OKADVENTURES GX470 Build

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I joined the Lexus GX/GXOR family recently. I picked up my 2008 Lexus GX470 in Dallas, TX and brought it back home to Oklahoma City, OK.

Details of the rig:
-130,000 miles
-TB/WP, Front Brakes, Radiator, and Alternator were all replaced within the past 5K miles.
-lifetime Texas vehicle, so no rust at all.
-No wrecks
- Airbags work perfect

Got it home and already did the first mod: running boards removed. Hopefully much more work to be done in the coming months/years.

Follow the build on YouTube and Facebook:
OK Adventures on YouTube
OKADVENTURESGX on Facebook

Day of purchase:


Modifications/Upgrades:

• Running boards removed
• Weathertech Floormats post
• Maxi Trac Vehicle Awning (NAPA) post , video
• Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 265/70R17 tires post , video
• Rocktrix RT116 Wheels 17” X 9” with -12mm offset post , video
• Teyes CC3 head unit with front facing dash camera post 1 , video 1 , post 2 , video 2
• Front cup holder replacement post , video
• Bison Gear under seat accessory bracket post , video
• Bison Gear rear window molle panels post , video
• Bison Gear ceiling shelf post , video
• Bison Gear rear door molle net replacement post , video
• Bison Gear rear door fold down table post , video
• Garage Alpha TRD Grill with raptor lights post
• Unique Style Racing Tail Lights post , video
• Malone Profile 18B rooftop cargo box post , video
• Auxbeam Switch panel post , video
• JW Offroad Ditch Light Brackets
• Roadshock LED Ditch Lights
• Garage Alpha TRD Grill post , video
• Desert Does It Seat Jackers & MMP post , video
• Roadshock Ditch Lights & JW Offroad Ditch Light Brackets post , video
• Ellis Precision Shift Knob Set post , video
• Unique Style Racing Black Headlights post , video

As she sits now:

 

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Fresh engine air filter and cabin air filter going in. Exciting stuff, I know.

Mileage: 130,070

Engine Air Filter

Cabin Air Filter

 

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Found some used, but good condition Weathertech floor mats for the front and middle rows locally for $80 total. Pretty good deal, just need to clean them up a bit.
Amazon - Front
Amazon - Middle
Amazon - Rear

 

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Got an AJT Designs key fob. Is it sad that this is one of the things I was most excited for when I got my GX?

AJT Design

 

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I ordered the NAPA vehicle awning the other day for $94. We will see what all the hype is about when I get it installed this weekend.

NAPA Awning

Similar, but a bit more expensive one on Amazon if the NAPA one is out of stock: Vehicle Awning


I also replaced the gas cap just as a preventative measure against the check engine light that many people get from a bad gas cap.

Replacement Gas Cap

 

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I used Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner on my fairly weathered drivers seat. It didn’t make a big difference visually, but helped quite a bit with the severely cracked spots. My clothes don’t catch on those spots anymore and the leather overall is softer.

Left is before and right is after.

Lexol Leather Cleaner

Lexol Leather Conditioner

 

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Just made my first ever youtube video...go easy on me.

It is a walkaround of my GX. Check it out here:

OK Adventures 2008 GX470 Intro

 

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I just placed my order for round 2 of the Garage Alpha TRD grills pre order. The waiting begins!

 

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I bought these TRD wheels on Facebook on a whim. They look pretty good but I would prefer a blacked out look vs. these gunmetal ones so I went ahead and ordered some RockTrix RT116's. My F-150 before this was black with grey wheels, so I kind of want a change of pace.

Now to decide if I should get some AT tires to wrap these in.

Rocktrix RT116's

 

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I got the Napa Awning installed this morning. It went on pretty easy. I drilled holes in my roof crossbars and bolted the L-brackets directly to them. I would say that it is fair quality for the price. The construction and materials are definitely not bomb proof but are adequate and will do their job of providing shade! Let me know if you have any questions and check out my YouTube video on this install!

YouTube: GX470 Napa Awning Install

 

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I got my new wheels and tires put on this week and I am really excited with how they turned out!

I made a video walk around of the setup so check that out. Here are the details and glamour shots:

Youtube: New Wheels & Tires! [RockTrix RT116's / Wildpeaks]

Let me know what you think!

Wheels: RockTrix RT116 17"X9" -12mm offset

Tires: Falken Wildpeak A/T3W's 265/70r17

 

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Did a very important mod…

Door handle storage inserts all the way around

 

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Well unfortunately it looks like the Gates TB/Water Pump kit done in 01/2021 is failing already. I am going to have the spark plugs replaced too since I do not know if/when they were last done. So here is a list of my RockAuto order for the repairs that I am having done:

• Aisin (TKT021) Timing Belt, Water Pump & Component Kit
• Bando (6PK2240) Drive Belt
• Denso (3297) Spark Plugs
• Tuff Support (613070) Lift Supports

This is eating into my lift budget!

 

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I forgot to mention that I ordered the Teyes CC3 head unit and accessories!

Teyes CC3

 

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Well unfortunately it looks like the Gates TB/Water Pump kit done in 01/2021 is failing already. I am going to have the spark plugs replaced too since I do not know if/when they were last done. So here is a list of my RockAuto order for the repairs that I am having done:

• Aisin (TKT021) Timing Belt, Water Pump & Component Kit
• Bando (6PK2240) Drive Belt
• Denso (3297) Spark Plugs
• Tuff Support (613070) Lift Supports

This is eating into my lift budget!

Dropped the truck off with the mechanic last night to do this work. Hopefully have it back later this week!