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Archangel's Uncommon but not Unicorn GX build

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Archangel, Dec 23, 2020.

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  1. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    Archangel

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    Archangel [OP] Special Assistant to the Regional Manager

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    I figured now that I've had my GX for about two weeks, it was time to at least start the build thread. After weeks of searching, and @SearArtist sending lots of links, I found a 2006 GX470 in a non-sport, non-nav, dark interior combination. 227k on odometer, and WP/TC/Radiator all replaced about 40k ago.

    Parts I've ordered/have:

    OME medium duty lift kit
    Metaltech 4x4 Stage 2 Rear Coil conversion kit
    Spidertrax 1.25" spacers
    Pioneer AVH-1550NEX head unit and all other fit kits
    Callahan 460 front brake kit, 470 rear brake kit
    Moog sway bar links
    JBA UCA's
    1st Gen Tundra wheels
    255/75/17 Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 tires (leftover from my Jeep GC I traded for my T4R)

    I'll post pics as they come...

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    Archangel, Dec 23, 2020
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  2. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:03 AM
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    SearArtist, Dec 23, 2020
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  3. Dec 23, 2020 at 6:07 AM
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    The wood grain and chrome door pillar “kit” was installed at the dealer with the chrome OEM wheels upon delivery. Pioneer head unit to replace all that nasty

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    Archangel, Dec 23, 2020
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  4. Jan 12, 2021 at 8:25 AM
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    Updates as of 1/12/2021

    JBA UCA's: Installed
    OME medium duty kit: Installed
    Metaltech 4x4 rear coil conversion: Installed
    Spidertrax 1.25" spacers: Installed
    Pioneer AVH-1550NEX: Awaiting install
    Tundra wheels and 255/75/17 Yokohama Geolandar M/T G0003 tires: Awaiting install
    Prado window treatments: Awaiting install
     
    Archangel, Jan 12, 2021
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  5. Jan 12, 2021 at 8:26 AM
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    Archangel, Jan 12, 2021
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  6. Jan 19, 2021 at 1:50 PM
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    Man... OP sux! Time for a few more updates:

    4 of 6 Prado weatherstripping replaced
    Completed Window pillar chrome delete
    Removed OE steps to trim and reinstall

    Ordered Rad Rubber fender shields
    Ordered EBay knockoff fog assemblies
    Ordered Silver logo-less center caps
    Ordered Amazon Interior LED kit
    Ordered Amazon LED reverse lights

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    Archangel, Jan 19, 2021
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  7. Jan 22, 2021 at 7:10 AM
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    Yesterday: Completed TPMS disable, ordered a Cabin Filter, and installed reverse LED's
    Today: Tag & Title mod ($440), and ordering rear door trim pieces I broke installing said reverse LED's
     
    Archangel, Jan 22, 2021
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  8. Jan 23, 2021 at 11:17 AM
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    Yeah, I definitely broke a few clips and holders, but luckily everything went back together when I did my reverse lights.

    Got any more details on the TPMS disable?
     
    Gen1FTMFW, Jan 23, 2021
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  9. Jan 23, 2021 at 4:13 PM
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    it took me longer than 5 minutes, but it wasn’t too bad at all. Having the connectors and wire stripper was my biggest problem lol
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2021 at 4:13 PM
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    Head unit is in!

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  11. Jan 28, 2021 at 6:59 PM
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    Oil change and alignment today. Also, got some interior surprises in the works.... stay tuned!!
     
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  12. Feb 5, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    Tires Ordered!
     
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  13. Feb 5, 2021 at 1:07 PM
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    Looks good. I have the same tire size on my gx460, but they're Duratracs.
     
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    just ordered Duratracs
     
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  15. Feb 5, 2021 at 5:13 PM
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    i hear a lot of mixed reviews on them...
     
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  16. Feb 5, 2021 at 5:16 PM
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    Subd :anonymous:
     
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  17. Feb 5, 2021 at 5:50 PM
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    for someone who hates on us broverlanders you sure are interested in what we’re doing...
    :confused:
     
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  18. Feb 6, 2021 at 6:11 AM
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    I just wanna have friends :(
     
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  19. Feb 6, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    Oh. Well in that case. Ok.
     
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  20. Feb 6, 2021 at 7:26 AM
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    move had them on a few vehicles and been happy with performance
     
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