Builds "Guinea Pig" GX460 Light Build Thread (1 Viewer)
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What was the result of this? Did you swap tires? Trim? Did alignment fix?
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Alignment did the fix. They set the caster as far forward as possible while keeping everything else withing factory spec. No more rubbing on the body mount. I did have to do some more fender massaging with the heat gun though, but that's the easy part.
@stilespendleton thank you so much for testing and documenting all of this! I've just installed the 5100s on my 2010 and threw some new 275/70 BFGs on. Waiting on a call back from Mark at Metal Tech regarding sliders.
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Just a few more pictures that weren't in the driveway.
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@stilespendleton - the truck is looking killer, I love those wheels. I have never been a fan of black rims, call me old school, but those look great, you may have just convinced me to pull the trigger on a set.
I ordered a classic bull bar from Dobinson's (got a great deal on an open box), and threw it on this past weekend. With a very minimal market for GX 460 front bumpers (one thus far), and my predilection for the classic bull bar design (ARB, TJM etc..), I figured it would be a fun project. I am happy to post up pictures and some install notes if anyone has interest. Now, we just need to get the rear bumper market cranking!
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@stilespendleton thank you for documenting all your mods! Another "copy cat" here. Billstien 5100s (3rd notch), OME 10mm spacer, 275-75-18 KO2s. Got 2.25 inches up front and about 3/8 in the rear.
Just like most people on here looking for just a little more lift now. I'm leaning toward Dobinson springs on the Billstiens dropping the perch to 2nd notch (looking for 3 inches up front) and leveling rear at same height.
Zman, can you give the specifics on what parts you used? Did you use the standard twin-tube yellow Dobinson's shocks or the MRR with reservoir? Which springs did you order? Do you still like the ride on the highway? I don't think I'm quite ready to step up to the cost of the MRR or the FCPs but looking to improve my worn-out stock shocks?
Hey MGD. I went with the C59-724 springs in front, with C59-723 in the rear. I used GS59-700 standard twin tube (yellow) in front with GS59-701 standard in the rear. The whole set up was price comparable to the OME setup I have run for years on my 100 series, and the ride seems similar. The ride on the highway is good, definitely an improvement over stock, with drastically reduced nose dive. I have since added a front bumper, and will upgrade to the C59-726 front coils at some point (probably after I install a rear bumper and see what the stance is)..not any time soon.
All in all, I am happy, price point was solid and Mike was very responsive and great to work with. I have attached two pics with this setup, post bumper and roof rack, to show the stance. i will get some action shots at some point...the driveway is lame
All in all, I am happy, price point was solid and Mike was very responsive and great to work with. I have attached two pics with this setup, post bumper and roof rack, to show the stance. i will get some action shots at some point...the driveway is lame
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@zman7980 your rig is looking killer! I'm still trying to decide what front bumper to go with. I like to classic look of the ARB design (same as Ironman & Dobinson's), but am not sure about how far it sticks out. I really like Metal Tech's bumper because it doesn't protrude out as much and is specific to the GX460. First World Problems!
Any updates on how the Ironman Foam Cell Pro suspension is running - a couple years later? Still happy with ride, maintenance issues, etc?
Dazed
Blue's Driver
Has anyone pursued this yet? Will a Prado door fit onto the GX460? I've done some research and not come up with anything yet.
What's up man, I'm trying to get my GX to sit Exactly like yours.
Can you tell me what kit you went with and what tires you put on there?
Thanks man I'm having trouble finding the right kit and good answers.
Can you tell me what kit you went with and what tires you put on there?
Thanks man I'm having trouble finding the right kit and good answers.
r2m
Richard
A lot of the kits have adjustable front shocks/coils. You should be able to adjust out the "stink-bug" look.
Also, depending upon what you're adding to your rig, e.g. heavy metal bumpers, winch, racks, etc. that will also level out your vehicle too.
@stilespendleton Just wanted to ask if you ever corrected the rubbing with the stock wheels and 275/70r18 before you put the Mamba wheels on. Will I need a BMC or just a heat gun to the fenders?
