JEFFKISTHENAME's 2016 Lexus GX460 Build Thread

[JEFFKISTHENAME]

Hello Marlin Crawler fam!

I guess I'll start a build page to document some build progress. This week I ordered the RCLT kit! Can't wait for that. For now I guess I'll list what I have.

Engine - Stock, besides an Ironman 4x4 Snorkel w/Snorkel Upgrade Prefilter.
Suspension - Dobinsons Nitro Shock/Struts front and rear with C59-354 front heavy springs and 749V Heavy Rear Springs with Dobinson's lower trailing arms. SPC UCAs and Freedom Offroad OEM Replacement LCAs.
Front Bumper - Ironman 4x4 Classic Steel Bumper (modified by cutting off material).
Winch - Badlands Apex 12K.
Sliders - Ronin Metalworks.
Rear Bash Bar - Ronin Metalworks.
Skids - RCI Engine, Transmission and Fuel Tank Skids.
Rear Tire Carrier - JW Offroad
Wheels - AlphaEquipt xCommander 17x9 -18 in bronze.
Tires - Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT 315x70R17 E rated.
Brakes - EBC Slotted Rotors and Green Stuff Brake Pads
Cargo Area - Ironman 4x4 Metal Drawer System, Clearview Drop Down Fridge Slide, Snomaster CL56D Fridge, JW Offroad Cubby.
Electrical - SD Offroad MT SwitchPros Mounting tray, SwitchPros 9100, SDHC Battery Terminals.
Lighting - Baja Designs LP9 Pros in Driving Combo, Baja Designs SAE Squadrons as Fogs, Baja Designs S1 in Amber as ditch lights, Baja Designs 40" S8 Light Bar in driving combo white as roof light, and Diode Dynamics SS2s in Amber for chase lights.
Misc - DRT Fabrication Cab Mount Relocation and Hitch Receiver Recovery Point. Ironman 4x4 front recovery points and Ronin Metalworks Ditch Light Mounting Brackets.

Camping stuff:
-Alucab Gen 3R Roof Top Tent
-Alucab Shadow Awning
-Alucab Shower Cube

Plans: RCLT w/Rad Flo LT Coilovers w/Remote Adjuster and Rad Flo 2'x2' Hydro Bump Stops, ECGS Rebuilt 8" Front Diff w/Yukon 4.88 Gears and ARB Air Locker, ECGS Dana 60 Rear Axle (will remove KDSS) w/ 40 spline axles and Yukon 4.88 gears and ARB Air Locker, All-Pro Offroad AntiRock Rear Swaybar and at some point 3 Link Rear Suspension.

[blackdiamond]

What will adding RCLT allow you to do that you can't with the current setup?  I know it's a lot stronger, but was busting wondering if going to RCV axles might be sufficient on that front unless you're planning to rock crawl and/or run big tires.

Cool rig by the way.

[JEFFKISTHENAME]

What will adding RCLT allow you to do that you can't with the current setup?  I know it's a lot stronger, but was busting wondering if going to RCV axles might be sufficient on that front unless you're planning to rock crawl and/or run big tires.

Cool rig by the way.

First, thank you! Adding RCLT will allow me to wheel with more confidence knowing that my components from steering to arms/spindles are as beefy as can be. The GX will never be a dedicated rock crawler, but I don't just only want to do camping or soft roading.  I really do enjoy to wheel hard, so if you had to put me in a box, I'd identify as a Rocklander 😄. Currently I'm running 35s, which has been great so far. With RCLT I'd be able to run 37s. Not sure when that'll be but knowing I can do that without major issues is great. I think running RCV axles with stock setup would suffice, but the steering system and other IFS components really are the weak link that makes one want to upgrade.