BonnerBB's Lifted GX470

[BonnerBB]

If anyone needs help doing this... Let me know!

Official Build Thread: BonnerBB's Lifted GX470 - Toyota 120 Platforms Forum

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[BonnerBB]

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[BonnerBB]

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[uzj100]

That looks great. Are you doing any kind of slider?

 

[JeremyM]

How much of a pain was it to do the upper control arms? Are those Camburg arms the ones that work with the OEM ball joints? If so did you reuse your original ball joints or buy new ones?

 

[BonnerBB]

I spoke with Shrockworks, which is local for me, and when I have the money they will be adapting a set of their 4runner sliders for me to bolt on. The KDSS hydralic lines are in the way but they say they can work around them.

I did not do the install but my guy told me that the UCA was a pain in the rear because it was tough getting the OEM ball-joints out without damaging them.

He almost gave up using them and was going to just order new ones but gave it one last go at it and finally got them out.

This is the UCA I got and where I got it.
Poly Performance JEEP/TRUCK & BUGGY :: Suspension Kits & Parts :: Toyota Suspension Systems :: Toyota FJ Cruiser :: Camburg Engineering :: 03-08 Toyota Tacoma, FJ, 4-Runner Ball-Joint Upper Arms - 4X4 Off-Road, JK Synergy Suspension Systems, Fox Raci

 

[wsdavies]

Bonner...Does this effect the ride height controls or the ride comfort controls? Looks sweet BTW!

 

[BonnerBB]

The adjustable shocks/comfort control in the front were disconnected but the rear still works although it rides a bit stiffer because I adjusted the rear bags to have more air to achieve my lift. The comfort control is NOT as apparent when you roll down the highway because of the extra air in the bags. I am considering putting some Old Man Emu springs in to achieve a smoother ride versus the over inflated bags.

The ride height still works. My NEW NORMAL position was adjusted/tricked to be approximately the same as the STOCK High position at about 38". LO is about 36 3/4 and HIGH is just shy of 40" in the rear.

 

[yamapro]

What size tires are you able to run, how much lift is this kit?

 

[BonnerBB]

It is set at 3" now but I have about another inch I could push it if I wanted to really screw up my ride.

Those are 285/70-17

 

[80BajaBound]

looks good!

 

[BonnerBB]

Thanks...

 

[bpassmore]

I like it. I see you broke it in at BVORR. any damage? do you still have the maroon Nissan? This is what i think i want for my next ride. or a 100.

 

[BonnerBB]

Hey Brett,

Yes, I still have my Pathfinder. I wheel it every 4-6 weeks with the Brian/College Station TX4wd group. Great group to wheel with and they wheel ALOT so there are lots of opportunity.

I didn't wheel my Lexus hard because the overgrowth/weeds/brush was crazy that time of year and am not ready to commit to new pin-striping yet.

Correct me if I am wrong but isn't this your rig on the trailer in this picture? We were convoying to BVORR last year.

Here is my Nissan you were speaking of:

 

[bpassmore]

Lol
Yep. Sold the chevy. DD ing the LX for now.
Your GX is looking great man.

My lx is rhino linded now. Pinstripes? What's that?

Looking good bro.

 

[BonnerBB]

Have an official build thread?

 

[bpassmore]

Have an official build thread?

no, im not that organized. its a piece together as i can.

im torn between a 100 and 120. any good threads in here on the advantages of the 120?

 

[BonnerBB]

Found this... Kind of old but it might answer a question or two.
https://forum.ih8mud.com/120-series-toyotas/15688-landcruiser-vs-gx-470-a-2.html

If you ever want to meet for lunch you can drive mine if you like.

B-

 

[jusilver]

BonnerBB - Your truck looks amazing.. My wife and I own an 04 GX 470 but she is the primary driver. The issue is that the truck is equipped with KDSS and its not the best ride now with the air suspension system all jacked up so I would like to replace it with the best suspension to fit our needs. I just posted a thread here:Towing, Suspension, Misc.. - Club Lexus Forums in an attempt to find what will best fit my needs.

Your truck probably sits about .5-1" taller than one my wife will tolerate as a short person and kids coming. However, I suspect the suspension you chose has the option to adjust the height? Did you find anyone who did the OME suspension with any luck? I will be using this truck to tow another car often so I need to make sure the suspension can handle it while being practical for grocery shopping. It's not like we need to feel like a we're in a cadillac, just not harsh and bumpy..

Any advice you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Carl L]

Looks good and thanks for all the pictures. What tire size was OEM and what did you move to?