Scottnweez

Ouch, tough crowd! I was actually shooting for something in between "Soccer Mom" and "Xterra". You load the thing up with 4 dogs or 4 skiers and you need the extra space on top... it's how we roll up here in Tahoe. If there is interest I will retro the removal and post the pics as soon as I get a chance.

z0lt3c

iTrader: (1)

I like the basket and no running board look... I could use the extra space for carrying my boat covers around. You really don't want them inside the car, the basket has the added benefit of drying them. What brand is the basket? I must admit that I find the lighted feature on the running board useful and would miss this if I removed them. I would probably only do it if damaged...

Scottnweez

The rack is a Yakima LoadWarrior, pretty easy to find: http://www.rei.com/product/652474/ya...rooftop-basket

I would probably miss the running boards if it wasn't for the nifty step inside the back door next to the seats. Its perfect for loading and loading the roof.

vorticity

For you guys who have removed your running boards, I am looking for a passenger side running board complete, any color, for a 2004 -2009 Lexus GX470. ...tore mine off on a stump. Colorado Springs. Will pay.

JeepinLaw

Been thinking of removing mine and finding some black steel side protection like a rock slider bar

Hoodis

anyone know of the thread where someone cut down their running boards for a more flushed look that covered the "teeth" of the front attachment area?

co4wheel

Oh I did it a while back. But I am also on that forum as well.

co4wheel

http://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/colo...-build.915214/

I posted the link in my thread and some pics in my thread.

NMBruce

Look at your thread on mud, what did you use to cut them. Wondering if a dramel will melt the plastic or what to use?

also, did you use anything to cover the holes?

co4wheel

Cut them with a utility knife. I eliminated the part that goes under the doors. Too much a PITA to keep it and you don't see the holes with the door closed.

BlackCat81

You can use a Dremel or a cutting wheel, just put a painters tape over the area and cut through it. That's what I did and it worked perfect. If you're in in New Mexico, I wouldn't worry about filling the holes. I left mine exposed, and I'm in Arizona. If I were in a salt state, I'd figure out a way to keep salt out of there, but it's no big deal out west.

NMBruce

Thanks guys. Right now I have put white duck tape over all the holes.

remgitano

For jmeridith and others, I just posted a lengthy step by step "how to remove GX running boards.
To vorticity seeking a right hand running board, I am in Lone Tree near Sky Ridge Hospital (Lincoln and I25). PM me if interested.