your rig looks really nice. Mine should look very similar, except I have the classic bumper instead of the premium. What spring rate are you running up front?
Builds Tex's 2019 GX460 build
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Thanks, it's growing on me more and more each and every day. I recently upgraded to the Heavy Constant Rate +220 lb coils, part # TOY065C in order to better handle the added weight of the bumper and winch. I have the # TOY065B Performance Load +110 lb coils that I removed. They were on the truck for a few months, I'll make someone a good deal on those if anyone is looking to move up from the stock load coils. They would be a perfect match for those running the CBI Hybrid bumper.
I just adjusted the front coil overs yesterday and we got another 1" out of them, I am definitely much happier with the look now. The shop even got the tire moved a little further forward too which should help with further clearance in the future when moving to a bigger tire. A fresh alignment and I think it handles better at speed now as well.
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Our washer went tits up on me this past week so I had to make a run south to pick up a new one. I met up with @SouthTxGX on the way back to check out his new 460 and chat about mods, my build and local shops. It sounds like he's about to embark on a build with his as well, he's coming from a 4Runner, FJC and Tacoma background so he's a Toyota guy and very familiar with the brand.
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Richard
It's good to see enthusiasts reaching out and connecting!
I had thought about that last month on our "lobster hunt" to Maine as we were driving through the great plains to the east coast, but we had 9 days to do 6,700 miles and there was little time for rabbit trails.
Although I would have really liked to have met some of you on MUD and swap some lies about our off roading adventures!
Maybe next time when we have a little more time for side trips.
I had thought about that last month on our "lobster hunt" to Maine as we were driving through the great plains to the east coast, but we had 9 days to do 6,700 miles and there was little time for rabbit trails.
Although I would have really liked to have met some of you on MUD and swap some lies about our off roading adventures!
Maybe next time when we have a little more time for side trips.
Our washer went tits up on me this past week so I had to make a run south to pick up a new one. I met up with @SouthTxGX on the way back to check out his new 460 and chat about mods, my build and local shops. It sounds like he's about to embark on a build with his as well, he's coming from a 4Runner, FJC and Tacoma background so he's a Toyota guy and very familiar with the brand.
It was good meeting you. None of my close friends are really into any of this and it was great to talk to someone for a little while with similar interests. Definitely going to start building mine out as soon as some of my stuff starts selling. After seeing yours today, I may do more with mine than I originally had planned.
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I think it’s necessary to perpetuate the hobby/interest. We are a niche within a niche and if we aren’t reaching out and helping one another then there’s even less odds of this growing. My other half tells me that I’ll talk to a wall if you leave me alone long enough and I’m definitely not a stranger to striking up convos with random people in public, let’s just say that the gift of gab is strong in this one lol.
If any of you are ever along the Texas coast and want to over night on the beach feel free to reach out, I’m usually game to hit the coast at a moments notice.
Same here, feel free to reach out if you ever want to meet up or if you need any help with the build along the way, I’m just up the road
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A buddy of mine dropped into town yesterday with his Prospector XL and we decided to take a last minute beach run which turned into an overnighter. I called up another buddy and he joined us last minute as well in his PreRunner Tacoma (which did quite well in the soft sand, until it didn't lol). This is the original #1 Prototype Prospector XL and he has it set up quite nicely, it dwarfs the GX and makes me miss having a big diesel truck lol. We ended up pulling out four different vehicles this morning (one of which was my buddy in the Tacoma, see video below) so we racked up some good Karma for the next few weeks haha.
I woke up early and watched numerous storms that split around us in the dark, it was a nice relaxing morning on the beach. The GX did great and I even had a few people stop by and ask about it and they were surprised it was a Lexus, seems to be a common theme amongst those who aren't familiar with the vehicle.
I woke up early and watched numerous storms that split around us in the dark, it was a nice relaxing morning on the beach. The GX did great and I even had a few people stop by and ask about it and they were surprised it was a Lexus, seems to be a common theme amongst those who aren't familiar with the vehicle.
A buddy of mine dropped into town yesterday with his Prospector XL and we decided to take a last minute beach run which turned into an overnighter. I called up another buddy and he joined us last minute as well in his PreRunner Tacoma (which did quite well in the soft sand, until it didn't lol). This is the original #1 Prototype Prospector XL and he has it set up quite nicely, it dwarfs the GX and makes me miss having a big diesel truck lol. We ended up pulling out four different vehicles this morning (one of which was my buddy in the Tacoma, see video below) so we racked up some good Karma for the next few weeks haha.
I woke up early and watched numerous storms that split around us in the dark, it was a nice relaxing morning on the beach. The GX did great and I even had a few people stop by and ask about it and they were surprised it was a Lexus, seems to be a common theme amongst those who aren't familiar with the vehicle.
That looks awesome! No permits needed? Just show up and set up camp?
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$10 for the year lol. Pennies on the dollar for the amount of satisfaction I derive from going down there.
That is too cool. Wish we had something like that over here....
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I picked up a new old stock trailer specifically to use with the GX in mind a few weeks back. It was a left over that was never sold, the dealership used it to deliver a few lawn mowers and then it was left to sit in the sun for five years in the back lot. It was never registered or titled so much to my disbelief it is being sold as new with a full warranty from the manufacturer which I think is laughable given it's condition. It's amazing what five years of south Texas sun can do to a trailer.
I ended up getting a set of new tires seeing how the originals were six years old and a tad dry. I repacked and greased the hubs and then started stripping off the decking and lights. The lights were all there and worked, but the grommets/gaskets were cracking and I figured it could use a fresh set so I ordered all new LED lights. The decking was more than okay but I will be installing L-track for the Bike Binderz I plan to use with the dirt bikes so I wanted fresh wood. I'll be replacing the 2x6's for the decking with treated and sealed 2x12's this time. I plan to use stainless hardware to secure the decking, screw messing with those torx screws again in the future.
I spent the past few evenings stripping it all down and then I got to work with the wire wheel and sander and proceeded to knock off any surface rust and/or scaling. I hit the rougher areas with self leveling primer this morning and then proceeded to paint the entire thing with tractor/implement enamel. I think I might still be high from the fumes lol. I plan to let it sit for a few days so the paint can set up and then I'll wire in the new lights and install the new decking boards. To round it all out I'll pick up a new jack as well.
All in I will have less than 1/3 the cost of this same trailer brand new. I can't complain about the work with savings like that and I do enjoy a project. This trailer is well built and the perfect size for three bikes and with an empty weight of well under 1,000 lbs it should be very friendly in regards to power and fuel economy when behind the GX. I'll be sure to update this post with pics of the completed project here in the coming days.
I ended up getting a set of new tires seeing how the originals were six years old and a tad dry. I repacked and greased the hubs and then started stripping off the decking and lights. The lights were all there and worked, but the grommets/gaskets were cracking and I figured it could use a fresh set so I ordered all new LED lights. The decking was more than okay but I will be installing L-track for the Bike Binderz I plan to use with the dirt bikes so I wanted fresh wood. I'll be replacing the 2x6's for the decking with treated and sealed 2x12's this time. I plan to use stainless hardware to secure the decking, screw messing with those torx screws again in the future.
I spent the past few evenings stripping it all down and then I got to work with the wire wheel and sander and proceeded to knock off any surface rust and/or scaling. I hit the rougher areas with self leveling primer this morning and then proceeded to paint the entire thing with tractor/implement enamel. I think I might still be high from the fumes lol. I plan to let it sit for a few days so the paint can set up and then I'll wire in the new lights and install the new decking boards. To round it all out I'll pick up a new jack as well.
All in I will have less than 1/3 the cost of this same trailer brand new. I can't complain about the work with savings like that and I do enjoy a project. This trailer is well built and the perfect size for three bikes and with an empty weight of well under 1,000 lbs it should be very friendly in regards to power and fuel economy when behind the GX. I'll be sure to update this post with pics of the completed project here in the coming days.
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Haha, yea that was definitely me, I was headed up to Discount Tire in Rosenberg for some new tires. I could have just bought a new one from them but who doesn't like to save $1400 and have a project at the same time?
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Looks like enough room for a tool/fuel/?? box on the tongue also!
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Yea there will be a VP Fuel Jug rack and some sort of box for storing my Bike Binderz, L-Track chocks, jack and any necessary straps.
This is what I started with last week.
And this is where it is now after wire wheel, sanding, primer/paint, new tires, new swivel jack, DOT-2 tape, new tethered linch pins, all new LED lights and new decking. All in for under $1000 and for all intents and purposes it's basically a new trailer.
I'll get the L-Track and Bike Binderz set up and installed in the coming weeks as I wait for the fuel jug rack and as I look for a locking box to mount somewhere. I need to put a few coats of Thompson's on the deck too, hopefully I can get that done by the weekend.
That was a fun project, now on to the next.
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Richard
I'd want a refund on whoever did your paint job!
There's OVER SPRAY ALL OVER THE SAFETY CHAIN!!!!
Where's the quality control!!
There's OVER SPRAY ALL OVER THE SAFETY CHAIN!!!!
Where's the quality control!!
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I'd want a refund on whoever did your paint job!
There's OVER SPRAY ALL OVER THE SAFETY CHAIN!!!!
Where's the quality control!!
Lol, I know it actually bothers me haha. It was done by the dealership before I picked it up. He said he'd have the guys in the back clean it up for me. Well that resorted to rattle can touch ups and over spray on half of the lights and DOT tape. They must have had the slow guy who sweeps the floors do the work haha. I rolled on all of my paint and used a rattle can only for hard to reach spots.
Unfortunately it's not an easy swap, most manufacturers bolt the safety chains to the side of the tongue which makes for an easy change, but Ranch King laces an entire strand of chain through the neck and then welds a pin that captures the link on both sides. I don't care enough to bother with removing all of that so they'll likely get sprayed the next time I have the rattle can out haha.
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When my daughter (and granddaughter) moves out, I want to make an adventure trailer. Presently I just don't have room in my garage for a project like that.
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I have driven the GX very little as of late, too many things going on and other projects occupying my time. Trips to the hardware store in the rain is all the action it has seen in the past week or more lol. We are about to roll 20K miles before it turns one next month, had it not been for the "plan-demic" and the misses working remote for the past five months it likely would be sitting at 24-25K miles instead.
