#Lifted GX460 thread
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: VA
Hi TheMick,
I'm a new owner of the same color 2010 GX 460 and interested in lifting as well. Can I ask you what you did to your grill and door handle? I like it! I don't like all that chrome that's currently on the GX. I'm thinking about new wheelset as well, but I like BFG A/T KO2 255 70 R18s. Will 275/285 70 R18 fit?
thanks!
I'm a new owner of the same color 2010 GX 460 and interested in lifting as well. Can I ask you what you did to your grill and door handle? I like it! I don't like all that chrome that's currently on the GX. I'm thinking about new wheelset as well, but I like BFG A/T KO2 255 70 R18s. Will 275/285 70 R18 fit?
thanks!
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Joined: Mar 2018
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From: Nevada
i just purchased a 15 with the luxury package and am also interested in a lift or at least a leveling kit. Does anyone have any experience with lifting a luxury model? Seems like I’m not the only one with questions. Thanks!
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From: GA
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 16
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From: GA
Current Set Up:
Suspension:
Front - Ironman Foam Cell Pro's with TOY055B springs & Total Chaos Upper Control Arms
Rear - Ironman Foam Cell Pro's with TOY056B Springs
Tires - 275/70r18 KO2's
Wheels - Mamba M16 18x9" -12mm Offset
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Joined: Feb 2018
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From: California
Hey guys, i'm looking into a final answer whether or not a leveling kit is doable for the GX with rear airbags. The leveling kit is just a 1" spacer for the front suspension so this should be ok since the air bags system is only in the rear?
Will I encounter any other problems by installing the small spacer lift in the front? KDSS?
Will I encounter any other problems by installing the small spacer lift in the front? KDSS?
Driver
Joined: Jul 2017
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From: SEPA
Hey guys, i'm looking into a final answer whether or not a leveling kit is doable for the GX with rear airbags. The leveling kit is just a 1" spacer for the front suspension so this should be ok since the air bags system is only in the rear?
Will I encounter any other problems by installing the small spacer lift in the front? KDSS?
Will I encounter any other problems by installing the small spacer lift in the front? KDSS?
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From: California
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Joined: Apr 2018
Posts: 34
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From: Texas
Hi guys,
I am thinking of buying a gx460 with ~100k miles on it, and am debating weather to get it with or without the air suspension and accompanying adjustable shocks (i.e. the premium or the base). I will not lift it or do any extreme off-roading, but i do want to take it to some remote beach locations only accessible by 4x4, maybe once a month. Most of my driving time i will be commuting.
So, since i will have to replace the shocks pretty soon regardles of which way i go, i know that the non adjustables are straightforward, with bilstein 4600 for example. My simple question is whether i can forfeit the adjustable shocks (for obvious $$$ reasons) and replace them with the same 4600s i would use without the adjustable. Are they compatible with the premium (i.e will they work) or will there will there be a problem or interference with any of the rest of the suspension (like the airbags, the kdss, or will it mess up the electronic brains of the adjustable shocks - maybe i just pull a fuse and problem solved... I dont know). In short, Anybody riding non-lifted airbags with aftermarket shocks? I'd prefer a permanent sportier/slightly stiffer ride anyway.
Also, any recommendadtions on aftermarket airsprings/bags? Are they worth the savings or should i go with oem? I figure they will need replacing soon as well.
An added plus of the premium btw is the mark levinson sound system which only appears to come with the air suspension. I have tried both audio systems, and while the ML sounds fantastic, the standard w 9 speakers is pretty decent as well, and i could live with it.... I am very much into good quality music sound, and since i spend countless hours in traffic, i weigh this as well.
Anywho, Any insights on neutralizing the adjustable shocks are appreciated.
I am thinking of buying a gx460 with ~100k miles on it, and am debating weather to get it with or without the air suspension and accompanying adjustable shocks (i.e. the premium or the base). I will not lift it or do any extreme off-roading, but i do want to take it to some remote beach locations only accessible by 4x4, maybe once a month. Most of my driving time i will be commuting.
So, since i will have to replace the shocks pretty soon regardles of which way i go, i know that the non adjustables are straightforward, with bilstein 4600 for example. My simple question is whether i can forfeit the adjustable shocks (for obvious $$$ reasons) and replace them with the same 4600s i would use without the adjustable. Are they compatible with the premium (i.e will they work) or will there will there be a problem or interference with any of the rest of the suspension (like the airbags, the kdss, or will it mess up the electronic brains of the adjustable shocks - maybe i just pull a fuse and problem solved... I dont know). In short, Anybody riding non-lifted airbags with aftermarket shocks? I'd prefer a permanent sportier/slightly stiffer ride anyway.
Also, any recommendadtions on aftermarket airsprings/bags? Are they worth the savings or should i go with oem? I figure they will need replacing soon as well.
An added plus of the premium btw is the mark levinson sound system which only appears to come with the air suspension. I have tried both audio systems, and while the ML sounds fantastic, the standard w 9 speakers is pretty decent as well, and i could live with it.... I am very much into good quality music sound, and since i spend countless hours in traffic, i weigh this as well.
Anywho, Any insights on neutralizing the adjustable shocks are appreciated.
Last edited by Eliris; Apr 17, 2018 at 10:07 PM.
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Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 120
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From: SEPA
Hi guys,
I am thinking of buying a gx460 with ~100k miles on it, and am debating weather to get it with or without the air suspension and accompanying adjustable shocks (i.e. the premium or the base). I will not lift it or do any extreme off-roading, but i do want to take it to some remote beach locations only accessible by 4x4, maybe once a month. Most of my driving time i will be commuting.
So, since i will have to replace the shocks pretty soon regardles of which way i go, i know that the non adjustables are straightforward, with bilstein 4600 for example. My simple question is whether i can forfeit the adjustable shocks (for obvious $$$ reasons) and replace them with the same 4600s i would use without the adjustable. Are they compatible with the premium (i.e will they work) or will there will there be a problem or interference with any of the rest of the suspension (like the airbags, the kdss, or will it mess up the electronic brains of the adjustable shocks - maybe i just pull a fuse and problem solved... I dont know). In short, Anybody riding non-lifted airbags with aftermarket shocks? I'd prefer a permanent sportier/slightly stiffer ride anyway.
Also, any recommendadtions on aftermarket airsprings/bags? Are they worth the savings or should i go with oem? I figure they will need replacing soon as well.
An added plus of the premium btw is the mark levinson sound system which only appears to come with the air suspension. I have tried both audio systems, and while the ML sounds fantastic, the standard w 9 speakers is pretty decent as well, and i could live with it.... I am very much into good quality music sound, and since i spend countless hours in traffic, i weigh this as well.
Anywho, Any insights on neutralizing the adjustable shocks are appreciated.
I am thinking of buying a gx460 with ~100k miles on it, and am debating weather to get it with or without the air suspension and accompanying adjustable shocks (i.e. the premium or the base). I will not lift it or do any extreme off-roading, but i do want to take it to some remote beach locations only accessible by 4x4, maybe once a month. Most of my driving time i will be commuting.
So, since i will have to replace the shocks pretty soon regardles of which way i go, i know that the non adjustables are straightforward, with bilstein 4600 for example. My simple question is whether i can forfeit the adjustable shocks (for obvious $$$ reasons) and replace them with the same 4600s i would use without the adjustable. Are they compatible with the premium (i.e will they work) or will there will there be a problem or interference with any of the rest of the suspension (like the airbags, the kdss, or will it mess up the electronic brains of the adjustable shocks - maybe i just pull a fuse and problem solved... I dont know). In short, Anybody riding non-lifted airbags with aftermarket shocks? I'd prefer a permanent sportier/slightly stiffer ride anyway.
Also, any recommendadtions on aftermarket airsprings/bags? Are they worth the savings or should i go with oem? I figure they will need replacing soon as well.
An added plus of the premium btw is the mark levinson sound system which only appears to come with the air suspension. I have tried both audio systems, and while the ML sounds fantastic, the standard w 9 speakers is pretty decent as well, and i could live with it.... I am very much into good quality music sound, and since i spend countless hours in traffic, i weigh this as well.
Anywho, Any insights on neutralizing the adjustable shocks are appreciated.
https://www.metaltech4x4.com/metal-t...n-kit-stage-1/
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From: CO
i will be ordering the Icon stage 2 in next couple of weeks