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Old 09-19-19, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bbqsoup
I recommend something like this, especially for long drives. The GX head rest isn't as forward as some newer car (which is a good thing) but a bit back so your shoulder/neck muscle could get tired. Having something to to fill that gap could reduce a lot of fatigue.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I have something similar for my Odyssey but just tried this one in my nephew's RC350 and it felt really good. I just bought 2 set. One for the GX and one for the wife's Camry.


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Old 09-19-19, 03:08 PM
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The neck support arrives and it feels really nice. It would be great for long trips (or even daily driving) where you want to straighten up the back but still want support for the head and neck. I think it would definitely reduce a lot of fatigue




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Old 09-28-19, 04:30 PM
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Well, after shoulder and neck pains, i gave up today. Traded in the GX460......a wonderful practical SUV that my upper back simply does not agree with. I went ahead and got it's bigger cousin.

Old 09-28-19, 04:38 PM
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Not trying to be a smartass, but how do you know the LC will be any better?
Old 09-28-19, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojlnir
Not trying to be a smartass, but how do you know the LC will be any better?
extensive test drove it. The LC seats are flat, not bolster much on the side. The seat resembles that of my Sienna, which for me is very comfy.

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Old 09-28-19, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by tigmd99
extensive test drove it. The LC seats are flat, not bolster much on the side. The seat resembles that of my Sienna, which for me is very comfy.
what was the damage on the upgrade? I assume thats a new 19 LC?
Old 09-30-19, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by coolsaber
what was the damage on the upgrade? I assume thats a new 19 LC?
Took a loss on the GX of course but got LC at invoice. Oh well. Price i pay to make my neck happy.

Yes, it is a new 2019 LC with Terra interior.
Old 09-30-19, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by tigmd99
Took a loss on the GX of course but got LC at invoice. Oh well. Price i pay to make my neck happy.

Yes, it is a new 2019 LC with Terra interior.
Enjoy the LC, great vehicle!
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I just bought 2021 GX 460. Took a trip out to Mountain High from LA, about 120 miles each way. Guess what, my back is screaming at me. I don't think i can drive 10K miles in this seat before it "breaks in". I only owned a car for 5 days, should i contact Lexus dealer and try to return it? How does this usually works out?
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Originally Posted by alisadunk
I just bought 2021 GX 460. Took a trip out to Mountain High from LA, about 120 miles each way. Guess what, my back is screaming at me. I don't think i can drive 10K miles in this seat before it "breaks in". I only owned a car for 5 days, should i contact Lexus dealer and try to return it? How does this usually works out?
Not sure if a return for a new GX (or refund entirely) will resolve this as the seat has a characteristic that seems to aggravate limited owners.
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Did you ever find a solution to the seat. Im having the same issue. Bought a used 2018 and not sure if the person before me just wore out the padding and now the lumbar is pushing out a little more
Old 01-25-21, 01:18 PM
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The seats are not Recaro seats, that is for sure. You’ll get used to them not visa versa. My wife’s last car, a 14 Yukon Denali had great seats as were the seats in my last F150 Platinum. The GX seats will wear like iron though and last a long time though.
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That's a F'in bummer. Hope you find a solution.

I'm grateful, I love my seats. Flew across the country to pick up mine - and the drive home was excellent. (Former owner of BMW X5 w/ multi-contour seats, so I was spoiled.)

Hmm... Maybe that reliability thing just makes me feel better!



Originally Posted by Stacey2447
I’ve been having difficulty getting comfortable in my new gx460 the lumbar is all the way back but still feel like it’s pushing into my lower back. Any suggestions or anyone else experiencing same issue?
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Old 02-25-21, 09:38 PM
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What did you end up doing? Mine is killing my back
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