This is a video of a fantastic GX build, but the front bumper is what caught my attention. It's not available on their site yet but hopefully coming soon.
Check out this build, great front bumper coming
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Good looking build. I really am liking the low profile bumpers a few of these companies are coming up with.
However, the wheel setups that push the tires out beyond the wheel wells, even with a slight lift, appear to cut WAY down on the amount of articulation that Lexus built into these trucks in stock configuration, so it'll be interesting to see how those aftermarket setups impact off road capability.
However, the wheel setups that push the tires out beyond the wheel wells, even with a slight lift, appear to cut WAY down on the amount of articulation that Lexus built into these trucks in stock configuration, so it'll be interesting to see how those aftermarket setups impact off road capability.
I didn't catch the manufacturer. Did he say JW Offroad ?
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JW Offroad | Lexus GX470 | Lexus GX460 | GXOR |
We specialize in Lexus GX470 and GX460 offroad products, from roof racks, rock sliders, tire carriers, skid plates to molle panels and brackets. All of our products are made in the USA and we guarantee the quality. We are entering the Toyota 4Runner and Tacoma market so keep on the look out.
www.jwoffroad.com
But they don't show this on their site yet. I sent them an email to ask about availability.
Looks like a great option for the front bumper. Agree on tires. I think a 34" would be good at 285 width.
That video was painful to watch. The parts look pretty nicely done though. I'd like to see them actually operate the rear bumper swing-outs. I had a swing-out tire carrier on a steel bumper with my last truck and it's about the only way to carry a full-size larger spare...but living with a swing-out day to day is a PIA.
I got tired of the swing out on my 470. Renders back up cams moot, and makes connecting a trailer + having access to rear compartment a nightmare. Won't be adding one to the 550.
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Great points, I don't think the benefits outweigh the costs you mentioned. I would consider a rear bumper just to make the trailer hitch access look better and add tow points, but no swing outs.
I will buy a steel bumper for the improved ground clearance, durability when I do hit it, and recovery points - the hitch integrating better and losing the loaded diaper will also definitely be a bonus.
On my Land Rover with the swing-out, I found myself loading cargo through the back seats because the swing-out was such a pain. To put anything in the cargo area, you have to set the item down, use both hands to open the latch and swing out the spare, open the cargo door, pick up the item and put it in the cargo area, close the cargo door, then use both hands to re-latch the swing-out. Gets old real fast. Another problem is that no one but you will understand how to properly latch the swing-out. If my wife drove my truck and needed to use it, she wouldn't latch it correctly and I can't believe it never swung open on her in traffic.
I really like the pop-up window on the GX - very convenient for quickly throwing stuff in the back. Not as convenient for getting stuff out, especially now that my truck is raised up a few inches. I'm looking forward to sleeping in the back with that window popped up though.
On my Land Rover with the swing-out, I found myself loading cargo through the back seats because the swing-out was such a pain. To put anything in the cargo area, you have to set the item down, use both hands to open the latch and swing out the spare, open the cargo door, pick up the item and put it in the cargo area, close the cargo door, then use both hands to re-latch the swing-out. Gets old real fast. Another problem is that no one but you will understand how to properly latch the swing-out. If my wife drove my truck and needed to use it, she wouldn't latch it correctly and I can't believe it never swung open on her in traffic.
I really like the pop-up window on the GX - very convenient for quickly throwing stuff in the back. Not as convenient for getting stuff out, especially now that my truck is raised up a few inches. I'm looking forward to sleeping in the back with that window popped up though.
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I heard back from the company making the bumper and rock rails. Here was the response:
Good afternoon Seth
We appreciate your interest in our parts. We are getting the 550 back in the shop next week to finalize a couple more parts and get the bumper and rock sliders gigged up to start producing them. You should start seeing stuff for the 550 on our website in the next couple of weeks.
Good afternoon Seth
We appreciate your interest in our parts. We are getting the 550 back in the shop next week to finalize a couple more parts and get the bumper and rock sliders gigged up to start producing them. You should start seeing stuff for the 550 on our website in the next couple of weeks.
