Introduction

[Mr Robot]

Hello - introduction . . . I happened across this forum while researching an off-road vehicle as a second car for my family. We recently retired to N Georgia and I wanted something that I would not have to worry about getting stuck pulling off into the weeds along a nice stream for fly fishing. After looking at and considering a gamut of options a forum article suggested the Lexus GX470. I finally found one and am eager over time to do some of the awesome modifications I have seen recently on this site. I need to replace the front seat covers so that will be my first cosmetic improvement then I suspect tires and possible wheels next.

 

[HomersCanyonero]

Welcome to the GX470 world and to IH8MUD

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Hello - introduction . . . I happened across this forum while researching an off-road vehicle as a second car for my family. We recently retired to N Georgia and I wanted something that I would not have to worry about getting stuck pulling off into the weeds along a nice stream for fly fishing. After looking at and considering a gamut of options a forum article suggested the Lexus GX470. I finally found one and am eager over time to do some of the awesome modifications I have seen recently on this site. I need to replace the front seat covers so that will be my first cosmetic improvement then I suspect tires and possible wheels next.View attachment 3941200

Welcome! You'll find the GX is supremely capable at anything you throw at it sans rock crawling in stock form. Any other plans?

 

[Mr Robot]

Thank you for the welcome. As for plans, currently am trying to make certain all maintenance items have been done and correct as many as possible that are questionable. I will be researching what to do about chassis lubrication, transmission fluid, and coolant. I know I am soon due for a new timing belt water pump. It was done at 84,000 and I purchased this with 166,500 now. I need new tires. They have plenty of tread but are 2018 tires with signs of dry rot(cracking) close to the wheels. Will look for some wheels to go along with the tires because mine have the typical 2007 chipping and other cosmetic issues. Will look in Forum for suggestions for tire wheel combinations for stock suspension. My GX has a well functioning stock air suspension so I am hesitant to make mods there until I do have a problem.
After all that is taken care of I will look at some off road mods for both function and aesthetics.