Build GXOG: My 2003 GX470

[wingysataday]

I'm curious how the progressive rate springs worked out? I'm in the process of buying a heavy toy hauler and prefer not to mess with bags either but my ride now is soooooo nice...

 

[GXO]

Haven't had time to put them on. Was in Trinidad and now to India so it will be a few more weeks

 

[co4wheel]

Haven't had time to put them on. Was in Trinidad and now to India so it will be a few more weeks

Which springs did you get?

 

[GXO]

Icon extended expedition Springs and coilovers

 

[exigex]

I am planning on the same springs, they seem like the best option for the gx.

 

[GXO]

I agree. They hadn't invented them yet when I built the GX lol

 

[GXO]

So itching to get some build time. 6 more days and I can get on schedule!

 

[NMBruce]

question, with the icon long travel rear springs, can you use the airlift 100 air bags?

looking at Metaltech, getting the icon extended travel fronts and the long travel rear.

 

[Bluetribal]

Icon extended expedition Springs and coilovers

Got a link all I see on Icons website is options for different stages.

 

[GXO]

This is what I bought: ICON GX470 02-09 Overland 3" Lift Springs

Not sure on airbags. I know there are systems that work, but never went that route (and will likely not)

 

[Bluetribal]

Oh thanks, I was on the wrong site Icon instead MT

 

[GXO]

Install scheduled for Friday....getting fluids done in advance

 

[GXO]

well, I sort of ordered extended travel lower and upper links from metaltech when I went to order extended brake lines...oopsie

 

[GXO]

- Front Icon extended travel coilovers
- Rear Icon extended travel expedition springs
- Rear upper and lower extended travel MetalTech arms
- Timbren bump stops front and rear (rear sway delete)
- New OEM CVs
- New OEM drive shafts front and rear
- Extended brake lines for the rear
- Fluid service (diffs, tcase, tranny, steering, oil, filters) being done tomorrow

@beno we should have some fun

 

[OGBeno]

Looking forward to it. R better be serving drinks in a bikini!!

Just kidding.

 

[GXO]

Might not be warm enough.

 

[NMBruce]

- Front Icon extended travel coilovers
- Rear Icon extended travel expedition springs
- Rear upper and lower extended travel MetalTech arms
- Timbren bump stops front and rear (rear sway delete)
- New OEM CVs
- New OEM drive shafts front and rear
- Extended brake lines for the rear
- Fluid service (diffs, tcase, tranny, steering, oil, filters) being done tomorrow

thats what I am looking at come May, at least most of that or all after a buddy checks the GX out.

 

[GXO]

Sort of ordered 34x10.50R17 BFG TA KO2s as well...weee.

 

[NMBruce]

Sort of ordered 34x10.50R17 BFG TA KO2s as well...weee.

Nice, do you have to sort pay for them? Nice work getting done to your GX, you'll be good for a few years. In May, I will find out what I am doing to mine, buddy been working on Lexus for over 20 years, he going over mine when I visit him

 

[GXO]

Tax bill less than bonus = toys