Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been looking around the forum for the past 6 weeks after the purchase of my build vehicle (07 GX470 non-kdss). Vehicle was purchased in Ohio with 115k for a good price, only serviced at Lexus and driven by an older lady. Standard rust belt wear on the underside that I quickly removed, treated, and painted after I drove it back to Colorado. The wheels are in good shape minus the spare which looks like it had never been removed from the heavily rusted spare tire mount on the underside of the vehicle. I am always looking for more recommendations and info for the items that will be added throughout the build.
Build Plan:
Rust Removal and Treatment- Complete
New OEM Spare Tire holder- Complete
Lift- Toytec Boss 2.0 w/HD coils and remotes (purchased)
SPC UCA- (purchased)
RCI Sliders
RCI Skid Plates
Front / Rear Bumper with Spare Swingout- Prefer direct bolt on with no body mods...recommendatoins?
Roof Rack
Awning
Hard Top Tent
Internal rear storage- Prefer DIY based on cost, lots of plans and pics on this forum.
Secondary / Dual power system- recommendations?
Fridge with slideout- low power draw preferred.
Immediate future is new new tires to accompany the lift. Leaning towards Toyo AT2 265/70r17. Is this the largest I can go with stock wheels and not need spacers? I read there are rubbing issues (some more dramatic than others) with anything larger. Also, can't find solid info on max size tire that will fit in OEM spare tire location if I take the swing out spare off. Send your experience, recommendations, and spears!
Build Plan:
Rust Removal and Treatment- Complete
New OEM Spare Tire holder- Complete
Lift- Toytec Boss 2.0 w/HD coils and remotes (purchased)
SPC UCA- (purchased)
RCI Sliders
RCI Skid Plates
Front / Rear Bumper with Spare Swingout- Prefer direct bolt on with no body mods...recommendatoins?
Roof Rack
Awning
Hard Top Tent
Internal rear storage- Prefer DIY based on cost, lots of plans and pics on this forum.
Secondary / Dual power system- recommendations?
Fridge with slideout- low power draw preferred.
Immediate future is new new tires to accompany the lift. Leaning towards Toyo AT2 265/70r17. Is this the largest I can go with stock wheels and not need spacers? I read there are rubbing issues (some more dramatic than others) with anything larger. Also, can't find solid info on max size tire that will fit in OEM spare tire location if I take the swing out spare off. Send your experience, recommendations, and spears!