GX hood shakes
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For those that already have the truck and the hood shaking issue, have you tried to adjust the hood cushions/stoppers? It seems to be a common issue with newer cars especially those with Aluminum hoods. There are a few YouTube videos talking about this. I'm not sure if it applies to the 550 though.
It must be an in-person thing because I couldn't tell anything from that video. On past vehicles I've had there is usually some rubber hood stops that can be screwed in or out to adjust the level of tension when the hood is closed. I wonder if the GX has those adjustable hood bumpers or if something similar would help resolve this issue.
We share the same brain!
Appears it may have rubber stops that are adjustable - I grabbed a screenshot from a recent video.
I noticed the vibration (previously posted) the first time I drove my Premium Plus at highway speed. Asked my salesman if there was a solution there currently is not. To be honest after 2+ weeks I don’t notice it at all and love the improved view of the highway… most likely the lighter materials and design is my conclusion.
The hood on my 2017 4Runner has never been perfectly still at highway speeds either. Never really gave it much thought.
I hope that this is just a hood stopper tuning. I had the same problem with my Tesla and I adjusted the stoppers and the problem was fixed.
Another reason to wait on this new GX
Genesis GV80 2021; no issues
Congrats
um, this is the new GX, no?
As I noted on an earlier post, other than some vibration the first time I drove on a freeway I have not noticed the vibration since. I’ll live with the subtle vibration and take the great drivers view of the highway!
Still waiting on my OT but have a 2014 4Runner Trail. Hood has fluttered at 70mph+ for all 10 years of ownership. Intensity appears to be affected by wind direction in addition to speed. Headwinds are the worse. Truthfully, it has become a nonissue and I don't even notice it anymore.
I've never experienced any hood shake in our 2004 Sport 4Runner or 2010 Limited.
In certain muscle car circles, the Shaker Hood is a very desired feature. It screams power. Has been a feature on Mustangs dating back to the 1960's. I have a Shaker Hood on my 2007 Mustang. So I am excited that the twin turbo GX will be my other hot rod with a shaker hood. 
my 2017 does it. my 4th gen v8 never did. either way, it's not a big deal in my opinion. i've never noticed it after the first "hmm, that's interesting" experience. 7 years later it still does it, but i really don't care.
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