New Project 2017 GX460
#16
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Thank you...
The hill climb was at Hungry Valley. Its the Pronghill climb. Yes, I made it up. Tried it without locker the first time and didn't make it up, plus I took a bad line.
Backed up, lockers on and up she went with ease.
The hill climb was at Hungry Valley. Its the Pronghill climb. Yes, I made it up. Tried it without locker the first time and didn't make it up, plus I took a bad line.
Backed up, lockers on and up she went with ease.
#17
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#18
My only problem with them is they are each held on with 6 bolts that are not too big. I was kind of hoping I could use them as a lift point if I ever had to do a flat change on the trail, but not sure I'd trust the hardware for holding the vehicle up.
Did you install any lockers on your front or rear diffs? Where in CA are you?
#19
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I like the looks of them, haven't had to use them yet to give a real world opinion.
My only problem with them is they are each held on with 6 bolts that are not too big. I was kind of hoping I could use them as a lift point if I ever had to do a flat change on the trail, but not sure I'd trust the hardware for holding the vehicle up.
Did you install any lockers on your front or rear diffs? Where in CA are you?
My only problem with them is they are each held on with 6 bolts that are not too big. I was kind of hoping I could use them as a lift point if I ever had to do a flat change on the trail, but not sure I'd trust the hardware for holding the vehicle up.
Did you install any lockers on your front or rear diffs? Where in CA are you?
My understanding is that the sliders are a direct bolt on from factory? Wouldnt you have to redrill if you want larger bolts? I'm going to look more into this before pulling the trigger. Did you install it yourself?
My locker is factory.
#20
How do you get the locker from factory? Or you meant the Center Diff locked?
Last edited by GoHuskers; 11-14-17 at 11:22 AM.
#21
The sliders use holes that are already on the frame, so yes you are correct, I would have to drill and tap the holes to the size I wanted if I was willing to do that. I did install them myself, had help on 1 side and did the other side by myself. It is a ***** doing it alone, so make sure you have help. I think it took about 3 or 4 hours and that included cutting my oem steps and looking for the tools.
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#27
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Alright! this looks really good! I also love the picture in the dunes. Good to hear the differential lock worked.
Are you considering the MetalTech bumpers? rear are available now, and front are under development.
My GX has just arrived...I had to wait for the crawl option which is a factor install option...and I'm now beginning the overlander mod process. Just got wheels and tires. Rear bumper coming in a few weeks. researching sliders and roof racks now...
Are you considering the MetalTech bumpers? rear are available now, and front are under development.
My GX has just arrived...I had to wait for the crawl option which is a factor install option...and I'm now beginning the overlander mod process. Just got wheels and tires. Rear bumper coming in a few weeks. researching sliders and roof racks now...
#28
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Not exclusively factory anymore :-) . So you bought a Luxury model? We should know pretty soon if the same module for '14+... I swapped will give you MTS on your Luxury.
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#29
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Not exclusively factory anymore :-) . So you bought a Luxury model? We should know pretty soon if the same module for '14+... I swapped will give you MTS on your Luxury.
yes I got the luxury model with the driver assist package that includes the crawl mode. but it didn't come with MTS - for some reason, that isn't available in the US.
Man, I don't get why they took a fantastic overlander in the prado and did what they did to the US version of the GX. Oh well, it is still an excellent platform to build an killer overlander upon!
Having MTS would be cool!!! I was bummed when I figured out that none of those pages in the manual applied to my US version GX!
#30
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MTS - multi-terrain-select?
yes I got the luxury model with the driver assist package that includes the crawl mode. but it didn't come with MTS - for some reason, that isn't available in the US.
Man, I don't get why they took a fantastic overlander in the prado and did what they did to the US version of the GX. Oh well, it is still an excellent platform to build an killer overlander upon!
Having MTS would be cool!!! I was bummed when I figured out that none of those pages in the manual applied to my US version GX!
yes I got the luxury model with the driver assist package that includes the crawl mode. but it didn't come with MTS - for some reason, that isn't available in the US.
Man, I don't get why they took a fantastic overlander in the prado and did what they did to the US version of the GX. Oh well, it is still an excellent platform to build an killer overlander upon!
Having MTS would be cool!!! I was bummed when I figured out that none of those pages in the manual applied to my US version GX!
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