What did you do to your GX TODAY?
03-28-14, 02:40 AM
#241
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i haven't driven the gx for few weeks now but today i did just so i can burn the fuel thats been seating inside for a month now, i forget sometimes how comfortable this suv vs my daily car
03-28-14, 06:57 AM
#242
Pole Position
Inspired by a pic I saw on here, I cut out holes for my tie down points through the weathertech cargo liner last night. The tie downs actually bolt to the floor, plastic trim and all, so once you get it all in place there is zero risk of the trim popping off, or the cargo liner shifting around going forward, I'm very happy with how it turned out. I didn't bother cutting out for the 3rd row seat stuff as I never have them in the truck anyways.
Previously I was frusterated by the liner shifting around every time my dog jumped in, it would get crammed under the 2nd row seats and just wasn't fitting well. Problem solved.
Previously I was frusterated by the liner shifting around every time my dog jumped in, it would get crammed under the 2nd row seats and just wasn't fitting well. Problem solved.
03-28-14, 09:24 AM
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Finally got to take care of a few minor annoyances.
1. Replaced Front Diff Drain plug & Washer. Previously just replaced the washer because of a leak, but it was the drain plug that was bad. No more leaks!
2. Adjusted the Ebrake handle (Now it actually engages!)
3. Got rid of those annoying wheel locks, that lazy techs like to strip out with their impact guns. Seriously, who would want to steal the stock GX's wheels.......
1. Replaced Front Diff Drain plug & Washer. Previously just replaced the washer because of a leak, but it was the drain plug that was bad. No more leaks!
2. Adjusted the Ebrake handle (Now it actually engages!)
3. Got rid of those annoying wheel locks, that lazy techs like to strip out with their impact guns. Seriously, who would want to steal the stock GX's wheels.......
03-28-14, 12:00 PM
#245
Facelift
Painted front grille silver pine metallic and shaved rear badges and added new tip!
03-29-14, 05:52 PM
#246
Pole Position
Added the frame-mount trailer hitch.
I had to get the local dealer to remove the tie-down for me with their air tools, as the bolts had corroded in place. But afterwards it went pretty well. Even easier than it did when I added one to the Ridgeline, as Toyota put the notches on the center part to hold it while you lifted the rest of it into place.
You'll still need decent upper-body strength to do this. It's not light.
Chip H.
I had to get the local dealer to remove the tie-down for me with their air tools, as the bolts had corroded in place. But afterwards it went pretty well. Even easier than it did when I added one to the Ridgeline, as Toyota put the notches on the center part to hold it while you lifted the rest of it into place.
You'll still need decent upper-body strength to do this. It's not light.
Chip H.
03-29-14, 06:14 PM
#247
Pole Position
De-badged the barn door. Though I read that there were no holes behind the barn door "L" badge. There are 2 locator holes behind that badge just like on the front. Took the "L" off anyway.Will plug the holes tomorrow.
03-30-14, 08:31 AM
#250
Pole Position
Love the pics, looks like a beautiful area!
03-30-14, 08:09 PM
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my 99 rx300 started running really ruff sputtering, codes thrown were p1346, p1349 vvt system malfunction, a/f sensor circuit response malfunction bank 1 sensor 1 bank 2 sensor 1. I checked the timing belt and it looks good its tight and all the timings marks are lined up so what should I do next I really need the car going and don't know what to try next?? help please
03-30-14, 08:20 PM
#253
seat covers
Added rear seat covers. Purpose is to protect from children's car seats, still need the front ones due to younger (3) one's shoes rubbing back of my seat. I clean it every week but should've just ordered those at same time as rear covers. I've bought them for 2 other cars - my wife loves them since they don't destroy her car. Aside from protecting leather, it's amazing how they manage to spill everything. Material is a heavy cotton - just throw in washer/dryer for cleaning.
04-01-14, 11:08 AM
#254
Fluid - Where did you get your seat covers? I love the idea. I just spent the better part of Saturday scrubbing down the back seats of our 2006 GX.
Interestingly, while searching for seat covers, I came across this site: http://www.seatcoverman.com/cotton.html
He uses a GX on his homepage banner, yet he doesn't offer Lexus as a manufacturer option.
Interestingly, while searching for seat covers, I came across this site: http://www.seatcoverman.com/cotton.html
He uses a GX on his homepage banner, yet he doesn't offer Lexus as a manufacturer option.