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The not so special 2006 GX 470, Sport - Unicorn Edition

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by SearArtist, Oct 28, 2020.

  1. Feb 25, 2023 at 3:45 PM
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    jlemmond

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    TB and WP time?
     
  2. Feb 25, 2023 at 3:52 PM
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    SearArtist

    SearArtist [OP] GX poor

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    Yes along with the below:
    Rear main
    Cam seals
    SAIS delete
    Long tubes
    New starter
    New power steering pump
    Misc gaskets and seals
     
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  3. Feb 26, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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    Bump for updates
     
  4. Feb 26, 2023 at 11:04 AM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Does Ryan have a YouTube channel so we can watch him work on your gx? :p
     
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  5. Feb 27, 2023 at 8:41 AM
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    SearArtist

    SearArtist [OP] GX poor

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    nope, but you get pics as I receive them.

    Will be ordering JD Fab 934 CV's this week and beyond that it's a waiting game on the rear King's to ship.
     
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  6. Feb 27, 2023 at 8:55 AM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    I better be there when you take it up front side of Daniels!
     
  7. Mar 14, 2023 at 7:46 AM
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    SearArtist

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    More parts rolling in

    Basikbiker tundra rack
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    @m00seNUckLEz aka RC Fab double sheer tie rods
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    JD Fab 934 CVs should be shipping this week, and also waiting on the rear Kangs to come off backorder.
     
  8. Mar 14, 2023 at 7:51 AM
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    SearArtist

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    If something breaks on the front end, it’ll have been a very bad day to say the least.

    the driveline should be pretty much bomb proof at this point.
     
  9. Mar 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Huh, still pictures of parts not on your GX.

     
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  10. Mar 16, 2023 at 6:46 AM
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    SearArtist

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    Major update:

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  11. Mar 21, 2023 at 5:21 PM
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    SearArtist

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  12. Mar 21, 2023 at 6:23 PM
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    w.adventures

    w.adventures Adventure is out there

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    Going green by removing the gas engine?
     
  13. Mar 21, 2023 at 6:47 PM
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    weight reduction mod
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2023 at 6:00 PM
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  15. Apr 4, 2023 at 7:45 AM
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    Meet you at the outpost in 2 weekends BOI
     
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  16. Apr 4, 2023 at 11:20 AM
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  17. Apr 4, 2023 at 11:21 AM
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    race you to the top of Daniel. Front side only.
     
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  18. Apr 7, 2023 at 6:11 PM
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    Update from the shop:
    Tundra rack getting fitted up.
    934’s now have clearance made.

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  19. Apr 8, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    SearArtist [OP] GX poor

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    My guy is killing it the last two days. Marlin lower braces tacked in. Should be burned in at some point today.

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  20. Apr 14, 2023 at 4:17 PM
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    SearArtist [OP] GX poor

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    Couple of updates from the shop this week.

    steering shaft modified to work with the tundra rack
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    Spindles welded all the way now
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    front diff mount has been reinforced
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