Builds GXOG: My 2003 GX470 (3 Viewers)

[NMBruce]

GX470 02-09 Metal Tech 4x4 Rear Long Travel ICON VS 2.0 Shocks

Since I did the 3" expedition springs and the rear control arms (upper and lower) plus extended brake lines.

Dan

why didn't you go to a 2.5 shock in the back, I am guessing you installed 2.5 in the front lift?

I noticed some sell a 2.0 or 2.5 for the front and the same in the back and some put the smaller shock in back.

 

[GXO]

The rear links provided a surprising improvement was my comment. Quality upgrades will in most cases

 

[GXO]

I think it got the 2.0...but I might have gotten the 2.5 I am still on the road

Of igor 2.0 I did it for interim and will go longer now. I didn't really see me getting the rest so fast and I had blown my old shocks

 

[exigex]

The rear 2.5" diameter icon shocks are really expensive compared to the 2.0". I think they only offer them with external reservoirs.

 

[GXO]

I got 2.0 long travels

 

[NMBruce]

I got 2.0 long travels

is that the front and back or just the back?

 

[GXO]

Back. Front is non resi long travel coil over...

 

[ElRob]

How were you able to decrease your CV angle? I dont remember seeing a diff drop.

 

[GXO]

I don't know. They just work?

 

[GXO]

Edited first post with more mods completed. Thing drives like a dream!!

 

[madtoy]

Hey Dan - what did you end up getting your caster set to, to fit the 34's?

 

[GXO]

I believe I got 3.1 degrees, which is less than stock, but good for 3" of lift (you lose it as you lift). I plan on getting a bit more once I get the cam tabs put in as I can perhaps tweak.

 

[madtoy]

Thanks. I'm trying to make some room for 34's, but even after pounding the pinch seam flat, and pounding in the frame that sits on the body mount, my 285/70's are still within a 1/2 inch of rubbing - so it would definitely rub a bit with 285/75's. My wheels have a 4" backspace, so they put me a bit closer to the wheel well. Hoping I can push out the caster a bit - but I'm already at 3.x.

 

[GXO]

34x10.50s are actually less likely to rub than 285/75s because they are narrower.

 

[madtoy]

34x10.50s are actually less likely to rub than 285/75s because they are narrower.

Definitely an option. I need as much chassis height as I can get. I drag the belly over just about every drainage hump at Uwharrie now :/. The gas tank hangs so dang low on the GX.

 

[GXO]

I was seriously considering a rear mounted aux tank as a primary tank.

This is a 31 gallon aussie prado tank.

 

[madtoy]

This guy managed to tuck his tank up an inch on his 4runner..

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[GXO]

Time to upgrade!! TC lowers, upgraded cam tabs for the alignment, and metaltech spindle gussets going in next week!

 

[GXO]

It's in the shop! Next post will be after (and I hope a few in process)

 

[NMBruce]

Very nice