GX Cargo Door Projects

[psilocyBen]

Got mine installed today. I ended up just using a hex bolt going into a round plate washer and nut behind the plastic panel only. It holds strong enough and this way it makes removing the door panel much easier. I decided to go this route because the acorn nut I got was pretty tall and with the bartact handle ends flipped inwards, it woulda been a bit hard access. Happy with how it turned out, thanks everyone for the inspiration.

 

[trinydex]

nice pig

 

[chiz45]

Yeah saw that too. Definitely gonna go that route. Will also cover up the chrome nuts. Looks a lot cleaner and better fitting that way.

I did this as well. With the ends pointing outwards, the grab handle bows outward as it's slightly too long for our hole spacing.

 

[mattds]

Is there a way to enlarge (deepen) the two pockets? I have a 2016 and both storage area's have covers (which i like) but they aren't very deep. I would love to be albe to store a proper tow rope and compressor there.

 

[theferg]

If anybody wants to get crazy and go for installing a Prado 120 lock/actuator and interior pull handle into their GX470, I've got one in Southern Utah I'd love to get rid of:

SOLD - UT: Prado 120 back door actuator/lock and interior pull handle

Selling a Prado 120 back door actuator/lock and interior pull handle complete with cables. I bought this used from Oz to install it into my GX470 but never got around to it and sold my GX. This will take some customization to get to work/install in a GX. $80 shipped (paid about twice that...

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[trinydex]

If anybody wants to get crazy and go for installing a Prado 120 lock/actuator and interior pull handle into their GX470, I've got one in Southern Utah I'd love to get rid of:

SOLD - UT: Prado 120 back door actuator/lock and interior pull handle

Selling a Prado 120 back door actuator/lock and interior pull handle complete with cables. I bought this used from Oz to install it into my GX470 but never got around to it and sold my GX. This will take some customization to get to work/install in a GX. $80 shipped (paid about twice that...

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wow, this would have made my project so much easier. do you have more pictures of this? I am trying to figure out how all the parts go together.

 

[KRasmuss]

OK props to @coops2k for the inspiration on the rear cargo door interior release. You can find his thread here: Interior rear door release

I went a quicker and simpler route for the pull. I basically just want this as an emergency exit in case this is the only way out of the vehicle for me and my family. But if you sleep in your GX then this is a very convenient modification.

Material:
4' 3/16" Braided wire cable (Plastic coated or not your preference).
2) Cable Wire Clamps
1) Cable Wire Thimble

I forgot to take a pic of how I connected to the latch inside the door but I will just borrow a pic from Coops since I drilled the latch just like he did.

So after drilling that hole I just put my plastic coated cable through it and cinched it down with a cable clamp like this one pictured below.

Next find a good spot for your cable to pop out from behind the door skin. Make sure you feel inside so that you miss any bracing or the back side of a clip. I drilled right next to this plastic clip because any higher and there was a metal brace inside. If you really want to be anal here you could add a rubber grommet to the hole but I don't see the need for the limited times I will ever use this latch.

Next up you need to line up your door panel and figure out a good location for a hole through that piece. Once you have that hole drilled you work the cable through, re-install your door panel and test fit the cable thimble and mark how much excess cable you need to cut off. Use your final cable clamp and check another project off of the list!

I moved the lever to the other side of the speaker to get a better line of pull and then finished the cable outside the metal inside holes, then came up to the surface with a 4 dollar chainsaw pull cord and handle replacement. It works nicely. I can untie from the top if I need to remove the panel again. I just stuffed the extra cord in the handle.

 

[Jordan121787]

Got rid of that dang handle. I know most people use the Bartact cobra weave handles, but I had a cheaper idea. Picked up some kayak handles from Walmart for like $12 for 2. Drilled a 5/16 hole in it and it works great! Less than $20 and it’s installed.