2004 GX 470 - Black - Dogbite

[dogbite]

Found some dirt path near the city but not satisfied...can't wait to go to an OHV park in a week

 

[wingysataday]

Get crazy

 

[exigex]

Why did you go with longer lower links in the rear? Are they for a long travel rear suspension setup?

 

[THeGeNTLeMaN]

Why did you go with longer lower links in the rear? Are they for a long travel rear suspension setup?

They allow your rear end to droop more give you more travel

 

[dogbite]

Along with more travel, it's suppose to improve ride and decrease stress on the suspension after it's lifted..and it's stronger than stock control arms.

 

[exigex]

That is really cool if it improves ride quality.
What are the exact springs you went with for the rear? Did you get the metal tech long travel rear suspension kit or piece your parts together? Are you on regular length rear icon shocks or the metal tech long travel versions?

 

[dogbite]

This setup gives me a little more travel than if I had stock lower links , but it is not the extended travel kit option...Both rear shocks and springs are icon...

 

[dogbite]

Went exploring

 

[dogbite]

Nothing extreme but was able to test the travel

 

[123ROBERTELEE]

Looking good man! Love seeing modded black GX's.. They look so luxurious!

 

[wingysataday]

Love exploring

 

[dogbite]

Opor sliders are in and off to the shop to be powder coated.

 

[Mountain]

Let me know if you have any questions about install, just did mine last weekend.

 

[TOYOTARIG]

Mountain how did your sliders line up? Mine mounted a little high in the back (not perfectly level) and the bolt holes did not all line up properly. Wondering if I did something wrong?

 

[Mountain]

Lined up good, I can snap a picture tomorrow for you.

Which holes didn't line up?

Only real problem I had was with small rivit nuts, broke one and couldn't get the second all the way tight.

 

[dogbite]

Let me know if you have any questions about install, just did mine last weekend.

Much appreciation...Will install this weekend and definitely contact you if there's an issue.

 

[dogbite]

Been meaning to get this picture posted of the OPOR sliders installed.

 

[dogbite]

Nice and sunny day after a week of nonstop rain...perfect weather to install a megawarrior roof rack. Also tested the mounts and location of the accessories: hi-lift Jack, Jerry cans, Maxtrax...I'm ready for some road trips.

 

[kbahus]

What kind of neoprene seat covers do you have? Do you like them? Any pics? Great looking truck as well!

 

[Rd2noWhr]

Thanks guys.

Thegentleman- you did pretty amazing work in such a short time...it was sad to hear about your hiccup last week.

Joe- OPOR sliders, 2-3 inch lift (still figuring out which one), ARB rear air locker, not happy with any current front bumper options (want something similar to slee short bus)

Air Suspension has been swapped out by previous owner. I believe stock height springs and bilstein shocks. He didn't have any details on what was done. It feels kinda bouncy and has body roll around corners. Definitely needs improvement and will need community help for trouble shooting/suspension suggestions.

Current Mods- BFGOODRICH AT 265 70 17, neoprene seat covers, yatour Bluetooth adapter (I might have pulled the trigger early on the yatour because I saw the Prado android gps dvd player option today), had hood bumper and fender repainted due to major rock chips and scratches (every future blemish will be my own on/off road memory)

This will be a slow build. I was comfortable purchasing the gx but all the mods I'd like to do immediately would stress the wallet. Sadly, I do not wrench and jealous of those who do, but im willing to learn what I can.

Can you direct me to any information on the "Prado android gps dvd player"? I've been looking for options for my new GX and haven't come across this one yet.