Builds R²M 2013 GX 460 Overland Build (8 Viewers)

[r2m]

I purchased this 2013 GX 460 Premium edition around May, 2018. Only had 38,000 miles, very clean and stole it from a Lexus dealership for a little over $32,000. It was previously a small Korean moms car. Deduced this by:

• When I pressed the seat memory to see where it landed, I had my knees crushed into the dash (I'm 6'0") when it finish. Conclusion: small woman.
• She still had time on her Sirius radio and the presets were set to Korean channels. Conclusion: she was Korean.
• Candy rappers and parts of toys in the passenger seats. Conclusion, must be a mom...

I don't think the sun roof was ever opened. There was still plastic rapping that covered door sills. And for sure she never, ever off-roaded it!

So, now to the good stuff. I purchased my armor, suspension and wheels from Metal Tech (in fact most everything was from them. I don't have time now to list everything, but I'll post more pictures and info as I have time.
NOTE: YotaMaster did all the work!!! Owner Eric Hansen was great since this was their first GX 460 and there is NO dual battery brackets presently for them. His team had to fabricate one.

So aside from what is seen in the photos, here is the short list of what can't be seen. I have front and rear ARB lockers, re-geared (already forgot what the ratio is), dual batteries, ARB's twin compressor, Yaesu FTM-400XDR ham radio, front led light bar and proximity lights on both sides of the rack. Gamiviti roof rack. I-Kamper roof top tent.

Not sure when I can get back to add more details, but I will. I'll try to do a list of everything done including sizes and part numbers as necessary.

The YotaMasters crew. I'm the guy with the goofy happy smile on the far left. The big Viking looking guy is Eric Hansen, owner. It took a long time for them to do the work, partly because this was a unique rig for them. Example, trying to keep my proximity sensors working properly with the new bumpers. Metal Tech was still building some of the armor I needed and had to wait for that. As mentioned before, had to engineer a dual battery bracket which came out awesome! There was definitely a wee bit of a learning curve for the guys at YotaMasters working on something like this, but they did a GREAT job! Here is YotaMasters link: Yotamasters - Quality parts and service

My wife, the model...

 

[r2m]

More pics, with the RTT deployed. I purchased the I-Kamper from Rhino Adventure Gear in San Marcos, CA. Joust, the owner is great to work with!!
Here's there link: Rhino Adventure Gear

 

[r2m]

Here are some photos of under the hood.

Above is a shot of both my dual Odyssey PC122 batteries and isolator. I swear by the Odyssey batteries. I've used them for the past 20 years in all my overland rigs, my wife's cars (and the truck she has now) and motorcycles.

Above showing the battery setup and my dual ARB compressor for both front and rear lockers.

Above, complete view of the engine compartment.

Above, at the firewall, on the passenger side (top left of the photo) is the switch and plug-in for the hand control of my winch

 

[r2m]

This is my build out list for my rig in the photos above. I should also point out that YotaMasters who did most all of the work purchased some of the items such as the dual battery isolator kit, switch box for all my lights, compressor and lockers in my cab and a few other items. Those Items I don't know have really any information on. That was all part of when they were building it.

MetalTech: Off Road Parts & Accessories | Metal Tech 4x4

• Racetec Coilover Spanner Wrench RACETEC-1000
• Metal Tech 2003-UP Lexus GX470/GX460 Offset Rear Lower Links MT-120/150-44125
• ICON 2003-Current GX470/GX460 Overland Series 3" Lift Rear Coil Springs ICON-52800
• Metal Tech 2010-13 GX460 Talon Front Shell Bumper Stage 2 MT-GX460-33220
• ICON 2003-UP Lexus GX470/GX460 Stainless Steel Lower Shock Shin Guard ICON-56100 2
• ICON 2003-UP Lexus GX470/GX460 V.S. 2.5 Series RR Rear Shocks (0-3" Lift) ICON-57810P 2
• ICON 2010-Current Lexus GX460 Extended Travel Front Coilover Shock Kit ICON-58647-700 2
• OPOR 2010-Current GX460 Sliders Powder Coated OPOR-GX460-21100
• ARB Skid Plates Toyota Prado 150/4Runner w/ KDSS ARB-5421110
• ICON 2003-UP Lexus GX470/GX460 Delta Joint Tubular Upper Control Arms ICON-58451DJ
• Metal Tech Lexus GX460 Lancer Rear Swing Out Bumper (2010-2013) Stage 3 MT-GX460-3423
• ICON Six Speed 17" x 8.50" Wheel - Bronze, Product Line: Six Speed (qty: 5) ICON-1417858347BR

• Six Speed
• Specification
• Color/Finish: Bronze
• Material: Aluminum Alloy
• Wheel Diameter: 17"
• Wheel Width: 8.50"
• Bolt Pattern: 6 x 5.5
• Backspace: 4.750"
• Offset: 0 mm
• Bore: 108 mm
• Load Rating: 2500 lb
• Weight: 30 lb

Gamiviti Roof Rack: Gamiviti

Slee OffRoad: Sleeoffroad.com - Toyota SUV Off-Road Outfitters
SLEE - ARB Compressor Mount - Compatible with single and twin ARB compressors - 2010+ 4Runner / 2010+ Lexus GX460
Item No: SOK004

RCI Offroad: RCI Offroad
T4R-10-13-01-14ALR-KDS; 10-18 4Runner Front Skid Plate; Material: 1/4" 5052 Aluminum / Raw, KDSS
GX-03-17-02-V8-14ALR; 03-18 GX Transmission Skid Plate; Vehicle Model: 4.7L V8 Motor; Material: 1/4" 5052 Aluminum / Raw
T4R-10-13-04-14ALR; 10-18 4Runner Fuel Tank Skid Plate; Material: 1/4" 5052 Aluminum / Raw

Dobinsons 4x4 Snorkel Kit for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 Series (Lexus GX460) 2009-2018 All Engines
Amazon.com: Dobinsons 4x4 Snorkel Kit for Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 150 Series (Lexus GX460) 2009-2018 All Engines: Automotive

Gears: Just Differentials: 4:56 with lockers front and rear: Nitro Gear Package - https://www.justdifferentials.com/Toyota-Gear-Package-p/gpfjcruiserxxx-3.htm

Tires: LT285/75R17 BF Goodrich BFG Mud Terrain TA KM2 118Q RWL Tire (quantity 5)
Amazon.com: LT285/75R17 BF Goodrich BFG Mud Terrain TA KM2 118Q RWL Tire: Automotive

Roof Top Tent: Rhino Adventure Gear
iKamper Roof Top Tent

Maxtrax MKII's: Amazon.com: Maxtrax MKII's: Automotive

Winch:
Smittybilt (98510 X2O Waterproof Synthetic Rope Winch - 10000 lb. Load Capacity

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K150VAI/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

ARB front and rear lockers and Nitro regears from Just Differentials: JustDifferentials.com - https://www.justdifferentials.com/searchresults.asp?Search=gx460&Submit=

 

[Acrad]

Looks great!!! One thing you might want to look at is a windshield wiper reservoir tank relocate. Heard of a few '10-'13s w/aftermarket bumpers with washer tanks that got damaged.

 

[r2m]

Looks great!!! One thing you might want to look at is a windshield wiper reservoir tank relocate. Heard of a few '10-'13s w/aftermarket bumpers with washer tanks that got damaged.

With all due respect, not sure what you mean about the wiper tank? It works fine now. Do you mean if I get in a minor fender bender, it'll ruin it?

 

[Acrad]

Actually off-road it is out there and has possibility of getting snagged on debris off the pavement.... more than likely brush & sticks. Perhaps protecting the rubber hoses would be good enough?

 

[Acrad]

A GXOR post for reference.

Grant Perkins

 

[r2m]

Ahhh... The dimly lit light has brightened and I see what you mean now.
Thank you for the heads-up! I will be addressing that.

My previous expedition builds has been an 1994 F350 Crewcab and then a 1998 Landcruiser (this can be seen in the 100 series forum).
This is my first venture into GX territory.
Any tips appreciated!

 

[Jah310]

Richard - thanks a million for bringing your awesome rig by. The team at Yotamasters killed it - we're pumped to have been part of the final step. The iKamper looks great! Enjoy

 

[HitchCrack]

I would like to see what you did for a dual battery setup. I am working on a solution and would like to see how you resolved this issue.

--HitchCrack

 

[r2m]

I would like to see what you did for a dual battery setup. I am working on a solution and would like to see how you resolved this issue.

--HitchCrack

Let me take a couple of pictures from under the hood and post them.
There is no dual battery setup presently for the GX 460. There is for the 4Runner and I think for the Prado, but because our GX's are v8's (unlike the fore mentioned vehicles), the layout under the hood is different and thus I do not believe any would work.
YotaMasters took three tries to make mine and it came out very clean.

 

[Acrad]

I believe dual battery setup in this one.

Builds - Meet Veronica Gx460

Are you all doing air pump deletes as well? There is a Hewitt bypass kit that allows that instead of just disable. I think about $100 more

 

[r2m]

I believe dual battery setup in this one.

Builds - Meet Veronica Gx460

Are you all doing air pump deletes as well? There is a Hewitt bypass kit that allows that instead of just disable. I think about $100 more

Yes. No more rear up/down. Worthless anyways since it was such a small travel distance (what, like 1 maybe 2 inches?) and would level itself out over I think 15 mph.
It wasn't high enough to provide any real advantage off-roading.

 

[Acrad]

Actually...I was talking about the emission air pump next to the power steering fluid reservoir

 

[r2m]

Actually...I was talking about the emission air pump next to the power steering fluid reservoir

I really don't know. This is the first time I didn't do most of the work myself. I had YotaMasters do all the work, so I couldn't say. You are more than welcome to give them a call and ask! Here's their link: Yotamasters - Quality parts and service

 

[HitchCrack]

Yes Veronica build has the 2nd battery behind the ARB bumper, which won't work for me since I have the MT front bumper. I have considered the Hewitt bypass and delete to gain that space. I picked up the dual battery kit from Shrockworks before I realized it would not work. Their kit relocates the secondary air injection pump up close to the firewall. This won't work on most 460 due to the hoses for the rear seat heater core being in the way. These are not present on the 5th gen T4R. Did they put two batteries in the same location as the primary just smaller size and turning them sideways?

 

[HitchCrack]

Hewitt contacted me about testing their kit first part of the new year. I told them I was interested for sure. We will see if that happens.

 

[HitchCrack]

Nevermind I see now you added pictures showing the dual batteries above.

 

[HitchCrack]

Expensive as all heck but dual Lithium Ion batteries could be an option for space issues

Lightweight Lithium Automotive Batteries | EarthX, Inc.


I use these in my quad.

Yeah TX460 was showing me the Battle Born batteries, they would work but damn are they $$$$$.