Gx470 Roof Rack Removal

Joined jul 30 2003 messages 2 463 location broomfield colorado aug 11 2015.

Gx470 roof rack removal.

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. Roof racks on suvs are in some cases useful. 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.

But if you don t find yourself in need of the extra space a roof rack can also be rather unsightly. Remove roof rack leg cover front rh hint. Again do this at your own risk. 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.

Watchers 12 nakman addict. Crossbars are sold individually. 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. This model fits the 1st gen lexus gx470 2003 2009 only.

It s a hair under 40. B using a scraper disengage the 6 claws and remove the leg cover. Thread starter 1 i searched and couldn t find a thread for this. 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.

Maybe someone knows and will link it here. Aerodynamic in design the all aluminum 03 09 gx470 roof rack comes standard with 8 aluminum cross bars. Tape the scraper tip before use. Easily installs using the existing factory mounting points.

Start date aug 11 2015. Lexus specifies a maximum load of 135 pounds on factory side rails while moving. Use the same procedures described above for the lh side. Additional cross bars are available for purchase.

Next remove your oem roof rack.