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Old 04-11-11, 09:41 AM
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Default Armrest solution

The thing I hate most about this car is the small armrests. What did you guys do to resolve the problem? I know the RX has this... http://www.jjproducts.net/jj_product...ota/index.html

I dont know how well that would work for us though. Is there anything specifically for a GX?
Old 04-11-11, 06:31 PM
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Personally I find that hideous, but I do see where you are coming from. I'd honestly email that company and see if it will fit on the GX. My guess would be yes as Toyota/Lexus use many of the same parts in many of their vehicles.
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any updates on this? Other solutions for armrest? I have a 2007 GX and the armrest is probably the most annoying thing about the vehicle for me... other than the mileage.
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I know this is an OLD thread... But I too HATE the stock armrest. I am 6'2" and large frame/wide shoulders. I love car but need something wider or further away than the stock arm rest.

I was hoping to find an OEM center console for a Prado or other after market that has armrest built into the top inorder to replace the stock one... But I have not had any luck.

Anyone else know of a way?
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Default Aftermarket Armrest

I installed this armrest on my 2006 GX. It was pretty easy to make the swap. You will lose the adjustment feature - this armrest either stays up or down.
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That looks awesome! Does it match the tan OEM color and where did you get it from?
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Yes, the tan leather matched well.

Here's a link to Jim at JJ Products:

http://www.jjproducts.net/jj_product...ota/index.html
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Originally Posted by GX Dad
Yes, the tan leather matched well.

Here's a link to Jim at JJ Products:

http://www.jjproducts.net/jj_product...ota/index.html
I have a 2004 blizzard pearl with ivory interior . What was the color of the arm rest you ordered.
What was the color of your interior called by the factory.

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No charcoal gray leather, bummer
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It says they have "medium charcoal leather".
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Originally Posted by GX Dad
Yes, the tan leather matched well.

Here's a link to Jim at JJ Products:

http://www.jjproducts.net/jj_product...ota/index.html
Did you do the passenger side . If not do they make a left and right
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Originally Posted by mrblister
Did you do the passenger side . If not do they make a left and right
It said, "Attaches to driver's seat only."
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Originally Posted by GX Dad
Yes, the tan leather matched well.

Here's a link to Jim at JJ Products:

http://www.jjproducts.net/jj_product...ota/index.html
Thanks man for sharing the info! This probably ranks as one of the top ten mods to do on our truck...

If you scroll down on the link, it says they also sell a dual setup for the passenger side as well for double the price...
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Originally Posted by redrocks
It said, "Attaches to driver's seat only."
It said available for dual seats but did not say for gx470 That is why I asked . Highlander and gx470 do share some parts. I wanted to know if OP had asked about dual armrests
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I would call or email Jim at JJ Products with your specific questions.


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