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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:20 AM
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I am thinking to apply a tow hook (hope this is the right word) to my GS430, as I want to carry my ATV with it.
But I have not been able to see what it looks like.
As any of applied it?
any pictures?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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ugh.. totally not recommended..
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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You're probably asking about a trailer hitch (not a tow hook).
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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yes, trailer hitch. Do I need to cut the bumper to install it?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by claudioc66
yes, trailer hitch. Do I need to cut the bumper to install it?
sounds like a sure-fire way to increase the value of your car
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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remember reading somewhere not to tow anything with the gs?
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tcr101
remember reading somewhere not to tow anything with the gs?
yea seriously, i read it somewhere, but can't quite remember where
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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I am trying to picture all of this in my mind... A GS430 driving down the road with a big hole cut in the bumper towing a trailer with an ATV on it... Sounds a little strange.. I'm sure it would be the first and the last time I'd see that.
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Old Jun 12, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=358403

Mesca Post 2
"In the manual it says you should NOT tow anything with the Lexus. I could have sworn I've seen a 3GS with a roof rack, but I could be mistaken"
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Old Jun 14, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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Ok, I see! I will not do it
Originally Posted by tcr101
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=358403

Mesca Post 2
"In the manual it says you should NOT tow anything with the Lexus. I could have sworn I've seen a 3GS with a roof rack, but I could be mistaken"
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Old Jun 15, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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... btw, not sure if this is old news ... lexus now sells a GS roof rack from the dealer ... i noticed it while browsing ... no clue how good/strong it is though .. . just thought I mention it.

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