Dom’s Build Thread

[neeks]

Starting this thread so I can document my ownership with a new-to-me 2006 GX470 (133k). I've been looking for a GX for about a year and a half, and recently found one that I was really fond of so I pulled the trigger. Previous owner might see this, what's up man.

When I purchased the GX, it had roughly 133k miles. This thread will mostly be focusing on the mods/accessories/build aspect of things, and less focused on the maintenance (though I'll probably include things as they pop up, but I'm not going to get into the maintenance history of the truck). Here's what was already done to the truck:

• Billstein 6112/5160, with a 2in lift
• Freedom Offroad UCAs
• Durobumps on all 4 corners
• Full ceramic window tint
• Interior LED bulbs
• Prado front grill
• Well visors
• Tinted tail lights
• eBay roof rack

Because this will be my daily driver (gave my x3 m40i to my fiancee), I've decided to spend some cash to help bring the rig into this decade (along with a handful of other functional mods). Here's what I plan on doing in the next few weeks:

• T'Eyes CC4 Head Unit (ordered)
  • I got in contact with a representative from T'Eyes who was able to sell me the new CC4 unit along with the OEM-style fascia/faceplate with the radio cutout. The CC4 should be the latest and greatest.
• T'Eyes Backup Cam (ordered)
• Ditch Lights + Brackets (ordered)
  • Picked up some Auxbeam ditch lights, and CBI Offroad brackets
• Chase Lights + Brackets (ordered)
  • Auxbeam chase lights, JWOffroad brackets
• Speaker Overhaul (ordered)
  • PowerBass OE-690D Speakers, MB Quart XK2 Tweeters, SKAR Sub, Metra Front Speaker Adapters, Metra Wiring Harnesses
• Ride Height Switch Replacement & OEM-style switches(ordered)
  • Switch replacement from SBE Precision, switches from CH4x4. Will be wiring the ditch lights & chase lights up to these switches, which will live where the ride height adjustment switch usually is. Really excited for this one.

There are a handful of other things I plan on doing, like designing and fabbing a no-drill rear table (ORS's is $600?????? That's crazy), finding some rock sliders, and eventually installing the SIenna/LX powered rear vent windows. Will also be touching up the paint as best I can

I plan on being as detailed as possible while I document the process of getting all these things done. They're not anything novel to the community, but nothing wrong with adding to the collective knowledge.

Also looking forward to taking it on the first trip as soon as I can find the time. Lots of travel the next few months.