Recent content by JAGI410

Sport Package ones have a darker finish compared to the full chrome look. Both look good in my opinion!

Also, before committing to a platform, spend some time in the fully reclined front seat. It's been more than good enough for a few hours of decent sleep.

I built one very similar to this: It was cheap, easy, and I love the storage underneath. I always keep a sleeping pad and a rumpl blanket underneath so when I do need to sleep in the back, it's quite comfortable. I have a better car for car camping if I'm planning on car camping, but when...

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100k miles and showing that much wear? Sounds like it was just beat up. Most of these don't show that many issues until after 200k+ A 13-15mpg big suv isn't a great choice for a kid in the times of $4+ gas. Unless you're paying or they have a good job. That said, assuming there's rust issues...

Mine came down off of jack stands for the first time in a week. New upstream O2 sensors, Hewitt SAIS bypass, new TRQ upper and lower control arms, Eibach Stage 2R suspension, and new end links. She rides pretty nice! Will need to let the suspension settle a bit and fine tune the ride height to...

I thought I saw that Brockett Built will be making a SC kit as well. It might be worth waiting for more options to come out. In the meantime, I second the suggestion for a new rear end and rear locker first.

Fixed the oddest issue I've had on this rig so far. After driving through the snow last week, an odd grinding sound started when coming to a stop and while stopped at a light. No noise in Park or Neutral, but Drive and Reverse this sound would appear. Never noticed it over bumps or while...

It might be the nature of that unit. I just put a 60771 in my 2005 and the buttons require a firm push before they react. Keep in mind that even if some buttons function, be sure to test AC compressor kicking on, and that driver/passenger vents work properly.

Whenever a monthly $500+ car payment sounds better than the occasional $500 DIY repair, then it's time.

Agreed, throw on some nice 265/70/17s and have fun.

When shopping for a GX, use the My Lexus site to input VIN numbers to get service history, and when you find one you're getting more serious about, get a $5 Vinfax to get more details. It's worth it to see what's already been done. Buying 20 year old cars will always require work of some sort...

Very unlucky and freak accident! Maybe there's a sunroof visor that would work to help deflect stones. Or a good excuse for a fancy roof rack.

New exhaust and front brake calipers! Somebody cared for that one. Doesn't look too bad at all.

It's a nice looking rig for sure, but for that money? No way. $12.5k would be more reasonable in my opinion. At the end of the day that's still someone else's project that'll come with someone else's project problems. Plus anyone who has done that many mods and still deals with the TPMS light...