New Idiot: me (intro thread) (1 Viewer)

[Velvet Pants]

Hey, all. Picked up a '10 Premium with 34k miles (!) the other week. Two-owner California car that was traded in at a Cadillac dealer in Newport Beach. It has been meticulously maintained and is practically indistinguishable from new. It's almost too nice...

So far, not much to report. I've only replaced the original tires (2009 date code!) with 265/70 Wildpeaks on stock GX470 wheels. The 3rd row came out yesterday. I'll do a DIY rear floor plate. Trans cooler is next. Then air compressor.

I'm new to the GX world so still learning. What I have in mind is a mild build suitable for SoCal desert off-roading. I'd like to retain enough civility that I don't hate to drive it on longer road trips with the SO and our big mastiff/pit. Modest lift, retain KDSS, sliders, that kind of thing.

It's a shame the Prado 150 rear door is unobtainium here since it'd be great to get the spare out from underneath (and put the factory aux fuel tank in its place)...

 

[virtualpj]

Instead of the Prado 150 door, consider the JW Offroad spare carrier: Project GX - GX460 3.5 - https://www.jwoffroad.com/collections/project-gx460/products/copy-of-project-gx-gx460-3-5-bundle-2-center-license-plate-mount

And Long Range America has a spare tank for the spare location, though your wallet will certainly hate you for it: Tanks for Lexus GX 460 - 2010-2021 - https://longrangeamerica.com/vehicle/lexus-gx-460-2010-2021/

Welcome! I'm new as well. Just getting started on my '15 Premium.

 

[r2m]

Welcome! I'm down in San Clement and do a lot of wheeling in our local deserts, mountains and even long road trips cross country on our fully built GX overlander.
Nothing could be more comfortable for travel for my wife and I than our rig! Many people (including myself) feel the ride just gets better with an upgraded suspension and tires!
Here's my build: Builds - R2M 2013 GX460 Overland Build - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/r2m-2013-gx460-overland-build.1104719/
Regarding the rear door it is obtainable. This fellow just received his rear door to mount the spare:

Builds - URJ150 Peridot Prado Build

Operation Blackout is a success. No more chrome is a glorious thing. Even made me reconsider deleting the door trim altogether. 🤔 Ended up going with vinyl wrap instead of swapping handles. I just don’t have the time to pull off the interior door trim - plus there was a question of maintaining...

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