Here's How You Can Turn A Lexus GX 460 Into An Overlanding Beast WITHOUT Breaking The Bank!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2024
- In this video, Andre takes a stock 2021 Lexus GX 460 we recently tested - a luxury SUV based on the overseas Prado with a V8 engine and some serious off-road potential. These days, it's billed more as an on-road family hauler, but with some modifications, you can turn it into a serious overlanding rig. Even better, it's not as expensive as you might think to get started!
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Me: This vid is a nice ad for Toytec.
Hugo: _Absolutely!_
ABSOLUTELY, THAT IS AN EXCELLENT THOUGHT AND THAT IS CORRECT
"Toyota Tax "
Aaaaaaaaooooounehundreddddd Percent!!!
I know, right? I mean I've been going to ToyTec for about 10 years for my various 4Runners, and they are a good company for sure, but yeah...hahah definitely long ads here.
Absolutely, yeah
Absolutely, absolutely
I’m just here to say “ absolutely”. Carry on.
We bought a great GX470 used and trusted Anthony putting on a 3" lift, Icon wheels and 285/70/17 Wildpeak AT3W. We were nervous how it would turn out and it is awesome! Off road is amazing - can't wait to hit the trails this summer around Ouray/Telluride. Toy Tec is the way to go.
Love how that upper arm just rubs on the stretched wiring...great attention to detail when you are advertising your business
What made the GX catch fire was when the off road market went up supply of 4runners for sale went down and people went looking for a replacement. People figured out you could side step the toyota tax on a 4r and get luxo features + v8 in a used GX.
My gx470 took a bunch of CO and UT trails to include blackbear pass with just rock rails and 265/70r17 A/T. There are vids around of others with just tire climbing the escalator on hells revenge. I think the GX is a solid market replacement to the 4r.
That V8 rumble is priceless and becoming a rare commodity.
GXOR gang wya? (14 premium modified for me)
🙏
12 Premium with 90K miles
I like this video series with Toytec learning about the possible mods with Toyota and Lexus. Love to see more GX, 4Runner, Tacoma, FJ, LC videos. Please keep it going..
I hated both grills shown in the video until I bought a 22. It took about a week, now I like it. I think it is an acquired taste. I'll start thinking about off-roading it in about ten years.
I have the 2022 too. Love the grill!. Looks mean.
Stop talking and take it out against the FJ and 4runner. GX460 best offroader Toyota has on the market atm.
@@georgeionescu6425 no they didn’t. They took a modified FJ and 4 runner and a stock GX and stopped at the first rock. V8 GX with KDSS will outperform both of those.
With a little more approach angle on the new 460s, GX’s are indeed the best touring/overlanding setups. Super quiet, comfortable and capable.
The GX and the 4Runner will perform the same. You can get the 4Runner with KDSS (which the TRD Pro does not have). Apart from the clearance issues which can be resolved after modification, they both have the same limitations and capabilities off-road. They are the same platform and very similar 4WD system (other than full time/part time). Other than the body and drive train, they are like brothers to each other.
@@runnerxa you forgot one big difference...the GX has a V8
@@chadron44 but is also way heavier and the v8 makes like 20 more hp. The gx is slower and more unwieldy
Absolutely
Absolutely, yeah
@@12349EDD Aaaaooouunnehundred percent!
The older model front end is so much better looking ...
GX’s are just so well made and reliable. I’ve had two over the last 16 years and zero regrets. The only thing I can’t stand is the ever uglier front ends they keep “updating” on them
Do they Chug fuel?
@@MrTacoma absafuckinglutly lmfao
GX’s have always been capable! Been stoked picking up mine with 90k miles, beats spending way more money on a newer 4Runner etc.
I'm surprised at the lack of knowledge of Toyotas V8 engines
The 4.7 was in the previous gen GX and was part of the UZ family, the UZ was replaced by the UR
For the older GX, the 2nd start is in the steering wheel controls.
Like in a 2010? Can you explain please?
Prado owner here. Those tires don't rub because of the rim offset and uca. On stock, they'll rub 100%.
Ask me how I know.
Tastefully done mods, nothing exaggerated.
The older one has 2nd gear start too it’s just in a steering wheel button menu, not a dash mounted button.
So what does that do exactly anyway?
@@lonememe9674 when you turn it on it essentially doesn’t allow the transmission to start in 1st gear. This might be useful if you are on a slippery surface or stuck and don’t want to spin the tires.
Could you not just put it in 2nd gear ? And do the same ?
@@cayman9873 if you put the selector into 2nd the transmission will use 1st and 2nd gear. Not 2nd only.
Could you please do a driving impression comparison to the new GX you have? I bet tons of people would love to know how much comfort and noise you give up to go to this mild setup. Might could help others convince the Mrs. to do some upgrades on their own family hauler. I have those tires on my Outback and they are super quiet.
Yes, like doing donuts on Hillary's Grave! (',
It's really sad the US doesn't have the Toyota 70 series (Pickup, Suv and Troopy)
I can't believe that either. 70 series are the real overlanders. Would go well in USA. Most of the others have replaced the station wagon and used in cities
I'm not sure Toyota USA is not interested because of the limited features it has and safety rating it has or due to the hassle of keeping diesel parts at dealerships. I'm also not sure how a market like USA will react to the basic comfort it has.
@@LionRunner well limited comfort is the traditional outdoors way, unless someone wants a mobile convenience and camping store. I appreciate people would like some creature comforts. 70s are Toyota's Land Rover and are a commercial vehicle in different variants
They actually all have 2nd Start, it's just a physical button on the latest model, on previous years before facelift, it's option from the steering wheel controls in the screen between the speedo and tach.
Love it. I wanna see the same with the lx570
I prefer the front end of the grey GX to the red one. Especially the headlights.
Now do a GX470!
Where’s the please? (Toyota tax)
These guys have the thickest accents I’ve ever heard and their English is immaculate. Cheers
You know what I really like about the Prado that I wish I could do in my 4Runner? I really like the fact that if I am in 4Low, I can leave the center diff unlocked. This is highly useful because if I am visiting my friend at the top of a mountain (and yes, I do have a friend who lives in the mountains), if I have to go down a very steep windy mountain road, I can do so in low range, get the engine breaking so I don't have to ride my breaks down a mountain and overheat them, and at the same time by leaving the center diff unlocked, I don't have to worry about binding my drive train binding.
@@nateallen2709 I think in deep snow you can get away with using 4 wheel drive in a part time system. Since the ground is already slippery, axle binding would be minimized
@@nateallen2709 yeah, true.
Vid lasted 1:40 min before the absolutely gang started hitting
Absolutely
I own a 2015 GX identical to the one in the video (without the lift), and I can assure you despite what Toyota claims- these trucks suck at towing. My trout river skiff is only 1500lbs and the transmission does NOT like shifting up/down Northwest Arkansas hills.
With that said- its one of my favorite vehicles ever, and I think I'll keep it 20 years.
I have a 470 and tow a 3000 pound trailer. I live in the west, at 5600 ft, and have camped above 8500 ft. I get it about the transmission hunting. However, in my manual, it says to disable the overdrive while towing. The shifting issue largely resolves when doing this.
That's strange, I have a 2011 and have towed my 4000lb boat/trailer from Phoenix to Flagstaff up to 7000 feet and it towed great. I put the transmission in manual mode as well.
@@libertysoutlook5160 I concur with Joel. Lock out overdrive and it will tow much better. I tow a 3800# trailer with my 05 GX470. Also I never tow at or within 20% of the max (6500#) for a good safety margin.
Love my 12’ 460 ! Lift kit and some rock sliders and can go anywhere
You can lift them even cheaper than that. My 2011 has about $500 in it for the front coilovers and washers for the air bag sensors. Rides great and the air bags auto level with trailers and our roof tip tent. Lift kits for FJs and the latest 4Runners bolt on with no modifications but the factory air ride setup works great up to 2" of lift
Never liked their front grill but recently got 2014 GX ,same color , and I love it . Lifted looks really good . 👍
The oversize front grill is nonsense....they think beautiful but its the opposite
Whoever can design an aftermarket grill would be deserving of a a medal. That new model’s grill is offensive.
All the GX460 have 2nd gear start, they've just added a physical button to the 2020+ models. There older ones used the steering wheel buttons to activate it.
I just test drove a GX460... great vehicle. Except the infotainment system. For a vehicle that's going to last 15+ years, I'm not going to deal with an infotainment system that is already 10 years outdated with no capability of updating it. Someone needs to release a HALO9 type system for the GX and it's sales would skyrocket I imagine.
I think you're missing the point of the GX....
This is definitely a problem with the GX 470. The non-nav trucks are actually more desirable and harder to find. There are only a couple aftermarket options, and they have their own issues.
Not really sure why people focus so much on the infotainment system. Even the latest infotainment system in current cars go out of style/date within 5 years. That is why we have aftermarket infotainment systems or mobile phones that are updated every year. Carplay and Android Auto are great but what happens to those cars that had these features back in 2013... they are all out of support/stuck on old versions and may not work with new phones. So are consumers coerced to buy a new car everytime their infotainment system is out of date?
New infotainment in 22 in great
$2500 isn't bad at all for that lift. Wheels and tires probably another $2,000. I found a 2014 and 2015 GX and this might become my new daily driver for north west AZ. Great video/information. Thank you
I am pretty sure the GX and 4runner have little similarities in terms overall platform, but I could be wrong. The GX / Prado are on their own platforms and obviously have the full time 4wd, which is an important distinction between the two. 4runners are great and built like tanks, but it is not a Prado / GX. That being said, the TRD pro is overall more equipped and better from stock.
Prado / GX platform has more body mounts.
Pretty much exactly what I did. You can get a lease return GX for tens of thousands less. Then reinvest into aftermarket upgrades.
What's a lease return?
@@roberthart4160 at the end of a lease, the leasee returns the car to the lessor. Then they resell it for a low price since depreciation has already been taken on by the original leasee.
@Paul Kim .. thank you
Amazing. I'm seeing all the buttons I find on my 2000 lx470. Come on lexus 😂
That’s how it usually works, all that stuff will usually trickle down to the lower models. Once the new LX is released, I’m sure we will see the interior of the current LX in the future GX.
That is the price you pay for reliability.
This is not a how to video, its a sales pitch. Good stuff, just confusing title TFL.
470 next. I just got one last week
@7:00. my 15 GX has the 2nd start function it’s just accessed through a menu in the gauge cluster
What year is the older one?
I'm with you Andre not a fan of the front gille on the 2021 Lexus. I do like the look of the old Lexus. Great review and thank Andre, ToyoTech and TFL.
Absolutely.
I have a 2014 GX 460 and I have'nt had any issues with this SUV. I have no plans to replace it. I know this is a good off road vehicle , but I paid to much to take it off road. Maybe when it's older.
More of this, please.👍
By the time I buy one of these 150 or 200 series next year, prices will be worse than they are now. These are getting so popular.
The $2500 covers partts only. Add another $2000-$2500 for labor.
900 dls for labor
It’s currently 5:10am right now and yep, I’m watching TFL
Same 😯
Sweet setup. I just missed my 07 FJ in a pretty similar way...now what about Tommy's FJ?
Damn beautiful looking Lexus. Goals.
As always guys, it is a pleasure look new video from TFL and the experts as Toytec. For the GX, what is the option to improve the en engine?. I'm the 4runner you could add Magnuson Supercharge, but i haven't see for the V8 that is in the GX. Thanks.
All of that is great, with the reduction of MPGs from 15 to 11 and the 19 gallon gas tank, you can take it around the block..
Bigger tank upgrade would be cool😅
Buying a lexus gx is already a result of breaking the bank.
It's cheaper than comparable 4runner for used ones
Lexus GX460, the poor man's LX570. GX460, the watered down version.
You look marvelous!
I kinda want one of the older GX's, since my wife kinda took over my 4Runner
That is correct.
Have a 4 runner sr5 Premium xp with atrac,down hill assist, 4 hi, 4 lo. How capable is it on a scale of 1-10. Trd price was out of reach.
A B S O L U T E L Y
Do you need to drop the front diff with a 2.5 or 3" lift? How high can you lift before you need to do a diff drop?
"How much does it cost?"
"Not much, it's basically (describes $400 adjustable shock kit) only $2500!"
Hey the GX looks so good… you’ve done a great job… I have a question… does the drive smoothness of the overall ride stays as comfortable after this change or does it get somewhat rough, like a Jeep?
Hugo is a nice dude.
Very tastefully done.
It doesn't rub on pavement but what about on trails? It looks a little tight
Damn this this is sweet
I love the old face
LUXURY OFFROAD KINGS 🙂👍
a great offroad vehicle
What year is the modded GX?
this was interesting.
Why not 285s though?
I'm looking to get a new car and upgrade to an SUV from my Lexus LS460 and I want something that's luxury and primarily a daily driver but if I want to go overlanding and camping in country back roads in upstate NY, I want something that could potentially handle that. I'm seeing a lot about the GX do people recommend that as the most capable of the luxury suv for offroading? Would really appreciate any recommendations
So with the ride mode and air suspensions being removed for this lift...does it still have KDSS?
You can remove air springs and shocks and keep kdss. As a matter of fact you should hang on to your kdss as long as possible because it will enhance basic and mild setups.
Andre likes to tow!
My 2010 gx460 has 2nd gear start its just in the dash options
under 2500 for that suspension? nice
what rim offset did you use to get the 275/70/17 tires to fit without rubbing? looks great!
That still doesn't fix the GX poor departure angles issue, compared to Land Rovers.
Planning on the same 275 or 265 tire/icon wheel setup but with no lift. Do you think the tire would rub? Any advise
I love my GX
If I order this set up, can you recommend a shop in Southern California to install it?
Wish Toyota would update the interior
Absolutely!!
Would that affect the KDSS system?
did this one have the height adjustment? can you do the same with a LX570?
wonder how many times he farted on that fresh new leather seat
Hi, are you guys going to get a Jeep Wrangler 4xe for testing soon?
Interesting no mention or video shots as to if they left the rear air bags in or not.
I believe they removed the rear air suspension, since they mention in the video that the suspension dampening button is no longer functional.
They did cover it.... it has been removed.
Cost to change the front bumper/grill as shown? Lift height after mods? Approach/departure angles?
That bumper/grill is just the previous body style. 2019 & older. Spindle grill was added in 2020. Lift adds approx 3in (11in) over stock (8in) depending on A/M kit used. Old Man Emu is a good bet.
@@TheAntinowherelane Thanks!
Sick!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSS FINALLYYYYYY YEEEEEEES YEEEEEEES
This channel has gone to the runaffordable and rich side. Way too many expensive reviews we regulars will never be able to afford
Buy an used GX460, it is worth the price compared to any new SUV.
Don't need to do anything to a GX. Just get in and drive it... it's a gorilla in a tuxedo... change the tires if you want... the thing just cruises over land... guess that's where it got its name from..lol
lol. not once did you tell us what year the lifted gx is. annoying!
Can you fit the spare in that size underneath?
No
You can fit a 32in A/T spare tire underneath the GX470 so I am pretty certain you can on the GX460. 33in tires or bigger will not fit in the spare tire location.
Prado with a lexus badge , but why toyota ???
Because Toyota already had a mid size SUV with the 4Runner. The “Prado” here also has a V8 and it’s a lot nicer inside.
I like Hugo with his spanish english accent. He seems to be very knowlageable as well.
"absolutely!"
@@HarryKuloh poor guy gets ridiculed mercilessly about saying absolutely....i chose to avoid that at all cost.