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GX 470 or LX470 for Overlanding?

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Old 02-06-19, 06:49 AM
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Default GX 470 or LX470 for Overlanding?

Looking to get into the life of overlanding and I am tossed between a GX and an LX. I will be traveling alone most of the time and just would like a little guidance along the way. Have owned FJ Cruiser, Taco and now have a Tundra. I am a Toyota guy through and through. I like big bore firearms and have always preferred boxy to clean lines. Now that I have my 2014 Tundra I am set with a truck. I like the size of the LX and the looks of the GX with the swing out rear door. But then I also love the tailgate on the LX. I have watched every known video on LX and GX overlanding and watched them again. I even got my 83 yr old dad interested and may take a trip with him this summer to Phoenix and would love to do some over landing on the way.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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Old 02-06-19, 08:22 AM
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Believe the LX is the Lexus version of the Land Cruiser....plenty of room for a .50 Cal machine gun on the roof...
Old 02-06-19, 09:26 AM
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LX is much bigger inside, but then is much bigger outside...you planning to sleep in or on it?
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They are similar, but different. Without more info on how you plan to use the truck, it's difficult to recommend one over the other for you. They are both excellent.
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Not sure what your actual question is... both are great overlanding platforms with there ups and downs.

You just have to drive each and see which you like.

https://www.google.com/search?q=gx470+or+lx470&rlz=1C1CHBD_enUS764US764&oq=gx470+or+lx&aqs=chrome.0.0j69i57j0l4.4087j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
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