Lifted GX460 thread
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Lifted GX460 thread
Figured I'd start this one up as I'm sure it'll become more popular sooner than later
I apologize if the lifted GX thing is getting a little old (this is my third attempt at lifting a GX) but I figured I'd post this just for the reference of any who is looking for ideas in modding their 460. All it has is a Daystar spacer kit (2.5" all around), 17x9 Konig rims, and 285/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Went with a pretty aggressive all terrain this time around as last time the KM2s made the car virtually undrivable on the road.
Next on the todo list - arb rear locker and frame sliders.
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I apologize if the lifted GX thing is getting a little old (this is my third attempt at lifting a GX) but I figured I'd post this just for the reference of any who is looking for ideas in modding their 460. All it has is a Daystar spacer kit (2.5" all around), 17x9 Konig rims, and 285/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Went with a pretty aggressive all terrain this time around as last time the KM2s made the car virtually undrivable on the road.
Next on the todo list - arb rear locker and frame sliders.
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Attempt #1:
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Can you give me more details on the Daystar spacers? I looked at their site and they list Toyota but not Lexus. I've heard the 4Runner and FJ kits work but I want to be sure. I've never really looked under there so not sure which type of spacer you used. Did you do it yourself? Did you need to change out the shocks? This is on my to do lost for sure.
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Just a word of caution - it did stiffen the ride slightly but definitely didn't make it uncomfortable or anything like that. Also, I didn't need to trim any plastics but fitting the 32.8" tires required taking a heatgun to the running boards and fender liner to avoid rubbing.
Didn't do the struts yet but the 2" longer rears may be a good idea if you intend to do some serious off roading. The kit was intended for the 5th generation 4runner but as the suspension components are the same, I installed the following with hand tools in just under 3.5 hours:
Good luck and happy modding! I look forward to seeing everyone else's projects
Can you give me more details on the Daystar spacers? I looked at their site and they list Toyota but not Lexus. I've heard the 4Runner and FJ kits work but I want to be sure. I've never really looked under there so not sure which type of spacer you used. Did you do it yourself? Did you need to change out the shocks? This is on my to do lost for sure.
Good luck and happy modding! I look forward to seeing everyone else's projects
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Just a word of caution - it did stiffen the ride slightly but definitely didn't make it uncomfortable or anything like that. Also, I didn't need to trim any plastics but fitting the 32.8" tires required taking a heatgun to the running boards and fender liner to avoid rubbing.
Didn't do the struts yet but the 2" longer rears may be a good idea if you intend to do some serious off roading. The kit was intended for the 5th generation 4runner but as the suspension components are the same, I installed the following with hand tools in just under 3.5 hours: Daystar KT09134BK Front and Rear Suspension Lift Kit for Toyota 4Runner : Amazon.com : Automotive
Good luck and happy modding! I look forward to seeing everyone else's projects
Didn't do the struts yet but the 2" longer rears may be a good idea if you intend to do some serious off roading. The kit was intended for the 5th generation 4runner but as the suspension components are the same, I installed the following with hand tools in just under 3.5 hours: Daystar KT09134BK Front and Rear Suspension Lift Kit for Toyota 4Runner : Amazon.com : Automotive
Good luck and happy modding! I look forward to seeing everyone else's projects
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Does anybody know anything about reprogramming the speedometer for tire size change? I know there are handheld programmers and custom tunes in the GM world that does that as I've done it before but I've yet to find it in the Lexus world?
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Figured I'd start this one up as I'm sure it'll become more popular sooner than later
I apologize if the lifted GX thing is getting a little old (this is my third attempt at lifting a GX) but I figured I'd post this just for the reference of any who is looking for ideas in modding their 460. All it has is a Daystar spacer kit (2.5" all around), 17x9 Konig rims, and 285/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Went with a pretty aggressive all terrain this time around as last time the KM2s made the car virtually undrivable on the road.
I apologize if the lifted GX thing is getting a little old (this is my third attempt at lifting a GX) but I figured I'd post this just for the reference of any who is looking for ideas in modding their 460. All it has is a Daystar spacer kit (2.5" all around), 17x9 Konig rims, and 285/70/17 Goodyear Duratracs. Overall I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Went with a pretty aggressive all terrain this time around as last time the KM2s made the car virtually undrivable on the road.
FDFS01, what do you mean the car was virtually undrivable? You mean the tires made it too squirly because they were too aggressive? How much did your mileage change? I've done a similar lift to my 4Runner and plan to do the same if I decide on a GX.
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I don't think I'm being hypersensitive either (I previously drove an Evo with full exhaust , an SRT-10 Ram, and a Gallardo) but I think the issue is that the car, otherwise, is so quiet that the tire noise can become very intrusive. Just my $.02
Gas mileage was more or less unaffected. Happy modding!