Build Hello - KlausVanWinkle made me do it.

[oemoilleaks]

Hello all.

I've just recently (6mo ago) picked up an '07 GX470, after the consul and convincing of long-time friend KlausVanWinkle.

We've had different automotive pursuits in the past, and honestly I bought this to be a tow vehicle to pull my other broken bad choices to the track or home from a rally. I wanted something I could daily and that I could sleep in at the track.

First I need to finish baselining the car... timing belt is due in about 4k miles and I'll need to replace the leaking header so common for this engine. I want to leave it stock, but as I can't leave anything alone for long I'm sure I'll be tapping in to the knowledge of this forum to make some "improvements" to the car.

Cheers,
Joe

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

"Keeping it stock," that's cute. So when are we trimming that sheet metal and wedging 35s in?

 

[GXO]

DO IT!

 

[oemoilleaks]

"Keeping it stock," that's cute. So when are we trimming that sheet metal and wedging 35s in?

Careful what you sign up for big boy. I know you have a garage now!

 

[oemoilleaks]

Speaking of that maintenance items that are upcoming, is there a parts resource everyone uses for OEM stuff?

 

[GonzoShinyPants]

Welcome, and yeah...I think you'll be trimming sheet metal pretty soon if you hang out here much

I'll let someone else answer re OEM parts - I don't have a go to per se

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Speaking of that maintenance items that are upcoming, is there a parts resource everyone uses for OEM stuff?

Beno And I hear a new guy replaced CruiserDan.

 

[oemoilleaks]

Beno And I hear a new guy replaced CruiserDan.

Any idea who that new guy is?

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Sounds like Beno isn't taking new "clients" anymore. Maybe I hadn't noticed because I'm an old client or don't own a Toyota anymore... but anyway the new guys might be these two who work at the same dealership:
Sam Stewart
Kyle Toyota OEM

 

[oemoilleaks]

Sounds like Beno isn't taking new "clients" anymore. Maybe I hadn't noticed because I'm an old client or don't own a Toyota anymore... but anyway the new guys might be these two who work at the same dealership:
Sam Stewart
Kyle Toyota OEM

Good to know! I'll have to ask someone about all the While You're In THere parts and part numbers!

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Maybe Beno can shoot you the part number list of all that stuff and Sam can fulfill the order.

 

[oemoilleaks]

Maybe Beno can shoot you the part number list of all that stuff and Sam can fulfill the order.

Oh s*** that would be great! But can I keep posting in this thread to get enough posts that I can send messages?

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

Email might be better anyway. It doesn't say how many you need. But a lot of things open up after 10 posts.

 

[oemoilleaks]

Email might be better anyway. It doesn't say how many you need. But a lot of things open up after 10 posts.

Well like Jon Bovi always says "we're [more than] half way there!"

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

How about some 33" Toyo MT's on TRD Beadlocks.... Toyota Tacoma trd headlock wheels

All the rolling resistance.

 

[GXMac]

How about some 33" Toyo MT's on TRD Beadlocks.... Toyota Tacoma trd headlock wheels

All the rolling resistance.

That's a 16" wheel which will not work on the GX unless you "clearance" the front calipers so you can get the smaller wheels on.

 

[KlausVanWinkle]

That's a 16" wheel which will not work on the GX unless you "clearance" the front calipers so you can get the smaller wheels on.

Ah, I was wondering about that. That's a bummer. 16" tires are usually substantially cheaper.

 

[moab cj5]

Speaking of that maintenance items that are upcoming, is there a parts resource everyone uses for OEM stuff?

Welcome! The GX is an awesome platform to play with!

I use @cruiseroutfit for most of the stuff I do on mine.

 

[oemoilleaks]

How about some 33" Toyo MT's on TRD Beadlocks.... Toyota Tacoma trd headlock wheels

All the rolling resistance.

"minor cupping on one of the tires" WTF? you take these tires for a thai massage?

 

[oemoilleaks]

Welcome! The GX is an awesome platform to play with!

I use @cruiseroutfit for most of the stuff I do on mine.

Oh great!

I need to do the whole timing belt service with all the "while you're in there" goodies. I also have the infamous cracked header. Anyone know what the part numbers are for all the items I'll need?