GX460 & GXOR B.S. thread (20 Viewers)

[r2m]

Yeah I might even get some junkyard skirts, black them out, and coupled with those Exp1 step sliders might be a good option.
Also came across the NYTOP "bumpers" but they seem to hurt the angles while protecting....could just slide over stuff lol.

of course all this stuff is nice and pricey as hell.

I just posted on Guide to GX 460 Builds and Aftermarket Products requesting for TX GX460 to add the NYTOP link to the Aftermarket Products page.
Also, have you looked at that sticky post yet? A lot of good options there.

Randomly came across these on Facebook marketplace....$1000 for all 5. Seems like a good deal. Clinton Township, MI.
Tempting hoard purchase lol, but I dont have the drivetime.

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Regarding these tires, are they 17" or 18"?
If they're 18's, if you're going to spend money on after market wheels, I highly recommend going with 17" wheels.
There's a lot of good reasons for going with a smaller wheel and taller side wall.
I can list them all if needed.

 

[BobTheBrogrammer]

I absolutely agree with your assessment of adding skids, but also rock sliders and maybe even trim up the front and rear bumpers a wee bit to increase approach and departure angles, of which is the bane of GX's, compared to their cousins the 4R's.
If you're looking to keep that factory look, yet as you say, maybe attack some back roads, you may consider swapping out the side steps for rock sliders. There are a few out there that can look almost like factory side steps, especially if you paint them that Nori green.

This was pretty much my approach. Went with a low pro front bumper, sliders and skids for the occasional moderate trail. Im even still running street tires and have managed a black diamond trail on them... Very carefully.

Eventually ill throw some 32" A/Ts on them but for now the stock LTX tires are doing just fine.

 

[jdam]

Randomly came across these on Facebook marketplace....$1000 for all 5. Seems like a good deal. Clinton Township, MI.

Tempting hoard purchase lol, but I dont have the drivetime.

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Decent, but not great price. If you plan on using the tires or absolutely need the blackline wheels, then it's great. Those are the OEM tires that came on mine and they were super comfortable and quiet the 1,000 miles they were on the car. I sold mine for $1,200 with everything.

 

[r2m]

Eventually ill throw some 32" A/Ts on them but for now the stock LTX tires are doing just fine.

Those tires may be fine now, but I'd suggest staying away from any mud and snow in a few months!

 

[MeefZah]

Hi new friends! - Snagged a 2022 Nori Blackline

Been on Mud a while with the FJC....still have it too, for the time being. Poor girl is kicked outside though

We're old friends

 

[Hiluxforever]

To snorkel or not to snorkel...

Undecided. My primary interest if for dust reduction. I am worried it will get ripped off the truck by an obstacle.

 

[iwashmycar]

I just posted on Guide to GX 460 Builds and Aftermarket Products requesting for TX GX460 to add the NYTOP link to the Aftermarket Products page.
Also, have you looked at that sticky post yet? A lot of good options there.


Regarding these tires, are they 17" or 18"?
If they're 18's, if you're going to spend money on after market wheels, I highly recommend going with 17" wheels.
There's a lot of good reasons for going with a smaller wheel and taller side wall.
I can list them all if needed.

No need to list, I’m a fan of all sidewall possible. FJ is on 255/85r16s. Even went with the silly “small rotor” 6pot Stoptech kit to retain those 16s. I did ask SOS if the same kit would work on the GX (16s would be great) but they said no….

 

[Banandalorian]

To snorkel or not to snorkel...

Same. I wish Lenz Design didn't have such a bad rep because they look the coolest which is the most important thing.

 

[Hiluxforever]

No need to list, I’m a fan of all sidewall possible. FJ is on 255/85r16s. Even went with the silly “small rotor” 6pot Stoptech kit to retain those 16s. I did ask SOS if the same kit would work on the GX (16s would be great) but they said no….

You can get 255/85R17s. I am running 285/75R17s and love them.

 

[MeefZah]

No need to list, I’m a fan of all sidewall possible. FJ is on 255/85r16s. Even went with the silly “small rotor” 6pot Stoptech kit to retain those 16s. I did ask SOS if the same kit would work on the GX (16s would be great) but they said no….

17" 4Runner take offs and 255/80 17 pizza cutters for the win

 

[r2m]

No need to list, I’m a fan of all sidewall possible. FJ is on 255/85r16s. Even went with the silly “small rotor” 6pot Stoptech kit to retain those 16s. I did ask SOS if the same kit would work on the GX (16s would be great) but they said no….

Yeah, our brakes are too big for 16"er's.

 

[BobTheBrogrammer]

Those tires may be fine now, but I'd suggest staying away from any mud and snow in a few months!

Yeah even though they're M+S rated, I stay out of the slick stuff. I found the limit right after a blizzard last year

 

[Hiluxforever]

Yeah even though they're M+S rated, I stay out of the slick stuff. I found the limit right after a blizzard last year

M+S rating doesn't mean anything capability wise. It just means the tread looks a certain way.

That being said, I got through a few crazy mud holes with Revo 3s, but they dont hold a candle to MTs

 

[BobTheBrogrammer]

M+S rating doesn't mean anything capability wise. It just means the tread looks a certain way.

That being said, I got through a few crazy mud holes with Revo 3s, but they dont hold a candle to MTs

You might think I would know that after spending at least 3 years in the tire industry but you're telling me something new lol.

Tires are usually the first thing I put on any off road "build" that I buy, but the GX was an exception this time. I wanted to see how far I could really go on some good street tires. So far I'm pretty happy with it since I do most of my wheeling on dry and rocky trails. I usually avoid deep sloppy mud anyway because IH8 cleaning it off!

 

[Hiluxforever]

You might think I would know that after spending at least 3 years in the tire industry but you're telling me something new lol.

Tires are usually the first thing I put on any off road "build" that I buy, but the GX was an exception this time. I wanted to see how far I could really go on some good street tires. So far I'm pretty happy with it since I do most of my wheeling on dry and rocky trails. I usually avoid deep sloppy mud anyway because IH8 cleaning it off!

I totally get it. I only know because I am an engineer that neurotically researches every tire purchase for hundreds of hours.

Why i like the 3MSF ratings. They mean a tire has a certain level of grip. I just hope they continue to evolve that every 5-10 years to spur competition and r&d.

 

[r2m]

I usually avoid deep sloppy mud anyway because IH8 cleaning it off!

When everyone else see's a big 'ol mud hole on a trail, they all blast through it, slugging and sloshing through till when they come out the other side, their rig looks like it was painted Army desert tan.
I on the other hand, I tip-toe through or around like a girl with her Sunday best shoes and dress on!
I've done my share of blowing through mud holes and having to pressure wash every nook and cranny under, around and in my vehicle afterwards. Not something I really enjoy nor always have the time for.

 

[r2m]

I totally get it. I only know because I am an engineer that neurotically researches every tire purchase for hundreds of hours.

Why i like the 3MSF ratings. They mean a tire has a certain level of grip. I just hope they continue to evolve that every 5-10 years to spur competition and r&d.

I was looking for a "high 5" emoji for you. Being a med device R&D engineer I do exactly the same thing with most my purchases like car accessories, household items, tools, all my 3d printers, etc.
Sometimes to the point of analysis paralysis.
When that happens, I have to just sit back for a while and give it all a rest. Sometimes for days, weeks, months or more, depending up the object of my interest.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

When everyone else see's a big 'ol mud hole on a trail, they all blast through it, slugging and sloshing through till when they come out the other side, their rig looks like it was painted Army desert tan.

Isn't this what you're SUPPOSED to do?! If you don't you're missing out on life.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I might sign up to do Holy Cross with the Jeeps. Wheeler Lake was the most amazing wheeling I have ever done so I think I am sold on rock crawling my GX.