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(SOLD) 05 GX470 Build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by JdevTac, Dec 29, 2020.

  1. Dec 29, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    JdevTac

    JdevTac [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
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    Gender:
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    First Name:
    Josh
    GA/WA
    Vehicle:
    2nd gen
    GX SOLD







    2005 GX470, Blizzard Pearl, w/ Nav-ML system, 2-owner, purchased at 99k

    Prior to the GX I had been longtime Toyota driver, having learned to drive in a 3rd gen T4R 2WD, then gone to a 1st gen Tacoma PreRunner, and finally to my 2013 Tacoma 4x4 (Dec 2012). After selling the Tacoma fall 2019 in pursuit of getting back to an suv, I purchased my current GX. Blizzard pearl was not my first color choice given the recall issues with paint peel, but this one's paint was near pristine enough to overlook that. And the biggest focal point of mine, the frame, was near rust-free. Maintenance records were also well-documented.

    Maintenance:
    TB/WP/T-stat replaced (100k miles)
    Denso rad/OEM hoses (OEM leaking, 100k miles)
    Front/rear/xfer case fluids replaced along with new fill/drain plugs
    CDL actuator disassembly/seals
    Oil change
    Engine/cabin air filters
    New power steering reservoir/Valvoline maxlife atf
    OEM Spark plugs (105k miles)
    Duracell 94r AGM
    Hewitt-Tech SAIS bypass
    To do: passenger valve cover gasket, spark plug tube seals.

    Suspension:
    Ironman Nitro 2” “performance” (2.5-3” with below additions)
    - 1/2” top plate spacer, driver side
    - 1/4” top plate spacer, pass side
    - SSO coil conversion rear
    Energy Suspension poly bumps, front
    Front sway bar relocation brackets

    Armor:
    RCI ifs skid (aluminum)
    Ricochet off-road aluminum filler plate (for FJ)
    Ricochet off-road aluminum LCA skids
    RSG bolt-on angled sliders

    Misc Exterior:
    Front/Rear bumper chop
    Trailer plug relocate to bumper fascia
    Exhaust chop
    Rear diff breather relocate
    Aftermarket rear spoiler
    JW Off-road tire carrier
    DIY extrusion roof rack with Sherpa Equipment Co. mounting feet
    Wells Visors
    CBI ditch light mounts
    Metaltech4x4 standard hitch reciever
    Snorkel

    Wheels/tires:
    285/70/17 Toyo AT2
    1” BORA spacers front/rear
    Factory alloys

    Interior mods:
    Tuffy FJ center console
    Carling 6 switch panel
    Cupholder insert (craftedbymatt)
    Driver side switch insert (sbeprecision)
    Garmin mini dash cam
    AEM voltmeter and GPS speedo, A-pillar
    DIY stainless rear door folding table
    Weatherheck floor liners (garbage)
    Vinyl wrapped wood panels, aftermarket prado steering wheel
    Ellis Precision shift knobs

    Lighting:
    MESO dome light v2 in 2nd gen Tacoma housing, color matched
    Morimoto 35w HID kit 4k in low beams
    Rigid ignite LED pods in rear bumper

    Comms/Audio:
    Kenwood TM281
    Midland MXT400
    Non-nav conversion, Alpine ILX-w650
    Skar audio 6.5” woofers front doors
    Dayton audio 8ohm mids and tweeters from partsexpress
    Sound Ordnance B8-ptd, driver seat
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2023

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