GX460 & GXOR B.S. thread (29 Viewers)

[Cold Iron]

$450. I'm more interested in the updates to throttle mapping and shift logic and potentially power under the curve vs the small bump in max power.

I went with the Beatsonic Shift Power throttle response controller but more for the anti theft lockout feature than anything else. Have to admit the response does make a difference although I'm not too aggressive with it. Been driving Toyota rigs with automatics long enough that the shift logic, which isn't logical, is almost normal to me anymore.

Most vehicles live in the low and mid band range I've never been a top end type. When I built a 350 to drop in my FJ55 starting with an acid dipped bare block in the early 80's I built it for low to mid range. That was back when everyone else was running wild erratic top end cams.

I'm not against custom ECU flashes at all. Although in MY case not sure it would be worth it for me on the GX. The Polaris Ranger Northstar XP 1000 Trail Boss on the other hand is a no brainer. Terry Gilomen of Gilomen Innovations only lives an hour from me and on both of my Rangers dropped them off for a couple of days to have him tweak my ECU's for low RPM tunes. People send him their Polaris ECU's from all over the World. Brady his assistant works on mine and tweaks the ECU with upgraded belt and flywheel weights. Can't recommend them enough if you have a Polaris.

Takes it from 61 HP to 78 HP and removes most limiters plus runs 20° cooler. Even doing a low RPM tune the top speed went from 55 mph to 65+ mph. At 60+ mph with such a short wheel base it is a bit twitchy steering LOL.

I've seen my hunting and shooting buddy put that FJ up on 2 wheels avoiding a bike in the road on I35 right before it ends going 80 mph. I was right behind him in the Taco towing the buggy on a trailer and just missed the bike, thanks to him. I try to keep all 4 wheels planted on the Ranger. Normally in the woods I am slow is good and fast is breaking something. There are times the young kid in me comes out in me and I can't help myself though

 

[Hiluxforever]

Did Yankee Hill! It left a bit of rash on passengers rear door.

What i get for trying to keep up with the fully locked Jeeps on bigger tires.

 

[ericm979]

Exactly. I wasn't interested in the tiny power gains either. The shift mapping and throttle response improvements have proven to be well worth the money I spent.

I got the OTT tune. I'd have been happy with an option for stock throttle mapping. Even the mildest option for the throttle mapping is a little too abrupt just off idle. I like a progressive throttle and have modified DBW mapping and mechanical linkages to make the throttle action more to my liking. Everywhere other than just off idle it's fine. I hated the Pedal Commander on its mildest setting and ripped that POS out after two drives. OTT's mildest setting is not nearly as bad.

The improvement in shift logic alone is worth the price of the tune. I don't notice any additional engine power it's just in a better gear. Since the tune I've been running regular fuel instead of premium and I think the fuel mileage has been improved over stock with premium. That's with the engine revving out more and me driving slightly more spirited too as it's just more fun to drive. When I tried regular on stock programming, mileage was significantly worse than with premium. So improved mileage with regular vs stock with premium is pretty cool.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Booked a service appointment at Stevinson Lexus to do my fan clutch. Its been slowly getting worse and I think its now partially clutching all of the time.

 

[Cold Iron]

I've scratched the hell out of every rig that I've owned for almost half a Century now. Some call it nature's pinstriping in these parts it is called Northwoods pinstriping. The GX has some really soft paint and clear coat. Those complaining about rock chips on FB are telling the truth and spending as much time on gravel roads as I do it is really obvious. Even the trim on the door pillars scratch easily.

Normally I don't worry about it too much but the GX being a "nicer" vehicle want to keep it a bit nicer looking. Couple of hours with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound helps some. OK spent a lot more than a couple of hours and doing it by hand made 3 passes in some places. Enough that I broke down and bought a cheap buffer. At some point when we get a week or so without rain I will compound the whole thing then polish and then ceramic coat. In the meantime spray wax and wipe will suffice.

It all started when I picked up the black line tail lights during the recent Bell Lexus sale and wanted to take pictures of the difference they make. Like I said the GX is "nicer" and find myself actually giving a damn how it looks.

When the dealer listed my 19 for sale a year and a half ago

Black line lights installed

In for a penny, in for a pound. As long as I was at it replaced the rear Lexus logo with the black line gel one.

They fit in better with the overall black and white appearance of mine from stem to stern IMO

Was worth it, to me. This Fall I'm thinking there are a few trails once I start down will end up putting it in reverse when they get too tight. Nahh... I've said that before LOL.

 

[Roody]

~350 miles in the GX yesterday, 18.5 MPG average. Not bad considering how it's set up.

 

[r2m]

Did Yankee Hill! It left a bit of rash on passengers rear door.

What i get for trying to keep up with the fully locked Jeeps on bigger tires.

As long as there's no dents, consider it a badge of honor that you've been there and done that!

 

[Hiluxforever]

As long as there's no dents, consider it a badge of honor that you've been there and done that!

It left grooves in the sheet metal about 1/16" deep

 

[Acrad]

Mine started to stay locked up until I revved up over 3k RPM so replaced it a couple years ago at 80k miles. I did the belt at the same time.

Booked a service appointment at Stevinson Lexus to do my fan clutch. Its been slowly getting worse and I think its now partially clutching all of the time.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Mine started to stay locked up until I revved up over 3k RPM so replaced it a couple years ago at 80k miles. I did the belt at the same time.

Belt was done with water pump. Its slipping.

 

[Acrad]

Torsen Diff - general deeper dive

[Development]

https://www.flashoffroad.com/features/Torsen/Torsen_white_paper.pdf

[Effect of Torsen Diff on Tire Wear]

https://publisherspanel.com/api/files/view/618609.pdf

 

[Hiluxforever]

I am wheeling a lot now. At least once a weekend if not twice. I have been adapting my air up kit, and now I think I need to do some maintenance, but I am not even sure what that would look like.

Do y'all every add any oil or spray to your valves, or do anything with your ARB compressors?

 

[r2m]

I am wheeling a lot now. At least once a weekend if not twice. I have been adapting my air up kit, and now I think I need to do some maintenance, but I am not even sure what that would look like.

Do y'all every add any oil or spray to your valves, or do anything with your ARB compressors?

I wouldn't add any petroleum lubes to your valve stems. Doing that will attract dirt and dust and aspirate the problem.
If you add anything, use a dry lube like graphite.
For myself, I never have lubed my valve stems. I just keep them capped.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Not worried about rhe valve stems as much as yhe inflator valves. My valves are supposed to self close but dont always.

 

[r2m]

Not worried about rhe valve stems as much as yhe inflator valves. My valves are supposed to self close but dont always.

I have the Haltec valve chucks, are you using the same? I will on occasion have the same issue, I just need to wiggle it a little bit and it'll seal.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I bought the Lock'N'Flate valves. They grip the valve stem really well not futzy, but I think i am getting dirt in them cause I just throw them in the ground, in the dirt. I might switch to using couplings to accomplish the same thing

 

[r2m]

I bought the Lock'N'Flate valves. They grip the valve stem really well not futzy, but I think i am getting dirt in them cause I just throw them in the ground, in the dirt. I might switch to using couplings to accomplish the same thing

Yeah, that'll do it, dropping on the ground. I always try to keep them off the ground as I'm connecting/disconnecting by coiling as I go along from front to rear. It's a bit of trick sometimes with a heavy weight (the valve chuck) on the end of a floppy hose.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Yeah, that'll do it, dropping on the ground. I always try to keep them off the ground as I'm connecting/disconnecting by coiling as I go along from front to rear. It's a bit of trick sometimes with a heavy weight (the valve chuck) on the end of a floppy hose.

Yea, I dont want to futz with stuff.

 

[Rednexus]

I use these:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZHM5W91?th=1

Yesterday I was greasing my camper wheel bearings with my Lock 'n Lube equipped grease gun. The tip landed in some granular oil absorbent I had on the floor and got full of crud. It was not easy to get out. I can see a Lock 'n Flate doing the same thing pretty easily if if is being used in the woods. The Jacos have less places for junk to get in them.