Builds Zzyzx85's 2007 GX470 (1 Viewer)

[zzyzx85]

bought a can of Fluid Film to "treat" the Rad Rubber liners per their suggestion (tbh, I feel I shouldn't have to be doing this but we'll see; maybe I'll just do one side to see how effective this "solution" is).

It got me thinking about buying some more Fluid Film to "maintain" the frame. Good or bad idea?

 

[ElliottB]

I wouldn't fluid film the frame since you live in SoCal. I lived a block from the beach for 5 years without any rust issues.

 

[LRDV8R]

bought a can of Fluid Film to "treat" the Rad Rubber liners per their suggestion (tbh, I feel I shouldn't have to be doing this but we'll see; maybe I'll just do one side to see how effective this "solution" is).

It got me thinking about buying some more Fluid Film to "maintain" the frame. Good or bad idea?

While I agree for your local conditions it's probably not necessary, If you are going to be in mud, etc. a lot it will help keep the frame protected. Mud will trap moisture against the frame. You could probably get away with a once per 2 year application for something like that. I plan on doing surface shield for this reason.

 

[zzyzx85]

I wouldn't fluid film the frame since you live in SoCal. I lived a block from the beach for 5 years without any rust issues.

While I agree for your local conditions it's probably not necessary, If you are going to be in mud, etc. a lot it will help keep the frame protected. Mud will trap moisture against the frame. You could probably get away with a once per 2 year application for something like that. I plan on doing surface shield for this reason.

Thanks for the inputs. I was thinking it's probably unnecessary considering how dry it typically is out here and I'm more likely to be playing in sand than mud.

I just want to keep it alive as long as possible lol.

 

[Timujin]

I would do this for the frame exterior, interior, and would want to plug all of the frame cutouts. Never know where the GX might end up traveling.

 

[Rednexus]

Based on how absolutely mint your underside looks compared to any rig over hear east of the Rockies and north of the Mason-Dixon line, you probably don't need the fluid film coating. But, it won't hurt anything and will protect your rig when you go into different climates. If you do apply, I suggest using the Kellsport gun with a small air compressor, and hitting up the inside of the frame rails with the 360 degree wand. Fluid Film can be purchased for around $40/gallon from O'Reillys (not stocked locally but my store can usually get it within a day).

 

[zzyzx85]

After finding out my rear bump stops were demolished, I did some research and found out about Perry Parts. I was curious about the whole 3D printed thing so I decided to give them a try and ordered a complete set. It took a few days for my bump stops to be made and they arrived last week.

The install went pretty easily. I only needed to pick up a pair of groove joint pliers big enough to grab onto the factory bump stops.

While I was down there, I admired my clean frame...

I also sprayed down the fender liners with Fluid Film and lubed up the brake pad pins while I was down there.

I also did the fog light mod to let them turn on independently of the low beams.

 

[zzyzx85]

Nothing much done to the GX as of late. I guess that's a good thing.

It's due soon for another oil change and I'm planning on greasing the Dirt King LCA bushings. To do so, I need to loosen up the forward and rear control arm bolts. What's the best way to loosen them up without losing my alignment? I'll mark them first before loosening anything. Off the ground and one bolt at a time?

 

[Mike NXP]

Nothing much done to the GX as of late. I guess that's a good thing.

It's due soon for another oil change and I'm planning on greasing the Dirt King LCA bushings. To do so, I need to loosen up the forward and rear control arm bolts. What's the best way to loosen them up without losing my alignment? I'll mark them first before loosening anything. Off the ground and one bolt at a time?

I'm not familiar with these bushings, but are you sure you need to loosen those bolts? Maybe just lifting the vehicle and taking the pressure off the control arms might be good enough to let grease pass.

 

[zzyzx85]

I'm not familiar with these bushings, but are you sure you need to loosen those bolts? Maybe just lifting the vehicle and taking the pressure off the control arms might be good enough to let grease pass.

found a video on youtube earlier and it's basically mark the alignment cams just in case and loosen the bolts not all the way but partly. I'm going to avoid using my impact wrench and do it the old fashioned way with a breaker bar.

 

[Timujin]

DK should get some of those maintenance free bushings like in their upper control arms.

 

[zzyzx85]

Hit 160k miles. Changed oil, greased drivetrain and suspension, and rotated tires.

While I was down there, I repaired 2 skid plate threads with helicoils. Much easier than I expected, though I probably should have removed the skid plate when I repaired the 2nd one.

Loaded up my M3's track wheels for next weekend at Streets of Willow.

 

[zzyzx85]

"upgraded" the windshield washer nozzles to the fan spray pattern type (Toyota p/n 85381-34030).

I tried going from under the hood, broke a few clips, then took a few steps back to reconsidered my strategy lol. It was way easier to just pop them out from the top.

 

[zzyzx85]

Took the windy backroad back home from dinner tonight.

Caught some flak on FB GXOR for posting photos of my headlight's output with LED bulbs in the OE projectors. I don't know about you guys but I think the above feel perfectly useful.

 

[wrmathis]

Took the windy backroad back home from dinner tonight.
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Caught some flak on FB GXOR for posting photos of my headlight's output with LED bulbs in the OE projectors. I don't know about you guys but I think the above feel perfectly useful.

i got LED bulbs in the OE projectors and don't feel bad about it at all. in fact, i don't care what others think either

 

[Timujin]

I am with you two^

I can see the road much much better and do not get flashed with LED bulbs in the factory housings.

 

[Rednexus]

I am with you two^

I can see the road much much better and do not get flashed with LED bulbs in the factory housings.

Agreed, I've been flashed zero times in the ~3.5 years of using the bulbs.

 

[LRDV8R]

I'm starting to feel emboldened by this discussion...

 

[wrmathis]

I'm starting to feel emboldened by this discussion...

 

[diesellord]

I went with morimoto xenons in the OEM projectors and they are glorious. I can actually see at night!

But correct me if I’m wrong…. The issue with LED bulbs is only with reflector housing, not with projectors…?