My RX350 with Running Boards and Highlander Hitch
09-20-10, 08:16 PM
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My RX350 with Running Boards and Highlander Hitch
Here's some pics of my 2007 RX350
FYI:
1) Toyota OEM Highlander hitch fits perfectly in 04-09 RX330/RX350. It is the
the same hitch as the Lexus one but cost far less, except it comes with a
Toyota cover for the receiver. ( Lexus sells cover for around $10 discounted)
***Aftermarket hitches have some square bracket around exhaust tip...strange
Note: Toyota/Lexus hitches made by OEM supplier Flex-n-Gate...cannot find
anywhere except dealership parts.
Part Number# PT228-68045
Cost: $240 (discounted)
2) Running Boards I got from aerotruckparts.com
Cost: $295 Shipped
Best and cleanest running boards I have seen. OEM super clean...looks very factory.
***I recommend NOT painting them as the semi-flat black finish blends nicely with
the black lower trim on the front/rear bumpers.
Some people paint it and not the bumper trim, then it looks mismatched.
Some running boards have some weird trim that runs up along the front wheel
well....very strange and unnatural looking.
These running boards on the RX makes the car look more complete, compliments
the RX's design lines, adds ground effects, and makes it easier to wash top of car.
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09-20-10, 08:37 PM
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Running Boards
I tossed the center pop rivet nut (needs special tool) and used just a normal 10mm nut....tricky to install this way. (used magnetic swivel socket and extension from back side of boards)
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09-21-10, 07:54 AM
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Are you able to post up some more pictures, i.e. full car from the side, front quarter panel, rear quarter panel. Just trying to get an overall idea of what it looks like with the whole car in frame. Looks good so far.
09-21-10, 09:10 AM
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Yes please, more pics...from the 1 shot it is looking good.
How's the install?
How's the install?
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Thanks for the tip...I was so looking for the running boards for a while. I hate those nerf steps, so tacky looking.
Also, too bad I already bought the hitch online. It does have the square part around the exhaust. If only I waited and came here first.
Update: just checked Ebay. looks like he's sold out of the running boards
Also, too bad I already bought the hitch online. It does have the square part around the exhaust. If only I waited and came here first.
Update: just checked Ebay. looks like he's sold out of the running boards
Last edited by jmonkie76; 09-21-10 at 05:35 PM.
And good job finding out the highlander hitch works.
