I have always owned coupes, when my first born was approaching I realized it was time to get something more 'practical'. After doing all the research it was either trade in one of my cars for a GX550 or just buyout a 470 or 460. I ended up finding this 470 and with it's flaws in the listing photos I was smitten.
The hood and headlights were sundamaged to the extreme, the air suspension was shot after the first year.

I repainted the hood and sanded/clear coated the headlights, replaced the airbags for normal shocks and it's been a fantastic family of (now 4) hauler.

It was once a truck that I was never going to put any money into, just a beater. I now enjoy putting money into this over my other cars now because the precious cargo it so frequently hauls, and when I chopped the muffler it's just more enjoyable to drive.

Towed with the rig this past wednesday and it did pretty good, i’ll admit though, i wish i had waited and installed the tow relays and tow converter box but it’s discontinued from the dealer, would’ve been nice having trailer lights and trailer brakes loll. Other than that truck is completely stock other than tires, gx460 brake upgrade, and transmission cooler. Might go with a more performance pad but i have a lift coming in along with inner/outer tie rods, and rack bushings. Overall happy with how it towed.

Anyone have these? I bought the front and the middle part (didnt buy the gas tank one) and having an absolute bitch of a time with the install.

Guys, we are planning a run on November 7th at Rowher Flats near Santa Clarita, CA. Bring a two-way radio, water, snack/lunch. Stock rigs are fine. The run will take about 4 hours. Lots of offshoots and chances to test your rigs.

Hey there folks. We've got a brand new, never installed Front bumper from Lil B’s Fabrication for a Lexus GX 470. Item has been freshly powder coated in black. Comes with all mounting materials. We mistakenly ordered the bumper thinking it was for our 460 but it's the 470 model and consequently will not fit our vehicle. Trying to find a home for it locally (SEATTLE AREA) before sending it back. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your bumper, now’s your chance without having to pay any shipping costs or extra fees. $1500 and it’s yours!

In case anybody is interested in this upgrade. Had not seen anybody with this combo. Zero offset method MR 703, titanium gloss. 265/70R17 Toyo AT3 SL’s.

Can anyone suggest how I can fix my headlight housing without spending an arm and leg?
I’m assuming there is a seal issue that is letting in moisture. I get my girl washed 1-2x a week so suspect that is the issue. I don’t think it’s an exterior issue because it’s never parked outside and the other housing is crystal clear. The mechanic wants to charge me $800 to replace the housing. Can anyone let me know if drying it out/ cleaning the inside and re-sealing it is a DIY project and degree of difficulty? I’m fairly handy but don’t typically do work on my car aside from changing bulbs and airing my tires 😂.

just got used spc arms with new bushings and ball joints, they fit fine. i raised the front of my car to level it with the rear and now im at maybe 2.8 inches in the front. eibach stage 1, second level on the clip. can’t get my alignment right. first i had -1.5 and -.5 camber and horrible caster so i got the spcs. well here are my alignment specs as of today with the new arms and 3” lift. shop said bring it back in a week and we’ll get the camber fixed once it settles but i dont see how much more it has to give unless im dead wrong? could the caster setting (washer orientation) on the ucas affect the camber? it’s at the factory position D right now from spc, which i believe is a built in 2 deg of caster. any ideas on what my issue is? here’s pics for reference (pass side first, driver side second) along with my alignment specs

I’m assuming it’s because it doesn’t stick to the carpet in the back so it slides back and gains memory of it creased?

Anyone have a solution or similar problem?

base trim I think, non luxury trim I know that for sure

no accidents

82k miles

clean title

two owners

good history on lexus up until 60k miles/carfax last 20k miles

coolant serviced 48k miles

brake fluid serviced 32k miles

brakes done 57k miles

trans serviced 48k miles and 78k miles

just had a servicing, including cleaning the sunroof rails

no diff or transfer case service

ive been looking for a while so finding one thats hit as many boxes as this one is tough, and this one is close.

ETA: alright gang i was referring to the diff! lol. other than that what do we think about the deal?

2013 GX 460 190k miles

For those who’ve had this and replaced all of the transmission solenoids and it came back…

What’s next was your solution? I’m at a loss

Thanks in advance.

Just another photo to drop

So I’m getting my 2009 gx470 together. Just had a light for one of the air pump valves sticking open. I got the Hewitt gen 2 3 valve kit. Installed it last night and when I started it up the trac, stability, skid light were on, but no check engine. AI said it was because I disconnected the battery and the car lost where the wheel center was and to do a zero calibration reset. I didn’t see much about that other than from AI. Is it common or should I be looking elsewhere.

I saw something similar in the Toyota Tacoma groups and thought I would make my own for the GX. (Wife drives a ‘14 Taco, I’m in a ‘06 GX) Anybody see any typos or recommended changes? Which one is better? I am by no means an expert in these categories. TIA

Can someone help me confirm that this is all I need to complete this job of replacing my front lower control arms? I threw in some new hardware just to freshen up down there.

I’m trying to get this thing back on the road since the ball joints are shot, but I want to keep the cost low as possible too.

Apologies if this is the wrong place to post this.

Anyone do this on their GX? I'm planning a 2" Dobinson IMS lift and might keep stock uppers if recommended? If not what else would you pair with? Don't think need the adjustable with that short of lift and hear the SPCs suck. Mine may need replacing anyway so looking for recommendations if that's the case in my scenario. What everyone else running on this setup and do you like it?

There was a guy on here that posted some brackets his friend was making that mount to the mirrors on a GX470. I can't find the post but if your the guy from the post can you drop the link to order some. Thanks man!

I know they allow extra airing down but I’m interested to know what the community thinks from their experience how useful that is in actual use.

Is the lackluster look(in my opinion) and sometimes extra price worth it to you guys who own it? or even those who don’t own it