Recent content by eternalwarrior

Sweet! Great to have the OEM pintle link. That's exactly what I was thinking. Gonna chew on it and go for the pintle if I want to forego full towing capacity, but I may go for the full bar to future proof myself. Thanks again man! Really appreciate it.

Man, again, super helpful, thanks. Now that you point that out I realize it is a bit odd that they just say "full capacity" without a number. And I didn't realize the OEM had more mounting points. I looked for pictures in every parts listing but I could only find a single shot of it installed...

I don't have plans for much more than a bike rack initially, but I'd like to go ahead and install something that supports the full towing capacity of the vehicle (which the Metal Tech advertises) since the total cost will probably stay under $300 regardless. What I'd really like is something...

Hello all, everyone was super helpful with my questions on rear diff selection, thought I'd ask again for a quick sanity check on my thoughts for a hitch receiver. I like the low profile bolt on options vs a tube receiver. Any experienced 470 owners see why I shouldn't go for this option...

@HomersCanyonero awesome, yes, this is exactly where I expect to be with this rig. Mild crawling (at the absolute most, possibly no true crawling at all) - if anything I'll be encountering mud a lot more than climbs. And almost certainly 33s max. I don't plan on putting much money into lift and...

This is extremely helpful insight, thanks man! That's exactly where I feel myself landing. Since I don't plan on pushing this rig beyond some casual overlanding AND we plan on putting real money into a Tacoma one day, I think I actually am lucking out with the ATRAC since it does give me some...

Super helpful, that's great to know that the price diff on new 8.2 housing vs. used isn't always much. That might mean it's not worth my hassle trying to source a used one, particularly since I don't have a ton of time to go looking at different ones...and even if I did I might miss something...

Super helpful, thanks. Fair point...I honestly don't have a ton of plans for shenanigans other than maybe some all terrains. The most intense driving I plan to do with this guy is some rutted out overland trails in Western NC, I doubt I'll be taking it to any of the crazy cool courses/climbs out...

Really good stuff to know. I'm pretty quickly being convinced to go to the 8.2. I'm pretty intimidated by the idea of having to source one given my complete lack of experience and inability to verify quality, but I'm thinking it will be worth the learning/struggle. Do you know what a reasonable...

Interesting, that's a great point. I didn't think of that option. Thanks for the suggestion. Downside is having to either do that in the place where it will sit until I have the replacement part or having to fill it back up again 😬 (I don't plan on attempting this as my first project more...

@bkg very loud whine that increases at higher speeds. I can also hear a low level grind (best way I can think to describe it) even at lower speeds. The mechanic put it on the lift with one guy giving it some gas and the other listening at multiple points along the rear axle using a stethoscope...

Gotcha - I'll look into that. That'd be a whole new adventure for me, that's for sure. Would the rear axle from any newer year 4R/460/FJ fit in the 07 470?

Thanks, that's great to know. I just noticed a mention of the 8.2" upgrade in this thread. I'll dive into researching that. Any recommendations on places to look at for sourcing the parts?

@Counsel turns out we're in an almost identical situation! I just purchased an '07 GX470 with 190k miles. Prepurchase inspection strongly indicated a shot rear diff and I just got it confirmed by my local mechanic yesterday. I just posted about it here but then saw your post immediately...

Hello all! I'm the excited (first time) owner of a new old 2007 GX470. I've never owned a 4x4 before and would describe myself as "mechanically interested" but a complete n00b. I enjoy reading up and learning, but I can't do much work myself and certainly don't know all the considerations that...