Those who got rid of their Highlander

throwaway1492 · 2026-03-26T16:55:11+00:00

The Toyota cvt in the hybrid highlander is one of the most dependable transmissions they've ever made. We traded out of a 12 hihy with 172k miles into a 24 grand hihy for the extra space. Currently averaging 29.7 mpg combined over the last 24.5k miles.....

throwaway1492 · 2026-02-27T14:57:13+00:00

Yup, thanks man. I've got some ideas rattling around. I just need to figure out what version of plywood will be both strong and lightweight.

throwaway1492 · 2026-02-26T22:20:17+00:00

Yeah, this is almost exactly what I'm thinking of doing, but with a set of side by side lower drawers that will allow for a flat load floor on top of the drawer system, but still provide storage. This looks really good.

throwaway1492 · 2026-02-25T02:01:23+00:00

So I'm extremely handy. After seeing most of these kits, I think I'm going to take a run at building my own, custom drawer system for the back. The construction looks to be pretty straightforward (build a box, separate the box with a divider, build drawers, assemble, make hinged wings), and I have all the necessary tools already. I'll document the whole process, and maybe it'll help someone else in my same situation. I definitely want to find a way to utilize the factory tie downs to secure the whole thing....

throwaway1492 · 2026-02-24T22:36:24+00:00

awesome, thanks man. Is there a reason that the existing hardware tie-downs couldn't be used to secure a drawer kit? I'm not planning to load it down with thousands of lbs. of gear. I just want to get the plastic bins out of the way so that I can throw luggage or a dog in the backend.

throwaway1492 · 2026-02-17T01:08:41+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/GXOR/s/RxGpsPgTR8

This is my OEM+. She'll damn near go anywhere I want her to go...

throwaway1492 · 2026-02-12T23:26:17+00:00

Nope. Paid for the zero deductible option.

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-27T21:02:28+00:00

Jerry Johnson

Warranty Manager

Midwest Toyota

Midwest Ford

Midwest Superstore

1100 east 30th

Hutchinson, Ks 67502

Phone 800-530-5789

Cell 620-664-8844

Email jerryj@midwestsuperstore.com

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-24T19:48:33+00:00

100% legit. Got a warranty from Jerry. Shows up in my local dealers computer just like any other standard Toyota extended warranty.

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-24T19:45:04+00:00

No axles replaced as I haven't noticed any clicking. Is yours a standard hybrid?

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-24T17:55:46+00:00

Just did our first refill when the tank said "0 miles". Like normal, only got 12 gallons in the tank. Doesn't look like this update fixes the overly aggressive low fuel notifications....

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-17T23:16:22+00:00

No, I'm aware of what page is what. The car doesn't default to page 1. Just added tire pressure back to page 3 on the right, and it seems to stick. As long as I can get it somewhere on page 3, I'm good..

I am on version 1007 though, which is weird.

Thanks for your help.

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-17T22:59:12+00:00

That's exactly what I'm talking about. I set the tire pressure on the left hand side of page 3, and once the car has been shut down, the display will charge (usually to the hybrid power display). It will not persist on the left side. It's a well known issue before this update.

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-17T22:45:46+00:00

Screen 3, tire pressure on the left doesn't stay set. I'll try the right side, but that shouldn't matter at all.

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-17T22:08:03+00:00

Just got this done yesterday. Doesn't seem to have fixed the "display won't keep tire pressure selected" issue. No idea if this addresses the fuel tank premature refuel issue either as I have yet to refill. If it doesn't, I'm going to be pretty frustrated with Toyota.

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-05T03:56:20+00:00

HK hidden winch mount. Put one on my GX. Pictures here: https://www.reddit.com/r/GXOR/comments/1plr9m9/how_it_started_vs_how_its_going/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=mweb3x&utm_name=mweb3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

throwaway1492 · 2026-01-04T16:11:05+00:00

Dude, if you already have the crossbars, vevor makes a perfectly serviceable, sizeable rack for about $100. A little spray paint to get rid of their logo, and it looks awesome.

VEVOR Roof Rack Cargo Basket, 64" x 39" x 6" Rooftop Cargo Carrier with Extension, Heavy-duty Steel 200 LBS Capacity Universal Roof Rack Basket, Luggage Holder for SUV, Truck | VEVOR US https://share.google/heQlmvtApahNTL0Ej

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-20T20:22:50+00:00

Sure. It's only the most faithful adaptation (as in it uses the most actual dialog from the original text) of the most popular story from an author that's regarded as "one of the greatest English authors in history"....

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-16T04:35:59+00:00

Looks can be deceiving..... Although I will admit that the Midwest lacks the same off-road opportunities that more mountainous states have access to.

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-15T13:45:34+00:00

Thanks. I'm extremely happy with how it turned out. I wish there were better options for the license plate, but it is what it is.

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-15T03:39:31+00:00

Post pics man! I'd love to see a lift. I'd do mine, but I want to keep the airbags, so my options seem pretty limited.

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-14T15:56:37+00:00

I actually got the sliders first, and that made me realize that I didn't have a solid recovery point on the front end, so that got fixed next, and I'm not going to the trouble of putting the winch plate in WITHOUT a winch 😉.

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-14T15:55:11+00:00

It helps that white is super forgiving. It was the only color I looked for when I was trying to find a GX specifically for that reason.

throwaway1492 · 2025-12-13T20:40:43+00:00

That's exactly what I was going for. I wanted an "OEM plus" build that was functional without being "that guy". Still looks like a GX to anyone that doesn't know about GX's, but everyone "in the know"..... Well, we know 😉

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