DocJohn

With winter just around the corner and temps slowly dropping, I have noticed that when I start my GX the engine knocks. Is this common? Eventually goes away and it is not that cold out. I am wondering what it is going to be like when it is 30 degrees out.

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The local lexus dealer is offering the clear chip gaurd for 499. Is this worth it? Thansk

Will the newer wheels fit on a 2006 GX470? If so, anyone have any pics yet? Thanks John

Went to dealer yesterday and they are replacing the driveshaft under warranty. Thanks for the info. John

Carol, I have 34,000 miles on my GX and i just can't imagine it is something too serious but you never know. I do wonder if it is the weight of the car ase well that may contribute to the issue. Let me know what the dealer says. Take care John

I have a 2006 GX470. After stopping at a light/stop sign etc, I feel a jerk. It usually happens when the A/C is on but I have occassionally felt it with it off. It does not happen all the time but happens enough to be concerned. I have the drive train warranty still left but not sure if that is my issue. Is it an engine issue, a/c issue or possibly a brake issue since the it will do this occasionally without the a/c on? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks John

I have been reading a lot on the forum about the powder coating bubbling. This happened to a family memeber as well and they were lucky that the dealer replaced them. I was not that lucky. I was going to have them redone but not sure. Does anyone know if these wheels can be polished and clear coated? That way I don't have to worry about the powder coating bubbling again. Thanks

I have an 06 GX470 with the same issue. I approached the dealer b/c I saw in the warranty that corrosion was up to 6 years. I guess this is only for the body. He was trying to tell me that it was some wheel cleaner that I used or the previous owner used. I think he is full of it otherwise it would be all over the wheel. The he also said it is possibly due to hydralic fluid. It happened to a friends rx330 with black chrome and the local dealer replaced them. That is why I though I would give it a try. I don't think I will have such luck but worth a shot to get the issue fixed. I think it is a manufacture problem. I have never seen it on any other car I have owned. Just my opinion. Love the car though.

I did ask the dealership but they will not install aftermarket parts. Eugene at Vais found a local installer that will do the job. I am having it done next Tuesday. They use Vais Tech often and speak very highly of the equipment. Thanks

I went to a local stereo shop to have them install it for me in my lexus gx470 2006. They had a bad experience before with the GX470 when pulling the wood panels out on both sides of the radio. One broke, they are bought in pairs and run about $500. They did not want to have to pay for another pair. So they would only install the unit I said I would pay for the panels if they broke. My local dealer won't install aftermarket parts. Any suggestions? How fragile are these panels? Thanks