GX 470--Off Road Suspension?
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GX 470--Off Road Suspension?
I have an '05 GX 470. My air suspension is shot...it's leaked the whole time I've owned it, but now it won't hold air at all.
I'm keen on converting to a coil suspension designed for legit 4X4 use anyway because I spend a lot of time on ranches in Texas and make several trips a year to mountains with "jeep trails."
Looking at Old Man Emu setups with a 2-2.5" lift. Anyone used one of these? Any other recommendations or resource websites?
My only concern is how rough it might ride on-road. It won't be my daily driver in town, but I'd like to pile the family in for weekend trips and the 1-2X/yr 14hour drive to Colorado. Any feedback from someone who's done a similar conversion "off road" ready conversion to their GX470?
I'm keen on converting to a coil suspension designed for legit 4X4 use anyway because I spend a lot of time on ranches in Texas and make several trips a year to mountains with "jeep trails."
Looking at Old Man Emu setups with a 2-2.5" lift. Anyone used one of these? Any other recommendations or resource websites?
My only concern is how rough it might ride on-road. It won't be my daily driver in town, but I'd like to pile the family in for weekend trips and the 1-2X/yr 14hour drive to Colorado. Any feedback from someone who's done a similar conversion "off road" ready conversion to their GX470?
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I can't speak from experience yet, but looking to do the same thing after I address my leaking radiator on the GX and a few big ticket items on my 4Runner. All I can offer are options, looking at SSO and Treaty Oak myself. Best of luck to you and keep us updated on what you choose and how you like it!
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gordie (07-30-18)
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I have an '05 GX 470. My air suspension is shot...it's leaked the whole time I've owned it, but now it won't hold air at all.
I'm keen on converting to a coil suspension designed for legit 4X4 use anyway because I spend a lot of time on ranches in Texas and make several trips a year to mountains with "jeep trails."
Looking at Old Man Emu setups with a 2-2.5" lift. Anyone used one of these? Any other recommendations or resource websites?
My only concern is how rough it might ride on-road. It won't be my daily driver in town, but I'd like to pile the family in for weekend trips and the 1-2X/yr 14hour drive to Colorado. Any feedback from someone who's done a similar conversion "off road" ready conversion to their GX470?
I'm keen on converting to a coil suspension designed for legit 4X4 use anyway because I spend a lot of time on ranches in Texas and make several trips a year to mountains with "jeep trails."
Looking at Old Man Emu setups with a 2-2.5" lift. Anyone used one of these? Any other recommendations or resource websites?
My only concern is how rough it might ride on-road. It won't be my daily driver in town, but I'd like to pile the family in for weekend trips and the 1-2X/yr 14hour drive to Colorado. Any feedback from someone who's done a similar conversion "off road" ready conversion to their GX470?
I'll be sure to make a build page when i do.
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gordie (07-30-18)
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OME are going to be stiffer. Dobinson has one of the best bang for your buck set up and many people are running them without complaints. I run Icon myself and they are very good on and off road.
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gordie (07-30-18)
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Thanks for all the responses. I was all set to do the $1500 Iron Man FCPs based on GXOR posts claiming it's the best bang for the buck for on/off-road utility and ride. But now I'm wondering about the Dobinsons. A few specific questions:
1) Do most people run the "premium" version of the Dobinsons (currently $1770) or does anyone have feedback on the regular version (currently $920)?
2) What's a reasonable install price for conversion kit and suspension (likely with control bars) and should this be the same for both Dobinsons and Iron Man?
3) Are control arms worth the extra $$ for moderate off-road use?
Thanks again.
1) Do most people run the "premium" version of the Dobinsons (currently $1770) or does anyone have feedback on the regular version (currently $920)?
2) What's a reasonable install price for conversion kit and suspension (likely with control bars) and should this be the same for both Dobinsons and Iron Man?
3) Are control arms worth the extra $$ for moderate off-road use?
Thanks again.
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I started with an OME kit with the medium coils. Didn’t care for the rough ride. I now have Dobinsons comfort valved shocks with 220 lb springs in the rear. I wish I hadn’t let the shop talk me out of Dobinsons.
I don’t think you can go wrong with the Dobinsons. Check Kyle at treatyoak for sure.
I don’t think you can go wrong with the Dobinsons. Check Kyle at treatyoak for sure.
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Thanks for all the responses. I was all set to do the $1500 Iron Man FCPs based on GXOR posts claiming it's the best bang for the buck for on/off-road utility and ride. But now I'm wondering about the Dobinsons. A few specific questions:
1) Do most people run the "premium" version of the Dobinsons (currently $1770) or does anyone have feedback on the regular version (currently $920)?
2) What's a reasonable install price for conversion kit and suspension (likely with control bars) and should this be the same for both Dobinsons and Iron Man?
3) Are control arms worth the extra $$ for moderate off-road use?
Thanks again.
1) Do most people run the "premium" version of the Dobinsons (currently $1770) or does anyone have feedback on the regular version (currently $920)?
2) What's a reasonable install price for conversion kit and suspension (likely with control bars) and should this be the same for both Dobinsons and Iron Man?
3) Are control arms worth the extra $$ for moderate off-road use?
Thanks again.
2-this really depends on the shop. a local shop charged me $300 to install my fronts and that included the upper control arm.
3-depending on you tires and how high your lift is, you will need front upper control arm as it can hit your stock arms. I have SPC and it help with the camber as well.
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