Builds DRANGED's GX470 build/ownership thread (3 Viewers)

[DRANGED]

Well heeellooooo there, 4-days later!!!!!

 

[MoaByte]

Well heeellooooo there, 4-days later!!!!!

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Cost less than some Nikes .

 

[tmdoll77]

@mtwilly87 there are two 1" pressed steel (90 deg, but not angle iron) plates shoring up the ends which are fitted to the platform via my unistrut camnut discovery. Then the handles are fitted with turnbuckles to the platform on RR eye hooks. I too thought about drilling holes and fitting with camnuts to the platform slots, but didn't want to compromise the dust seal.... But hard mounting that way would allow easier entry access. As this is I have to undo everything to get in as the handles are fitted to the top of the box clamshell, which is what makes fitting handles down good. double edged sword for sure...

Its hard to see the pressed plate. It's also clearanced so the bolt which holds it to the platform is an eye hook too, that's where the cam strap is fitted to hold the box down as backup the turnbuckles.

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Where did you source the Rhino-Rack backbone? Can't find them stateside.

 

[DRANGED]

Where did you source the Rhino-Rack backbone? Can't find them stateside.

@tmdoll77
I got it From Rhino Rack who also installed it at their US warehouse in Colorado, back in 2019.
I worked directly with them for months, and others have also been able to get them them Stateside. They say rhino distributors CAN get them via the RR warehouse in Aurora., CO.
RTPB2 is the PN for it... Your RR distributor should call RR in Colorado directly (maybe ask for Rob ). I'm still a bit miffed they've never updated their website to show that available for the 470, as RR USA has the backbone for the GX 460 and they told me they'd stocked a bunch of RTPB2 for the GX 470. Of course this was 3 years ago... :-/

Here's an Aussie site (part of how I fueled my argument that the backbone for 120 would fit the 470).

#RTPB2 - Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System - Prado 120 |

Carry more on your TOYOTA Prado 120 with the Rhino-Rack Backbone System!

www.rhinorack.com

Let me know what you find out.

 

[mtwilly87]

@tmdoll77
I got it From Rhino Rack who also installed it at their US warehouse in Colorado, back in 2019.
I worked directly with them for months, and others have also been able to get them them Stateside. They say rhino distributors CAN get them via the RR warehouse in Aurora., CO.
RTPB2 is the PN for it... Your RR distributor should call RR in Colorado directly (maybe ask for Rob Gonzales). I'm still a bit miffed they've never updated their website to show that available for the 470, as RR USA has the backbone for the GX 460 and they told me they'd stocked a bunch of RTPB2 for the GX 470. Of course this was 3 years ago... :-/

Here's an Aussie site (part of how I fueled my argument that the backbone for 120 would fit the 470).

#RTPB2 - Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System - Prado 120 |

Carry more on your TOYOTA Prado 120 with the Rhino-Rack Backbone System!

www.rhinorack.com

Let me know what you find out.

The backbone mounting system is so cool. I have toyed with the idea of changing mine out, but not very cost effective. It wasn’t available when I also got mine installed in Aurora warehouse circa 2016.

 

[tmdoll77]

@tmdoll77
I got it From Rhino Rack who also installed it at their US warehouse in Colorado, back in 2019.
I worked directly with them for months, and others have also been able to get them them Stateside. They say rhino distributors CAN get them via the RR warehouse in Aurora., CO.
RTPB2 is the PN for it... Your RR distributor should call RR in Colorado directly (maybe ask for Rob ). I'm still a bit miffed they've never updated their website to show that available for the 470, as RR USA has the backbone for the GX 460 and they told me they'd stocked a bunch of RTPB2 for the GX 470. Of course this was 3 years ago... :-/

Here's an Aussie site (part of how I fueled my argument that the backbone for 120 would fit the 470).

#RTPB2 - Rhino-Rack Backbone Mounting System - Prado 120 |

Carry more on your TOYOTA Prado 120 with the Rhino-Rack Backbone System!

www.rhinorack.com

Let me know what you find out.

I will. I lived in Denver during grad school, still have my house there. I could have just swung by Aurora. Taking the gx to Abu Dhabi this summer for a couple years, I think I'll be able to find one there...or some other Prado 120 goodies.

 

[DRANGED]

just stumbled upon a mudflap delete kit. Curious...
I've trimmed my flaps, then ripped one off. i like the idea of keeping debris out of the bumper skin and might confobblecate simething similar RevTek REAR MUD FLAP DELETE KIT-REV21080 - https://rogue-offroad.com/RevTek-REAR-MUD-FLAP-DELETE-KIT_p_10061.html

 

[DRANGED]

Dice thrown, trigger pulled.
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I pinged DT and Rogue off-road today, DT says, "This part number has been added to our production list and is currently being made, your order is set to ship 6/03-6/17!"

RAD! Thanks team DT, I'm psyched!!

 

[MoaByte]

Your LC is looking pretty cool bud.

 

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[DRANGED]

Fairly shortly after getting the RR pioneer platform and an initial set of their eye bolt kit for securing dunnage, I began modding to make my own tie downs for le$$.

first round using zinc eyes (I think I welded one shut too for giggles) and a slot nut

Version 2.0 used a 3/8 forged eye, trimmed down with a unistrut camming nut (which is a pretty good replica of their other eye bolt kit.

And now, using a scrap piece of 3/8" x 5/8" bar stock (very close to Rhino's metric 9mm x 19mm bar), cut, ground, drilled (11/32) and tapped for M10, I've created 6 more with M10 galvi eyes (came in 3 packs)! Now to get the washers and I'll be golden!

$8.69 in washers then squirted the bar stock black.
GTG ... Hmm, i guess I could squirt the eyes to match too


Relentless pursuit of perfection.

 

[DRANGED]

Awe heck yeah!!!
Fulfilment of trigger pulling mid-December...

Delivered today!!!

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

Light at the end of the tunnel!

I'm sure you'll be thrilled not to have to pull a header again for some time when this job is over.

 

[DRANGED]

Light at the end of the tunnel!

I'm sure you'll be thrilled not to have to pull a header again for some time when this job is over.

Yeah my weld job is starting to fail and a slight tic tic is back....
I'll order some engine mounts and V-bands and try to get on my buddy's schedule ....

 

[ArBrnSnpr]

V-bands are the way to go!

While you're doing your motor mounts you might want to look at replacing your transmission mount too.

That way your complete motor suspension system is fresh.

 

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[DRANGED]

5 years 2 weeks 2 days and nearly 66K miles with 6/32 remaining...

2nd set going on tomorrow

 

[DRANGED]

Needed inner tie rod ends and e-brake kit (apparently left springs were toast).
snappy brakes with new (adaptive ones) rotors! New meats smell great! Ready for the next 70K miles (and beyond)!!

 

[HomersCanyonero]

Adaptive rotors? What do they do?