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Does anyone know the load capacity of the stock '04 GX roof rack's rails? Do I need after-market rails to carry a kayak or 2? Or can I use the stock rails?

Thanks.

Normally a lurker, but I have a question.

I have been driving my GX on the beach. In order to do this, I need to deflate the tires tp about 15-18 PSI. The low tire pressure light routinely goes on and stays on until I re-inflate. Once I missed a tire, and it was nice to have the reminder. So normally, no problem. However, yesterday, after inflating back up to 35 PSI (~32 is recommended), the low air pressure lite did not go off. Now it is blinking. I rechecked all 4 tires and they read 34-35 PSI. What gives? Anyone have a similar problem? Can multilple deflation/inflation cycles cause this?

Thanks.

The plastic cover plate that you replace after the hitch is installed

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I got the hitch. How did you get the factory plastic plate off?

I don't know what plastic plate you are referring to.

Today I installed the OEM Lexus hitch that my    selling dealer said I could not buy!  I ordered it from Sewell in Dallas no problem. It took me less than an hour to install and I saved $100.00 over what it would have cost if I had ordered with the car. I had read that Sewell was a great dealer to order parts from on another thread. I must say I agree.

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I got the hitch. How did you get the factory plastic plate off?

Today I installed the OEM Lexus hitch that my    selling dealer said I could not buy!  I ordered it from Sewell in Dallas no problem. It took me less than an hour to install and I saved $100.00 over what it would have cost if I had ordered with the car. I had read that Sewell was a great dealer to order parts from on another thread. I must say I agree.

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I'm salivating. I can't wait to get mine on the beach!

The truth is, they'd have to pry that money from my cold, dead hands. You signed a contract which is legally binding on both parties. If you overpaid them, try to get your money back. I would assume it would be quite difficult.

Auto dealers build profit into every segment of the auto buying/leasing process. The minimum profit from the average Lexus sale is supposed to be ~$3K. So they made only $1600 from you. I feel bad for them.... not. They'll have plentyof time to recoup it on the service.

I got my GX470 around 8/2004. My dealer comes back last week after the contract was closed for three months. They declared that there is an accounting mistake on the original contract. I have to pay them extra $1400.

As normal, I always try to be a nice person and ask them to draft another correct contract. They refused to make another contract for me and insisted that I have to pay the extra money with ONLY a personal letter from GM of the dealer .

Any help and advice,

Thanks,

HW

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Thanks. I figured the light might go on.

What about racks for fishing poles. Anyone use the Aries off-road rack? I think I can tie something into that.

I am a new owner of a GX 470! Wahoo!! What a car (truck?).

Anyway, anyone with any experience on beach sand? I live in the Jersey Shore area and want to drive on the beach for fishing. Yes, I know it's a Lexus and not a 4Runner, but it is a great off-road vehicle.

I know about airing down, but am interested in what other people's experiences have been. Any mods for rod racks? I think I am going to get a rear rack for the hitch receiver.

I have ~150 miles. Mine comes with complementary 1K & 5K services, including oil change. Check with your dealer. I thought this was standard.

Hello all,

I might have hear this from someone long time ago, so now I am stuck with this notion that I should do my first oil change for my 2004 GX at around 1K miles or less.  I now have 200 miles on it. 

Not sure if there is any validity to this, in a nutshell the reason is that during the engine break in period, extra particles are produced by the engine.

Is this a myth or fact? Love to save that extra money for a movie or something.

If any expert out there know about this, please share your thoughts.

thanks,

DC

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