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Time to offset all of these awesome offroad-spec posts with my mall crawler/garage queen.
New car regiment means paint correction and ceramic coating. Can't leave home without it. Before:
After paint correction.. I didn't get any close-ups of after CQuartz, hence a slight haze that's apparent. D'oh.
I also picked the worst day to take the after photos that really don't the pearl any justice.
And finally, I installed AUXITO LEDs in doors and running boards. The running board before/after were taken at equal exposure/f-stop for an objective comparison.
Looking good! I love shiny black cars. What did you do to yours? Yours looks like sports design with 18"?
Did a DIY alignment with the string method. I wanted to see if was any adjustment in the rear after loosening all the control arm bolts. Then I used a ratchet strap to center the axle. I found the LR was toe out almost 1/8" and the RR was toe in the same amount(causing a pull to the right). I was able to center the axle and both sides almost have 0 toe. After re-tightening control arm bolts and setting toe in the front, the pull to the right is almost gone.
Of course I'll get a real alignment after new tires.
Picked up a H6 AGM battery from Costco, and replace OEM one. It is similar is size of 27F, just a bit lower. A little struggle with the positive terminal due to the thick power distribution cables. But at the end, it fits well. First time using AGM battery, will see if it will last any longer……
RSG Offroad completed install of Nitro 4.88s with Harrop rear e-locker, toytec aluma 2.5, treaty oak KDSS spacers, PCK, rsg sliders, Toyo ATIII 35x11.50 on Kansei KMP 0mm offset. Trimming was minimal due to offset and narrow tire, only rub in reverse in front right wheelwell and rear mudflaps. Should be easy fix.
Toytec rides very firm. Toyos aren’t too noisy up to ~65, above 70-75 the hum really steps up a notch, not sure I’ll stick with them, might try the Kendra Klever RT 35x10.50. Otherwise love it.
Installed the Snap Shades. They are great. My silver GX has tint over the factory tint. Mine doesn’t so I got these and they are a perfect fit. I thought I was buying one for the rear hatch as well but I misread the order page. Now I have them for the rear passenger doors too. I guess I’ll just have to tiny the rear hatch. Snap shades
Had dealership do first oil change at 2,500 mi. Taking a road trip NY to Fl soon so figured perfect timing.
I love my GX 460. After having had spinal surgery this truck is so smooth on the highway.
Thule Cargo box and new rails came in for summer road trips. Glad I ordered early, this stuff is becoming a scare commodity.
Made a warranty appointment to see if the dealer can replicate, diagnose and repair the tapping/clicking sound from my steering wheel/ clock spring? before my basic warranty expires in 3 weeks. This is my 2nd attempt, heading to a different dealer than first attempt.
It's not the end of the world, but it's there, just a matter if they want to fix it.
Made a warranty appointment to see if the dealer can replicate, diagnose and repair the tapping/clicking sound from my steering wheel/ clock spring? before my basic warranty expires in 3 weeks. This is my 2nd attempt, heading to a different dealer than first attempt.
It's not the end of the world, but it's there, just a matter if they want to fix it.
you referring to the clicking that happens just after start up and take off? is yours doing it more often? when i had a loaner, i noticed it doing the same thing.
you referring to the clicking that happens just after start up and take off? is yours doing it more often? when i had a loaner, i noticed it doing the same thing.
ours does it anytime, not just after startup… does it all the time pretty much. It can be lived with… just annoying once ya notice it… if they refuse to fix it and it gets too annoying, I’ll just trade the GX in on a Rivian R1s once they release the 400 mile range version in 2022.
Received Snap Shades today. Although it said was stock in US, but it was actually shipped from Australia. It still showed up pretty quick, about two weeks since I ordered. Material and build quality are pretty good, so as the figment. Little pricy for 4 pieces set ($160 with free shipping https://snapshades.us/?s=&ymm_search...=GX&_year=2014), but with little completions on the market, I still feel its fair. Here are few snap shots:
Received Snap Shades today. Although it said was stock in US, but it was actually shipped from Australia. It still showed up pretty quick, about two weeks since I ordered. Material and build quality are pretty good, so as the figment. Little pricy for 4 pieces set ($160 with free shipping https://snapshades.us/?s=&ymm_search...=GX&_year=2014), but with little completions on the market, I still feel its fair. Here are few snap shots:
>free shipping
>from austrialia
>???
>WHAAT?!
anyways, i have questions:
how much darker do they make the interior?
how far down would you leave the rear windows while driving around?
would they blow out, once in place if you left the rear windows down while parked to keep the interior cool?
04-20-21 | 11:04 AM
