I have a 2005 Lexus GX470 and I’m ideally looking for a trade for a 1st Gen Tundra 4x4, long bed.
I love this rig and it’s treated me amazingly well. Took me forever to find a black one with gray interior (why do all the black ones have a tan interior?!) that was also taken really could care...
I just added a 10” powered Kicker Subwoofer to my 2005 GX470 and it was extremely easy to do. Can’t believe I didn’t do it earlier. I always thought the ML system was too hard to make any modifications or add a sub, but turns out it is very simple. Highly recommended for anyone looking for more...
Hey guys,
I'm adding a small powered subwoofer (Kicker 46HS10) to my 2005 GX470 Mark Levinson Navigation system and could use some help regarding which wires to tap. I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find a definite wiring diagram for the ML amp. The colors on the wiring diagrams i've...
I’ve been trying to fix my power steering whine and have had zero luck. The whine is getting worse and I’m beginning to feel the steering wheel become hard to turn. First I tried flushing by draining the reservoir, adding Dexron iii, turning wheels lock to lock, and repeating the process til it...
I’m about to finally ditch my air bags and convert to coils. Regarding the upper isolators, I know people use the Moog K160061 Isolators since the OEM Toyota cone shaped ones are so pricey. However I’m wondering, are the Toyota ones worth the price? Will there be a noticeable difference in ride...
It’s time to ditch my factory airbags and I’m trying to determine the coil setup I should use. I’m getting OME 895’s to match my 885’s in the front, however I could use some help determining if I should get one of these ARB trim spacers (photo below). Basically, I have some added weight in the...
I’m looking for a new set of wheels for my GX and I’m curious to know, how many of you with cheaper off brand wheels have actually had issues with them? I love the look of the Volks TE37s but there’s no way in hell I could afford them. I know FN Wheels makes a replica but they are out of stock...
I’ve been using a small air compressor off amazon for a while, and while it’s easy to use, it just takes forever everytime I need to air back up. Probably takes me at least 30 minutes to air each tire up from 18 psi to 28 psi. Can anyone recommend a good more powerful air compressor that will be...
I know it’s a long shot, but I’m trying to find a non nav climate control unit with the bezel for my 2005 GX470. Part number 88650-60771 I believe. If you have one by chance or know of a lead, I’d love to hear!
I know the general topic of fold down tables has been covered a lot, but I have a question specifically for the GX470. Planning on doing a simple continuous hinge and 1/2' ply, however any other type of supports/reinforcements, such as a sheet metal, or extra wood required behind the rear...
Very happy to finally have finished my storage system/sleeping platform and wanted to share it. Ended up being more challenging then I thought, but was definitely a rewarding experience. I spent weeks looking up other people’s designs and ultimately decided to do a system somewhat similar to...
Been diving deep into a rabbit hole trying to decide what new headlight bulbs to get for my main low beam h11s. I got a cheaper pair of hikari 6000k leds, and theyre definitely brighter but honestly I’m not super impressed and they are a bit too blue for my taste. I’ve heard decent things about...
Finally putting together my storage box and wanted to ask you guys, will paint+polyurethane on the outside of my drawers affect how they slide on the UHMW strips? Will it make the slide better, worse, or have little effect? Just wondering if I should poly the outside of the drawers or not. Any...
My headlights on my 2005 are extremely dull, it’s time to replace bulbs. I’ve read through some other threads on the topic but they are all pretty old. Wondering if anyone has any current recommendations for decently priced H11 and 9005 bulbs. It’s hard to seed through the endless amount of...
Has anyone here mounted a full size spare directly on the door with the JW Off-road mount (or something similar), while also having done the gas strut mod for the rear hatch? I know the standard one people use is a 40 lb strut. I’m wondering if this will be enough for a hatch with a 33” tire...
I have a black GX and after blacking out the grill the one thing that bothered me a lot was the chrome/white headlights and fog lights which really stood out. My headlights weren’t in great condition but they were good enough to make me want to try painting before spending $$ on the depos...
I love the look of the sport headlights for the GX470 but figured it couldn’t be too hard to DIY. I found a couple write up for other cars, one of them being an Lexus IS, and I figured the process would be similar. Just wanted to check if anyone’s done it on their GX before I do it. Would hate...
Finally getting around to building a sleeping platform/storage system for my 2005 GX. I’m in the early stages or brainstorming and designing and I’m debating whether or not to use drawer slides. The other option I’ve seen is to use UHMW plastic strips have the drawers just slide on those. I like...
Trying to find tune the ride on my new to me 2005. Just put in 5100’s/OME 885 coils a few days ago, and noticed some handling issues. Noticed my LCA bushings were shot so I replaced them. Vehicle rides amazing now but the only thing left is a rear end “clunk” when going over bumps fast. The...
I know this topic has been covered before but it seems like there’s a lot of varying opinions on lift height and the need for UCAs. Specifically with 5100’s (lowest perch) and OME 885’s, how crucial are UCAs? Right now I’m at about 3” lift (just put them in), but I’m hoping it will settle to...