285/70/17 gets my vote, so universal and easily found. More sidewall and more tire options as well. I love mine as I still get very acceptable fuel economy but I suffer from constant upgraditis and I can't leave well enough alone and I'll likely move to a 295 or 285/75 next haha.
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I hear you on the upgrade-its! Sucks to have this disease. In addition, I have the "engineer disease" where I want everything to be perfect - those two combine to cost me a lot of $$ sometimes.
And I'd love for my GX to get any kind of fuel economy that could be considered "acceptable"!
And I'd love for my GX to get any kind of fuel economy that could be considered "acceptable"!
My undergrad is in engineering so I know the feeling. The older I get the more anal and tedious I become about certain things but at the same time I become more lax about others.
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Richard
Agree with both giovanni and Tex68w. As I am also as a biomed engineer and masters degree in engineering systems (read: make things more efficient), even worst, an R&D engineer, my issue is finding flaws with a lot of products that If "I" were to do them over, what I'd do to make them better/more reliable/cheaper and the list goes on...
Thus you'll sometimes see suggestions on topics products, accessories, etc. that I consider as being able to improve on. I've done a lot of mod's to my overland vehicles that have been quite "out-of-the-box" and unique type of mods.
Thus you'll sometimes see suggestions on topics products, accessories, etc. that I consider as being able to improve on. I've done a lot of mod's to my overland vehicles that have been quite "out-of-the-box" and unique type of mods.
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First outdoors trip with the GX and new camper. It all worked great, except for the absolutely horrendous fuel economy while towing. 
As always, there are more projects to do - next up for me:
- 285/70/17 tires and Alphaequipt wheels x7 so I have matching wheels/tires on the camper for spare flexibility
- I’m going to try to Lsailt CarPlay system ... fingers crossed on it
- Lots of great looking T-bolt rails mounted on the dash ... need to figure one out for me
- 12V power for dash accessories
- 3rd row delete - trying to decide what to put there. At the moment, I really like the frontrunner system
www.frontrunneroutfitters.com
As always, there are more projects to do - next up for me:
- 285/70/17 tires and Alphaequipt wheels x7 so I have matching wheels/tires on the camper for spare flexibility
- I’m going to try to Lsailt CarPlay system ... fingers crossed on it
- Lots of great looking T-bolt rails mounted on the dash ... need to figure one out for me
- 12V power for dash accessories
- 3rd row delete - trying to decide what to put there. At the moment, I really like the frontrunner system
Toyota Prado 150 Trunk Base Box and Deck - by Front Runner
This system fits into the rear of your vehicle and sinks into the raised profile of the trunk which, once the seats are removed, creates a "false floor" by fitting the deck level to the raised profile.
www.frontrunneroutfitters.com
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Lol, yea the fuel economy when towing is nightmare inducing. We averaged between 7-8mpg in the mountains when towing around 3500lbs worth of utility trailer with dirt bikes and gear and three adults. That's no more than 150 miles before you are in emergency mode looking for fuel lol.
I look forward to seeing what you do with the T-slot rails on the dash, I've been wanting to do this for a while and I am waiting on others to take the plunge first lol. I've been waiting on Expedition Essentials to drop one for the 460 and they've said that it's coming soon, I tend to believe them because they have one out for the 470 now.
I look forward to seeing what you do with the T-slot rails on the dash, I've been wanting to do this for a while and I am waiting on others to take the plunge first lol. I've been waiting on Expedition Essentials to drop one for the 460 and they've said that it's coming soon, I tend to believe them because they have one out for the 470 now.
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I was just under 10mpg towing that camper at roughly 3600lbs.
This might work - going to look more closely and measure before I buy but I think it just might.
www.rammount.com
This might work - going to look more closely and measure before I buy but I think it just might.
RAM® Tough-Track™ for '18-23 Jeep JL/JLU/Gladiator
The RAM® Tough-Track™ for the dash of 2018-2023 Jeep JL, JLU, and Gladiator vehicles creates an ideal device setup for overland and off road enthusiasts. Consisting of a dash mounting plate (screws included) and a top-loading composite 12” RAM® Tough-Track™, easily attach RAM® Track Ball™...
www.rammount.com
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Electrical projects over the weekend. Added the LSAILT CarPlay unit, a SP-9100, and a whole bunch of USB / 12V socket / 12V Hella outlets.
I ordered a RAM Tough-Track composite that I *think* I can mount to the dash just aft of the speaker grill, so I ran every type of device power cord into the center speaker. The little speaker there is for the LSAILT CarPlay device.
I ordered a RAM Tough-Track composite that I *think* I can mount to the dash just aft of the speaker grill, so I ran every type of device power cord into the center speaker. The little speaker there is for the LSAILT CarPlay device.
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The rest of the pictures from last post.
Did you just french in the SP-9100 to the plastic? I was considering doing the same but I saw that Treaty Oak is set to come out with a mount for it that sits up near the sunglass holder on the headliner. That's not exactly where I'd like my switches to be but it provides an easily reversible location. My only concern is how difficult will it be to run the wires up there!?
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I didn't take any pictures as I installed it, but you can sort of see it in this one from the installation manual. It has an outer "lip" that is designed to allow flat/flush mounting. Those two little bars press against the backside of the plastic and hold it in very securely.
The lip is small, so you have to be VERY careful not to cut the hole too large.
The lip is small, so you have to be VERY careful not to cut the hole too large.
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I think I found the holy grail for dash mount. RAM ToughTrack mounted to the speaker grill. All the power wires run behind the dash, completely hidden.
MrTorgue
Grizzly Clint
How solid is that speaker grille? In other words how will it hold up on rough roads?
Also how is the carplay device working out?
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r2m
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To add to MrTorque's comment, does it/will it bounce and vibrate on choppy washboard roads?
Love the idea! It's almost like the rail they have on top of the dash of the new Bronco's.
Now that you've teased us with all the pretty pictures, how about a link and price!!
MrTorgue
Grizzly Clint
Found a couple.
Switch Pros SP-9100 8 Switch Panel Power System
Switch Pros SP-9100 8 Switch Panel Power System-Putting an end to dashboard clutter is easy, with the Switch-Pros 9100 Switch Panel Power System-Off-Road switch
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RAM® Tough-Track™ - Top-Loading Composite 9" Track
With the RAM Tough-Track, flat surface mounting possibilities are nearly endless for ATVs, cars, combines, motorboats, tractors, trucks, and more. This track mount solution can be drilled to any flat surface and is designed for use with #10 screws for easy installation – hardware not included...
www.rammount.com
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I was surprised at how sturdy the speaker cover is! I think it will hold just fine on any kind of road. If it does start to move around, you can easily add nutserts to the dash under it and anchor it down more. I don’t think it will be necessary.
It’s a RAM Tough-Track top load - they make them in a whole bunch of different lengths. I used a 9” - which perfectly matches the width of the speaker grill at the aft edge.
The LSAILT CarPlay unit is working very well. Worth the money IMHO. The screen resolution in the GX is definitely a few generations behind, but the wired and wireless CarPlay seem to work fine without any major screen lags.
It’s a RAM Tough-Track top load - they make them in a whole bunch of different lengths. I used a 9” - which perfectly matches the width of the speaker grill at the aft edge.
The LSAILT CarPlay unit is working very well. Worth the money IMHO. The screen resolution in the GX is definitely a few generations behind, but the wired and wireless CarPlay seem to work fine without any major screen lags.
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The links MrTorgue put up are what I used.
Thanks for figuring this out. What did you use in terms of hardware and their associated lengths and quantities? I'll order this tonight.
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M5 x 16 and M5 x 20. If you drill the holes just smaller (can’t remember what bit I used) than the M5, the metal screen on the grill will actually catch and hold the bolts. But for good measure I put nylock nuts on most of them - there are a few where interference from structural pieces of the grill made it not possible to fit a nut, so I just let the metal in the speaker grill cover hold it.
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If you’re not fishing any wires up there, all you have to remove is the speaker cover. Pops out - takes a little force but a plastic trim tool gives enough leverage to get it up.
If you’re pulling wires up, I don’t think you can do it without removing all of the center parts - upper and lower stereo / display / HVAC control units and the center console cover.
If you’re pulling wires up, I don’t think you can do it without removing all of the center parts - upper and lower stereo / display / HVAC control units and the center console cover.
