Sounds like one heck of a deal!
Build Homer's 2003 GX470 Build 8.2 4.56 2.5 34s
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Got the new shoes installed. I went for a quick freeway ride and I didn't notice any more noise than the previous shoes.
Nitto Ridge Grapplers
LT285/70R17 E/10s
$748 on TireBuyer with discounts
Add California tax $79.89 and $52 balance/install
Add 4-wheel alignment
You will notice that the new alignment specs show that my toe was out of spec and possibly contributed to my uneven wear of the front tires. I posted prior and current alignment specs which show my alignment moves when I offroad! LOL
Nitto Ridge Grapplers
LT285/70R17 E/10s
$748 on TireBuyer with discounts
Add California tax $79.89 and $52 balance/install
Add 4-wheel alignment
You will notice that the new alignment specs show that my toe was out of spec and possibly contributed to my uneven wear of the front tires. I posted prior and current alignment specs which show my alignment moves when I offroad! LOL
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I went outside to look for the manufacturing stamp and I think, but not sure it's the one that says H8X4518 where the 45 is the week and the 18 is the year 2018. I'm not really sure if that's the one since all 4 tires have the same stamp and I can't find any other stamp that has that week and year combination.
Anyways, I did notice that these tires are MADE in the USA. I didn't check that before, but that was cool to see.
Anyways, I did notice that these tires are MADE in the USA. I didn't check that before, but that was cool to see.
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Yes, you are reading the date codes correctly.
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Cut my mud flaps in anticipation of loving these tires offroad...just got a sharp knife and went to town. I can't wait for my next offroad adventure to try these tires.
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Did you ever figure out the transfer case skid bracket fit?
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No, i haven’t spent time trying to figure out how to fit the Rocksteady transfer case skid plate bracket over the OPOR/MT rock slider bracket.
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I wanted to get recovery points, but need to think about safety. Just making a note here on research links on recovery points
unsealed4x4.com.au
Shop | Apex Overland | Off-Road Part Accessories
RECOVERY POINTS VS TIE DOWN POINTS
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I'm also testing out my new jack adaptor from LandCruiserPhil. It works great in the rear axle using the stock oem jack. Not so good under the front LCA. Stores nicely in the stock jack storage location. I need to find a wider base to use in sand or soft dirt.
I'm hoping to get out to Joshua Tree on MLK Day since I have it off this year. Test out my new tires too.
I'm hoping to get out to Joshua Tree on MLK Day since I have it off this year. Test out my new tires too.
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Camped at Indian Cove to see the Super Blood Wolf Moon, went on a hike at Barker Dam, and then went onto rocky Berdoo Canyon Road. The GX470 did great with the new tires. I went up and down the toughest part of Berdoo Canyon twice without any wheel slips or clearance issues.
Moon details...
Super = when the moon is closest to the earth and it looks big.
Blood = when there's an eclipse and the earth's redness reflects onto the moon.
Wolf = January moon that makes the wolves howl
Moon details...
Super = when the moon is closest to the earth and it looks big.
Blood = when there's an eclipse and the earth's redness reflects onto the moon.
Wolf = January moon that makes the wolves howl
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This is making me want this vehicle more and more. I've been researching between the 470/Yukon Denali & Sequoia.. I'm 6ft my wife is 5ft but my 6 year old daughter is almost her mother's height & my 3 year old daughter is about half of my 6 year olds height ! I want the captains chair for road trips but then again this Lexus is just so luxurious plus the off road capability I keep forgetting the 3rd row doesn't have much leg room, at least that's what I keep reading...
This build is great by the way thx for posting.
This is making me want this vehicle more and more. I've been researching between the 470/Yukon Denali & Sequoia.. I'm 6ft my wife is 5ft but my 6 year old daughter is almost her mother's height & my 3 year old daughter is about half of my 6 year olds height ! I want the captains chair for road trips but then again this Lexus is just so luxurious plus the off road capability I keep forgetting the 3rd row doesn't have much leg room, at least that's what I keep reading...
This build is great by the way thx for posting.
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I just realized that my skid plate attaches to the cross bar where the tie down loops are welded to. I wonder how much reinforcement the skid plate provides to the cross bar?
This makes me feel a little better about using the tie down loops as recovery points. In Wafra's video where the cross bar detached and ripped through the front of the Prado, you will notice that the tie downs held up. The weak link was the horns that hold up the cross bar.
In my case, the cross bar is attached and held up by the skid plate. This provides additional support.
I still want to add Apex recovery points since they also attach to the frame and the cross bar. They provide additional reinforcement as well to those horns that hold up the cross bar. It's too bad Apex doesn't stock them. I've been watching for a few months and it's always out of stock.
This makes me feel a little better about using the tie down loops as recovery points. In Wafra's video where the cross bar detached and ripped through the front of the Prado, you will notice that the tie downs held up. The weak link was the horns that hold up the cross bar.
In my case, the cross bar is attached and held up by the skid plate. This provides additional support.
I still want to add Apex recovery points since they also attach to the frame and the cross bar. They provide additional reinforcement as well to those horns that hold up the cross bar. It's too bad Apex doesn't stock them. I've been watching for a few months and it's always out of stock.
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Just ordered the apex overland recovery points to strengthen those horns and be recoverable
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True dat! I don’t have lockers nor a winch, so I have a higher probability of getting stuck and needing those recovery points to be extracted.
At least I’ll have peace of mind that my recovery points and tie down loops are solidly attached to frame
At least I’ll have peace of mind that my recovery points and tie down loops are solidly attached to frame
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I'm looking for stock oem roof rack cross bars...anyone wants to get rid of them for a small fee or donate them? I posted more details in the classified parts section
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Local pickup preferably in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas of So Cal.
Wanted - GX470 Roof Rack Cross Bars -- Used
Anyone have a pair of stock oem roof rack cross bars for the GX470 that wants to get rid of for free or a small fee? Preferably I can pick up in Los Angeles County or Orange County not too far from 90241. Here's a picture of what I'm looking for. Mine is a 2003 GX470. Looking for someone who...
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Local pickup preferably in the Los Angeles or Orange County areas of So Cal.