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Old 04-04-07 | 08:53 PM
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Well, my GX that is...

Getting ready for my lift, and an off road trip to Death Valley so I got some goodies:

265-65-18 BFG AT KO

Defender Rack with Piaa 540, and extra back up light

Downey skid plate (not pictured)



Old 04-04-07 | 09:00 PM
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Your GX looks awesome
Old 04-04-07 | 10:01 PM
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damn thats pretty nice makes me wanna give up on my rx300 and upgrade to the GX ...
Old 04-04-07 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sgv_bum
damn thats pretty nice makes me wanna give up on my rx300 and upgrade to the GX ...
*Ahnold's voice* "Deeewwwwww it!" You'll love it

Purple is at it again
Man I wish I can join you. My gx has been too domesticated
Have a good trip purple

And can we say lights galore
Old 04-05-07 | 04:50 AM
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You go GX !! looks great ..
Old 04-05-07 | 06:38 AM
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НУ просто Класс!!! А где такую оптику переднюю взял?
Old 04-05-07 | 08:42 AM
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Dan, you are the man!!

That GX looks awesome!

Thanks for posting the pics.

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Old 04-05-07 | 10:14 AM
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Looks great. I'm late to the game, so what are you doing to the suspension to lift it? Prado OME? Bilstein?
Old 04-05-07 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by purplehazek4
Well, my GX that is...

Getting ready for my lift, and an off road trip to Death Valley so I got some goodies:

Definately let us know more about what type of lift you are planning on installing. I am assuming that you will lose all adjustable suspension stettings

And make sure you take lots of pics on your trip!
Old 04-05-07 | 09:07 PM
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I'm liking it. Great looking and rugged GX. Thanks for sharing.
Old 04-06-07 | 08:33 AM
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Niiiice!!
Old 04-06-07 | 11:34 AM
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Purple - Wow! Your GX almost looks like a real SUV !

Get us some more video of your new off road trip! That way the rest of us who baby our GX's can live vicariously.
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Is that a Westin Safari bar? Pretty cool
Old 04-06-07 | 09:56 PM
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Thanks for the comments!

As for the lift...it's gonna be a two part deal. for the front i have cornfed spacers.
As for the rear, i've been speaking to a friend of mine who is a Toyota tech, and i'm going to try tricking the rear sensors. In the long run i do want to remove the airbags all together, and run coils.
As soon as i have some free time, i'm gonna attack the lift... and if the rear sensor trick works, I'll definitely post some pics

Originally Posted by LexusTech
Is that a Westin Safari bar? Pretty cool
Correct! All cosmetic tho...has to come off when i go wheeling.

Dan
Old 04-08-07 | 09:59 PM
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Nice!!
Looks great. Any problems w/rubbing?

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