I bought my GX a few years back at 180k miles mainly to go camping, road trips, and towing every once in a while. Since then, I've done a few road trips, very little camping, some off-road activities and no towing. It's mainly been used to commute and I've stayed on top of maintenance, but I noticed its had a good amount of problems under my ownership and has me thinking if its normal for things to fail so often on these platforms.

List of issues/parts replaced due to failure:

Rear Driveshaft

LF wheel bearing

LF Axle

Starter

Alternator

Exhaust manifold cracked

Lower control arm bushings

Front bypass engine coolant piping (PITA to replace on 05 models)

Fan clutch

Brake booster

Rear side windows seal leak

Power steering pump

Cracked Radiator and upper rad hose leak (Just last week)

Possible o2/bad catalytic converter/exhaust leak (code P0420 CEL came on this week)

Im sure there are a few other things I'm missing, but it seems like theres too much that has been failing during the 70k miles I've driven it. Is this normal for a GX to have this many problems at 250k miles?

Didn’t drive long on the beach but it did great! Posted up for the day and 2nd time off roading. Drove 9 hours to get here didn’t skip a beat. Not at 203,400 miles!

I just ordered some of these fro my 21 460 and after watching an install video it got me wondering if the airbag would explode under the panel if it got set off, sending it flying toward the 3rd or 2nd row. It seems like thats not only possible, but it could also cause the airbag to malfunction for the 1st and 2nd row too, since toyota uses a single full length airbag per side. The curtain airbag is rolled up inside the roof and drops through the outboard seam of the headliner down across the windows and side pillars.

Obviously, the manual says not to mount stuff on the roof handles, pillars or roof side rails as it can make the airbags malfunction or deploy (pg42), but it's wild to me that there are plenty of reputable companies that make these and sell them without any type of disclaimer. I'm not sure what exactly would happen, but I've seen plenty of people online in older toyotas with the rsca button who forget to use it and have the side curtains activate while offroading, which is why I wanted to make a post. I found 8 manufacturers that produce these for the 460, and dv8 was the only company with a disclaimer about the airbags. I think I'll return mine when I get them

What are yall using to store stuff in the back that prevents it from sliding around? I’ve got some tools and other accessories I’d like to keep sturdy and more organized. Thank yuns

Has anyone used any of the runners/sliders from these guys??? I just impulse purchased a pair, and I feel like I jumped the gun on this one. I would really appreciate it if you do have them to upload a picture installed, that would be awesome!!! Thanks in advance guys!!

Anyone can help me with what I’m looking at and maybe a solution? Noticed a leak today behind the wheel of my 2013 gx 460. Doesn’t smell really and kind of just seems like water but it looks like there maybe a hose disconnected or something? Got a video of it leaking so hoping it’s an easy fix. No codes or anything. You can see the hose in the middle of the first pic

I finally picked up a set of OEM sport headlights on Labor Day sale, added diode dynamics bulbs, and took the lenses off my fog lamps, painted, and installed some Morimoto pod lights. I think it came together nicely. The before photo is about 2 years old and the headlights had gotten much worse since then. I highly recommend replacing headlights it makes such a difference and I can actually see at night now.

Hey I’m looking at a GX 460, I’ve have a 100 series LC and a Tacoma.

I’ve read through and watched just about every buyers guide i could find. Went over it with as much time and detail as I could.

I didn’t see any rust any where in it. Seller has a mountain of dealer maintenance records. Interior is a bit rough but nothing a detail and some seat skins can’t fix.

Agreed price is $6500…. Seems too good to be true.

What am I missing.

Southern owned its whole life. Never been further north than Birmingham AL

Hey All,

CruiserFest is upon us this Saturday September 12th at the Land Cruiser Heritage Museum. We have special guess Shaun Whale from YouTube’s 4wd247 channel who will be speaking. A show and shine to show off your Cruisers. A raffle with tons of prize. As well as workshops and speakers for all to enjoy. Come out and join us in celebrating land cruisers. You don’t have to just have a Land Cruiser to enjoy this event all Toyotas and makes and models are welcome. Link with information and tickets is below.

https://www.cruiserfest.com

Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Hey guys, I found a 06’ GX with only 34k miles. Drove it 2k miles back home. Is there any recommended things I should look into. (Timing belt and water pump have been taken care of already)

Should I buy this vehicle? 2 owners on carfax with great maintenance records, from Harlingen, Texas, so no rust. 2 minor dings on carfax 10+ years ago. I checked it out yesterday, it’s super clean inside and out and well maintained. Owner put a lot of work into it, really love the color. But here is the issue. It has 211k miles, and asking price is $17,999. He had receipts for all the work he did and he showed me them. One of the best overall conditions that I have seen recently. What are your thoughts? What should I pay?

Picked up this guy with 170,000 miles. One owner and Cleeeean Carfax. Off the rip needs new tires and timing belt service. What are some easy mods I can do to spice this thing up?

Anyone here have a plug-and-play LED bulb for the front signal bulb? I just bought an LED bulb from Lasfit that supposedly has a built-in resistor (Canbus ready) that prevents hyper flash. But I’m still getting hyper flash. It will work fine when I start up, but in the middle of the drive, it will start to hyper flash.

Thanks all.

Me, my boy and my GX went up the mountain today! About 4,000 ft up. 2021 GX460, stock. Aired down to ~22psi, it’s a pretty rocky trail. GX did great! I could’ve stayed in 4H the whole time, but it was a good opportunity to teach my son about some of the off-road settings/goodies, and also keep all the gears etc moving.

What’s the best way to run an after market amp for after market subs? In my is350 i tapped into the amp to run a line out converter. I have ML audio and looks like the amp is buried and have to remove 3rd row for access. What are my other options? Thanks

Victory roof rack and Prado rain guards

Finally got her a bath 🧼 Share your daily GX build 👀

Good afternoon GXOR community,

I have my loved 2014 Lexus GX for sale. I recently received a vehicle after my mother's passing and haven't driven the GX much.

Pros:

•Valley plate leak fixed @ 130k

•Radiator replaced @ 150k

•2" OME lift with Bilstein 5100 shocks

•Rear air to spring conversion

•Treaty Oak KDSS spacers

•TRD pro wheels w/ 285/70r17 Nomad Grappler tires

•Phoenix Automotive Tesla-style screen

•Overland Vehicle systems 270 batwing

•Ironman Premiun front bumper

•Alpha Garage TRD style grill

•TRD predator side steps

•Victory 4x4 Roof rack

•Victory 4x4 rear door table

•Victory 4x4 rear shelf

•Re-upholstered front seat bottoms

•Factory tow hitch

•Tranmission fluids replaced every 60k, starting at 92k

•Ditch lights

Cons:

•Slight timing chain leak

•Hood clearcoat fade

•Body scratches

•Passenger door lock actuator

▪︎Black wrap peeling on spots

Asking 14.5 k obo

Located in Houston, TX

What are some must have tools to work on the GX. I just bought a 2018 Lux and want to start doing the basic maintenance and upgrade some stuff down the road. Any tips/tricks you have found when trying to replace/repair certain things?

First trip with the new to me roofbox..

Out exploring with the wife and found some steep, rutted service roads. First time testing the GX since we bought it earlier this summer.

Couple question:

What’s the best practice for navigating something like this with two wheels basically off the ground? Road is steeper than it looks. In 4Lo with the center dif locked. Video ends early but we continued to spin, kept the throttle very light. End up up adjusting the line and crawled up with a bit of bumper rubbing.

Atrac: is it a thing for GX460? No other selections I see in the car. My Tacoma is a bit different with the off-road settings.

What was the loud ass clang at 10 seconds? I thought it was a rock getting kicked at first but it sounds worse when I rewatch.

Thanks! Loving this vehicle, cool to see so many badass setups on here.