone.
Peace
Z
Picked up the new GX today and she's plumb level.... Aw yeah!
I'm liking it so much now I want to trade in my LS460 for an LX!
Sorry I couldn't help much with the level issue everyone.
Peace
Z
06-19-14, 05:39 AM
#47
Driver School Candidate
Hi All,
I got my GX460 -2014 last Dec, and had the same issue. LR is lower than RR. went to the dealer to get it fixed and they struggled for 10 days before they came back to me and told me that they need to replace the FR KDSS drum, coil spring and suspension rod. Coild spring and rod as I was feeling a noise from that side and KDSS Drum and that is dirsturbing the balance. After April, they just replaced all the 3 part and walaaa... Height is perfect... LR and RR having same height .....
I also checked new GX at showroom and they have the height issue, looks like may be Lexus will recall the GX sometime to fix it....
Hope this helps to all owners struggling to get the height issue fixed.....
I got my GX460 -2014 last Dec, and had the same issue. LR is lower than RR. went to the dealer to get it fixed and they struggled for 10 days before they came back to me and told me that they need to replace the FR KDSS drum, coil spring and suspension rod. Coild spring and rod as I was feeling a noise from that side and KDSS Drum and that is dirsturbing the balance. After April, they just replaced all the 3 part and walaaa... Height is perfect... LR and RR having same height .....
I also checked new GX at showroom and they have the height issue, looks like may be Lexus will recall the GX sometime to fix it....
Hope this helps to all owners struggling to get the height issue fixed.....
07-14-14, 01:28 PM
#49
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Wanted to let you know I found a solution for the famous "lean" on the gx460 (in my case, Land Cruiser Prado)... It consists in "confusing" the load level sensors located under the chasis on each side of our trucks... I followed the guide posted on this forum and worked like a charm!
I used about a 10-12mm washer on the right side (the lean side) and a 5mm washer on the left side
By doing this mod you can also "lift" your car to your desired spec...
let me know if you have any questions..
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post280029
I used about a 10-12mm washer on the right side (the lean side) and a 5mm washer on the left side
By doing this mod you can also "lift" your car to your desired spec...
let me know if you have any questions..
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post280029
07-14-14, 10:02 PM
#50
Wanted to let you know I found a solution for the famous "lean" on the gx460 (in my case, Land Cruiser Prado)... It consists in "confusing" the load level sensors located under the chasis on each side of our trucks... I followed the guide posted on this forum and worked like a charm!
I used about a 10-12mm washer on the right side (the lean side) and a 5mm washer on the left side
By doing this mod you can also "lift" your car to your desired spec...
let me know if you have any questions..
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post280029
I used about a 10-12mm washer on the right side (the lean side) and a 5mm washer on the left side
By doing this mod you can also "lift" your car to your desired spec...
let me know if you have any questions..
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post280029
07-15-14, 02:23 PM
#51
Lexus Test Driver
Literally the vehicle pulls to the right. I feel like I am laboring to keep it straight.
07-24-14, 09:34 AM
#52
Driver School Candidate
Mine is lower on the passenger side, ranging from 0.25-0.75" from my rough measurements over the last couple of months. Had the dealer look at the suspension and they measured it at 3/8", which they said anything <0.5" is within specs. I have a 2011 Premium.
07-24-14, 10:50 AM
#54
Racer
mine was random. sometimes right was lower, sometimes left was lower. Damnest thing. After a while i think it probably leveled out and didnt notice it.
this is a known issue and there is another poll on this topic and thread a few pages back
this is a known issue and there is another poll on this topic and thread a few pages back
07-31-14, 03:50 AM
#55
Lexus Test Driver
Good News
I had an appointment yesterday to meet with a Lexus Rep and the service manager.
A TSB has not been published yet, but a fix has been made for the lean problem. The front right spring has been reproduced with a different spring rate. While the TSB is still unofficial, Lexus did ship this part to the US and my vehicle has been fixed.
I am picking it up today and will post the results.
A TSB has not been published yet, but a fix has been made for the lean problem. The front right spring has been reproduced with a different spring rate. While the TSB is still unofficial, Lexus did ship this part to the US and my vehicle has been fixed.
I am picking it up today and will post the results.
07-31-14, 03:56 AM
#56
Lexus Test Driver
07-31-14, 06:25 AM
#57
I had an appointment yesterday to meet with a Lexus Rep and the service manager.
A TSB has not been published yet, but a fix has been made for the lean problem. The front right spring has been reproduced with a different spring rate. While the TSB is still unofficial, Lexus did ship this part to the US and my vehicle has been fixed.
I am picking it up today and will post the results.
A TSB has not been published yet, but a fix has been made for the lean problem. The front right spring has been reproduced with a different spring rate. While the TSB is still unofficial, Lexus did ship this part to the US and my vehicle has been fixed.
I am picking it up today and will post the results.
07-31-14, 06:41 AM
#58
Lexus Test Driver
Apparently since the GX is sold in many other countries with right and left hand drive, Lexus discovered tweaking the spring rate on the front right suspension would fix this issue.
However you might be able to notify your dealer before the TSB about this issue. Tell them about the front right suspension. Lexus already had replacement springs in the US for this issue, and your dealer may be able to get their hands on it. I'm sure they are in limited supply since the TSB is not yet published they probably only sent over a minimum amount to test.
07-31-14, 06:48 AM
#59
Yes. That is what is it designed for. The TSB, when published, will be out to fix the lean issue.
Apparently since the GX is sold in many other countries with right and left hand drive, Lexus discovered tweaking the spring rate on the front right suspension would fix this issue.
However you might be able to notify your dealer before the TSB about this issue. Tell them about the front right suspension. Lexus already had replacement springs in the US for this issue, and your dealer may be able to get their hands on it. I'm sure they are in limited supply since the TSB is not yet published they probably only sent over a minimum amount to test.
Apparently since the GX is sold in many other countries with right and left hand drive, Lexus discovered tweaking the spring rate on the front right suspension would fix this issue.
However you might be able to notify your dealer before the TSB about this issue. Tell them about the front right suspension. Lexus already had replacement springs in the US for this issue, and your dealer may be able to get their hands on it. I'm sure they are in limited supply since the TSB is not yet published they probably only sent over a minimum amount to test.
07-31-14, 06:50 AM
#60
Lexus Test Driver
