It was sarcasm based on the 275/85/17 reference .
GX470 Wheel/Tire/Lift Picture Combination Thread (11 Viewers)
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how has that spare tire mount on the hatch held up? How long have you had it on? Any stress on the door?
Love the milestars. Had a 4Runner previously and had them on there. Somewhat quiet on street too.
I just mounted it a few weekends ago. Haven’t had the chance to take it wheeling yet since the lift and tires. In fact, the GX is new to me, got a screaming deal so I have been scrambling to get this lifted and off road - but life’s been busy too.
As far as installation on the tire carrier, it’s a tough install, pain in the ass really. But I like the look and having a full size spare available. There are internal brackets it comes with that mount from the outer skin of the gate to the internal shell. I’m sure this will hold fine
time will tell though.I find tires can be as bad as engine oil preference. Some likes this but not that.
This is my second set of Milestars, I personally have had no issues. Not to say that'll change.
Wheels: SCS F5 17x9 -38
Tires: LT295/70/17 Maxxis Razr MT
Spacers: None
Lift: Dobinsons IMS 3in front and rear with heavy duty springs front and rear. Rear long travel
Other Mods: BMC, Total Chaos uppers
Tires: LT295/70/17 Maxxis Razr MT
Spacers: None
Lift: Dobinsons IMS 3in front and rear with heavy duty springs front and rear. Rear long travel
Other Mods: BMC, Total Chaos uppers
Love the bumper!
Nice welcome to the club! It looks great but I'm also hesitant on the commitment (and also really don't wanna gut the factory rear bumper for a swingout). Gonna wait to see the reviews on the new JW Offroad one but ideally I would just do a mount like you have it if I can be assured it won't stress the rear door too much.I just mounted it a few weekends ago. Haven’t had the chance to take it wheeling yet since the lift and tires. In fact, the GX is new to me, got a screaming deal so I have been scrambling to get this lifted and off road - but life’s been busy too.
As far as installation on the tire carrier, it’s a tough install, pain in the ass really. But I like the look and having a full size spare available. There are internal brackets it comes with that mount from the outer skin of the gate to the internal shell. I’m sure this will hold fine
I’m not an engineer. Not background in metallurgy.
That being said, the OG door mount for the GX470 was produced by ACC garage in Atlanta a few years back, and the truck it’s on has been wheeled very heavily. The mount is still holding up well.
I can’t speak for the longevity of JW’s mount, but the Becky from ACC is going strong.
Just got IMS on mine a couple days ago, it rides so good!
I don’t feel like I’m going to just roll over in turns anymore! Does well on the few rough roads I took today too. Just feels stable.
There's a pretty long thread about them on here.
I ran one for over 2 years and put about 45k miles on my GX with it. I had a 285 and a 35" mounted to it as my spare so I wasn't easy on it by any stretch. I did trips to most every offroading destination in OR, WA, UT, NV, CO, CA and ID with it on and drove cross country twice. I never once had an issue. I routinely checked my hinges too and the body around them.
The JW carrier is a solid product and a great way to carry a spare tire at a reasonable cost.
The ONLY reason I removed mine was because I needed a way to carry fuel based on a road trip I was doing monthly and the spacing of gas stations. I had to add a swing out tire carrier to my bumper.
If anyone wants one, mine is listed in the classifieds for a pretty reasonable price.
Good morning, GX looks great. Please could you let me know where you purchased your rims. I would like the same rims. Thanks
Lee
How do you like the Ironman 4x4 suspension? I placed my order for the Nitro Gas the other day. Also, sweet rig man. Cheers from North GA!
Hey! I absolutely love the Ironman 4x4 Nitro Gas. I keep driving on the River Street cobblestones just because it's so fun. You're doing the full airbag delete right?
2008 GX470
Stealth Custom Series Wheels
Nitto Terra Grappler G2 285/70/17
Eibach Suspension
Stealth Custom Series Wheels
Nitto Terra Grappler G2 285/70/17
Eibach Suspension
What are the specs on your Eibach kit and do you have any measurements from fender to hub? That height looks perfect and more importantly to me, level.
Hey, which rear springs do you have? I put in the medium load, and my installer said my Firestone airbags didn’t fit, o talked to IronMan, they said they should have, about to go to a new installer and see if they will. I’m good fully loaded until I put the trailer on, then I’m squatting. Thanks.
I have the IronMan “performance” load springs in the rear. I think the load rating is from 0-660 lbs.
When totally empty is a bit firm and jouncy, but I have drawers, fridge slide,recovery gear etc so I probably have a constant 200 lbs back there before adding camping gear etc.
Rides well on road and great off-road.
FYI, with these springs and my Firestone airbags at 30 psi, my teardrop trailer (tongue weight about 250 lbs) drops the rear approx 3/4” (.75”)
