Gx470 Replace Cross Beam Roof

Install the new beam.

Gx470 replace cross beam roof.

To avoid rupturing these lines while the beam is being raised support them with a 2x6. I expected to find 1 2 3 4 plywood roof with the aluminum sheet over that what i found was 2x4 cross beams aprox 16 apart with cross beams only at the roof vent to mount it. How can i remove the 2 crossbars from the roof rack of my 2000 lx470. Create a temporary beam for the porch header.

Wrap the new beam. The 03 09 gx470 roof rack is a ruggedly light weight rack which allows the utmost in flexibility for your cargo with 3 x 1 slotted aluminum extrusions as the cross bars. Aerodynamic in design the all aluminum 03 09 gx470 roof rack comes standard with 8 aluminum cross bars. Place the temporary beam.

This model fits the 1st gen lexus gx470 2003 2009 only. Crossbars are sold individually. Remove the old beams. If using a roof top tent we recommend a rubber grommet or other small soft spacer between the tent rails and the crossbar to prevent noise and wear on the powdercoating.

Lexus specifies a maximum load of 135 pounds on factory side rails while moving. Remove the existing porch header. A piece of 1 8 plywood was used on either side of the 2x4 with styrofoam in between. The utility roof rack includes an aluminum wind deflector to decrease noise levels and drag.

Full length roof rack installation 2003 2009 gx470 version 1 1 2017. Create a temporary beam. Secure the new porch header. If you want to cover the sunroof cutout you can buy the sunroof insert for lexus gx470 each rack includes all mounting brackets stainless steel hardware and aluminum wind deflector.

Additional cross bars are available for purchase. Batmbl 0 batmbl 0 new club member. 6 20 button head per cross bar 8 cross bars 48 bolts 12 3 8x16 button head 4 m8 1 25 12 1 aluminum spacers. Thank you for purchasing the southern style offroad full length room rack for the 2003 2009 gx470.

Every time someone went up on the roof this lack of support caused the roof to fail. Repair or replace posts or footings by raising the beam with a hydraulic jack and 4x4 post then shoring it with adjustable steel posts. Each sunjoy replacement part is carefully and intricately designed and manufactured with precision to ensure the perfect fit for your furniture. Posted october 12 2006.