Gx470 Roof Rack Removal

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Gx470 roof rack removal.

Lexus specifies a maximum load of 135 pounds on factory side rails while moving. Start date aug 11 2015. Roof racks on suvs are in some cases useful. Aerodynamic in design the all aluminum 03 09 gx470 roof rack comes standard with 8 aluminum cross bars.

B using a scraper disengage the 6 claws and remove the leg cover. Remove roof rack leg cover front rh hint. Remove roof rack leg cover front lh a put protective tape under the roof panel. Gx470 factory roof rack removal 2 viewers thread starter nakman.

Next remove your oem roof rack. Tape the scraper tip before use. Thread starter 1 i searched and couldn t find a thread for this. If using a roof top tent we recommend a rubber grommet or other small soft spacer between the tent rails and the crossbar to prevent noise and wear on the powdercoating.

Additional cross bars are available for purchase. Easily installs using the existing factory mounting points. Watchers 12 nakman addict. This is a tutorial on how i removed a roof rack on my lx470 do this at your own risk i am not liable for any damage.

Again do this at your own risk. This model fits the 1st gen lexus gx470 2003 2009 only. The 03 09 gx470 roof rack is a ruggedly light weight rack which allows the utmost in flexibility for your cargo with 3 x 1 slotted aluminum extrusions as the cross bars. Use the same procedures described above for the lh side.

One side is sized for the stock 15 series sized roof rack extrusion the other side is sized for 10 series crossbars p n 1020 s x5 cut to 39 921 inches 1014 millimeters you can pick 1 x1 1 x2 or 1 x3 i like 1 x2 for weight savings 1014 mm length should squeeze right into place between the stock roof rack s rails. If you tend to haul things like kayaks bicycles or cargo up there. It s a hair under 40. Maybe someone knows and will link it here.

This 1964mm 77 3 long full size slimline ii cargo roof rack kit contains the slimline ii tray wind deflector and 2 foot rails to mount the slimline ii tray to your lexus gx470 or gx460.