Piney1

Last year, I bought a set of springs, struts and shocks (non-airbag model) from a new Black Line (take-offs for their new off-road stuff) from a member here and had them installed by pros as well. Mine had about 145 on it when I did that. Had not noted any spring or ride issues with it but figured it was the thing to do at that mileage. My 13 has almost 160 on it now and still rides as good as my wife’s newer one. One would never know they were in a ride with nearly 160 on it unless you looked at the odometer. I did have them add a 1/2 inch level to the front to help the stance a bit as I run 275/65/18 K02 tires on it.

gregGX

I'd say its on terms with the factory blackline roof rails - and quieter than the factory (optional) crossbars.

DeeDeeRX

One week in the driveway and added 3M tint to protect the interior. I would have gone darker but the local county police would pull me over and I don’t want the hassle.

Romanova

Got my front OEM struts installed today along with new strut mounts and new KDSS bushings for the front. Wow, what a difference. I wasn't aware how badly my GX drove until getting these replaced. Very happy with how it rides now and the place that did the work did a great job.

xychromo

Installed the panhard correction bracket from Dr. KDSS. Now the bar is within 1 degree of level. Didn’t have to use the top mounting hole, I guess that would be for bigger lifts. Haven’t noticed much of a difference yet, but only just put it on.

WRD4chano

can you describe the ride before and after?

Romanova

Very harsh on bumps, dips, expansion joints, etc. Even with the new adjustable KYB shocks in the rear, the old fronts resulted in a very uncomfortable ride. This was mainly noticeable on the freeway but even around town it was noticeably bad. In hindsight, I should have probably replaced them 20k ago.

As it stands now though, it just soaks up bumps and roadway imperfections and is a real treat to drive!

Piney1

Avoided the interstate and cut through West Virginia, went past loads of flooding rivers, saw the Monongahela National Forest in great detail, went to a town that only had regular octane gas and got to the New River Gorge only to find the snow and fog so dense, one could not see the gorge… now time to get it cleaned up.

graybadge

Installed my OEM tow hitch today. Here's a link to the thread.

AlexDev

Finally got the NashFab Co rear ladder in. Comes as two pieces, the other half can be removed for when not needed. Allows glass hatch to open, love it.

dwh13

Gave my bumper a little nip/tuck

Nickk6

curious if you considered their stubby version? What lift are you using?

xychromo

Should have gone the 'stubby' route in hindsight since my lift isn't tall enough to warrant use of the top hole. I have a 2" Ironman4x4 lift.

blackangus

...why you would do that? not being a wiseacre, genuinely curious why.

dwh13

Increased departure angle. I'd already mangled that part of the bumper from dragging it on steep trails.