Recent content by GX Kai

Nice chart. Why not add transmission as well? 8 speed in the LC 250 vs 10 speed in the GX550

The LC250 and 6th Gen 4R are essentially the same with one having the 'Land Cruiser' badging and name. The GX550 tho is in another class with the V6 and 9.5" rear axle. You really have to try and break that thing.

Yeah, I am thinking the reason for no removable roofs is similar to no short wheel base vehicles: safety. I'm not sure what the numbers are for Jeeps and Broncos but it's easy to imagine how more harm can come to someone off-roading in an open-top vehicle than someone in an enclosed vehicle.

Heh from the Forbes article, looks like a RAV4 from the side.

I mean I'm sure plenty of people will buy the LC250 thinking they can build it out like the LC200s (e.g., lift, bigger tires, front and rear bumper, roof rack, roof top tent, fridge, second battery, etc.), which will really push the 8.2" rear axle. The base $64k GX550 is just the better platform...

You can get a locking rear diff in the GX550 overtrail edition ($69k). The point is the GX550 base model is a better model to start your build with or just generally. Easier to add a rear locker than doing an engine or axle swap.

I like the look of the 250. Not as bloated/bulky as the LC200. But, the pricing is weird and off to me. The base model LC250 is $55k and you get the inline 4 and the 8.2" rear axle. For just $9k more, you can get the base model GX550 which has the twin turbo V6 (better than the i4 imo) and the...

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+1 hardest/most laborious part is removing the stock air compressor and bracket. Can add an hour or two to the install. Some shops will just disconnect the electronics and leave everything there.

I’m not familiar with Colorado Springs but Denver has plenty of options. Sorry if not helpful.

Bump; added pic of the rhino rack vortex crossbars

Rack and cross bars are around 3 years old. No rust, no dings. Installed some foam grips to the side rails to make it easier to grab in the summer 😀 Have all of the hardware needed for mounting. The Rhino Rack Vortex crossbar mounts are designed for the 4Runner/FJ/GX470 style rails. See link...

Tread pattern and spacing is pretty reminiscent of the current ATs on the market (Falken, Nitto, General Grabber, Toyo, etc). I’m tempted to grab the 285/70/17s on tire rack for m my GX but my Falkens are still over 14/32 tread depth. I imagine Costco is going to sell a lot of these KO3s 😂

Cheapest 5w30 synthetic I can find when it’s time to change.

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