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Good questions! I'm still deciding on the lighting but leaning towards not adding them. I like the clean look without, and I don't think I'll really need the lighting. On the install, I probably will do it myself. I think the main difficulty is that I don't have a lift, so I'll have a lot...

Looks like it is coming in one box per the UPS notice I got, but I guess I'll know for sure in a few days.

Although I expected a long wait, I'm getting my NYTOP Hybrid bumper in a few days, probably about 2 weeks after I ordered it, or a bit less. I'll report on it once it arrives.

Bill, I think you are on to something :). Mark

I checked and my OT+ has a light as well, looks like it shines out on top of the running board at the passenger doors.

I've got a question in to Westcott, but thought you might know off-hand. Does the rack when installed stick up much higher than the OT+ rails that it replaces?

Ot+ just got a few days ago. No vibration, and on the hood, at 80mph on the interstate passing a truck when windy out I see a little, but if not for the issue being raised by others I would never have noticed it. Seems about like other vehicles I've had.

Hi, I'll expose my significant ignorance about the subject of lifting by asking whether the youtube video below, which demonstrates how lifting can negatively affect articulation in some cases, would apply to the 2025 GX550OT with an increased lift as well. Or, since the new GX lift is...

Bill, thanks for the informative post on the Hele. I noticed that on the left rear of your cargo space it looks like you've added something replacing the door over the side storage? Where did that come from? Thanks Mark

On your points, I agree. I have a Thors Lightning compressor that I like a lot for re-airing tires and it's very easy to use so I'm good with that. I know it may sound like I'm trying to overcompensate, but I'm ok with the height of the GX now. My use involves a lot of highway driving before I...

AP10" mak. Are you on Astrobin? I'll reply privately (since someone might rightly think this is a bit OT :)!

Like your thumbnail. What did you use to take than image?

Hi, here is my full stock (so far anyway) 4-day old GX550 OT+, loitering in front of a pretty cool observatory that I operate for a school. The Atomic Silver color goes well with the building! For those with astronomical interest, link to the observatory below. Happy Holidays to all, Mark...

I'm happy to have mine finally, so I'm going to be ok with not having the 2025 additions. All things equal, I'd like them, but not enough to have any angst about getting my truck now. However, I am violating a rule I have by reading about something that I just bought :).

I have mixed feelings about the 1" increase in height. Part of my use case for the OT+ is to drive on the interstate a 1000 miles to get out to where I want to do some off-roading several times a year. The OT+ is fairly high already, and I might be ok with the lower height my 2024 has, under the...

I agree, not sure what is going on.

I have a bunch of hi fi home stereo equipment and I find the ML system to sound pretty good. Mine definitely has bass.

Hi, the 1" lift is interesting, in particular when it says it doesn't change the approach/breakover/departure angles. I wonder if the lift components can be added to a 2024 OT? Time will tell I suppose.

Mine were 42 on the road and 50 spare. I just dropped them to 38 on the road and 42 on spare

Got my order in for the NYTOP Hybrid bumper, Al version. I guess it will be a bit of a wait. My only need now that I haven't ordered is a roof rack that will not make a lot of noise. Wescott seems to be described by folks as pretty quiet.

I don't particularly like trimming either, but you are right, to get the benefit of less stuff to hit in front of the tire you have to do it. I'm sure that if you want to go back to stock later on, Lexus will sell you a couple new front wheel liners. I looked at mine today, and it appears that...

well, another reason to get a roof rack :).

Hi, one more piece of info from NYTOP. when I asked about strength in general, they said "Our sliders are made with 1/4 inch steel sheet metal on all weight-bearing surfaces. Our sliders also have internal ribs that are welded within that you can’t see from outside, for extra reinforcement." I...

Me too. I've only driven mine for 219 miles so far, but I like the way they operated on the interstate.

Hi, you have zeroed in on the issue I was thinking about. Removing plastic was never a concern, it was whether putting on a different bumper, particularly one with a lot of non-crumpling mass (like a big steel bumper with a big winch), would affect the crash characteristics. I didn't like the...

Hi, in addition to my answer about the OEM lights, FWIW NYTOP told me that "Our GX550 sliders are designed to provide about 6 inches of stepping surface. Almost as wide as the factory plastic side steps." They also said in response to my question about using them as a lift/jack point: " Yes you...

I asked NYTOP about that, and they said it was the OEM running board lighting, which you can opt to leave it off the vehicle for off-road usage. You'd have that issue with any flat rock slider like this. I'm not even sure the OT+ has one (I need to look under mine which now has the running...

Thanks, I'll check them out.

Is there a gas can available that has 3-5 gallon capacity that would be ok to put in the rear of the GX for emergency use off-road? I don't have a roof rack, and don't anticipate needing gas, but wouldn't mind having some in case. I haven't tried carrying gas inside the vehicle, and assume it...