Lexus GX 460 & 470 owner's thread

Tex68w

Beach Bum
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journey

Observer
I've had my 2008 GX470 for just over a year. I bought it with 88k and I'm sitting at 103k now. This SUV continues to impress me. I daily drive it and use it for road trips, camping trips, hunting, hauling and trailer pulling, bike and kayak transport, etc. I was looking at 4th and 5th gen 4runners as well as a Tundra when I came across an article calling the GX the best kept secret in off-road SUVs. I think the secret is out...Screenshot_20200226-195524.pngScreenshot_20200226-195545.pngScreenshot_20200226-195601.pngScreenshot_20200226-195649.pngScreenshot_20200226-195721.pngScreenshot_20200226-195625.png
I just completed a coil conversion with a 2" rear lift. New front Bilstein struts and Freedom Off-Road UCAs will be installed this coming weekend.
 

RoninMaikeru

New member
Another happy GX owner here. Purchased mine from Porsche dealer a few years ago. One owner trade in. Was the wife's but sold my Tacoma do to lack of power and bought the wife a RX330. GX is my driver now. No complaints and starting to set it up for more adventure driving. No serious mods, just winch and added accessories for remote travel. I have been a offroad jeeper and have atv's and utv's. My wife and I did a 3000 mile road trip from Washington down through Idaho and Utah last summer living out of the car and the RTT.
Is the RTT on the factory cross bars?
 

whododat

Member
Well, the wife and I finally picked up something we have thought about for awhile. We purchased a 2015 GX460 Base with Premium package and truly love the vehicle. First step was to install 265 65 18 Cooper AT3 Lt's. Of course I have the rubbing of the side step bolt on the wheel well and am wondering if it is easier to remove the bolt or replace it with a black ziptie.
Any thoughts?
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JoeA

New member
Bought mine as a more comfortable and reliable daily driver, driving about 120 miles a day it wasn't the best choice as far as fuel mileage but I may have had persuasion from my co-workers at Victory 4x4;) So far this is the build as it sits about 10 months of ownership! Follow the build @_grand_cross0verland_

2006 GX470 w/ KDSS
Full Victory 4x4 Aluminum Skid system
Victory 4x4 Blitz Sliders
Victory 4x4 Roof Rack
3" Icon Vehicle Dynamics Billet stage 3 kit
285/75/17 Falken AT3
Mamba M25s
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I included some sneak peaks of what I am working on during the quarantine:cool:
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NM575

New member
2015 recently purchased and slowly starting to turn into a fun family outing vehicle. So far the chrome delete and SCS/Grabber ATX mods to set me apart from the other GX's in my area. Soon to come 2 inch lift, under body protection/skids, rack/awning, and then we'll see where things are at.
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Ghost Who Walks

Ghost Who Walks
So we're all used to seeing the GX represented as a compromise between those who can't or won't spend the cash on a Land Cruiser & those who need something larger or more powerful than a 4runner. I say that's all BS. The GX is a goldilocks SUV in my mind, so here's a thread dedicated to all those who own or love the American version of the prado! If you own build or drive a GX, post up for the record!

Mine is a white 2014 & dang right it is 4wd with a V8, they don't come any other way!
Holy OP revival,
Actually,
They do come in a Different way,
The Lexus GX470 is sold in Australia as the Toyota Landcruiser Prado.
Available in either diesel or petrol(gas)
Mine is a 2005 Prado GXL
4.0 (1GRFE) 6 speed Manual with almost 250000km(155000 miles) on it and its almost run in. Its good for another 500000km(310000 miles)
Currently at the smash repair after someone used me as brakes at 45mph.
Hope to take it to the USA and tour around
 

SDDiver5

Expedition Leader
Man I am liking these more and more everyday. I feel like I need a truck because of how often I actually use the bed for various reasons but I think I might be able to live without the bed.

Does the rear window roll down in a GX?
 

XJLI

Adventurer
Man I am liking these more and more everyday. I feel like I need a truck because of how often I actually use the bed for various reasons but I think I might be able to live without the bed.

Does the rear window roll down in a GX?

GX470 the rear window does not move. GX460 it can pop open separately.
 

ADVSubaru

Observer
I love my GX470. I may have overpaid a bit on my Sport but it was a 2-owner, under 120k miles, had insane maintenance records and was from Texas. The frame doesn't even have a spot of rust. Being from the Northeast, I was willing to overpay a bit for a clean example. Worst part is the cracked dash... and the scratches I've put in the paint off-roading it.

I'm still rocking stock suspension for now (rear is converted to coil spring) but threw on a set of Toyota FJ Cruiser Steelies and 255/75 Yokohama Geolander G003's. Excited to get back to modifying it once things settle down.
 

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