Front guard for GX
#17
Originally Posted by rklages
I rest my case - the pics prove it, looks good on the 4runner, not as good on the GX!
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#18
Originally Posted by 1loudLX
ive hit cars with my center guard on my LX and it doesnt move at all bro. ive also hit things like shopping carts and launched them across parking lots and a few other roadside objects that were fun to punt.
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My mothers only watched me hit the garbage cans in the morning when the garbage men put them in the middle of the driveway when their done emptying them out. Also its not her car anymore so she could care less what i do to it, because she knows that if i break it doing something stupid i wont be getting another car.
#20
Originally Posted by 1loudLX
Also its not her car anymore so she could care less what i do to it, because she knows that if i break it doing something stupid i wont be getting another car.
"Do what you want, you are not getting another car" does not mean that. Trust me.
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Thanks everyone for your input!
Hi all,
Thank you all so much for your input! Someone asked if we are looking to fix a front guard for cosmetic reasons..well my husband wants it for safety reasons and if he's going to get it then I want to make sure as far as possible that the look of the vehicle is not ruined...
1LoudLX - yep I will google and thanks for welcoming me to the board, though I've been here before : took the advice of all the wonderful people on this board before we bought our GX
wlee69, malhokc, lexbuddy : thanks for the weblinks and advice. We shall definitely look into it.
TexGX, 1LoudL, 1Percenter and kokohead: Thanks for posting pics of your vehicles. The pics will really help us decide.
Mel
2006 Titanium Silver GX470 sports model - grey seats/black maple wood interior - fully loaded
Thank you all so much for your input! Someone asked if we are looking to fix a front guard for cosmetic reasons..well my husband wants it for safety reasons and if he's going to get it then I want to make sure as far as possible that the look of the vehicle is not ruined...
1LoudLX - yep I will google and thanks for welcoming me to the board, though I've been here before : took the advice of all the wonderful people on this board before we bought our GX
wlee69, malhokc, lexbuddy : thanks for the weblinks and advice. We shall definitely look into it.
TexGX, 1LoudL, 1Percenter and kokohead: Thanks for posting pics of your vehicles. The pics will really help us decide.
Mel
2006 Titanium Silver GX470 sports model - grey seats/black maple wood interior - fully loaded
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Originally Posted by gs_girl
Hi everyone,
We are considering fixing a Front guard at the front end of our GX (Similar to the one that the MB M class has) I checked the Lexus web site and it seems as though they do not offer it as an accessory.
Does anyone know of a vendor that sells front-guards for the Lexus GX ?
If any of you have fixed one already, we would love to see pics of your GX
Thanks,
Mel
2006 Titanium Silver GX470 sports model - grey seats/black maple wood interior - fully loaded
We are considering fixing a Front guard at the front end of our GX (Similar to the one that the MB M class has) I checked the Lexus web site and it seems as though they do not offer it as an accessory.
Does anyone know of a vendor that sells front-guards for the Lexus GX ?
If any of you have fixed one already, we would love to see pics of your GX
Thanks,
Mel
2006 Titanium Silver GX470 sports model - grey seats/black maple wood interior - fully loaded
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Originally Posted by The G Man
The brush guards are not a safety feature, it will interfare with the front air bag sensors.
That's not exactly accurate for all manufacturers as some are positioned lower then others, besides the impact of the guard against the bumper will trigger the airbag.... that is why actually guards like MANIC... (full wraparound) would probably not be the best choice... nonetheless the sensors would get triggered on most other LOW guards... esp. T&H EURO type guards... which, incidently look really good all-in-all and I am not even a propnent of guards on the GX (since most DO look pretty bad).... on the same not GX IS A SPORT Utilit Vehicle, not sure what was meant by SPORTIER SUVs... they are all sporty (ie the S in SUV)... I don't see a picture of T&H Euro hand right now... but I would go with that... there is a post of a 4runner with it above..
thanks
#26
Originally Posted by The G Man
The brush guards are not a safety feature, it will interfare with the front air bag sensors.
That is why they don't make a bull bar for the GX or any other Lexus SUV. That is why when you ask the dealer if they make one for your GX they will tell you if you put one on they will void the warranty for front impact airbag sensor, some crap like that.
In a nut shell, he lost the law sue. Same lawyer who sue Ford for there seat belt not working proper and won million in damage. But he lost this case.
Install them at your own risk. Even the aftermarket will warn you to check with your dealership before installing it. It there way of covering there ***.
SO enjoy it! it may look good but is your life and family worth it??
Last edited by peterGX470; 04-18-06 at 08:28 PM.
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My lexus dealership sells the full WAAG brushguard as an option for the LX. I dont think they have anything for the GX. When i ordered my centerguard they didnt metion anything to me about airbag sensors or any little warning in the packaging.
#28
Originally Posted by 1loudLX
My lexus dealership sells the full WAAG brushguard as an option for the LX. I dont think they have anything for the GX. When i ordered my centerguard they didnt metion anything to me about airbag sensors or any little warning in the packaging.
Most dealership will not install aftermarket item not made by there manufacture. Because people have sued them in the past and they just don't want the hassel. The dealership that break the rule have insurance that cover there *** in case of law sue. So they don't care, they will sell you anything to make a buck out of you.
#29
front bumber
This is a stock bumper. I had it put on before I took delivery. It doesn't have a plate on the front because it looks better. It also says GX470 where the plate would go but it's hard to see. This is a Lexus part not aftermarket
#30
Originally Posted by GSKING430
This is a stock bumper. I had it put on before I took delivery. It doesn't have a plate on the front because it looks better. It also says GX470 where the plate would go but it's hard to see. This is a Lexus part not aftermarket
Last edited by peterGX470; 04-19-06 at 07:47 PM.