7 MODIFICATIONS You Should Do FIRST To Your Lexus GX470
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- Channel Instagram: @lexus_offroad_adventures
In this video, I tell you what #modifications I think you should do to your #gx470 when you’re first starting out, and the order I think they should go in.
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Gear recommendations that I personally have or have seen in person:
Suspension:
eibach.com/us/2191/E80-59-005...
Tires:
www.falkentire.com/tires/ligh...
Rock Sliders:
white-knuckleoffroad.com/prod...
Skid Plates:
www.morris4x4center.com/arb-s...
Amazon roof basket:
ARKSEN 64" Universal Black Roof Rack Cargo with Extension Car Top Luggage Holder Carrier Basket SUV Storage, Black www.amazon.com/dp/B013COCXDC/...
Proper full-length roof rack from great company pretty local to me:
www.jwoffroad.com/products/ro...
LED lighting:
Baja Designs, 557813, LED Light, Squadron Sport, Black, Amber Driving/Combo, Pair www.amazon.com/dp/B073V6Q8DY/...
Rough Country 30" Black Series... www.amazon.com/dp/B07S1X9YKZ?...
3:14 just noticed the nail in my front passenger tire after reviewing this video 😭😭
Super cheap but a great mod is LED interior lights. The very first I did is: full inspection and service, timing belt/water pump service, additional transmission cooler, tinting, dual arb air on board compressor. After that all you listed and after that regear with lockers, rear bumper etc.
Phenomenal video. I agree 100% with your list. I am faithfully following your advice.
Thanks for watching! Really appreciate the kind words
This was a great list! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! 🙏
I like your video. Very good advice. As a 50 year LC driver, the switch to the gx470 took a wee bit of getting used to.It's so not an 80 but with that said, I am hooked on the GX. I am currently designing and fabricating my back platform from back to the front seats. Next on my list is the suspension. Then sliders. So it all depends as you said so well, what ones need and use is. Will look forward to more videos and congrats on your new child. Cherish these moments, they pass to damn quickly.
Thanks John! Glad you’re liking the GX platform coming from the legendary Land Cruiser.
Sounds like a solid build plan!
I got my boy laying on my chest right now, there is truly nothing like being a dad. Still trying to wrap my head around it 😅
Great video! We are in the early stages of modding our 470.
I like YOUR explanation about modification OF GX 470 i GOT LEARN ABOUT YOUR TIPS,TNX
I think this is a great list. I have a stock 470 right now and I struggle trying to think of best practical things first 😅 the sleeping platform is definitely a great first thing. My heart wants to go straight to front and rear bumpers but I need to actually use my car offroad a lot more before I can justify that. This list is a really good order, thank you!
Sounds like a good plan! Thanks for watching 🙏
You got yourself a sub!
IMO the best bang for the buck mod is LED headlight bulbs. There are sets with Hi/Low beams for around $70 on Amazon that make a massive difference.
thumbs for you and your first child. im thinking either this or the 460. i own a very nice 4runner with the V8 and it runs great but its 2wd and i can wait.
Good morning nice chat good way to start the day . Happy birthday to your N B .. picking up 2006 GX 470 in 3 days can't Wait Sleeping platform Great #1 ( UFG) the other #1 Muffler Delete RE COP 50 lbs. At 69 years old this November we cant hear anyway but every else can still have to be cool Keep on trucking .........
Congrats 🤑
Thanks for the vid! Id add new headlights to the list to make it look a decade younger 🙃
#Priorities 😅
Rebekka what headlights did you go with or suggest? 😂 I think he did update the headlights though, just the same style
Good helpful vid thanks bro. I’m just starting to build my GX 470 so appreciate your tips 👍
Awesome! Thanks for watching. The build just keeps getting wilder. Subscribe for more updates!
I think I will start with tires and front bumper then tire I’d like to have on the back door!
THANKS-- GREAT VIDEO... brought up some VERY good points to consider... I'm getting one SOON.. and want to be ready.. There is a place in San Diego, CA that makes the GX 470 out of the BEST they can find- already done.. I am thinking of getting one there- they do the waterpump/timeing belt, brakes, lift, wheels, tires, cv joints/boots, etc. ALREADY done. AND they send videos of the undercarriage to show NO RUST. etc... so I'll probably buy one of those- and then continue to do more- like I want an extra gas tank, hitch mounted rear tire carrier, etc... ANYWAY- I have more info on how to start now thanks to YOUR great video.. KEEP up the good work.
Awesome! Thanks for watching 🙏
nice im gonna be doing similar stuff to my prado 120 🙏
Right on! Wish we got the diesel option here in the States! Thanks for watching
@@lexus_offroad_adventures haha I wish we got right hand drive 4runners 🤣 great stuff
I like the content, just found your channel and subbed. I'm researching the GX 470 vs 460 right now with a potential purchase in the next 6 months, so this is perfect. My only suggestion is that you consider changing the channel name before you get too big and Lexus sends YT a DCMA and you get removed with no recourse. I'd hate to see you start to hit critical mass and lose everything you've built.
I love 460s as well! Some 470s are going for such high prices that it would just make more sense to just go with an early 460.
I appreciate your concern. I feel like, as an entertainment channel that’s not just called “Lexus” should be safe. I can’t imagine Jeep going after someone for naming their channel “Jeep Overland Tours” or something. Is that wishful thinking on my part? Lol
And thanks for subscribing!
I like this list a lot
I’d highly recommend a PCK after lifting especially if it’s a daily driver. The correction makes the car feel stock again even with an aggressive lift.
Great point! never thought about the pan hard bar angle change causing handling issues but that makes sense.
What’s a PCK?
@@tutumon77 It's a pan hard correction kit. Eimkeith sells them and it made a huge difference on my ride after lifting.
Rock sliders first. For every build.
I started with a suspension but my Gx came with TRD wheels with 265/70r17 BFGoodrich KM3 tires. I’m now on 35” tires things escalated quick lol
Awesome! You’re gonna like my next video coming out soon then. It’s 7 more modifications for the next-stage of the build.
Don't forget the Rago Fabrication cargo net replacement!
Actually made a video with a similar part! ua-cam.com/video/8i0E8UhtTAc/v-deo.html
I'm looking to set up my GX470 for daily driving on the street. Tires and suspension? The only off-roading I do is my gravel driveway that hits 25% in places.
nice. you should put the product links in the description
Great suggestion! Done!
The original idea was to make it so I didn’t steer people in one direction or another with a specific brand, but I can definitely put these links as recommendations I have from my own experience.
Love your vids, I just picked up a 2007 museum piece with 29K on the clock. The truck needs tires badly, should I just go with those Bridgestones ATs on stock everything else as I explore? Or should I lift it and get bigger tires now? I’m just a noob to all this, prob do some basic camping off road here and there. What size tires would be best? Thanks!
Thanks for watching! Sounds like a super cool truck. I think stock is great! I love my wife’s stock GX. If you’re looking to do some mild off roading, some nice load range C A/T tires at 32” inches in diameter or less should be a nice upgrade without too many compromises along with a nice suspension kit. If you’re looking to go off road right now, I’d just get the lift and upgraded tires done at once instead of double-spending on tires by getting replacement stock ones until you’re ready to upgrade. I did a video recently on building the ultimate Lexus gx470 off-road/overland rig for under 20k where I talk about tires (part 1)
Thanks for the vids. I have kept my gx fairly stock aside from 2.5 in lift followed by 285/70/17 BF K02's - gx standards in 2021 lol. I was "forced" to ultimately add TRD pro wheels for offset due to a rubbing I could never solve at full lock somewhere against the frame (fender lines were moved so I know I was good there). the TRD's solved it, but I also low key liked the stock wheel look and have considered bringing them back... so all that to ask, did you experience any "frame" rubbing with the 255/80/17 setup on the stock wheels?
Thanks for watching!
I sure did experience rubbing. Especially when I added 1.25” spacers. This was solved completely when I asked my alignment guy to push caster max positive (I think almost 4 degrees?). It essentially pushes the wheel forward in the wheel well, away from the body mount. It also has the added benefit of having a more powerful tendency to return to center after turning and tracking straighter on the highway. This requires the use of aftermarket upper control arms though so keep that in mind if you don’t have them already. Also, I did this after the steel bumper, so if you still have the stock one, you may need to do a bit more cutting to bring the tire forward
@@lexus_offroad_adventures Thank you for that articulate response. interesting about the spacers, I almost went that route too. im in the northeast now so I feel like ill regret cutting of the bumper/fender liner within a year or two. Still this is helpful, maybe I should just learn to love the trd's. Keep up the good content!
May I ask what set up you did. I would be very happy with how the 4 runner looks trd pro on my lexus. What size trd wheels and tires did you get? thank you
My First Mod Combo was a beefier Alternator, second battery and solar charging...
Sounds like a cool setup! I went a different route with my solar as you’ll see in some of my other videos. Tried to stay completely independent of the stock electrical system. How are you liking the dual-battery setup?
Thanks so much for the vids. Please any idea of where I can get those high output LED lights. And please do you have idea of why the front passengers trafficator of Lexus GX470 burns out easily? I have changed mine more than 10x
Thanks for watching! I got my LED’s from Baja Designs.
As for the bulbs burning out, I’m not sure what trafficator is but in general, it Could be a mismatch between the car’s electrical output and the bulbs’ capacity.
but you can try switching to LED bulbs there as well. here are the ones I used for my turn signals. They have LED lights for all other bulbs as well: auxito.com/collections/1156a/products/1156-54h-dd-w2?rq=yr_2004~mk_Lexus~md_GX470
@@lexus_offroad_adventures thanks so much. I appreciate.
How about lockers? Communications setup and upgrades?
Good informative video.
Good points. I think that with the GX470 specifically, since it benefits from Toyota’s incredible ATRAC system which can use the opposite wheel brakes to help send power to the tire with traction, lockers can realistically wait until these more fundamental mods have been completed.
As for comms, I think it would be a great plan to have solid comms if you ever venture out more than around 50 miles away from civilization. I’m considering the type of setup I should go with in the future actually. Do you think high-power radio (CB, HAM,etc.), or iridium satellite-based communication is better?
Thanks for watching!
@@lexus_offroad_adventures Congrats on the new baby. Probably cell phone "Wilson" antenna and amp $700. followed by HAM license and then radio equipment. The CB radio or an outbanding CB radio set up. North of 100 Highly illegal watts and may require big gauged, fused, switchable power cable modifications to your truck. Like the ones shown at Lesters Custom Truck Stop. He has a UA-cam. He is the best in the nation for OTR trucker outbanding.
But, it is really dependent on what the group you are traveling with are using. When you go off road you should be with a group of people and also leave a travel plan (map) with relatives. Just in case.
One point to make. If Your in a canyon. Nothing is going to work beyond the rock walls. The Ham radio license will make you respectable while the outbanding radio will make you a ruffian. I know truckers who have both and are respectable ruffians. But, not really(humor).
Then you have the off road GPS systems. Buy with them lifetime updates.
XM/Sirrus set up along with weather radio. That's my dime. Have fun.
@@lexus_offroad_adventures It really depends on who you're traveling with or without. If you're in a group, a GMRS setup is really good. You can grab a cheap Baofeng from amazon to handle basic comms and then upgrade to a full car setup, like a Midlands or other brand if it works out. CB is not that popular unless your entire group is using it already. Satellite-based comms are awesome but expensive and really are only going to give you the ability to call anyone or have data but at an extreme cost IMO. Thanks for the videos!
@@MrCJMacKechnie awesome, thanks for the tips. Lot to consider for sure
@@JeromyLukenbaugh yeah it sounds like I have to get al my off-road buddies on the same page before getting anything lol. Leaning GMRS though.
Where are you located? You mentioned Cleghorn? Still waiting for my first offroad run. Would appreciate following someone who's been out.
I’m in OC. But I haven’t been able to go anywhere and won’t really be able to for a while since we just had a newborn.
Definitely follow me on Instagram @lexus_offroad_adventures and maybe we can coordinate something in the future. Also, make sure to join the GXOR SoCal Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/167584553944812/?ref=share
Those guys are always planning day trips and stuff so I’m sure you’ll find some people who are ready to tackle Cleghorn!
Hey, would you happen to know what the height is with your 2-3 inch lift 33s and rack (minus tent)? I have underground parking with somewhat limited clearance.
I can’t measure unfortunately because I’m on 35s now. Right now I’m just over 7’
What is a good year GX to start with? Have been shopping the GX for a few months
I go over what to look for in the different years in detail in my Buyer’s Guide video! ua-cam.com/video/hlAl3hm94iM/v-deo.html
@@lexus_offroad_adventures thanks, appreciate content
I lifted my gx 4 weeks ago with the same kit as you and even the freedom offroad uca's and it rides better, but is pretty creaky. Do you have any idea what might be the cause? Other parts more stressed because of the lift?
It’s possible that’s what’s happening. Do you only notice it when you’re kinda going up steep driveways and are torquing the frame? Might just need to settle in for a while
@@lexus_offroad_adventures its more when turning and sometimes with bumps really. Mostly turning though.
@@Moriarty18 yeah, could be a lot of things. When you improve/stiffen one part of the suspension, it may expose the weakness of some other worn components earlier than otherwise. I’d just do a full bushing check, check CV axles, and an all around bolt torque check. 4 weeks is a good amount of time for everything to settle in and to re-check all that stuff.
@@lexus_offroad_adventures that's my line of thinking. I'll be doing that this week. Thanks!
Im looking at a Lexus GX 470 but its listed as Lexus GX 470 Base is there any difference? What does that mean Compared to a non base?
Usually that’s just a general thing when you have a drop-down menu asking for you to select a trim level. It’s not really relevant to this model. Just look at what options it has (sport, KDSS, Navigation, etc.)
Hey man I’m interested in buying a gx470 I found and was wondering if I sent u the info I have on it you think it’s a good buy or not. Thanks!
Maybe I can email it to u I have the vin and Lexus drivers app and posting for the vehicle
You can DM me the link on Instagram! @lexus_offroad_adventures
However: having one guy’s opinion on it might not be the best. I’d recommend joining the GXOR Facebook group where there are over 23k members that can chime in and help you with your decision. facebook.com/groups/LexusGXOR/?ref=share
What do you use to clean and treat the dash?
I use Chemical Guys’ Nonsense to clean it. I don’t treat it with anything currently.
How did you get the back emblems in black?
Just some plasti-dip! 4 PACK PLASTI DIP Mulit-Purpose Rubber Coating Spray BLACK 11oz Aerosol www.amazon.com/dp/B0093BSNB0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_WZZHKHW47W9MKGB9G9HP
lol I remember these were going for 4,700 just a years or two ago
did you plasti dip front grill? How do you like it? Why plasti dip over primer and paint? Thank you Sir.
I did, before I had the UA-cam channel. I just wanted it to be reversible in case I didn’t like it. It’s held up well though! 3 thick coats did the job perfect
@@lexus_offroad_adventures Thank you!
A lift does not “enable” you to run larger tires. A lift simply changes the ride height of the vehicle. If you are looking for tire clearance, you have to understand that your range of motion is going to stay the same, and be will be articulating an oversized tires in your wheel well and inevitably will make a contact somewhere. The larger you upgrade your tire size and/or decrease offset, the more you will need to clearance.
Good points, but I was more speaking in layman’s terms for this video. A lift is a good first step if you want to run larger tires but it definitely isn’t the *only* thing needed to do so. I currently have 35” tires and no sway bars (my rear broke, otherwise I’d run it with no front) so I definitely know what it takes. I disagree slightly that range of motion stays the same as OE, because most people factor in a more aggressive alignment coupled with aftermarket UCAs. We can change the alignment (specifically caster) to increase body mount clearance as long as you have upgraded UCAs which can accommodate the more aggressive alignment, and a cut OE bumper or high clearance aftermarket one to eliminate rubbing in front of the tire. So our range of motion may be the same in terms of suspension travel length (although any good lift system has slight down travel extension advantage vs OE, up to 30mm with IronMan for example) but we can move the range of motion forward with a good front alignment. Overall, this video just covers the basics of where people should start and I may do a more in-depth video for nerds down the line.
I highly recommend people just watch this series by Tinkerer’s Adventure though. He does a great job explaining everything: ua-cam.com/video/l1tTelhdEiM/v-deo.html
@@lexus_offroad_adventures Best to get rid of the idea that “getting a lift will allow you to run larger tires,” especially for people new to the community. It is a common misconception. At the end of the day you’re trying to fit a tire in a space. And in order to do that, you can increase caster with aftermarket upper control, arms and using the eccentric bolts in the lower control arms to move the tire away from the body mount, and you can cut plastic and relocate mounting for the wheel well plastic. If you lift your Toyota IFS, 2.5” and put larger tires on, when you’re using your vehicle it’s going to compress 2.5 inches at some point and you’ll have to plan for clearance when it is compressed, and using its range of motion. At the end of the day lift does not create clearance it changes ride height and, depending on if your shocks are extended travel or not, may increase down travel by a bit. Tinkers adventure is definitely a good resource. Probably the best Toyota content and information on youtube.
I just want to clear that misconception because it can be confusing for people who are new.
What website did you use to get the steel bumper
www.demello-offroad.com/2003-2009-lexus-gx-bumpers
@@lexus_offroad_adventures thank you a lot for reply, and quick question about the bumper, was your a FBO? Or needed some welding done?
I hate it when people apologize for not posting a video every day, like just post a video and I'll watch it if I feel like it.
Understandable, thanks for the feedback
Do you think these mods can be had under 4 grand ?
With today’s raw material costs it would be tough. You can check out my build budget breakdown video to get an idea of the costs associated with some of these mods: ua-cam.com/video/aYmdBrA8n6g/v-deo.html
Bedsides my front bumper setup, I tried to keep everything affordable.
What if your future-self doesn’t know how far you wanna take your build, then how do you plan 😂
Lol go all-out to begin with, I guess 🤷♂️🤣
It looks like you have a bad connection or ground to your fog lights.
Yes I did! Fixed it. I did a horrible wire connection at first but it was my first try.
First mod needs to be timing belt kit and changing every fluid in it
Yeah I don’t consider the required maintenance to be a modification, but it’s definitely a great idea to keep up with that stuff!
9.5 axle swap
Pretty aggressive for the first 7 mods but I like it haha
@@lexus_offroad_adventures sure is. My list is 1 sliders, 2 front bumper, 3 rear bumper with tire carrier, 4 interior molle panel, 5 9.5 axle with rear locker.
Truck already had an ome lift and 33's :)
Matthew 6:33
“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”
Amen
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