Builds 2017 GX 460 (Now 2017 Tundra Build) (6 Viewers)

[r2m]

Not at all. She told me to stop modding her car

Do we have the same wife???
Mine says that too about her 4x4 crewcab Taco!

I just have to thoroughly explain the benefits of what I'm doing in Engineer-Speak so she thinks she knows what she's hearing is good for her truck.

 

[CaptRussia253]

I tell her I’m bored and need to work on something. That something happens to be the GX and 4runner. There is no benefits to doing so

 

[CaptRussia253]

6 quarts of Toyota ws fluid just showed up. Going to attempt the basic drain and fill.

 

[CaptRussia253]

Well GX is sold to a local homie. Bought a tundra crewmax 4x4. Huge plans for this thing.

 

[CaptRussia253]

It was a sad moment but my family has outgrown it in the last two years. I absolutely love the extra room in the tundra. The rear seats are massive and the bed/canopy are nice.

 

[Bang Bang]

We love our 14 CM Tundra. And you're right, the rear seats are huge! I think there is more leg room back there than in the front seats.

 

[r2m]

It was a sad moment but my family has outgrown it in the last two years. I absolutely love the extra room in the tundra. The rear seats are massive and the bed/canopy are nice.

Sorry to see you leave the forum CptRussia253. You've had some great contributions and content to this forum.
I'm sure you'll be adding more to the Tundra forum now!
Enjoy your new Toyota!!

 

[CaptRussia253]

Hey I’m not leaving the forum haha. I’ll just add my 4runner and Tundra build here

 

[CaptRussia253]

First trip with the tundra was amazing. I absolutely love the extra room in the back and in the canopy.

I also made a list of mods that are a must by this summer.

 

[MrTorgue]

Sorry to see you leave the forum CptRussia253. You've had some great contributions and content to this forum.
I'm sure you'll be adding more to the Tundra forum now!
Enjoy your new Toyota!!

^ 100% this

 

[r2m]

First trip with the tundra was amazing. I absolutely love the extra room in the back and in the canopy.

I also made a list of mods that are a must by this summer.

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I can relate to the ALL the room! We used to have an F350 crewcab that I built into an overlander. It was great packing it up. I didn't have to do any fancy packing. Just slid everything in and still had a full rear view. When we went surfing, we'd load half a dozen boards in the back with plenty of room for all the other gear! That's the only thing I really miss about my 'ol F350. Other than that, it was worthless on trails. Too darned big! Off roading on trails, couldn't really do switch backs, too wide, etc. The only place it was comfortable in was open deserts without the trees and rocks.

 

[CaptRussia253]

I can relate to the ALL the room! We used to have an F350 crewcab that I built into an overlander. It was great packing it up. I didn't have to do any fancy packing. Just slid everything in and still had a full rear view. When we went surfing, we'd load half a dozen boards in the back with plenty of room for all the other gear! That's the only thing I really miss about my 'ol F350. Other than that, it was worthless on trails. Too darned big! Off roading on trails, couldn't really do switch backs, too wide, etc. The only place it was comfortable in was open deserts without the trees and rocks.

Oh for sure. That’s why we held on to the 4runner, even though I tried trading it in and leave the GX for the wife. She was too attached to the 4runner plus it made more sense keeping it with half the mileage. Either way the Tundra is for long family trips and the 4runner will be the trails rig.

 

[CaptRussia253]

Oh and here’s a few of the new owner putting the GX to good use.

 

[CaptRussia253]

OME showing up tomorrow then off to the tire shop for 35s!

 

[CaptRussia253]

Well that escalated quickly..

 

[HDrdglid]

We'll see. I went ahead and ordered it.

Where did you order it from?

 

[Bang Bang]

Where did you order it from?

Direct from Mid Atlantic. After figuring out it was my mistake the 2014+ unit worked on my 2013 and I love it. Much quicker throttle response.

Giddy Up Throttle Response Controller 2014+ Lexus GX460

Part of the issue with this is that there is a serious delay in response, there is just no "get up and go". Our throttle response controller improves this signal to eliminate the delay for a throttle response, making it a must have for your Lexus GX460.

midatlanticoffroading.com

 

[CaptRussia253]

Got the lift installed. Man these full size trucks are a pain to work on. Leaf springs are so damn heavy but managed to get it done all by myself. My wife helped me out with the front. Ride is much better and now it’s ready for 35s

 

[GX95030]

Well GX is sold to a local homie. Bought a tundra crewmax 4x4. Huge plans for this thing.

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Sad to see you sold it CaptRussia. One of the major inspirations when it came to purchasing my GX. You were a major help with all of the questions I had. Cheers to a new adventure for you! The tundra looks awesome. Can't wait to see more pics!

 

[CaptRussia253]

Sad to see you sold it CaptRussia. One of the major inspirations when it came to purchasing my GX. You were a major help with all of the questions I had. Cheers to a new adventure for you! The tundra looks awesome. Can't wait to see more pics!

I appreciate the kind words. It was sad to see it go but glad it went to a good home. I do prefer the truck though. The size is exactly what the family needed. But it definitely doesn’t rise as nice .

Here’s a few more the new owner keeps sending me.