Bob Adler Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 Hello All. I'm expecting delivery of my new GX470 this week and am very excited. It's actually the 2nd GX I've owned -- long story. This new one has the kenetic system and the dealer stated that you can't put on a trailer hitch or tow anything EVER with the kenetic system. Anyone know why? Dealer just said it couldn't be done. Thanks in advance, Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GS400jon Posted April 26, 2004 Share Posted April 26, 2004 Apparently there's a hitch made by Draw-Tite that will work with KDSS. Look for a thread on the ClubLexus forum. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/forumdispl...?s=&forumid=115 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 I have just heard from someone in the know that the tow hitch issue was packaging related and a factory hitch will be available around April 04 that will fit kdss equiped vehicles. Definitely no problem towing with the kinetic system, I have talked to a friend who was present during a back to back off road test of a Kinetic equipped suv vs standard (not Lexus vehicles though) apparently the Kinetic car had to tow the standard vehicle out of the dirt after it got terminally stuck. I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokohead Posted May 17, 2004 Share Posted May 17, 2004 Here are some info on KDSS (Kinetic)inventor and manufacturer... B) Kinetic Suspension Manufacturer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surveyor Posted June 10, 2004 Share Posted June 10, 2004 I just took delivery of my 04 GX470 yesterday. It is a build 9700 G and has the KDSS AND Hitch Bracket, Tow Hitch and Ball Mount. The manual still says something about the KDSS vehicles not being designed for a towing hitch receiver but mine sure as heck has one. It is a tubular type and I read in a post someplace that the tubular type is a Lexus hitch and is port installed. I was told my GX was at the port last week but the dealership didn't get it until a few days ago... maybe the hitch installation explains the delay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimGX470 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Hello, I spoke with my Dealer and he checked with his regional rep. They said this option does not exist and may cause damage to the KDSS. Do you have a copy of the sticker that you can post or email so I can show my dealer! I really think they do not know what they are talking about!! Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexGX Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I have a 2004 GX470 with KDSS and a tow hitch. I bought the GX to tow a trailer. The Dealer told me that it would be no problem. After recieving the GX I went home and read the owners manual which said that you could not tow with KDSS. I call first thing the next morning and he called Lexus. The 2003 model did not have a hitch designed for it. The 2004 does. I recieved a letter from Lexus stating that my GX can be used for towing and they plan on changing the manual at next printing. TexGX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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