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Engineer here. Going stiffer on the rear bar doesn't increase *total* articulation. It cannot do so, mathematically. IN short, you have only so much weight acting on so much spring rate. More sway bar stiffness (effectively more spring rate) causes less TOTAL articulation. Always. Let's freeze frame at 6:00 to better understand why. In this situation, the rear rear is drooped low, the left rear is compressed, the right front is slightly compressed and the left front is airborne. If you added rear sway bar stiffness to this situation, what happens? The rear wheels do not change position since they are both on the ground. Which means the frame/chassis will respond to the increased sway bar stiffness instead of the rear axle, which is fixed in position (the axle moves the frame, not the frame moving the axle). The frame will have less of an angle relative to the axle. This means the frame and body will rotate clockwise (as viewed from rear in 6:00 view). This tends to RAISE the left front even more so. Remember, your front IFS is attached to the frame. You cannot move the frame on the opposite direction (via stiffer rear bar) and expect the IFS attached to it to not move or to move on the opposite direction. This is because a sway bar is a form of spring, but it acts only on the *difference* between left and right sides. A stiffer rear sway bar (more spring rate) will reduce rear articulation and total articulation. You are mis-applying the lessons of Kai's video. Kai is correct. Your conclusions from his video as applied to this situation at 6:00 are not. Go back to Kai's video and note the effect on camber and frame angle as a function of sway bar stiffness and then think about what's occurring in your particular case at 6:00 and how it differs from Kai's CTI ramp setup.

*smiles in KDSS*

Does your cigarette port still works?

Looked like you have wheel spacers? Do your tires ever stuff up and contact the fenders? Did you have to do anything with front brake lines for increased articulation when you removed the sway bar?

Love this vid and the RCI products!

Just bought a 2005 for $3k😊

Great video. Honestly the GX 470 is such a handsome and sleek SUV. Honestly, I haven't seen a single new model vehicle that outdoes it in reliability or looks in my humble opinion. The early 2000s Lexus were drop dead gorgeous.

So the rear stock GX has an air lift suspension, but the front is that static or does it move as well?

thank you :)

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Great video, spot on, except for the 30 minutes. Thanks, the video was very helpful.

This is a super helpful video. Thank you!

What are the canbus functions of the head unit for?

This episode alone made a subscriber, lots of useful information. Great job 👏🏽

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Can you share the link of those springs? Thanks

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I didn’t see any bracket holding the heater in place?

I’m considering a rooftop tent for my LX-470. This video was very helpful. I was researching how to do the roof rack. Thanks!

How is heat working after cover

thanks, really helpful

What happened to the chrome?

Just purchased a 2005 with 138k miles. Runs great but needs new cv boots and the front struts are gone. I’ve decided to have an air suspension delete done and all new shocks and struts. I chose to go with KYB in the front and struts in the back since Toyota trusts them for many vehicles. I went with metal tech 4x4 for the delete kit and springs. Total for all the parts was right at $750. The GX470 should ride like new and be solid for years to come.

Great video as always! I am looking at airbag delete but want to keep stock height. Quick question. Do you recommend a HD spring where I can keep stock shocks but will be able to do light towing (motorcycle trailer) and not bottom out? The car is my wife's daily.

About to go change my own brakes, i hope it goes as smoothly as yours did

I would really second his advice about gas heaters in an enclosed area. When I worked out in Anza-Borrego area we were called to a camp site where the mother and father were sleeping in an enclosed trailer with a small vent. They had a heater because it was cold. Their kid, 8 or 9, slept in the vehicle. He couldn’t wake his parents up and both were deceased because of carbon monoxide exposure. Tragic.

Question about rear tire racks. Any opinion on the Rigid hitch mounted rack? I like the idea due to very little vehicle modification but do have concerns on its strength being hitch mounted.

Did you ever get the stiffer rear sway bar?

I replace my skins. Much easier to just pull your seat all the way out. But, thanks for the video. I'm having the same issue with the light on continuously.

Thanks, the guy at the tire shop shoved a stud into my hub and my truck couldnt move after the tire change, he tried to say it was due me using a bigger tire😣

2005 gx470 need this item link thank you

My GX470 is 18 years old. This is the second time I've had to replace those OEM airbags. Our car has 241,000 miles on it. The OEM airbags are made very well.

I guess I have a ultra rare one, I have a 05 Lexus Gx470 sport package kdss non navigation with only 80k miles.

What are the differences in terms of efficiency for power draw at start up as well as continual draw? Also, is there less fuel burn or about the same? I assume with 5kw you can run it on a lower setting and the 2kw I would think has to be run at higher setting, so just wondering if the efficiency is net zero? I have a roof top tent Canvas Eezi Awwn with annex that about 7'x5'. Would you recommend the 5 or 2kw? Thanks.

Great video sir. I just lifted mine and used this for the teardown

#1 Don't take a lowrider truck to the beach 🤣

Better throw away these Eibach shocks. I replaced them with Bilstein that is longer, which has more down travel.

Hey that’s Silverado 🤠🤠🤠🤠

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Next time take off the brake/abs line bracket bolt from the spindle it will give you room to movr caliper away from rotor

5.29 gears

Can you redo the vid without the music?

New to these GX 470s. Does the stock GX 470 have the air shocks (suspension bags) AND shocks? Or were you replacing shocks after getting rid of the air bags?

Has anybody tried that carrier on the Honda Trail 125

Are these Bulletproof and Reliable...LOL Did you say it enough.. Remind us again..are these Bulletproof and Reliable?? Just messing with you...Great Video!!! At 16:10 is that a homemade CV boot...LOL

Awful audio, but Your work good!

I like the concept but dislike the finish and color, it would be nice er if it was polished and color matched to the rest of the grey oem trim. Also it seems you are already trying to replace your wood grain bit didnt get to the glove box and shifter yet?

Built right makes a pretty similar product for our rigs

I removed the front sway bar on my 04 4Runner and kept the rear on. On road I feel a little bit more body roll hence why I kept the rear on but Offroad it makes a world of a difference. I just disconnect my rear when I get to the trail.

Why not disconnect the end links and strap up the bar? Then you can reconnect for the drive home.