Completely Stock Lexus GX Off Road
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
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A lot of people overlook the GX’s but once they drive it, they change their minds. They are solid vehicles and very capable especially when modified.
It drives so nice!
yeah cause it s probably the ugliest
@@reyjazz-u8p they’re definitely not the best looking of the bunch.
@@reyjazz-u8p where's your rig? 😅
*We took ours off-road stock from brand new (2021)... all we did since new was cut the bumper and add skids... stock suspension and height... it goes anywhere... GX is very impressive on and off road... great video*
We almost took it out this week with the stock setup and 285/70/R17s, but ran out of time.
Doesn’t it need decent mods to fit 33s?
I’ve got a ‘13 and love it. Did the 285/70/17s fit without a lift? If so did you have to heat and push back the fender liners?
@@aidan666 you're right. We'd need BMC and mess with the fender liners. That's why we ran out of time!
The goat of GX content! You helped keep me from lifting my truck, and I'm forever in your debt, friend.
Best trade in you ever did. If nothing else, super reliable. And very capable. Best motor ever.
Welcome to the GX world!! I own a 470 and 460, both amazing vehicles. Excited to see how you modify this one.
Thanks! I'm looking forward to getting it out on some trips!
GX460 is one of the top 5 vehicles on planet earth that a consumer could have purchased. Lexus/toyota of old had pretty much every one of the greatest vehicles ever made till they introduced the current generation of vehicles that have taken a major fall from grace.
Couldn't have said it better. 👌🏾💜
This is my future dream for my solo rig. I can't wait to watch more with what you do to this!!!
We love it, and can’t wait to build it out!
I like your taste. I’ve got a 22 Tundra and a 23 GX. Love your videos so I’m excited to see what you do to the GX.
Congratulations. A great choice for your purpose. A high clearance front bar, rock sliders, a suspension lift, and off-road tyres, and it'll be a very capable off-road rig (to compliment its on-road touring comfort and luxury). In Australia, we never got the GX (only the LX), but its Toyota Prado cousin is very popular. It's common to see Prados here with suspension lifts (50mm), 35" tyres (both maximum legal limits for public road use here), Maxtraxs, and/or RTTs. And most Prados have the spare wheel carrier mounted at the rear door. Giving our Prados dual fuel tanks from factory. The underslung tyre carrier was only offered as a new variant on the last two face lifted models. Aimed more for urban dwellers. The new GX550 will be the first GX to come here. It'll be interesting to see both GX550 & the new 250 Series Prado side by side. Looking forward to see how you'll turn this into an off-road weapon. 👍
That’s awesome! It’s a lot of work getting 35s on the GX, so I wonder if there are some other subtle differences. I wish it came with the rear tyre carrier.
Land Cruiser Prado 250 was my first choice for our second vehicle, but I couldn’t justify the price.
In my opinion there's a big difference between toyota (lexus) vehicles built in japan vs north america. My wife's 22 gx460 feels so solid built like a tank everytime I take it offroad, it feels stout going over washboard roads or any terrain. switching to 4lo is so quick unlike my 2015 tundra, you made a great purchase.
I think you’re right.
I agree. They made these in the best auto plant.
Was great to meet you at Moore a few weeks ago. This is going to be quite the interesting build! I can see why you’d enjoy the Lexus for the kind of trips you take and the extra room for the family
Haven’t even finished the video and loving it!!!
This is going to be a fantastic build to watch!
Party on 🎉
I'm anxious to follow your modification journey! I have a 2017 that's identical to yours and totally stock. I'm not a mechanic so I'll be glad to see what you do with yours to make it more off road worthy. We love your videos, keep up the good work! PS: we expect that you will make many trips out here to Utah :)
I have a much older Prado that I have modified to be a tough tourer (bull bar, winch, rock sliders, snorkel, front and rear diff lockers, drawer system, etc) that is still going strong at 400,000 km, and while no rock crawler, it has taken me over some of the most challenging wild-country roads in New Zealand without any difficulty. You have made a good choice.
This is probably the best decision you could’ve made and you will be very happy. Smooth, super capable, reliable, comfortable and easy to mod. I changed the suspension set up (lifted 3 inches) and solved angle problems.
I have a 2017 gx460, Welcome to the GX Fam!
I too damaged my front bumper on my first trip off road! Will be getting a Ironman offroad front bumper.
Love that you picked one up. It’s a fun capable vehicle. Excited to see what you do with the build. Next time you are in Utah I’d love to hit the trail with you.
Make sure what you intend to do with it before selecting a front bumper. A bumper trim or CBI Covert will work okay for general overlanding, but if you intend to go on, say, Hell's Revenge trail in Moab, you will not have enough clearance. Ask me how I know...
Interesting. I took my 4Runner through Hell’s Revenge with just a mild lift and stock bumpers, so I had hoped the GX could do it with a lift and the slightly higher CBI bumper. I’ll give it a go. If it doesn’t work out, I can always switch to a more aggressive bumper!
@@RevereOverland Yeah, I had high hopes too, but a few years ago when I took my GX460 with 2.5" lift and trimmed front bumper through HR I must have dragged nose or trailer hitch what seemed like 50 times (which was hard on the nose trim... a bumper like the Covert would have held up better). Since I have an annual trip to Moab that is important to me, I decided to go big with 35s, Victory Strike front bumper, and Coastal 4x4 rear bumper, etc. which have worked well. Heading to Moab again next week BTW.
Sounds like it's going to be an exciting build. You are starting off with an amazing base. I can't wait to see the progress. Cheers!
Jeeps are overrated and have the worse reliability I’d take a Lexus anyday
Well…as a GX460 owner I’d disagree with your statement. Jeeps are not overrated. They are the best at what they’re designed to do. I think reliability statements such as yours are generally just repeated opinions established over 30 years ago. Toyota has its fair share of reliability problems too. The fanboys just do a good job of shouting down people on the interwebs. For the record, I’ve only owned one Jeep (‘97 TJ) and seven Toyota Tacomas/4Runners.
@@Army4Runner полностью с вами согласен🤝
@@Army4Runnernope, you're dead wrong lol
@Army4Runner jeeps dismal reliability has been earned over 50 years. Yes there are individual examples of better than average reliability, but as a whole, they are not good.
Congrats on the purchase! The GX is a great platform but as a fellow GX owner, Please do not buy Iron man suspension. Their suspension is WAY over priced for sub-par performance and quality. Explore other options like Dobinsons, OME, Bilstein, icon, or Apache AX2’s.
I have 3 friends who have had iron man who have recently switched away from them due to poor performance and quality not holding up. Also don’t forget to pickup some bits from Dr. KDSS to compensate for the KDSS system. You may want to get a 1/4 spacer for the front shock mount because you will most like KDSS lean after a lift (very common issue).
Wow really cool! Solid V8! Remember you’ve gotta pony up for the premium gas. With the savings on the price vs the rubicon it’s taken care of! Forget the crawl control, not needed
It’s on a diet of 87 from here on out! I already installed crawl control, but only because I thought it was required to make MTS work! It’s not worth it!
MTS actually does more than just set how aggressively ATRAC kicks in. Mud/Sand has a slower throttle response than normal but also allows a ton of wheelspin and tries to keep all 4 wheels spinning the same speed. Also the only mode you can use in 4H. Loose Rock is like normal throttle, ATRAC on. Mogul I think specifically looks to clamp lifted wheels, and then Rock mode will basically try to prevent any wheelspin anywhere. It works best with center diff locked and at less than ~4000 rpm. At high rpms, it reverts back to just killing power in an attempt to save your tie rods.
I always thought it affected throttle control, but couldn’t find any evidence or details from Toyota/Lexus.
@RevereOverland you can feel it if you switch it on/off or between modes quickly. I feel like Toyota hypes up crawl control and just casually mentions MTS even though it is far more useful. You just have to have the slightest idea how to drive off road and then take time to figure it out since Toyota doesn't actually explain it.
@@ryanschmid7940 yeah I agree. Crawl control is really overrated and MTS is the useful feature!
Can't wait to see the build. I bought a 2023 and I am starting to do a moderate mod. I am going with Victory Blitz and a dirtcom rear swingout. Already have wheels, rays, with MT baja boss.
FWIW with my 470 I did a bunch of Ouray and moab trails with just 1 size bigger tire and rock rails.
Rock rails are a super important first mod on these things.
Congratulations. My coworker has one. I installed the ads bypass shocks and it’s a beast. Definitely need a swingout. We could not fit a skinny 33 underneath.
Good to know!
If it helps, I was able to fit a nominally 32 inch tire in the spare tire well with only one slight modification to the bracket above the swaybar.
Little man seemed pretty stoked on the new ride!
My wife and I both have 460 GXs. Best vehicle we have ever owned.
Awesome news! I started following your adventures after watching your Overland Movie with the 4Runner. Can't wait to see what you do for the build. Love my GX460.
Welcome to the GX Fam! Absolutely love mine (pretty full GX470 Build in my channel) and good call on the mods you mentioned! Went with the Dobinson MRR Remote Resi lift and really love how it handles both on and offroad!
Just bought a 2015 GX460 so I’m definitely subscribed and definitely going to follow this build.
Great choice! The first build video is edited and scheduled for next month.
We have a gx460 for this purpose. Looking forward to seeing how you outfit it. So far ours has a lift and 33s. Not much else. My main focus next will be the front fascia and running boards. Need to get that ground clearance.
That’s where I’m starting!
I just had the CBI bumper installed about a week ago and its definitely worth it imo. The abysmal stock 21 degree approach angle got upped to about 34 degrees with the cbi bumper if my math is correct.
Your boy is getting big. Such a happy guy too. It’s a little bit of a head scratcher why you got rid of your jeep but I think you will still keep all your viewers and add a whole bunch more SUV off roaders. Keep the great videos coming and enjoy!
He is! He’s a getting that toddler attitude now though 😂
The Jeep was too small, uncomfortable for the long drives and the types of roads we drive, and had a big car payment we wanted to get rid of.
Awesome video Rob! I’m looking forward to another Toyota build! Can’t wait to see the upgrades on it…💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Thanks! We can’t wait to get it built out too
Rob, Another great video, I am glad that you include your family in your videos. Family is so important. I like that OnX sponsors you and a few others, I use Gaia because I was able to find 4-5 videos on how to use it. I like the look of the new ride. I can't wait to see it built out. I have a 2013 Tundra that I am working on. no where near as nice as yours, but working on it. on a last note, you sure show some of the beautiful parts of Kentucky. Cheers,
There’s definitely a lot of info out there for Gaia! OnX hosts their own trailing webinars which are pretty useful too.
Good choice with the Tundra!
I love the GX 460 and can’t wait to see what you do with it! I almost had my wife convinced to get one and then she found out about the gas mileage lol
We really like it. It’s so comfortable and quiet! We seem to get 18-23 mpg, which is much better than I was expecting
Congrats on joining the GX family.
It looks like you filmed an ad for Lexus as their products can be 'really' used. Well done! I traded my GX for an LX and further limited the LX's off road chops by adding a knockoff TRD body kit but I do not pretend I'll ever take it off road.
Best I can do is a gravel parking lot, sand, or grass. I do put it into 4LO when on unimproved surfaces to make sure everything still works, especially the tighter turn radius feature where it drags in the inside rear wheel on a turn to tighten your turn.
Not the vehicle I expected but will be a nice project to build into what you need.
It wasn’t what we originally planned! It wasn’t the second choice either, but once we test drove it we were sold.
Nice, I’ve had my 2020 for two years. Did lift, sliders, bumper/side skirt trim, wheels/tires. This thing goes anywhere.
I BELEIVE you have a perfect platform for a tru Over Lander. I know there are as many opinions. out there as you have followers but you have to give and take when trying to have a vehicle for two different worlds. I hate to think about driving my JT to Oregon but love to think about wheeling there. You though can now do both comfortably and with a very good amount of off Road reliability... Good Luck,, I will be watching..
It’s like watching where we started two years ago. 🔥
Congrats and welcome to the GX world.
I plan on getting a GX470 soon. Sweet rig!
Def check out GXOR (GX Off-Road). Love the platform, I have a GX470. I hope you and your family enjoy the new truck!
I’ve been searching the group every time I have a question or decision to make!
Great video, looking forward to more gx content from you. Fyi, you may find some situations where CC is able to more effectively transfer torque than MTS in rock mode. I was in an uphill articulated situation where rock mode just wouldnt get the gx up and over, tried CC and it worked. So your purchase of CC may not be redundant after all :)
I have a 2011 Lexus GX460, I put in 4 Toyo Open Country MT 35x12.5R18 and 2.5 Dobinson suspension, body mount cut, a little cut and timing of plastic, I keep the steps and no problem go anywhere,
I heard 35s were a lot of work, so went with 285/70R17
crossing those streams, were you worried about getting water inside your rear diff??
Yeah, I think it needs breathers. The alternator is also pretty low.
Good job! I like the bow wave...
Thanks! My wife has gotten pretty good at water crossings.
It’s a great SUV! I was about to get one until I realized legroom in second row is tight for tall teenagers so had to buy something bigger, also made in Japan and with a V8.
Have you been in 1? I know people that are 6ft2 and sit comfortably
Yes, no room for leg extensions and you sit on a steep decline with knees above hips like in a deep squat. Similar to an FJ60 I had years ago. Check out the_car_mom’s review. She is probably 5ft8 if I had to guess
I have the cbi you mentioned. The other options will give you more approach, but the cbi blends in to the front the best. I have the cbi stealth on my 21 GX and it's been great.
That’s what I really like about it, plus it’s lighter. I was tempted by the Ironman, but figured if the CBI wasn’t enough that I could always switch it out!
Make sure you pay attention to your water pump and coolant. Drain and fill it. Our’s started leaking at 90kish. Previous owner never drained it and it ate through the gasket.
I’ve heard that and the radiator are weak spots.
@@RevereOverland also the valley!
Love this. I look forward to the build videos.
Very informative. Enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks!
Great choice and great content compared to the new Toyota ads UA-camrs make nowadays
One downside of the MTS mod is that it disables ATRAC when not in an MTS mode which by default engages without MTS module.
You wondered if it was worth airing down the stock tires and the answer to anyone that didn't know. The answer is yes. If nothing else it will at least help you by not puncturing the tire as easily as it would be if they were aired up fully.
Can I ask for a status report on your tundra? How many miles? Any issues? How's the reliability so far on the turbos? I feel like your one of the few people really putting it to the test.
63k miles. I lost a trim piece on a mirror that was a common problem on early models. There have been a couple of other small things that were user or shop/mechanic error, but it has been a fantastic truck.
I was thinking “this guys got more money than sense”. Lol. It’s gonna be cool to see you make it more capable.
Maybe I do have more money than sense, but only because I don’t have much of either!
@@RevereOverland hahaha. You seem like a pretty smart guy.
@@RevereOverland Love that British humour!
its spelled sense...NOT sence
Using ECT 2nd is a great way to adjust the ATRAC without MTS
Congrats. Please go for the full high clearance bumper in the front. Isn't it possible to fit 35s?
It is possible to do 35s, but it’s a lot of work. I’m going with the same size 33s I had on my 4Runner. I’ll start with the CBI mid clearance and can always cut more off if necessary!
Why the CBI stealth bumper over the Victory 4x4 Blitz? I just ordered the Blitz for my 2019. The look and light bar availability got me. Just curious why you chose CBI. Great video, looking forward to the build, friend.
I prefer the look of the CBI. Other than that, I don't think there's a wrong choice.
Lol goes offroad, breaks stuff, oh I was going to upgrade that anyways. Same way over here
Lol! I figured it would have some issues since the front is so low. I didn’t realize it would be coming out of a puddle!
Come to upper Michigan again@@RevereOverland
Interested to see the modifications you make to it.
took my stock gx off roading 2 weeks after purchase
Yeah but can you disconnect the sway bar? 😂
Nice ride! Congrats
Technically no, but KDSS does impress me with how much it flexes!
Dan Cummins!? Are you still in KY?
Yup!
33's do fit in spare tire holder. stock wheel size is 33
Stock tire size is 265/60R18, which is 30.5” in diameter
@@RevereOverland you're right! I don't know why I think I read somewhere else that it was 33. But other sources claim a 33 can fit in spare tire deflated . Worth trying .
Are the low skirts not just undermining Everything even the purpose of the video?
Can you explain more about “buying the modules?”
It’s just a module that you switch in! I put a link in the description to the guides with part numbers.
V8 is a dying breed, glad you got one before its completely gone
Im ok with turbos, but I’m really impressed with this V8. It was getting up to 24mpg on the highway.
@@RevereOverland wait until the lift, tires, etc...., i get about 12-14 mpg 🥲
What’s the total cost of everything you’re doing?
Did you teach geology? Is that why you're in love with the western US?
I taught 8th grade science!
You waited for that middle schooler to grow up, earn enough money for a lexus,then bought his suv?
Also I would have loved to have a British teacher in middle school
I love mine. I've had my 2012 Premium for nearly 3 years. I take it off-road yearly. stock, minus my 265/65/18 all-terrains, TRD intake air accelerator.
I also have a Carven Dump Pipe 😅
Videos on my channel.
Werewolf portals!
Sign me up!
A Jeep might get you there, but the GX will definitely get you back
My Jeep never actually got me there. Flatbeds got us there. To the shop
38452 Schimmel Drive
Get some falcon wild peak AT4w s on there.
Falken did offer their tires, but I like the Nittos. If I lived somewhere snowy I’d definitely give the AT4Ws a go.
@@RevereOverlandI like nitto as well it was later in the video I heard you mention that. I commented first thing 😊
If you put 35x12.5R18 or 35x12.5R17, you never get a regret for doing so
Did the carpet get wet? 💦
Can you fuel with regular gas or do you need super?
It says premium recommended. I put 87 in.
@@RevereOverland You can do that? ;D
Hi - so, you traded in the jeep for the Lexus. What happened to the Tundra (was it traded for the Jeep)?
I had the same decision and move ... away from a stone age old Landrover... I do understand ;) - at least i think...
The Tundra is still here! We’re out filming in it this week!
I’d love a Land Rover, but I don’t have the mechanical skills to keep it running. Lol.
@@RevereOverland 😆 - You'd have a steep but also short learning curve - there is not a lot that can break. But it's rewarding, as it will break for shure - if you are into that kind of... well, turns out, we are no longer. It's still for sale...
How deep can it go… ??
That depends on how much you want to spend fixing it! I replaced the differential gear oil after this, but was going to anyway since I have no record of when it was last done.
Let me know if you sell your bumper.
❤😊
Get rid of that hideous lower front bumper, add some sliders and slightly larger all terrain tires, and you are good to go. For those looking at buying a GX, compare it to a 10-15 year old LX before you buy. Also, IMO, there is no comparison between Lexus or Land Cruiser, and Jeep. One is focused on off-road travel, the other on highway cruising. But for a cruiser, the Off road capabilities of the Lexus are likely going to get you where ever you want to go short of rock crawling. And I have heard that the newer jeeps are prone to breakdowns. My LX has survived four trips to Moab so far without any mechanical issues, and the six hour drive back to Denver was a breeze. But I do stay off most of the difficult rock climbing trails. Elephant Hill was the toughest one I tackled, with just an occasional rear bumper or exhaust pipe scrape.
I looked at a 570, but decided to do the GX since it would probably be more relatable for the channel!
The Jeep died.... didn't it?
Nope! We traded it in.
No! Don’t do the Ironman. Do Dobinsons. IMS is decent mid-level. MRR is baller and adjustable. They can’t be beat for durability.
I have the MRR’s and really like them but Ironman FCP are also very good.
I love the Dobinsons MRRs, but didn’t want to spend that kind of money on this build. The FCP from Ironman is supposed to be a solid mid range choice.
@@RevereOverland I have FCPs on my GX460 (front only). Have a spacer installed in the rear with stock setup. Did the install myself - very happy with the results with using Ironman's Foam Cell Pros with heavy rate springs. I have some videos on this ( ua-cam.com/video/tzJ2ZV0btoM/v-deo.html and ua-cam.com/video/2masbEr67c4/v-deo.htmlsi=dS_sxFYQ9mdV0d89 ) and was influenced by Kai's videos: ua-cam.com/video/G12zF12UnB0/v-deo.htmlsi=-591LgpYSQdB3BYU and ua-cam.com/video/fSMWw6PQVRM/v-deo.htmlsi=0TGVZTAurYtaZzxe
Running boards? Meh, rock sliders….well maybe.
Jeeps are junk. The GX is MUCH more capable!
Mall machine. Not liking this. Love the Tundra however. A step back from the 4 Runner and Jeep. Don't hate, just my opinion.
It’s definitely not as capable as either the Jeep or 4Runner stock. With a lift and some tires it should match the 4Runner’s capabilities though.
@@RevereOverland isn't gx460 full time 4 wheel drive while the 4 runner is 2wd?
The 4Runner has part time 4WD (not for dry pavement) on most models. The GX is full time 4WD and has a center lock.
"mall machine" you Americans are so dumb, you know nothing about great, tough off-road capable vehicles. A gx460 aka landcruiser Prado is one of the best made SUVs on the planet! But Americans had to fussy it up, hence the Lexus treatment.
So basically pay a ton of money for a GX 460 for what a stock 4 Runner can so at half the cost. LOL
Half the cost?? A used GX460 is cheaper than a 4Runner.
After adding a front bumper and rock sliders I’ll be similar capability and about breaking even with the cheapest similar age/miles 4Runner we found, which was an SR5… and now I have a V8, KDSS, full time 4wd, cooled leather seats, a decent sound system, and quiet and refined ride. This is far nicer, and a much better deal.
@@RevereOverland A used GX 2023 is still $60k. A pavement queen it is. Nice, quiet, cute, luxury road queen for twice as much as a REAL 4x4. Apples to oranges. Granted if you want a SUV road queen with KDSS then the GX 460 it is. Very great shopping mall crawler. LOL
Like I said in the video, ours was $25k. The cheapest 4Runner in the same age/mileage range was an SR5 for $27k. All I have to do is remove the steps and make a quick cut to the front bumper to make the GX slightly more capable than that 4Runner - they're very similar underneath, but the 4Runner doesn't have KDSS. A built GX and built 4Runner are going to be basically the same, but I still have KDSS, where the SR5 doesn't. I also have an extra $2k to spend on mods.
@@RevereOverland Well, the ironic thing about a "luxury" vehicle is that it would lose that much resale value even with all the cute luxury option The GX is limited on aftermarket suspension upgrades. Also, the 4runner 4x4 is ready for off-roading out of the box. With bigger wheels on a GX 460 and bigger engine, V8, the trans gets hotter and needs serious mods.
@@mongoosevsgt I don't think you're very familiar with the GX, because pretty much everything you've written so far has been wrong. It has the same suspension options as the 4Runner... it uses most of the same part numbers from Ironman, Dobinsons, etc. The V8 and 6 speed transmission are far better at handling larger tires than the 4Runner's lethargic V6 and awful 5 speed.
I don't know if you've seen my videos before, but I ran a 4Runner for years. I have the same size lift and tires on the GX now as I did on my old 4Runner. A modded GX is better than a modded 4Runner.