thanks for the video, looks great! my gx is badly bruised from hitting a deer last week, probably gonna go with this bumper...i just subscribed, ill be referencing your videos.
Sorry to hear about the deer accident but the good news is you now get an awesome new bumper! Overall it was pretty easy to install if you have someone else to help lift it in place. I did end up cutting off one bolt on each front side in order to fit the D rings after I installed it. Thanks for subscribing.
Thank you for subscribing! I'll check out your channel as well. It is my understanding that the bumper on the 2003 through 2009 models are the same. Mine is a 2006 so this bumper should also fit on your 2004. Take care!
@@87_North I recall that I could not find it on Amazon so I ordered it from another web site. It was expensive, around $100. It fits perfectly. I just used zip ties but may do something else in the future to better secure it. The bottom plug fits exactly in the hole already in the GX. Here is the blog post that gave me the idea. forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gx470-washer-bottle-relocation-oem-solution-with-fj-cruiser-07-09-washer-bottle.1283964/
Time to spray paint everything black under there. Also you can relocate the reservoir bottle into the hood using the FJ cruisers with some small adjustments.
I did end up buying the FJ Cruiser reservoir, it fits nicely in the front passenger side under the hood next to the power steering reservoir. What kind of paint do you suggest?
Thanks Josh, I'm loving it! I haven't noticed a difference in sound when driving on the highway. It probably didn't help my MPG but the GX already doesn't get great mileage.
@@huntah405 I don't feel any difference in steering. I was on a dirt road this weekend and a dirt bike came at me on a blind turn on the wrong side of the road. He locked up his brakes and hit me. Didn't even scratch the bumper but he took some damage to his bike and body. Completely his fault and glad I had the bumper!
Sorry for the delayed response, life got busy with the holidays. I need to make a video of the platform I built. The bins are from Home Depot and work great. Its convenient to pull them out when needed. The only complaint is they can get stuck on the rubber mat putting them back in under the platform. www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-14-Gal-Tough-Storage-Tote-in-Black-with-Yellow-Lid-999-14G-HDX/328027053
Tough call. The full bar might help protect your headlights if you hit a tree, I went with the half bar to have some protection of the radiator if I hit something but not get in the way of my headlights.
I built a platform that allows two large storage bins to slide under it. The platform also converts to a bed when I put the seats down. I need to make a video of it.
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gx470-washer-bottle-relocation-oem-solution-with-fj-cruiser-07-09-washer-bottle.1283964/ I bought the FJ Cruiser wiper reservoir. It fits perfectly in the opening next to the power steering fluid. Thanks for subscribing!
about to install my lil B's bumper on my GX... going to be watching this video over and over lol.. thanks for posting
Awesome! I love the bumper. Still need to put a winch in it. Good luck and let me know any questions.
thanks for the video, looks great! my gx is badly bruised from hitting a deer last week, probably gonna go with this bumper...i just subscribed, ill be referencing your videos.
Sorry to hear about the deer accident but the good news is you now get an awesome new bumper! Overall it was pretty easy to install if you have someone else to help lift it in place. I did end up cutting off one bolt on each front side in order to fit the D rings after I installed it. Thanks for subscribing.
I just subscribed. The bumper looks great. I’ll have to get one soon. Would it fit my 2004?
Thank you for subscribing! I'll check out your channel as well. It is my understanding that the bumper on the 2003 through 2009 models are the same. Mine is a 2006 so this bumper should also fit on your 2004. Take care!
@@gxdad thank you you for replying
You ever do anything about the exposed windshield wiper fluid? Looking for ideas myself.
I did end up buying the FJ Cruiser reservoir, it fits nicely in the front passenger side under the hood next to the power steering reservoir.
oh awesome! Did you have to drill out holes for the bolt mounts? Need any additional piping/cables? @@gxdad
@@87_North I recall that I could not find it on Amazon so I ordered it from another web site. It was expensive, around $100. It fits perfectly. I just used zip ties but may do something else in the future to better secure it. The bottom plug fits exactly in the hole already in the GX. Here is the blog post that gave me the idea. forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gx470-washer-bottle-relocation-oem-solution-with-fj-cruiser-07-09-washer-bottle.1283964/
@@gxdad perfect. Thanks again!
The bumper looks nice 👍🏻 ! 😆
Time to spray paint everything black under there. Also you can relocate the reservoir bottle into the hood using the FJ cruisers with some small adjustments.
I did end up buying the FJ Cruiser reservoir, it fits nicely in the front passenger side under the hood next to the power steering reservoir. What kind of paint do you suggest?
NICEEEEEEEEEEE. New GX owner myself.
Awesome! Best all around vehicle I have owned, except the gas mileage. 😂
Great video sir. What’s your guesstimate in weight of the bumper?
Thank you, I'm slowly getting everything I want on this rig and learning along the way. It is about 115 lbs.
How does it drive on the highway? I feel like it could be loud or cause drag. But I love the look of the hybrid
Thanks Josh, I'm loving it! I haven't noticed a difference in sound when driving on the highway. It probably didn't help my MPG but the GX already doesn't get great mileage.
@@gxdad How's the steering? Does it make it feel more planted on the highway? Does it take corners harder now or about the same?
@@huntah405 I don't feel any difference in steering. I was on a dirt road this weekend and a dirt bike came at me on a blind turn on the wrong side of the road. He locked up his brakes and hit me. Didn't even scratch the bumper but he took some damage to his bike and body. Completely his fault and glad I had the bumper!
Do you have the links for the bins under your sleeping platform? I’m planning on building one soon
Sorry for the delayed response, life got busy with the holidays. I need to make a video of the platform I built. The bins are from Home Depot and work great. Its convenient to pull them out when needed. The only complaint is they can get stuck on the rubber mat putting them back in under the platform. www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-14-Gal-Tough-Storage-Tote-in-Black-with-Yellow-Lid-999-14G-HDX/328027053
@@gxdadall good. Thanks for the link!
I might sound dumb but I want this bumper but I don’t know what option to click in regards to no bull bar, standard bar and full height bar ?
Tough call. The full bar might help protect your headlights if you hit a tree, I went with the half bar to have some protection of the radiator if I hit something but not get in the way of my headlights.
What is your setup in the trunk?
I built a platform that allows two large storage bins to slide under it. The platform also converts to a bed when I put the seats down. I need to make a video of it.
Wth do you do with the wiper reservoir
forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gx470-washer-bottle-relocation-oem-solution-with-fj-cruiser-07-09-washer-bottle.1283964/
I bought the FJ Cruiser wiper reservoir. It fits perfectly in the opening next to the power steering fluid. Thanks for subscribing!