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Old 08-02-24, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by blackangus
Need more pics! Looks great!
Not sure what part you want more shots of. But here is where I mounted the lights.

The eBay grill came with grill supports that ran to the back side of the emblem. I mounted the lights to the lower grill support. Sorry for the one shot that is upside down, but that is where they mount behind the grill and you can see them peeking through on the other shot. I like low profile things, so I didn't want them to stand out when not in use.





Here is one of the new suspension too.


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Old 08-02-24, 03:30 PM
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Today's project, MTS install. Followed the below video, super simple. Took about 30 minutes. Didn't even cuss or tear a knuckle open, great success!






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Old 08-03-24, 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ToyoBeastly
Here is one of the new suspension too.

I don't know anything about the icon upper control arms, but I do know the oem upper control arms sit tight against the knuckle. I see there is a bit gap between the UCA and knuckle, is that correct?
Old 08-03-24, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jonshonda
I don't know anything about the icon upper control arms, but I do know the oem upper control arms sit tight against the knuckle. I see there is a bit gap between the UCA and knuckle, is that correct?
I will be honest, I don't know. This is shop installed and they do a ton of Toyota stuff. I have to believe they did it right. But thank you for letting me know, I will ask when they do the 500 mile check up!

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Old 08-03-24, 09:52 PM
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Don't fret, that is a completely normal Icon Delta Joint.
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Old 08-07-24, 07:36 AM
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Replaced my gas skid with a full length version off a 4runner. $50 off fbook marketplace for the win!

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Old 08-08-24, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Nickk6
Don't fret, that is a completely normal Icon Delta Joint.
Interesting! I figured it was right, it just looks weird.
Old 08-09-24, 02:26 PM
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Took the GX to Bell Lexus for the 120k service. I have a mobile tech that comes to my home for oil changes and such but since this is an important interval, figured I should have the dealer take a look at it. Everything checked out. While there, I decided to get new tires as two of them had fought the fight bravely. Went with Falken Wildpeak A/T4W up a size, 265/65R18. Like them so far. No rubbing on the street but waiting to see what happens on the trail.


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