Lexus GX460 and GX470 Spare Tire removal

Removing Spare tire just in case you get a flat tire and get stranded in the middle of a bad neighborhood. This is a quick tutorial on how to get in and out.

[@ychai2812]

Me sitting on the side of I5 watching this🤣 Thanks Bob.

[@GXBOB]

😀

[@Elite_Employee]

This is why I love KZbin. There are tutorials for everything

[@GXBOB]

Dude, you came to the right channel if you have a GX. If you have a Toyota Prius, then only God can help you.

[@Elite_Employee]

@@GXBOB me no speeky inglès

[@GXBOB]

@@Elite_Employee Quieres podas tras con dos dedos or un mano?

[@Elite_Employee]

@@GXBOB me from Chinese 👺

[@e5toro7008]

I was literally about to remove my spare today, got underneath to look and said to myself WTF? Thanks, this video is definitely coming in handy tomorrow. 👍 I'm done for today lol

[@GXBOB]

Glad it helped!

[@gipstetz6720]

Great vid. Thanks so much for posting. Very helpful. Just picked up a gx460 this past weekend. Needless to say...your 460 vids will come in super handy. Thanks again.

[@GXBOB]

That's great! GX is a great truck!

[@hagands]

Great video, I would probably have looked forever for how to insert that crank! Thanks

[@franciscoperez6356]

GX Bob , thank you for the demonstration . You’re pure genius. Going out to lower my spare right now to add some air..

[@GXBOB]

Make sure you use a tire inflator. Last time I blew up my spare tire with my mouth, it took 4 days.

[@franciscoperez6356]

@@GXBOB LMAO

[@bobg6715]

Thanks Bob, my spare tire TPMS just went on… so now I have an idea how to get to my spare tire.

[@josephw.gilmore7115]

Your channel has literally answered every question I had about my GX…. Thank you !

[@GXBOB]

Even the non-appropriate questions you've always wanted to ask your wife but were afraid to?

[@josephw.gilmore7115]

Especially those….

[@stephenlaskowski2743]

Super helpful ... not easy getting the spare down. Thanks for the tip.

[@markmaetzold311]

Thanks. I was looking for instructions on another toyota I own (FJ60 series), and found nothing out there......then thought I would look up GX400 series as my wife owns, and found your vid. Much better than the owner manual, thanks much, subscribed. Hoping to get tire lowered tonight here in five below MN in garage temp.

[@GXBOB]

Hi Mark while you got your spare down you might as well do this also. You can thank me later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6eXpIWsbJuEbbc

[@bangdo7804]

Great video. Helped me loosen up the tire to install the hitch. Thank you

[@GXBOB]

Thanks for watching Bang!

[@luisdiaz7492]

Thank you for your crystal-clear instructions. Greatly appreciated. To be brutally honest, I had spent quite some time trying to do it MY way, but it didn't work. Most likely is somewhere in the 200+ pages owner's manual.

[@GXBOB]

lol. I hate those damn user manuals. I'm more of a visual learner.

[@gadnieyebary7106]

This video has really helped me

[@Kiss__Kiss]

In essence, it's at the 1 o'clock angle. Thank God, I've not needed the spare. Now I know, should I need to. Again, thank you BOB for your quick videos/guides..

[@GXBOB]

But if you're standing with your back to the car, it would be 7 o'clock. (=

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@GXBOB BOB, BOB.. BOB lol

[@AndreusNarain]

I was literally wondering how to do this today.

[@GXBOB]

Great! Hope it helped

[@kosta2177]

Thank you for this video. I had literally no idea how to do it.

[@GXBOB]

No problem Kosta, welcome to the GX channel. (=

[@KZ-do6il]

Thanks BOB for another great video, i wish toyota and all manufacturers make this a electric down/up system it wont be too hard but would make things alot easier for wifes, girlfriends and even a guy like me who never changed a tire in life as of yet lol

[@GXBOB]

I think they realize people don't change their spare tires frequent enough to want that luxury feature. Would be nice though.

[@gnawty4662]

GX BOB with the pertinent videos! Love it. Thank you

[@GXBOB]

pertinent....i had to google it.

[@dwade2563]

Great video man helped me a lot

[@kasomoru6]

Great job that was very clear video and did it by yourself.

[@GXBOB]

you have a pretty badass japanese name.

[@user-ou2hm6jh3s]

Good job, everything is clear now

[@GXBOB]

how did you get a username like "A". All the cool ones ran out???

[@noahbirdrevolution]

Thanks bro. I just got a 06 470 with no owners manual (and a christmas tree dashboard lol), so this def helped.

[@GXBOB]

Glad I could help. Xmas tree dashboard meaning your dash has cracks in it?

[@noahbirdrevolution]

@@GXBOB Oh no, just the standard dash lights, like tpms (not dashboard my bad lol). But i've got those figured out so far.

[@GXBOB]

@@noahbirdrevolution you just gave me an idea for the next video....thanks dude.

[@andrewioan9049]

Thx dude, you saved me a good chuck of time

[@GXBOB]

Consider doing this. You can thank me later. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6eXpIWsbJuEbbc

[@kosta2177]

Second time watching your great video :) Thanks again :)

[@GXBOB]

Wait....you watched the same one twice or you watched only 2 out of the 800 videos in my library? (=

[@kosta2177]

The same one twice, because I forgot how to do that and needed the same information again :)

[@enriquecarrillo3909]

Nice job as usual Bob, thanks. What year is your GX 460?

[@GXBOB]

2017

[@MEGR7]

Thx. Just had to help change one, today, on the road.

[@GXBOB]

Doesn’t anyone have AAA anymore?

[@MEGR7]

@@GXBOB for my fiancé’s mom’s friends. I was AAA lol. Got a free steak dinner out of it. Their tire was freaking destroyed. Not sure what happened.

[@xxSumzkxx]

Thanks for this! So helpful!!!!

[@GXBOB]

No problem Sumera!

[@alstonian78]

Thank you for the upload sir! Just a quick question are you missing some tools inside the tool kit? Also I’m curious to know what goes inside the other panel? Mine was a first aid pouch but I saw two straps, seems like something else should be there

[@GXBOB]

not sure if i'm missing tools but if i am, i most likely don't need it. i used the same kit to do the hydraulic jack in my other video. The other panel has my first aid kit and some ratcheting straps in case i need to tie anything down to my roof rails.

[@alstonian78]

@@GXBOB well in your other video how to take the back panel off to redo the camera you have some interesting toys strapped there, not original Lexus parts for sure.

[@GXBOB]

@@alstonian78 its a manual tire pump.

[@judsontaylor3484]

Shout out to Bob for saving the day… again 😂

[@franciscoperez6356]

Great info 👍🏼

[@dv8740]

I'm pretty sure Milton from office space made this video. Regardless, thanks for posting! Was helpful

[@GXBOB]

Red stapler guy?

[@dbsnola]

Pure curiosity, can these tool sets and Jack's be purchased anywhere? I bought my GX used and they were all missing ☹️

[@GXBOB]

Go to your local junkyard. All the junkyards network with each other to locate a yard that has a GX that is parting out.

[@BharathGanapathy]

Hi GX*Bob, would you happen to know if a 285/70r17 tire would fit the spare tire holder in the GX460.

[@GXBOB]

funny thing you said that because i was seriously shopping for rims and tires. I considered going big and thought about the spare tire. I don't think i would replace my spare tire. I would only use the oem spare tire to get me back to civilization and replace the flat one. I thought long and hard. Only makes sense to change out the 4 tires i'm riding on unless you have a tire carrier and u want to show off your Method 305's.

[@TimJohnston911]

I thought for a minute that you might be yanking my chain but it turns out you were just accessing your spare tire.

[@GXBOB]

i've never in my entire life yanked anyone's chain. If chain means "sausage", then yeah, i've never yanked one except that time in college me and my dorm mate was curious.

[@vadim9342]

Thanks for the video. Just got my first flat tire today. Unfortunately, as soon as I lowered my spare tire, it also came with a severe tear on the sidewall. No idea how that could've happened? I just picked up a 2021 a few months ago.

[@GXBOB]

Jealous neighbor.

[@vadim9342]

@@GXBOB Thanks a lot for the reply Bob :) One question, I'm about to swap on some 265/70r18 all terrains on my GX. Do you think that size will fit in the spare area?

[@GXBOB]

@@vadim9342 hey, the good thing about the under carriage spare tire compartment is its not confined to just the oem tire dimensions. The chain that attached the tires swings in all directions. All you have to do is guide it to where you want it when you crank up the chain. Even though the 60’s ride up to my tow hitch, i can easily push it back more if i wanted to.

[@thatone3116]

Excellent video Bob - appreciate it. By the ways, did you know that you could also maximize use of this video for teaching people about the birds and the bees? Just a thought.

[@GXBOB]

That would be inappropriate as this is first and foremost a family channel. As you can tell, all 200 of my videos are strictly audited by my team to proudly display the rated PG symbol for all viewers.

[@LeMauKhien]

Hi BOB, I just did this and noticed that the front side of the spare tire sits a little lower to the ground than back side when I reeled it back up (a little slanted). Is this normal? It feels tight and snug otherwise. I guess I should have looked how it sits first before lowering it.

[@GXBOB]

Hi Tu, technically you can adjust any way you'd like. All you have to do is keep it leveled while you're turning up back into its space. Sometimes its easier to do it with 2 people so one can turn the bar while the other person eyeballs the tire back into place. Also make sure the thing that clamps around the inside diameter of your wheel is properly set in place, that can throw off the leveling of it too.

[@rohinja4156]

cam on anh nhieu.

[@GXBOB]

Chuc mung nam moi nhe!

[@juniasarias901]

Great, thx !

[@jsage5]

Have you done a bypass of tmps on the lx470. First I heard it was behind the radio. Now I hear it’s over the passenger wheel well?

[@GXBOB]

You might want to post your question on a LX forum.

[@jsage5]

@@GXBOB nobody replies on those for months. Plus, half the people just say tape, leave it, get new sensors. No solutions. Kinda like you.

[@AD-kg6yp]

Thanks a lot, man!

[@GXBOB]

Glad it helped!

[@whistlebirdproductions6249]

Thanks Bob!

[@GXBOB]

Any time!

[@wecf1411]

Hello, do you know how tight it should be when you are lifting the tire up? Thanks in advance

[@GXBOB]

Hey WEC, Its a chain hoist. Very normal typical chain link. I typically wind it up snug to the point where the tire has no slack to move around or come off its adapter, but not tight enough where the rubber is going to compress against the metal floor ceiling of its housing and cause frictional tire wear over time.

[@oregonjlam6195]

Good information

[@GXBOB]

Pretty basic but you'd be amazed at how many people struggle with this.

[@alexandergibson4130]

Does it matter what way my wheel is facing? Can the face of my rim be towards the ground?

[@GXBOB]

The chain hook would then be grabbing onto the face of the wheel causing scratches and also the wheel would be exposed to flying rocks and debris.

[@ricardoespinoza6472]

Where can i found That kit tools ? Or are they universal for Toyota brands?

[@GXBOB]

It comes standard in the Lexus GX460

[@iamawaken]

Thank you!

[@TN_HondaDad]

Great to know how to lower it in order to pump up the air in the tire in get rid of the low tire light when the Temps drop about 40 degrees in 24 hours!

[@GXBOB]

I'm guessing you never saw this video.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6eXpIWsbJuEbbc

[@TN_HondaDad]

@@GXBOB Oh yes, but have to lower it first in order to put that part on. :-}

[@LEXUSLX-cj5pn]

Thank you 🙏

[@GXBOB]

Haven't heard from you in a long time!

[@user-ok2gy3re2v]

В Вашем наборе есть никелированный инструмент. У меня его к сожалению нет. Что это за инструмент? для чего используется? Спасибо за видео.

[@GXBOB]

Все необходимые инструменты уже есть в наборе инструментов вашего автомобиля на заднем отделении. Никаких дополнительных инструментов вне автомобиля я не использовал.

[@QuartzE-cb3cp]

I would have gave that spare a good wash before hoisting it back in place. I may have watched to many Sarah -n- Tuned videos 😂

[@GXBOB]

God i miss Sarah.

[@r3jk8]

Nice!

[@GXBOB]

Thanks for the comment Robert

[@wilg4654]

thanks men

[@GXBOB]

Anytime Will!

[@Hectoraka300]

Do you know how big of a tire I can put on the spare compartment?

[@GXBOB]

I wouldn't go larger than stock because the tire was really tight against my tow hitch receiver

[@edzed3865]

I was told by my Lexus technician that a 32 inch tire is the maximum u can fit underneath

[@GXBOB]

@@edzed3865 I'm sure you can use one leg to push the big tire in while you crank the tire up to guide it. I never attempted to put anything other than stock so I can't make a fair assessment

[@sparklander]

Lexus should have designed it so the spare tire valve stem was pointing downward so you could check the tire pressure with the spare on the car.

[@GXBOB]

Hey...........you gave me a fantastic idea......Thanks.

[@jerrygibbs1831]

Great video but my first step is call AAA.

[@GXBOB]

I would too. But just in case you need an extra seat at a bonfire, this spare tire comes in handy.

[@moyford7820]

❤

[@GXBOB]

i'm afraid to click on your profile picture.

[@doctorwgca]

BINGO!

[@OfficialDuMa]

I was wondering if you knew how to turn off the tpms light on a 2013 Lexus GX460 I got a flat the other day and got a new tire today and my light didn’t turn off

[@GXBOB]

Hey Justin, don't believe u can do that manually. I don't even think there is a reset button for as long as i've owned all 3 generations. The tires have monitors. If your lights are on and your pressure is good, that means the people who replaced your tires took your monitors? I've never had to deal with it so i may check on the lexus forums.

[@LEXUSLX-cj5pn]

Cam on🙏

[@GXBOB]

Khong co z.

[@zhonghaozhao919]

what if my tire is seized?

[@GXBOB]

When all else fails , find out where the seizure is and pick up a can of WD40

[@zhonghaozhao919]

@@GXBOB wd40 tried it's a 2004 from Michigan, stubborn rust seize

[@GXBOB]

@@zhonghaozhao919 After speaking 4 entire area in WD40, I would start using pry bars and Chisels. It can't get any worse.

[@samzhao1300]

@@GXBOB Good idea! Pry bar, yes

[@katysnodgrass7524]

@@GXBOB How would you use a pry bar?

[@reedstemen]

Thanks Bob!

[@GXBOB]

Any time man. Cheers!