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New here with a GX 460

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by captrussia253, Jul 5, 2020.

  1. Jul 5, 2020 at 7:35 PM
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    captrussia253

    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    How’s it going?

    Recently traded my Nissan Frontier for a 2017 GX 460. Installed an Ironman stage 2 lift kit, TRD PRO wheels and 275/70r17 general grabber atx tires. Many more to come. This is my first “Toyota” off road vehicle so still learning everything about it.

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  2. Jul 5, 2020 at 8:12 PM
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    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy New member? Really??

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    Welcome to the forum! Those GX's are sweet!
     
  3. Jul 5, 2020 at 8:20 PM
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    MeefZah

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    Hell yeah!
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2020 at 9:43 PM
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    captrussia253

    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks. It was between the GX and a newer 4runner. Price was the same so I went for the V8 haha.

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  6. Jul 5, 2020 at 10:26 PM
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    4runningMan

    4runningMan New Member

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    So are the GX and 4runner the same truck underneath the body?
     
  7. Jul 5, 2020 at 10:40 PM
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    captrussia253

    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    From what I’ve read they are essentially the same. Basically a luxury 4runner. Or Land Cruiser Prado 150.
     
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  8. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:33 AM
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    brownbear

    brownbear Relax

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    Welcome from FL
     
  9. Jul 6, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    Welcome from SoCal
     
  10. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:58 PM
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    captrussia253

    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! Patiently waiting for the weekend to take her out again.

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  11. Jul 6, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    That's pretty bad ass!! Welcome...
     
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  12. Jul 6, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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    CJT4Runner

    CJT4Runner Frosty

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    Whenever I see a GX, I tell my daughter it’s Frosty’s rich cousin. (My 4R is named Frosty)
     
  13. Jul 6, 2020 at 10:30 PM
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    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    Haha awesome
     
  14. Jul 7, 2020 at 6:33 AM
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    Hey welcome! Love seeing a GX.
     
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  15. Jul 7, 2020 at 10:02 AM
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    4runningMan

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    Can you post up some interior pics?
     
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  16. Jul 7, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    Will do in a few hours. Still at work.
     
  17. Jul 7, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    Some interior pictures. My favorite is the last one haha

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  18. Jul 7, 2020 at 10:50 PM
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    Thanks for the pics. Love the way the rear door opens. What color is the gauge cluster at night?
     
  19. Jul 8, 2020 at 5:43 AM
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  20. Jul 8, 2020 at 4:04 PM
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    captrussia253

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    Some red some blue
     
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  21. Jul 8, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    flyinhoot

    flyinhoot When in doubt, Throttle out.

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    LOL rocking the child seat in the middle just like me!
     
  22. Jul 8, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    4runningMan

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    This is really growing on me. How high is yours lifted over stock?
     
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  23. Jul 8, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    There’s two child seats. Growing family that’s why we went with a GX :)
     
  24. Jul 8, 2020 at 7:26 PM
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    3” at the moment but I’m sure it’ll settle to 2.5-2.75”

    The ride is absolutely amazing with the Ironman.
     
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  25. Jul 8, 2020 at 7:27 PM
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    Going camping this weekend in this..

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  26. Jul 8, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    nimby in the drink

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    The GX is nice and all, but does the rear window roll down?
     
  27. Jul 8, 2020 at 8:06 PM
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    captrussia253

    captrussia253 [OP] New Member

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    No but it pops up. The air conditioned seats, navigation, leather seats, V8 and all at the same price of the 4runner is why I chose it. But you’re right the roll down hatch window is the beezneez.

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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    Good looking ride!

    I kept my 2006 Frontier and added my 2019 4Runner.
    Figured I had more into the Frontier than whatever Toyota would offer me.

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  29. Jul 9, 2020 at 9:07 AM
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    captrussia253

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    Nice! I loved the frontier. Solid truck just got too small for us.
     
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  30. Jul 9, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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    DRobs New Member

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    Pinstripes, lots of em. Plus a couple dents.
    I completely agree. I was close to buying a 4 door Taco but was tired of being cramped in my Frontier.
    Find the 4Runner more roomy.
     

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