deeken

I'm very fond of my truck but if there was on thing I would change about it, it would be the read door. I hate how it opens horizontally instead of up and down like normal SUV's. That door never stays locked in the fully open position and it has closed on me several times when a gust of wind pushes it closed. I'm afraid that one day it will severely injury my kid or my wife. It is not practical and I've never found it beneficial in any way. My dad's 14' GX460 has the same rear door setup so someone at Toyota thought this was a smart move.

Would like to hear what other folks would like to change on their truck.

dkpnkc

There's a little 'stopper' that you can engage to keep the door from closing on you. Found this video on YouTube.

deeken

Sweet. I wasn't aware of that feature. That will really help out on windy days. Thanks for the youtube link.

95rover

Coming from a Land Rover LR3 with factory HID's to the GX's H11's is definitely a downgrade.

Luap

OMG , I can not believe you all did not know that !

MADUFF3

Guys not only is it in the "quick start guide" but the instructions are written right on the arm... has everyone else really just cussed at the door for hitting them? One thing (being new to Japanese trucks) I have noticed is they have TONS of instructions and warning stickers on every little thing..!!! Look into the rear door Strut mod
On a Prado: same rear gate but they are lucky in theirs holds the spare!
How to link from IH8MUD: https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/gx4...ng-mod.903871/

MADUFF3

a couple of things

Convenience items:
- A cup holder that is deeper than 1.5 inches
- A USB charger port (in 2009 computers and smartphones existed)
- A turn signal stock that on light engagement blinks four or five times instead of once
- HID lights (on a 50K truck I would expect that)
- Power rear vent windows (hell minivans have them even on the poverty models)

Serious items:
- Spare tire carrier on the rear gate
- A rear gate like the other land cruisers that you open when someone is parked behind you
- A diesel option.. better mileage and longevity
- A no running board, cladding option
- A cloth seat no third row option (i.e. poverty model)

Cant think of anything else that is reasonable

Unreasonable:
- SAS
- full E lockers
- factory clearance for up to 35s at full lock
- V8 turbo diesel option

bluedurama

My biggest gripe is not having a complete power seat on passenger side. Still hopeing to get a couple of spare seats to see if I can modify one that would work.

Luap

20mpg , 100 hp more , better 4x4 system like the LX ,

RichardB23

Did i miss something? whats this ion generator you speak of?

Jaro00

Bottle holders in door panels.

Benjam1n

Center console armrest. At 6'3" I need to put right arm on passenger armrest.

17gx460

have the rear door open bottom to top and not side to side.

Johnny Rad

I wish the GX’s nose didn’t drop so readily under braking.

I like this idea. Make it the GX570.

JAXMichael

Totally agree on the center console. Going from a 4Runner to a GX470, I miss the center console storage, especially since I have the DVD player entertainment unit. Have you considered making modifications? I want to keep the OEM looks but have been looking for alternatives.