pemarsh

I just oredered a "Swingaway cargo holder" by Stowaway2. (see www.stowaway2.com for details). Basically, it is a cargo holder than connects to the tow hitch receiver.

However, the company told me there is a problem having it fit in the tow hitch receiver--becuase the OEM hitch receiver does not meet standard dimmensions.

More specifically, there should be atleast 3.5 inches between the spare tire and the safety pin hole located on the "stinger" (this is what is actually inserted into the tow hitch receiver)

On the 2004 LX 470, there is no more than 1.25 inches.

The company told me they can make it fit onto the Lexus by cutting the end of the stinger, to accomodate it to fit, without the spare tire getting in the way.

This is a known issue (hitch receiver not up to standard specs) with many Lexus and Toyotas, according to this company.

I called up a UHAUL place that attatches receivers...they said the same thing.

Any thought.

I use whatever the dealer puts into it.....by the way, this brings up a good question i have never pondered before------just what do Lexus dealers use?

that can actually happen with the sylvanias???????

looks like ill be getting the sylvanias...they seem the easiest to put it...just take one out and put this one in. Not willing to do any mods/shaving,etc. Also, $500 is too much for better lighting with hid.

thanks!!!

perry

it is junk

system is a joke....i gave up on it after one day

allrighty...cool! Can someone tell me which bulbs to buy, and how to install?? I was under the impression that it took a lot of doing to put HID's in there.

Are you able to install HID's to the lx470 without having to do any modifications???

Perry

Has anyone heard of, or actually done, a replacement of the headlights (hi and lo beams) with sylvania silverstars??? I have heard they will improve the lighting quite a bit.

I have this SAME exact problem (vibration at floorboard at 2800 rpms)...lexus says its normal. I doubt it. Its a pain in the butt. Anyone heard of any fixes for this yet???

I agree to the other post...the vibration fo the 4lo shifter is a normal thing.

Ive taken my lx470 off roading...ended up cracking the side footstep over a large tree trunk. Wife wont let me get rid of them though. Nice thing about jeep is it does not have any of those. Any thoughts how to avoid breaking them in the future?? Thanks.

which is the better/more capable suv for off roading.....lx470 or jeep grand cherokee

Opinions please.......

Are we for SURE this applies to the 2004 also????? This WOULD allow for navi data entry while driving???? Anyone done this themsleves yet??? Anyone take it to a place to get it done yet???

Was at a VW store yesterday getting a new phone for wife. Did not see the v710....they told me they are not allowed to see it again until the software/firmware update is out---which i was told is Friday.

The mgr of the store is supposed to call me then to tell me if the updates have addressed the Lexus bluetooth issue.

I just researched this....best of the best from what I have learned is vizualogic...check out thier website. They are supposed to make top of the line head rest monitors.

not a big deal.  if it were me, I'd keep the dunlops until they wore down, then switch to michelins.  assuming I'd be the "typical 470 driver", I'd get the michelin cross terrains.

knowing that I'm not the typical 470 driver, I'd get either the nitto terra grapplers or the goodyear mtrs. :D

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Never heard of that Nitto Terra tire. Is that an ulta high quality tire????

Cool...understand it much better now....except for one point---above someone wrote you have to be in 4LO to lock the rear diff....is this right?? On my 2004 LX470, I just press the switch, and it locks.

When should you lock the rear diff??

What is the advantage (in simple terms) of having this feature??

Is it ok to lock it when dringing at highway speeds in heavy rain???

Little info on this in the manual.

I asked my dealer yesterday that very question...."some get dunlops, some get michelin" is what i was told.

I have driven both on a Sequoia...thought the mich. cross terrains were actually much more quiet and more aggressive.

Just my opinion...

When its time to change these tires, Ill be getting michelin. For whatever reason, dunlop just does not seem to have the reputation...dont know why though...maybe its unfounded.

Looking around for after market dvd set for 2004 lx 470. Was referred to a place from our Lexus dealer, and they carry a product brand named Myron&Davis.

Does anyone have any info on this brand...are they "top of the line"????

I too am interested in this!!

I have discovered that after having the lx for several months, off roading can be quite difficult with it becuase of the running boards....anyone else have this problem??? I cant get rid of them becuase wife is a bit on the shorter side....hehe.

For the stock tire size for the 04 or 03 lx 470, has anyone replaced tires with a different brand other than dunlop??????? If so, which brand did you use????? I am having trouble finding tires in this size (275 60-18).

Who here uses their bluetooth phones without any problems--which phone and which carrier are you using??

I guess Verizon is NOT going to fix these problems with the V710, so I am interested in switching to something that works.

i already returned my phone within the 15 days....what a bunch of ^&^&**(