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Salvaged 2005 GX470 Project - Now with Rebuilt Title & Plates!

Discussion in 'Lexus GX Builds' started by M3Tundra-JK, Oct 23, 2023.

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  1. Nov 16, 2023 at 2:42 PM
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    Por15 Metal prep time again

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    I have that same toolbox
     
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    This is my work area

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  4. Nov 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM
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    Just missing an oven to add in this the cabinets :laugh:
     
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  5. Nov 16, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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    Exactly, where you going to bake headlights now!
     
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  6. Nov 16, 2023 at 3:21 PM
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    Left it in the next room over when pulled these out. Too lazy to hang cabinets a second time lol
     
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  7. Nov 17, 2023 at 11:31 AM
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    Tailgate arrived, and it's the complete assembly including spoiler! Definitely a good deal compared to other options I found.

    Already added to cost, but will repeat it:

    + $972

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    M3Tundra-JK, Nov 17, 2023
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  8. Nov 17, 2023 at 11:37 AM
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    e30cabrio I'm e30cabrio, I'm a modaholic

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    Congratulations!
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2023 at 3:53 PM
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    Old OEM Magnetic Coilovers vs New Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 Coilovers

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  10. Nov 17, 2023 at 5:45 PM
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    Mocked in. Took a few measurements and looks like they are preset to roughly 1" of lift over stock, which is perfect for me

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  11. Nov 17, 2023 at 6:04 PM
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    Outcome of POR15 on front radiator support crossmember

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  12. Nov 17, 2023 at 8:00 PM
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    Adding a little TRD Red! Oversprayed a little on the last coat but easily fixable

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    Ha!!!:). Looking very nice
    My goodness!! Tow Hooks! :)
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2023 at 1:50 PM
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    Sway bar on and front end buttoned up. Just threw on the OEM end links for now. Need to order some new ones though.

    Wheels next!

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    I hope you’re using my buddies at Hefty, @memario1214 or Runnin4Tacos to help ya on parts :burnrubber:
     
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  16. Nov 18, 2023 at 2:07 PM
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    F*$K

    I didn't take into account the center hub diameter, only the bolt pattern...

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    I’m sure a local shop can mill those out for you. I know it does sucks though.
     
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    There is also the thread on 3rd gen rims on the first gen. Guy bought custom spacers. They were 500$, there were also ebay spacers.

    Maybe a spacer is an option.
     
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    I'm just going to relist them for sale. I got s good deal on then so they should go quickly
     
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    Ok after some research and checking over the wheel some more, this may be an option. There's a few youtube videos of it being done, and forum posts about it. I'll have to call around Monday to see who can do it and how much
     
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    This is my favorite current thread. Outstanding work on the GX. Look forward for more. Thanks for posting your work M3.
     
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    Appreciate it!

    Here's the current stance with the new front suspension, and factory rear suspension air bags set to high. Pretty much what I was going for.

    If it's not to expensive to bore the new wheels out, that would end up being pretty cool. I'd likely be the only GX rocking these BBS Forged wheels. There are replica wheels in this pattern that do fit the GX and other 4runners, but they're not Forged, and they're 17" not 18"

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    Those are legend suvs. That engine is Toyotas best work in my opinion
     
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    It's crazy looking for a Used GX470 for sale, and most of them have 2-300k miles and still going for decent prices
     
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    The current Nori green paint would look outstanding. But you do you.
     
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    They are hard to find around here that aren’t total rust nightmares. Indiana resident. Your gx looks great in that regard.
     
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    I just took the cap off the hub to recheck fitment, and the tire wouldn't clear the steering knuckle by quite a bit. Oh well, just gonna sell these and get the normal TRD PRO wheel for the 4runner. But I don't think they got any bbs forged version.
     
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    FYI, hub size on the 4runner/GX470 is 106mm, 3rd Gen Tundra is 95mm. Now I know to check next time
     
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