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I just spent $3300 yesterday on upgrades I'm feeling the budget crisis.
What is interchangeable with the GX? 4 runner FJ (1 Viewer)
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I realize this is an older thread, but has anyone ran the TrailGear sliders on a GX? The 67" ones are about $205 shipped from Summit Racing.
Rancho has a leveling kit with new front struts and springs with adjustable shocks front and rear. I like mine. Raised the front 2". No rub with 265s anymore with the leveling package.
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jlee I think the trailgear sliders would totally work. I debated on getting them several times but when metal tech had the OPOR sliders on sale for $400 I had to do it since they were guaranteed fit.
I grabbed the OPOR sliders the first time around (group buy from T4R) and they are fantastic, but I'm shopping for build #2 now so I'm looking for something cheaper.
Bringing back an old thread but thinking about making the switch to a gx470 from v6 4runner.
does anyone know if the following aftermarket parts will work on a gx470?
Full front to back skids
4.88 front and rear differential with harrop lockers
Metal front bumper
Prinsu Roof rack
does anyone know if the following aftermarket parts will work on a gx470?
Full front to back skids
4.88 front and rear differential with harrop lockers
Metal front bumper
Prinsu Roof rack
The bumper and roof rack are most likely a no.
the diffs are the same, except the 4R front has ADD in the extension piece, you can swap that with the full time piece from the GX, the clamshell itself is the same.
the diffs are the same, except the 4R front has ADD in the extension piece, you can swap that with the full time piece from the GX, the clamshell itself is the same.
I really want to move to a GX but only if I can swap over my 4.88s and harrop lockers.
This is the response I got from ECGS...
The rear axle is different in the GX470, they went to the 8.2 inch rear end. There are some small differences in the front differential as well being the GX is all time all wheel drive.
So are you saying the front and rear clamshell that holds the gears and lockers can directly bolt onto the GX?
The GX 470 has an 8.0 rear end. The GX 460 has the 8.2. The GX front has a clamshell, the GX rear has a drop-out centersection; all years 460 and 470. What year is your 4Runner, is it full-time AWD (available in some years on the Limited trim) or part time 4WD?
I have a 2005 4runner v6 so it’s a part time 4WD. I believe the rears are interchangeable just not sure about the fronts.
The front clamshell on your 4Runner has an Automatic Disconnecting Driveshaft on the long side tube. You would need to swap the full-time long tube from the GX 470 onto the clamshell. 8.0 rear dropout centersections are interchangeable as well. Check with some of the hardcore wheelers on here, 4:88 may be too much gear for anything less than 35's. Then, I assume you would put the 3.73 diffs into the 4.0 4Runner? It will be a dog unless it has some fairly small tires on it, hurting resale.
I would be putting the 3.73 back into the 4runner and sell it. I currently have 800+lbs of constant weight on the 4runner and 5th gear was basically useless. Plus the alu-cab rtt adds extra drag. Now with the 4.88 I can finally use 5th gear as intended
Will FJ Sliders fit a GX470 (bolt on)?
No. They are too short due to the FJ and the GX having a different wheelbase.
