Hi all,
I had a PPI performed on a 2007 GX470 with 83.2K original miles, OME med lift, rear airbladder delete, 285-70/17 BFG TA and what looks to be very well cared for original interior or recently replaced interior seats, etc. No findings in the PPI, in fact Lexus service confirmed quality aftermarket suspension install and alignment, new brakes, wheels and tires. Other than the TMPS disable (no TPMS sensors in the Method wheels and sensor/blinking light bypassed), and factory key remote lock, unlock functions not working (aftermarket alarm FOB for remote lock and unlock), there was nothing noted other some small paint chips from rocks, etc.
Now that I am going to be an owner of a GX470, I was hoping to confirm some information and asusmptions I've made from searching and gather information on this forum and other searches.
I had a PPI performed on a 2007 GX470 with 83.2K original miles, OME med lift, rear airbladder delete, 285-70/17 BFG TA and what looks to be very well cared for original interior or recently replaced interior seats, etc. No findings in the PPI, in fact Lexus service confirmed quality aftermarket suspension install and alignment, new brakes, wheels and tires. Other than the TMPS disable (no TPMS sensors in the Method wheels and sensor/blinking light bypassed), and factory key remote lock, unlock functions not working (aftermarket alarm FOB for remote lock and unlock), there was nothing noted other some small paint chips from rocks, etc.
Now that I am going to be an owner of a GX470, I was hoping to confirm some information and asusmptions I've made from searching and gather information on this forum and other searches.
- Immobilizer/OEM Key: The key that the sell brought w/ the GX470 this morning could not lock or unlock the doors but when inserted into the ignition, was able to reliable start the car. From what I've read on this and other forums, I am assuming this means that the key chip and the car ECU immobilizer are correctly paired, but the remote fuctions of the key (lock, unlock, panic button) probably need re-programing. Is that correct, or is it possible to completely bypass the key chip and ECU immobilizer system?
- I am trying to keep my build light and trying to avoid putting spare tire carrier on the rear gate. I read on this or other Lexus/GX forums that a member fit a 255/75R17 full inflated tire (~32.1 diam) in the stock spare compartment under the car. Point is a 255/75R17 or 275/70R17 AT can fit under the car. If it had to be used, the spare would only have about .25 radius diff compared to the 4 285/70R17 tires on the car, which I think would be negligible for a spare to limp back home if required. Can anyone confirm they have fit a 255/75R17 or 275/70R17 in the spare compartment of their GX470?
