Interesting that the GX has a heavier rear axle, and payload. That might tip the scales for me, although the 8.2 has held up pretty well in practice. I also like the lower cargo area load floor in the GX.
I have towed a 4000 pound boat with no trouble at all, other than getting 10 mpg.
The suspension is pretty much the same as a 4Runner, but the GX is insulated better so I would say it is quieter. The KDSS swayers allow the GX to handle a bit flatter than a 4Runner.
Lexus changed parking sensors several times on the 460, as a result aftermarket bumpers are hit or miss on sensor fitment. I had sensor fitment issues with both my Victory front Strike and my Coastal rear bumper. In the end I just said screw it since I have the parking sensors turned off anyway...
Yeah higher elevations are a concern that time of year. Heck, last year I did some of the Wyoming BDR in early July and had to skip the Wind River range and the upper part of the Snowy Mountains range.
Yep, "warped" rotors is a myth. But semantics aside, it is worth trying the previously mentioned re-bedding technique. This is a quote from Motor Trend: "Now that you understand what’s going on, here’s what you can do to help combat it. If caught early, you can often eliminate the shudder by...
I just towed a 4000 lb boat from Michigan to Minnesota. It towed really easy I thought, even spent a fair amount of time in 6th gear, and went 70 the whole way. Got around 10 mpg though :rolleyes: Of course with my current setup I wouldn't get much more than 16 mpg without the trailer anyway...
Many radios will turn off automatically after a period of time. My ham radios do this, and it is an adjustable setting. My Yeasu was set at 2 hours from the factory. Might be worth checking the Midland for that feature, would allow you to wire it to the battery and use it without activating the...
I have 35s and 4.88s and I am about 10% overgeared, which is fine with all the extra weight of tires and armor etc. But for 33s I would think 4.56 would be better, and it wouldn't be under geared even with 35s.
Heck yeah it's common in New England. I once bought an Isuzu Trooper from Massachusetts. The rear frame crossmember was barely there, most of it had evaporated due to rust. I hated wrenching on that truck, any bolt was at risk of snapping off if you tried to remove it.
Your GX has a little...