Builds Grizzly Clint's 2010 GX460 build (2 Viewers)

[r2m]

That really does look good!

 

[MrTorgue]

Did all little work today on the girl. Replaced both sides of the exterior windscreen trim and put on a new hatch spoiler trim cover panel (RH). There's some rust I'll need to tackle in these tracks on each side of the windscreen when I get around to raptor lining the whole truck.

Take a look at these pics, these clips and trim pieces age and get very brittle. This causes them to not be seated as well as and this causes some slight wind noise. They aren't expensive to replace ($18.59ea on partsouq) and the clips are on amazon for ~$8 for a pack of 10.

 

[offroad47]

Did all little work today on the girl. Replaced both sides of the exterior windscreen trim and put on a new hatch spoiler trim cover panel (RH). There's some rust I'll need to tackle in these tracks on each side of the windscreen when I get around to raptor lining the whole truck.

Take a look at these pics, these clips and trim pieces age and get very brittle. This causes them to not be seated as wells and this causes some slight wind noise. They aren't expensive to replace ($18.59ea on partsouq) and the clips are on amazon for ~$8 for a pack of 10.

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That reminded me to order these parts for my window change coming up.
Limb Risers will be attached to the roof rack as well. I’ll bet East Texas is in full bloom right now. God Bless !

 

[MrTorgue]

That reminded me to order these parts for my window change coming up.
Limb Risers will be attached to the roof rack as well. I’ll bet East Texas is in full bloom right now. God Bless !

Yup, green and blooming. Bracing for a hot summer...

 

[MrTorgue]

Here at my dealer getting an oil change, drive shafts greased, the diff and transfer cases serviced. Only thing left are spark plugs and it's all good to go for a **** ton of time.

 

[klimraamkosie]

Here at my dealer getting an oil change, axles greased, the diff and transfer cases serviced. Only thing left are spark plugs and it's all good to go for a f*** ton of time.

How easy is the axle greasing/how do I check if it's been done?

 

[MrTorgue]

How easy is the axle greasing/how do I check if it's been done?

I wrote the wrong thing. I meant to say drive shafts. LOL

 

[klimraamkosie]

I wrote the wrong thing. I meant to say drive shafts. LOL

Don't worry that's what I read. Hay fever has me at 20% here.

 

[MrTorgue]

D rings.

On another note. Jeez these headlights haze up so fast... I'm going to come up with another driving light solution the moment these headlight lens housings are beyond repair.

 

[r2m]

Like the red trim on the D rings!
Adds a little splash of color.

 

[MrTorgue]

Like the red trim on the D rings!
Adds a little splash of color.

100%. I plan on painting the top bar on the bumper the same red. Still debating on dark grey, ODG (like the rest of the truck eventually) or that same bright red.

Oh and these are next.

 

[tech703]

100%. I plan on painting the top bar on the bumper the same red. Still debating on dark grey, ODG (like the rest of the truck eventually) or that same bright red.

Oh and these are next.

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i was looking at those too i want those soon

 

[MrTorgue]

i was looking at those too i want those soon

There's an 8% off coupon on amazon right now on those or the black ones FYI.

 

[chopperpl]

Front door handles and caps ordered. I like this partsouq from the UAE. I combined shipping ordering off of their website.

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Why didn't you call your local Toyota dealer and asked for handles for Land Cruiser Prado/J150? I've just imported GX460 from US to Europe and have no problems ordering parts for it at local Lexus dealer. Although, GX was not produced for European market. Perhaps Toyota in US may not store those parts, but you may be able to order them.

 

[MrTorgue]

Why didn't you call your local Toyota dealer and asked for handles for Land Cruiser Prado/J150? I've just imported GX460 from US to Europe and have no problems ordering parts for it at local Lexus dealer. Although, GX was not produced for European market. Perhaps Toyota in US may not store those parts, but you may be able to order them.

Cost. It was cheaper to order from abroad from the UAE than buy locally or domestic even with the shipping cost. The total cost would of been ~40% higher.

 

[chopperpl]

Cost. It was cheaper to order from abroad from the UAE than buy locally or domestic even with the shipping cost. The total cost would of been ~40% higher.

What a rippoff! Parts for GX here are actually cheaper than for Prado, which should be opposite. At the end they all come from the same source. Have you tried calling other dealer?

 

[Acrad]

US dealers do not sell LC Prado parts since that model is not currently sold in this market.

I’ve personally experienced the inability to purchase “460 only” parts from Japan since the GX 460 is not sold there. Prado part no problem.

 

[chopperpl]

US dealers do not sell LC Prado parts since that model is not currently sold in this market.

I’ve personally experienced the inability to purchase “460 only” parts from Japan since the GX 460 is not sold there. Prado part no problem.

Interesting... GX is also not sold in Europe, but no issues with buying parts for it at Lexus dealers. I guess, different policies apply.

 

[Acrad]

I’ve used these vendors in the past: Carmarka.com, Megazip.net, and MOTORS HEAD JAPAN | Export Japanese Auto, Diesel, Motorcycle Parts - https://www.parts-sale.jp/

 

[MrTorgue]

All clean and headlight lenses clear...for now.