(Another) quick intro

[tiredguy]

I've been doing a lot of lurking and reading (but very little posting) since buying a GX a couple months ago. This forum has been very helpful and I suspect I'll end up interacting/contributing over time, so I figured I'd offer up the obligatory intro post. Very happy to be here.

My GX will primarily be a daily/family hauler, but I've got a RTT from an old build that I hope to use again now that my kids are getting older. Ventures off-pavement will be limited to poorly maintained fire roads in northern MN and the like. As such, no build or mods to see here - just some basic accessories to add some capability. So far: recovery points, roof rack (Prinsu Pro), and ATs (265/65r18 Wildpeak AT4).

Pics above include 1.25" wheel spacers, which I am no longer using.

Cheers and thanks to all of you for the knowledge already shared.

-Tom

 

[Washingtontaco]

Welcome!

What recovery points are you using? Link if posible, please.

 

[insaner]

I have the same philosophy with my build too. Same wheels and I plan to get the exact same tires (in a few months)! Interested to hear about your recovery points too.

 

[tiredguy]

Thanks for the welcome!

Front recovery points are NYTOP (NYTOP | 2014-2023 Lexus GX460 Front Recovery Points - https://nytop.com/shop-product/2014-2023-lexus-gx460-front-recovery-points). They aren't perfect but good enough to recommend, if you want something that integrates well with OEM appearance. I can start a "review" thread for a slightly more detailed write up and photos if there's interest.

For the rear, I am just using a hitch receiver point (Factor 55 HitchLink). I want to be able to keep the class IV hitch for now, which was also a deciding factor in running 265/65s.

 

[r2m]

I've been doing a lot of lurking and reading (but very little posting) since buying a GX a couple months ago. This forum has been very helpful and I suspect I'll end up interacting/contributing over time, so I figured I'd offer up the obligatory intro post. Very happy to be here.

My GX will primarily be a daily/family hauler, but I've got a RTT from an old build that I hope to use again now that my kids are getting older. Ventures off-pavement will be limited to poorly maintained fire roads in northern MN and the like. As such, no build or mods to see here - just some basic accessories to add some capability. So far: recovery points, roof rack (Prinsu Pro), and ATs (265/65r18 Wildpeak AT4).

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Pics above include 1.25" wheel spacers, which I am no longer using.

Cheers and thanks to all of you for the knowledge already shared.

-Tom

Love the vintage gas station! Is it still a gas station, pumping gas with modern internal? Or just a place for vintage cars to park and take pictures?

 

[tiredguy]

Love the vintage gas station! Is it still a gas station, pumping gas with modern internal? Or just a place for vintage cars to park and take pictures?

Closer to the latter ... My dad, brother, and I went in on a "car condo" as a place to store and work on our various project cars. The gas station is at the center of our complex and acts as a clubhouse/meeting space. The pumps are just for show so I only use it as a photo spot.