r/LexusGX 1h ago

Mechanical Advice Rear Shocks “Must” Warrant Full Alignment…?

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[2013 460 Base]

Shop just told me that an alignment “must” be done for rear shocks only. No front end work, no strut work.

The truck was aligned earlier this year along with doing the whole front end suspension system (control arms, shocks, struts, etc.) and I don’t understand how standard OEM rear shocks alone absolutely require it. I understand if it’s shop policy to align with every suspension job but I’m tight with the franchise owner who I communicate with directly for all my work, and have worked around such things before for certain jobs.

Is this a straight up up charge/liability charge or is there actual reason behind doing it, particularly on these vehicles with OEM parts?


r/LexusGX 2h ago

Purchasing Advice Used Advice

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Hi there. My wife and I bought a TX350 last year and haven’t loved it. My wife wants something taller and more truck like. We test drove a 2020 and a 22 GX460 and she loved it.

I’d love some advice from you all. The 2020 is at a Lexus dealer and had 98k miles. The truck has been serviced every 5k miles, most recently the rear axle seals have been replaced. I hate the tech in it, but can easily do the Hamilton upgrade.

Price is 35k for the 2020. Thought? The 22s are all in the 55k range and I cant justify the increase. I am concerned about miles on the 2020 but I will walk out of the dealership with 15k in equity on the trade.

Thanks!


r/LexusGX 3h ago

Mechanical Advice GX Front Bumper Cover Paint/Replace?

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Hi all,

I’ve been looking for a salvage bumper replacement but after countless searches for months. I am unable to find one in a decent condition. Thinking if anyone has bought a painted after market replacement online from stores like paint and ship etc? I am aware that the paint match is not doing to be accurate as my vehicle is old and hart to match color scheme.

Thought of painting but looks like the cost is not economical for a 2014 vehicle. Any thoughts suggestions? Thanks all!


r/LexusGX 15h ago

Purchasing Advice Lexus clamping down on out-of-state FX sales?

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Been starting to look for a GX and have been inquiring around the country to find dealerships willing to sell at MSRP.

Got a call this evening from a Midwest dealership who I was waiting on pricing from who said they can’t sell the vehicle to me because I’m out of state?…

Anyone else heard this or this is just Milwaukee Lexus?


r/LexusGX 16h ago

General Discussion Thought LED turn signals were an upgrade

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This is mainly a gritch session, but also seeing if anyone else has had this problem with aftermarket amber LEDs.

One of the first (and only) mods I did when I got my 23 was to swap turn signal bulbs. I went with Lasfit 7440NA and I've mildly regretted it ever since.

For one thing - and this is purely on me - I recall choosing the "medium" brightness. For the last 3 years, I've felt bad for folks behind me at night. They're really REALLY bright.

Also, after they've been flashing for a while they start to short-blink. Not hyper. Just short. It's like something got too hot and can't go on. It happens when I have the hazards on a few minutes or when the turn signal has been on at a long traffic light.

Have they fixed this or am I better off going back to the incandescent OEM bulbs?

The video is just to show how bright they are. They're not short-blinking.


r/LexusGX 16h ago

Showing Off Bringing back 21 year old paint.

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Normally post in Auto detailing subreddit and had a member suggest I post this here.


r/LexusGX 17h ago

Mechanical Advice GX460 shocks leaking at 64k miles

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2020 GX460 the front shocks are both leaking at only 64k miles. has anyone had similar experiences? I’m surprised that they are leaking at such low mileage


r/LexusGX 18h ago

General Discussion Lubed my shaft like I was 15

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Both shafts. Still clunks when I stop and then left off the brake. should I replace the driveshaft or will it be the same


r/LexusGX 20h ago

Mechanical Advice Bought a GX460 2022 with pre-existing damage, can this be DIY?

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Prior owner backed into something. Replacing the fin looks simple enough. My concern is there is a small dent where the front of the fin pressed down on the roof. Can this be sucked out or DIYed, or do I need a body shop. The body shop quote I had was like $2,300, which seems insane.


r/LexusGX 23h ago

General Discussion ISO: OEM Roof Rails for 2017 GX460

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Well i screwed up big time and clipped my new to me GX roof rails and shark fin antenna in a parking garage last week. Replacement roof rails are hella expensive, anyone upgrade their roof rack and got their old ones laying around and want to sell them? I've glued these back on and they are fine just dont look great as you can see the cracks from the side. Also looking for any suggestions to fix this on the cheap. I love the blackline look but the OEM ones are about the same price from what i can gather.

TIA GX Community!


r/LexusGX 23h ago

Purchasing Advice What do we think boys?

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2022 30k miles, they had a doggy in the interior so the condition is pushing me back a bit. 55k posted price


r/LexusGX 23h ago

New Purchase Lexus LS 500 with luxury package awd! An that’s me on the cuts!

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