Recent content by gutterba11

I got my '04 from those guys two years ago. I did not expect to buy from a dealer, but for the price and condition I couldn't say no. Amazing how overlooked the GX is...

As Peter Venkman would say: "Yup... That's the one that got me..."

That's great! A quick google search says they either cost $11 new on Ebay... or $200 from Toyota..! I'm taking her in tomorrow. Fingers crossed it's an $11 part + labor fix... Thanks Arailt!

It's not the tilt or adjustment mechanisms, it only occurs while turning the wheel... I'll disable the auto adjust as soon as there are signs it's wearing. For now I still get a kick out of it. Such a polite and courteous truck!

Yes! That's the sound. I'd love to hear what the repair turns out to be.

I am getting noises from what I am guessing are the ball bearings within the steering wheel column. it usually occurs when I turn the wheel after just starting up the truck. Has anyone encountered this issue?

After realizing any GX was 99% LC for about 2/3rds the price, I was totally okay with the stigma of being an a-hole in a Lexus. I get snotty looks from neighbors and grief from friends all the time. Little do they realize I'm still proudly rocking a $10 tape cassette converter! (I'd be...

It holds 4 gallons of coolant. My reserve tank was empty as well, I refilled it a few times and thought I had a leak. It turned out I was just really low, and it was slowly burping the air pockets. Parking it nose-up on a steep driveway helped.