Me: This vid is a nice ad for Toytec. Hugo: _Absolutely!_
@canoeshoe3 жыл бұрын
ABSOLUTELY, THAT IS AN EXCELLENT THOUGHT AND THAT IS CORRECT
@normt4303 жыл бұрын
"Toyota Tax "
@Big.W.3 жыл бұрын
Aaaaaaaaooooounehundreddddd Percent!!!
@lonememe96743 жыл бұрын
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.
@michellemeyer24303 жыл бұрын
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.
@12349EDD3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, yeah
@JimiMiki3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, absolutely
@9663mu3 жыл бұрын
I’m just here to say “ absolutely”. Carry on.
@Belmont1483 жыл бұрын
Stop talking and take it out against the FJ and 4runner. GX460 best offroader Toyota has on the market atm.
@Belmont1483 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@lexus_offroad_adventures3 жыл бұрын
With a little more approach angle on the new 460s, GX’s are indeed the best touring/overlanding setups. Super quiet, comfortable and capable.
@runnerxa3 жыл бұрын
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.
@chadron443 жыл бұрын
@@runnerxa you forgot one big difference...the GX has a V8
@shrayesraman51923 жыл бұрын
@@chadron44 but is also way heavier and the v8 makes like 20 more hp. The gx is slower and more unwieldy
@christopherwilson91403 жыл бұрын
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.
@KasunMeegahapola3 жыл бұрын
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..
@Ill06Taco4 ай бұрын
Love how that upper arm just rubs on the stretched wiring...great attention to detail when you are advertising your business
@MmmmmmmmmmmMm153 жыл бұрын
GXOR gang wya? (14 premium modified for me)
@SANTANA1deep3 жыл бұрын
🙏 12 Premium with 90K miles
@WatchingTheWorldGoRound3 жыл бұрын
That V8 rumble is priceless and becoming a rare commodity.
@nightdipper51782 жыл бұрын
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.
@Odat2 жыл бұрын
I have the 2022 too. Love the grill!. Looks mean.
@tylerwood673 жыл бұрын
GX’s have always been capable! Been stoked picking up mine with 90k miles, beats spending way more money on a newer 4Runner etc.
@993mike3 жыл бұрын
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
@MrTacoma3 жыл бұрын
Do they Chug fuel?
@mosasa1307 Жыл бұрын
@@MrTacoma absafuckinglutly lmfao
@markv783 жыл бұрын
The older model front end is so much better looking ...
@561therazzi3 жыл бұрын
For the older GX, the 2nd start is in the steering wheel controls.
@wesleyniemela29510 ай бұрын
Like in a 2010? Can you explain please?
@randomuser63062 жыл бұрын
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.
@AHMEDMOOSAJI3 жыл бұрын
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
@tclg13 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@12349EDD3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely, yeah
@Big.W.3 жыл бұрын
@@12349EDD Aaaaooouunnehundred percent!
@Belmont1483 жыл бұрын
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.
@zipyourlib83703 жыл бұрын
Yes, like doing donuts on Hillary's Grave! (',
@digitalgulby3 жыл бұрын
The older one has 2nd gear start too it’s just in a steering wheel button menu, not a dash mounted button.
@lonememe96743 жыл бұрын
So what does that do exactly anyway?
@digitalgulby3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@cayman98733 жыл бұрын
Could you not just put it in 2nd gear ? And do the same ?
@digitalgulby3 жыл бұрын
@@cayman9873 if you put the selector into 2nd the transmission will use 1st and 2nd gear. Not 2nd only.
@lukeconroy98003 жыл бұрын
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.
@the_real_greywolf Жыл бұрын
Tastefully done mods, nothing exaggerated.
@alexkostenyuk3 жыл бұрын
Never liked their front grill but recently got 2014 GX ,same color , and I love it . Lifted looks really good . 👍
@bogart5131 Жыл бұрын
The oversize front grill is nonsense....they think beautiful but its the opposite
@MichaelMiller-rg6or3 жыл бұрын
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.
@MichaelMiller-rg6or3 жыл бұрын
@@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
@MichaelMiller-rg6or3 жыл бұрын
@@nateallen2709 yeah, true.
@doubletap7773 жыл бұрын
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.
@doubletap7773 жыл бұрын
With that said- its one of my favorite vehicles ever, and I think I'll keep it 20 years.
@libertysoutlook51603 жыл бұрын
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.
@gabrieldegomez22713 жыл бұрын
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.
@runnerxa3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@ruimachado85603 жыл бұрын
It's really sad the US doesn't have the Toyota 70 series (Pickup, Suv and Troopy)
@alanbstard43 жыл бұрын
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
@LionRunner3 жыл бұрын
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.
@alanbstard43 жыл бұрын
@@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
@damilolaakanni3 жыл бұрын
I prefer the front end of the grey GX to the red one. Especially the headlights.
@markpfeifer14023 жыл бұрын
Now do a GX470!
@Big.W.3 жыл бұрын
Where’s the please? (Toyota tax)
@marcochavane31242 жыл бұрын
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
@alejandropujol85853 жыл бұрын
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.
@eduardogiordanelli26802 жыл бұрын
Prado / GX platform has more body mounts.
@dansta63163 жыл бұрын
Love my 12’ 460 ! Lift kit and some rock sliders and can go anywhere
@generationoff-road66502 жыл бұрын
These guys have the thickest accents I’ve ever heard and their English is immaculate. Cheers
@efaroh3 жыл бұрын
Pretty much exactly what I did. You can get a lease return GX for tens of thousands less. Then reinvest into aftermarket upgrades.
@roberthart41603 жыл бұрын
What's a lease return?
@efaroh3 жыл бұрын
@@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.
@roberthart41603 жыл бұрын
@Paul Kim .. thank you
@Liplip403 жыл бұрын
Whoever can design an aftermarket grill would be deserving of a a medal. That new model’s grill is offensive.
@nothingtoseaheardammit3 жыл бұрын
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.
@knaudi863 жыл бұрын
I think you're missing the point of the GX....
@chadron443 жыл бұрын
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.
@runnerxa3 жыл бұрын
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?
@jimmy86932 жыл бұрын
New infotainment in 22 in great
@veliksami3 жыл бұрын
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.
@johnadams29333 жыл бұрын
Love it. I wanna see the same with the lx570
@kennygp200411 ай бұрын
$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
@JDMxB3 жыл бұрын
Vid lasted 1:40 min before the absolutely gang started hitting
@jaimealvarez47223 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
@Alexpickups3 жыл бұрын
470 next. I just got one last week
@ricwestdoesitwork3 жыл бұрын
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.
@jyoung1883 жыл бұрын
This is not a how to video, its a sales pitch. Good stuff, just confusing title TFL.
@tylerwood673 жыл бұрын
@7:00. my 15 GX has the 2nd start function it’s just accessed through a menu in the gauge cluster
@akilghosh3 жыл бұрын
Amazing. I'm seeing all the buttons I find on my 2000 lx470. Come on lexus 😂
@xwarped833 жыл бұрын
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.
@mikefoehr2353 жыл бұрын
That is the price you pay for reliability.
@WW-wf8tu3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@jolawil3 жыл бұрын
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.
@pasqualelimone35703 жыл бұрын
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.
@bradthurlow74413 жыл бұрын
Sweet setup. I just missed my 07 FJ in a pretty similar way...now what about Tommy's FJ?
@bca2783 жыл бұрын
It’s currently 5:10am right now and yep, I’m watching TFL
@ultramax10123 жыл бұрын
Same 😯
@the_real_greywolf Жыл бұрын
What year is the older one?
@stevevice98633 жыл бұрын
The $2500 covers partts only. Add another $2000-$2500 for labor.
@hugohuerta96743 жыл бұрын
900 dls for labor
@aaronmacy91343 жыл бұрын
More of this, please.👍
@bmartin78283 жыл бұрын
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.
@ShenryRNBSN3 жыл бұрын
A B S O L U T E L Y
@mediafactoryinternational9 ай бұрын
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?
@danielforrest38713 жыл бұрын
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..
@Deftonic1018 ай бұрын
Bigger tank upgrade would be cool😅
@youarerightboss3 жыл бұрын
Lexus GX460, the poor man's LX570. GX460, the watered down version. You look marvelous!
@xaerospace3 жыл бұрын
Damn beautiful looking Lexus. Goals.
@TrailRunn4r3 жыл бұрын
That is correct.
@StrokedGT3 жыл бұрын
I kinda want one of the older GX's, since my wife kinda took over my 4Runner
@UniqueNameNo12 жыл бұрын
"How much does it cost?" "Not much, it's basically (describes $400 adjustable shock kit) only $2500!"
@bogart5131 Жыл бұрын
I love the old face
@jfox713 жыл бұрын
Very tastefully done.
@mikearend9975 ай бұрын
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?
@gunz4u122 ай бұрын
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.
@thorsky27543 жыл бұрын
Hugo is a nice dude.
@squall5162 жыл бұрын
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
@petergazarek94662 жыл бұрын
LUXURY OFFROAD KINGS 🙂👍
@Vultite3 жыл бұрын
It doesn't rub on pavement but what about on trails? It looks a little tight
@asadzia593 жыл бұрын
Buying a lexus gx is already a result of breaking the bank.
@ramzizaz3 жыл бұрын
It's cheaper than comparable 4runner for used ones
@hajjcomb3 жыл бұрын
So with the ride mode and air suspensions being removed for this lift...does it still have KDSS?
@christopherwilson91403 жыл бұрын
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.
@cardp172 жыл бұрын
what rim offset did you use to get the 275/70/17 tires to fit without rubbing? looks great!
@JavierCR25 Жыл бұрын
Damn this this is sweet
@ahmedhishamdr84853 жыл бұрын
Andre likes to tow!
@mrmendoza332 жыл бұрын
Planning on the same 275 or 265 tire/icon wheel setup but with no lift. Do you think the tire would rub? Any advise
@kc0lif3 жыл бұрын
a great offroad vehicle
@IsaiahNarisma3 жыл бұрын
What year is the modded GX?
@bradpittiful72883 жыл бұрын
what year was the lifted GX460
@jkelly98452 жыл бұрын
If I order this set up, can you recommend a shop in Southern California to install it?
wonder how many times he farted on that fresh new leather seat
@williewang64933 жыл бұрын
I love my GX
@CrumResearch3 жыл бұрын
Hi, are you guys going to get a Jeep Wrangler 4xe for testing soon?
@ejshelby54603 жыл бұрын
did this one have the height adjustment? can you do the same with a LX570?
@brianmartin11393 жыл бұрын
this was interesting. Why not 285s though?
@papagen002 жыл бұрын
That still doesn't fix the GX poor departure angles issue, compared to Land Rovers.
@TreyRinesmith3 жыл бұрын
My 2010 gx460 has 2nd gear start its just in the dash options
@MrTeslaX3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!
@personalfunfest3 жыл бұрын
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
@dannyjizay3 жыл бұрын
Sick!
@samp21853 жыл бұрын
Wish Toyota would update the interior
@stevenscarborough93763 жыл бұрын
Cost to change the front bumper/grill as shown? Lift height after mods? Approach/departure angles?
@TheAntinowherelane3 жыл бұрын
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.
@stevenscarborough93763 жыл бұрын
@@TheAntinowherelane Thanks!
@AwesomesMan Жыл бұрын
Would that affect the KDSS system?
@ellacolson45403 жыл бұрын
Interesting no mention or video shots as to if they left the rear air bags in or not.
@LuckyLefty173 жыл бұрын
I believe they removed the rear air suspension, since they mention in the video that the suspension dampening button is no longer functional.
@knaudi863 жыл бұрын
They did cover it.... it has been removed.
@samuelpeace58443 жыл бұрын
"Absolutely"
@JoeRogansGutBiome3 жыл бұрын
This channel has gone to the runaffordable and rich side. Way too many expensive reviews we regulars will never be able to afford
@JoeGX4602 жыл бұрын
Buy an used GX460, it is worth the price compared to any new SUV.
@ramzizaz3 жыл бұрын
Can you fit the spare in that size underneath?
@dansta63163 жыл бұрын
No
@runnerxa3 жыл бұрын
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.
@douglasquaid25487 ай бұрын
Hearing this guy not know a thing about the engine was painful.