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What've You Done With Your GX470 Lately?

Discussion in 'Toyota Trucks & SUVs' started by Gen1FTMFW, Dec 18, 2019.

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  1. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Ok. So KDSS was only available through the sport package? Then you get the black or dark wood interior too?

    Were any years of the 470 considered better than the others?
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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  3. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:52 PM
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    Kdss was available by itself in 2004. Sport models started in 2005.

    Some say 2003-2004 is better because the engine is more basic.

    2005 and newer has vvti which has a little bit more power.

    I personally like vvti. Can’t really go wrong with any years though.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    I hear the cam seal replacement on 05+ is a bitch. Guess I’ll be finding out soon enough...
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    Gotcha. Same as the 1st gen Tundra then. VVTI in 05-06. My 02 doesn't have it. The 4.7L is a great engine.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    KDSS was a standalone option starting in 04. Sports models have it but it doesn't have to be a Sport to have it.
     
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    Thanks. So back to my original question, what's the quickest way to spot it if I were to go look at one?
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2020 at 3:39 AM
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    Look at the sway bars. It’s instantly noticeable. KDSS bars are like 2” in diameter and have hydraulic end links one one side.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2020 at 6:14 AM
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    front sway bar has a hydraulic ram and is attached to the lower control arm versus the spindle on a traditional setup.

    49674d1320897646-kdss-fj-dsc00100_35545f2eeb217f343f5cbb3968848a87306608a1.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 7, 2020 at 8:27 AM
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    Thanks guys. I wasn't sure if there was any sort of switch inside. I didn't know if any sort of manual adjustment could be made by the driver but it seems the KDSS function happens automatically. Still undecided if I'll eventually get my wife a GX470 or 460.
     
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  11. Dec 7, 2020 at 8:30 AM
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    Still looking for a good one...

    EDIT: My GX will be here Monday!
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2020 at 6:19 AM
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    OME kit, JBA UCA's, Prado window treatments, and new headunit ordered...
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    Noticed today one of my rear upper control arms blew a Jonny joint up.5568711A-30D6-415B-BEF8-38686686B9DA.jpgAll back together and ready to go to Rausch this weekend.56BDF03F-A0E4-4BB4-B4B8-F279C7DA126E.jpg
     
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  14. Dec 10, 2020 at 6:09 AM
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    So... what are the MUST do mods that you've done? I'm seriously considering the rear table
     
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  15. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:05 AM
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    Snorkel. Rear table is pointless IMO when camp tables are so cheap.
     
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    No snorkel. On your spidertrax, did you select the 96+ T4R ones?
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    They only make 1 SKU for 6 lug toyota's.
     
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  18. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:26 AM
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    you running front and rear or just front? Hoping the OME & JBA's will give me enough for 285's, but want to make sure...
     
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  19. Dec 10, 2020 at 7:32 AM
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    Don't run just 2 spacers in the front...looks ridiculous having uneven offset and triggers me.
     
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    Linda listen, I have NEVER used them before. Certain vehicles have a frame where front assemblies stick out further than rear ones (GM immediately comes to mind). Wasn't sure if the GX was one such vehicle.
     
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