GX460 & GXOR B.S. thread (31 Viewers)

[Hiluxforever]

My LFD winch mount arrived!

I am planning on using this as a base for my viper cut. The crash bar takes up so much space, there is no point to do a viper cut.

 

[llm]

I am planning on using this as a base for my viper cut. The crash bar takes up so much space, there is no point to do a viper cut.

what winch? you may need one with a removable controller box. not a lfd but similar

 

[Hiluxforever]

what winch? you may need one with a removable controller box. not a lfd but similar View attachment 3960148

Some variation of Warn

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Went out for a stroll up over 6,000ft to pick some berries with the family. What a fantastic day. Oh, I ****ing love my GX. This thing can go anywhere and has an insanely tight turning radius that both were tested with today. No matter what happens I will always have a GX460 in the fleet.

 

[Roody]

Went out for a stroll up over 6,000ft to pick some berries with the family. What a fantastic day. Oh, I ****ing love my GX. This thing can go anywhere and has an insanely tight turning radius that both were tested with today. No matter what happens I will always have a GX460 in the fleet.

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The turning radius doesn't get mentioned enough. Especially on the trail with Tacomas it's a huge benefit.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

The turning radius doesn't get mentioned enough. Especially on the trail with Tacomas it's a huge benefit.

Absolutely. You really don't need much space to do a turn around in a scenario like say, the damn forest service has a gate closed on a trail and you've already committed to taking it sight unseen. Ask me how I know.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Push button center lock is also great for making tight turns

 

[Rednexus]

Push button center lock is also great for making tight turns

Likewise, the AWD feature in 4-LO is also pretty awesome. It's great for doing things like backing or pulling trailers up steep hills on wet pavement or gravel. I use it often when pulling our camper into and out of camp spots. Allows for the benefits of low-range gearing while still being able to turn the rig and not break stuff on pavement.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Likewise, the AWD feature in 4-LO is also pretty awesome. It's great for doing things like backing or pulling trailers up steep hills on wet pavement or gravel. I use it often when pulling our camper into and out of camp spots. Allows for the benefits of low-range gearing while still being able to turn the rig and not break stuff on pavement.

And ATRAC still works. I have forgotten to lock it doing intermediate obstacles.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Push button center lock is also great for making tight turns

I didn't even think of that. I'm still a 4WD noob.

 

[Hiluxforever]

I didn't even think of that. I'm still a 4WD noob.

If it drops into a hole.and feels like its going to roll, let go of the brakes and momentum will stabilize the vehicle. Had to do that in a mountain switch back. Was overconfident and not taking into account the additional 180+ lbs of armor on the truck.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

If it drops into a hole.and feels like its going to roll, let go of the brakes and momentum will stabilize the vehicle. Had to do that in a mountain switch back. Was overconfident and not taking into account the additional 180+ lbs of armor on the truck.

Good advice. We have some knarly switchbacks and steep/off camber trails.

 

[Hiluxforever]

Yea, and maybe dont try to out-flex the peasants with conventional sway bars.

 

[MeefZah]

Push button center lock is also great for making tight turns

Likewise, the AWD feature in 4-LO is also pretty awesome. It's great for doing things like backing or pulling trailers up steep hills on wet pavement or gravel. I use it often when pulling our camper into and out of camp spots. Allows for the benefits of low-range gearing while still being able to turn the rig and not break stuff on pavement.

I don't understand either of these statements? Explain to me like I'm retarded (I am).

When I'm in 4lo and unlocked it is just as difficult to make a tight turn as in a part time 4wd vehicle that is in 4lo. I also don't understand how activating the center lock would change turning radius for the better?

 

[Hiluxforever]

I don't understand either of these statements? Explain to me like I'm retarded (I am).

When I'm in 4lo and unlocked it is just as difficult to make a tight turn as in a part time 4wd vehicle. I also don't understand how activating the center lock would change turning radius for the better?

It makes a difference when you are aired down and in 4Lo by allowing different drivehaft speeds since each wheel plots a different path with a different length through the corner.

The more traction you have, thr more noticeable it is.

 

[MeefZah]

It makes a difference when you are aired down and in 4Lo by allowing different drivehaft speeds since each wheel plots a different path with a different length through the corner.

The more traction you have, thr more noticeable it is.

You are saying activating the center diff lock allows for this?

 

[Hiluxforever]

You are saying activating the center diff lock allows for this?

Unlocking it allows for it, otherwise I keep it locked even on gravel. Once I am on loose surface it locks.

 

[MeefZah]

Unlocking it allows for it, otherwise I keep it locked even on gravel. Once I am on loose surface it locks.

Ok gotcha. Yeah the physics of locking it to increase turn radius made no sense... Rereading your first post I guess I see how you meant it but the wording makes it sound opposite to that.

I use my center diff lock approximately never. If I'm going into 4lo and anticipate an issue with an obstacle I will engage it.... But for any loose surface? Nah.