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Old Sep 8, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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After I installed my rear spoiler a week ago, I can't help notice that my roofline from the back looks un-even. And it was not the spoiler that is off coz I got that installed squarely. It seem to be tilting lower on the driver's side. I measure both sides from the wheel well lip to the ground (while making sure surface is level and tire pressure were the same) and then from each rear tire center top to the inside center of the wheel well and the driver side is about 7/8" lower than the passenger on both method.
I came across a thread (from 2005 i think) here about it but really never got a logical reason and a definite fix from dealers or otherwise. There were a few GXs experiencing it at that time. I was wondering if anyone out there has this now or before and if they got it fixed.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 08:54 PM
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Mine did the same thing. Dealer replaced the rear shocks, which were leaking, and now everything is fine.
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Old Sep 9, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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Could be as simple as adjusting the level sensor in the rear which is common on the GX.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 05:58 AM
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That old thread you digged up was somebody with a KDSS GX I believed. If I remember right, he had the dealer bleed the lines on the KDSS and it fix the problem. I have the same problem, maybe not as much as an inch off, and I dont have KDSS.
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. I will definitely point this out with the dealer on my next service and share the forum my experience... hoping a positive one.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by The G Man
That old thread you digged up was somebody with a KDSS GX I believed. If I remember right, he had the dealer bleed the lines on the KDSS and it fix the problem. I have the same problem, maybe not as much as an inch off, and I dont have KDSS.
just took my GX for service today. told them about the "tilt" and tech said its w/in specs... almost an inch off on left side and it's w/in specs?... are they nuts!. also told them about the "clunk" and they'd ordered parts and will call me for repair. I am hoping the "clunk" fix will correct the "tilt" issue. have you had yours "clunk"fixed? still have the "tilt"?
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearlpower
Could be as simple as adjusting the level sensor in the rear which is common on the GX.
took my GX for service today. was hoping they'll do a "level sensor" adjustment but tech said its w/in specs... almost an inch off on rear driver side and they tell me it's w/in specs?. this "Level sensor" adjustment, you know where I can get some info/documentation about it? thanks. they'll fix the "clunk" later when parts come in... you think that will fix "tilt" too?
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