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  1. Riflman

    2004 Lexus GX470 KDSS build with Part Numbers

    I notice in your review you said you had to trim it. Can you explain where and how much was required?
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    HELP! Wheels Off. 2005 GX470 KDSS Service Mode Shutter Valves

    Hey guys. I'm in the middle of doing my lift and trying to put the KDSS into service mode. I found an Ironman PDF that shows how to put the Prado into service mode, by turning the shutter valves out 1.5-2 full turns, but my 2005 GX470 looks nothing like the photos. Can anyone who has done a...
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    Vashclouds GX470 minor Overland Build & Q Thread

    Hey robert. Do you have a part number for the 6112 shocks and coils? Is it the same shocks for the 4Runner? Bilstein doesn't list the gx470
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    2004 Lexus GX470 KDSS build with Part Numbers

    Matches 130: You said 3" lift including the tires right? So how much lift without? Also, "Second stop on the shocks." does that mean you can increase for more lift? I'm looking for 2.5-3" suspension lift before tires. I have a 2005 with KDSS. I'm thinking I might need to add a top spacer.
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    My GX470

    That looks pretty cool. I do have Bluetooth in my GX, so I can use my phone to make calls, but I can't sync my phonebook or use it for music. I wonder if something like that would interfere with the existing Bluetooth capability, or if that even matters?
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    My GX470

    I don't mind the stereo in my 2005 with Nav and Mark Levinson system (whatever the hell that is), but I do wish I could get my iPhone audio hooked in. CD player is toast so all I have is FM radio. Blah.
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    My GX470

    I think this is because they remove the wheels, remove the tires, powder coat, then replace the tires, balance and install the wheels. I'll be getting new tires, so I should be able to save a bit if I pull the wheels off myself, and get the tires off at the tire shop, but then I have a vehicle...
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    My GX470

    LOL. I was just watching youtube videos on plasti-dipping the wheels. Seems like people like it on the emblems and grills and such, and even paint over it, so they can peel it off after, but many people are experiencing problems with it eating clear coat and having areas of haze after...
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    4" Lift for GX470/Prado?

    Are those 33x10's? Can you give me the exact metric size and brand? I like them. Not too wide, but still tall.
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    My GX470

    Hey Dan. Who did your rear bumper? Also, do you have any pics of your truck with the powder coated wheels? I'm trying to decide if I want to powder coat or paint the stock ones or buy XD wheels. I'd rather save the money and put it towards other mods, but I'm hooked on the wheels.
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    4" Lift for GX470/Prado?

    Okay. Thanks. Not sure I wasn't getting notifications. I'm leaning toward XD Monster 18" wheels with -12 offset and Toyo Open Country MT's in 275/70R18 tires which are 33.6" diameter x 11" wide. My shocks look brand new. They are Bilsteins with Arnott labels and a UPC with a number printed...
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    4" Lift for GX470/Prado?

    Anyone have info on this 4" lift? I've only found info on 3" so far, but curious about this... http://extremelandcruiser.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=96&products_id=304
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    Steering Damper for GX470?

    Thanks ROT. Might just do that. Steering is already a bit soft. No play, just very easy to turn the wheel. I have a feeling with bigger tires the steering will be a bit too wonky.
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    Steering Damper for GX470?

    I'm wondering how the Lexus GX470 handles bigger tires without some kind of steering damper upgrade. Anyone running something for this? Just trying to plan my build.
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    Bought a Black 2005 GX470 with KDSS last night. Now what? :)

    Thanks TX. Hopefully I can pick your brain on the phone some time. With an hour left before we can take the car back, after some disagreements between the missus and I, it looks like we'll keep it for now. We got it below Kelly Blue Book value including taxes, so I'll give it a chance for a...
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    Bought a Black 2005 GX470 with KDSS last night. Now what? :)

    Does anyone know of a body lift kit for the GX? Perhaps with a suspension lift, and then a body lift, one could gain greater clearance for tires and to avoid damage and the KDSS would help with the higher center of gravity on road.
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    Bought a Black 2005 GX470 with KDSS last night. Now what? :)

    Hi Tex. I actually live in California now, so not as much mud and snow, but I'll travel to some for sure. I watched that video before. I also watched a few others, including some direct comparisons on youtube from people with KDSS vs. without. The non KDSS trucks had more flex when both had...
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    Bought a Black 2005 GX470 with KDSS last night. Now what? :)

    Yeah I realize now that pic is one of the artic trucks out if Iceland. I'm originally from Canada so I guess I'm drawn to those big tires. Just didn't realize they were THAT big. :) I read all the trail lex articles, and those together with the mods I saw on a few sites convinced me to get one...
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    Bought a Black 2005 GX470 with KDSS last night. Now what? :)

    Forgot to mention, I will definitely do something about the bags eventually when budget permits. My first D2, a 2000, had airbags, and I had one issue soon after building it. I used spacers under the rear after that and it worked okay, but I swamped it and wrote it off before I had the chance...
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    Bought a Black 2005 GX470 with KDSS last night. Now what? :)

    I am going to try to get some sliders fabbed up based on the ones I had on my D2 from Rovertym These were two piece sliders and sandwiched under the door sills. The main slider was extremely heavy duty and consisted of a ski along the bottom with a L-shaped steel backing plate. My model had a...
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