GX460 Work in Progress

[17LC200]

I have been acquiring parts for some time on this while I built my Tremor and Can Am. Finally got some last minute stuff in and had some shop time.
Icon suspension. Victory Blitz front bumper w/Warn winch and amber Baja Designs bar. Expedition One sliders and rear bumper/tire carrier. Went up to 285/70 Toyo RT Pros. Cali raised pods, not a fan. Have the new Baja S2s here this weekend and will get them installed. Auxbeam 8 switch. LRA tank on order. Lots of other goodies in the pipeline.
Still have rear trailing arms and springs to get more space in the back wheels next week. Making progress.
Early on:

 

[iwashmycar]

Went right at it lol. Nice selections there.

 

[17LC200]

Went right at it lol. Nice selections there.

Thanks for the kind words.

I should have been more clear. Purchased the GX in Nov 2023. It's been a spare vehicle while I modded my Tremor. I honestly didn't think I would keep the GX. It has been around longer than anything I have ever owned. It's slow as molasses, but I enjoy driving it. The OTT tune really helped it in my opinion. Will post more pics once the rest gets in place.

 

[okidoki]

I have the same sliders. I'm about to install them. I wish there was an install vid. Install sheets could be better imo. Any advice that you can pass along?

 

[17LC200]

I have the same sliders. I'm about to install them. I wish there was an install vid. Install sheets could be better imo. Any advice that you can pass along?

I had my shop install them when they did the rear bumper. All my tech said was "they were a pain in the ass due to the KDSS". One thing to add, the powder on the sliders from Exped One is garbage. Paid the extra fee for prep and powder. Opened package and top plates both flaking off. I could care less if the flaked off or chipped a long ways down the road, but out of the box they should be in great shape. Exped One solution was for us to ship them back and go through the long process of stripping and respraying or they mail a rattle can of spray. Took the spray, but really disappointed in them. I have had several Rubicons in the past with quality Exped One goodies, but these are not up to their previous standards. In my communications with them, they could care less. Note taken and they won't get any further business from me.

 

[xychromosome]

I have the same sliders. I'm about to install them. I wish there was an install vid. Install sheets could be better imo. Any advice that you can pass along?

some trimming of the KDSS skid is required. That plus gently moving some of the lines aside during the install were the biggest issues. Passenger side was easy as there are no obstacles.

 

[xychromosome]

I had my shop install them when they did the rear bumper. All my tech said was "they were a pain in the ass due to the KDSS". One thing to add, the powder on the sliders from Exped One is garbage. Paid the extra fee for prep and powder. Opened package and top plates both flaking off. I could care less if the flaked off or chipped a long ways down the road, but out of the box they should be in great shape. Exped One solution was for us to ship them back and go through the long process of stripping and respraying or they mail a rattle can of spray. Took the spray, but really disappointed in them. I have had several Rubicons in the past with quality Exped One goodies, but these are not up to their previous standards. In my communications with them, they could care less. Note taken and they won't get any further business from me.

Shame to hear that. My sliders came arrived in perfect condition and the paint has held up so far.

 

[17LC200]

Shame to hear that. My sliders came arrived in perfect condition and the paint has held up so far.

That is great news. Hope your install goes great. Anything else I can answer, let me know.

 

[r2m]

Looking very good!
What year is it? Looks like late teens.
Have you already relocated your backup camera?

 

[17LC200]

Looking very good!
What year is it? Looks like late teens.
Have you already relocated your backup camera?

Thank you very much.
2023. I did relocate it to the spare using Exped One harness, but I think I will add Wolfbox soon. Probably when my LRA tank comes in.