Recent content by Tronner

I had a 2015 SR5, and I agree about the highway handling, but literally a set of stiffer front springs took care of it. Body roll, diving on braking, etc all improved to the point of being totally normal. Knowing I WILL take a GX off road on fairly difficult trails and do a lift and 34s at...

Switch definitely worked. They had some bad wiring and then when I got it on gravel and tried it again it clicked right in. Works now!

Need a little help with a rear locker install issue. I found a locker in decent condition from an FJ cruiser. Got the Dark Illusions harness. Verified that the actuator easily moved the locking mechanism before having a reputable shop in Denver install the locker. Picking it up this morning -...

Nevermind. The guy at the dealership definitely read something wrong. I thought I was going crazy for a minute.

Having a shop install a 3.73 locking diff from an FJ cruiser - they just called and said they called a dealership with my VIN and that my GX470 has a 4.10 gear ratio. I was under the impression ALL GX470s were 3.73. Is that not right?

That looks great! 33.43" diameter is a great size for our vehicle as well. Question - how much space do you have on flat ground from top of tire to bottom of fender front and rear?

I'll be curious to hear how difficult the project / install is. Contemplating the same swap or just an 8.2 3.73 rear end myself.

Interesting. Do you want either of them working when crawling? I assumed you wanted both disabled

Also for those who like his bumper, try the GXOR Facebook group - flexusaurous makes one and I ordered this one from SMS metal. Looks similar enough without the hassle. SMS metal bumper

Then just basically disable ABS and Traction control?

I've looked through a lot of the thread but have one question. I've got a 2006 gx470 non-kdss. Running 34s and live in the mountains so I want to beef up the 8" rear end, add rear locker, and slightly improve gearing. So I found an 8.2 with E locker and front diff from a 2010 MT FJ Cruiser. I...

So here's the timeline. I sent him initial deposit Feb 6 after lots of good correspondence and him assuring me he could make me one despite my honest feedback that he'd been getting bad press and I was unsure about him being able to fulfill the order. He said 6-8 weeks. On March 15th he says...

Looking at doing an 8.2" axle swap to avoid blowing up the 8.0 and adding a rear locker for a bit better rock crawling. I like the idea of the simplicity of the factory 8.2 and locker from an FJ or 4runner. I currently run 34" tires and probably will stay there. Does it make sense to pay...

Nope. And he quit corresponding.....again. I sent him a few instagram messages asking for updates - got none. So yesterday I asked him to refund my money or I'd contact my credit card company today and start the process of fraud. Not sure how that will go, but that's the plan. Can't figure...

Thanks for the update. He has assured me that mine will ship out tomorrow or Wednesday. I also agree that he seems to have good intentions but unfortunately doesn't communicate very well. I told him I would have been fine with the timeline he's currently on, and wouldn't have been upset if he...