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#31
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#32
I gave it a good bath and dressed the shoes. Does it count?
Thanks for the tip. It bugs me to see other GX with the chrome tip This is certainly a bad save on Lexus part.
Thanks for the tip. It bugs me to see other GX with the chrome tip This is certainly a bad save on Lexus part.
Last edited by 1111GS; 04-15-17 at 12:50 PM.
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blackangus (11-23-22)
#33
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I noticed my local Lexus dealer puts the chrome tip on all new and CPO GXs
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Piney1 (10-14-21)
#34
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On a side note, picked up some TRD Pro SEMA wheels in gunmetal. Gonna wait for a KO2 sale and ditch the no fun Latitude Tour.
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Thanks! Good info!!!
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Bob2023gx (12-23-22)
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Probably not a bad idea to put protectors on them.
Not sure if it was a great deal for crossbars but $150 ones had free shipping. It seemed to be the cheapest I could find. Vendor had 23 for sale.
Not sure if it was a great deal for crossbars but $150 ones had free shipping. It seemed to be the cheapest I could find. Vendor had 23 for sale.
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#39
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I've been using these carriers for over 20 years. Really convenient. Also a good spot to place the garbage when I am coming back from my cabin. I think one of mine is just like that one. Did you pick that one up at HF?
I also have one of these Curt models I regularly use as well.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo...rt/C18152.html
Not the lightest model but it can take a 500lb load as well. I think GX 460 has a 500lb tongue capacity as well. This unit can also fold upward if you desire. You do have to put up with Park Assist beeping at you when backing up.
I also have one of these Curt models I regularly use as well.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo...rt/C18152.html
Not the lightest model but it can take a 500lb load as well. I think GX 460 has a 500lb tongue capacity as well. This unit can also fold upward if you desire. You do have to put up with Park Assist beeping at you when backing up.
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Zhulik (10-28-21)
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If you do get trailer light piece installed make sure they give you the harness that is for trailer brake controller. Even if you don't use...you paid for it and next owner may appreciate having it. This piece plugs somewhere under dash. I haven't tracked plug location down yet. My used GX had the harness still in back in back when I bought it.
#42
I've been using these carriers for over 20 years. Really convenient. Also a good spot to place the garbage when I am coming back from my cabin. I think one of mine is just like that one. Did you pick that one up at HF?
I also have one of these Curt models I regularly use as well.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo...rt/C18152.html
Not the lightest model but it can take a 500lb load as well. I think GX 460 has a 500lb tongue capacity as well. This unit can also fold upward if you desire. You do have to put up with Park Assist beeping at you when backing up.
I also have one of these Curt models I regularly use as well.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Cargo...rt/C18152.html
Not the lightest model but it can take a 500lb load as well. I think GX 460 has a 500lb tongue capacity as well. This unit can also fold upward if you desire. You do have to put up with Park Assist beeping at you when backing up.
All GX460 come with 7-pin and 4-pin plug from factory. However, if you asked about the Trailer Brake Controller then No, I do not have that install.
#43
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If GX didn't come from factory with hitch are the plugs strapped up under the bumper somewhere and then finished off/terminated when hitch is installed?
#44
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What did you use to compress caliper pistons? Aside from the calipers that twist in to reset I normally just use C-Clamps.
Thought I saw a youtube video where guys was using one of on a GX pad change.
Thought I saw a youtube video where guys was using one of on a GX pad change.
The Hawk pads come with a smaller shim glued on to the back of the pads. The only thing I transferred over from the old pads were the wear tabs on the rear pads, front pads have an integrated tab. I did save the factory shims just in case however. Second day of driving so far, about 50 miles. No noise and a lot better stopping power.
On a side note, picked up some TRD Pro SEMA wheels in gunmetal. Gonna wait for a KO2 sale and ditch the no fun Latitude Tour.
On a side note, picked up some TRD Pro SEMA wheels in gunmetal. Gonna wait for a KO2 sale and ditch the no fun Latitude Tour.
Last edited by Acrad; 04-18-17 at 05:04 PM.
#45
I can't remember, but if you check the OEM hitch install instructions it will tell you. Been so long since I installed the hitch, but I think the wire harness with the trailer connector is actually just tucked up in the frame under the spare wheel.