GX470 Explodes Rear End during Extreme Off Road

[@danielchavez2908]

Perfect example on how NOT to offroad. You don’t just send it like that. U should had been on 4L with center diff enabled and slowly crawl up that hill.. I feel bad for that GX. I’m sorry baby, sorry daddy didn’t know how to take care of u lol

[@1000PerCentHuman]

EXACTLY my words. Proud owner of an '08 GX here.

[@sebastianromero420]

you could send it if it actually had a well built rear end

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

I have the Prado 120 4.0 V6 on which that platform from Lexus is being build. Even with KDSS and air suspension at the back 120 performs great on offroad. Central diff lock and Atrac system performs on any ground excellent. Even on a highway cruising on a long trips this car covers everything from daily car to offroad adventures. What can you wish more...😎

[@Maverick_cogx]

Dude… you can’t just send it or gun it with the GX. Based on a-trac and that rear dif, it’s no wonder you shredded it. This is NOT how you drive a GX or really any IFS off-road. This is so not what you do.

[@CodeUnknownTV]

460 rear diff WAY stronger

[@rmatares]

9” or Dana 60 will do just fine! Solid video and nice driving! No need to listen to the city slicker wannabes lol ! I’ve seen walker evans rip the trails in Death Valley in a stock Tahoe lol don’t listen to these people

[@hails1061]

This looks like a lot of fun!! This off-roading content is extreme!!👏

[@GXKid06]

Lexus is sick

[@runnerxa]

Those Eibach shocks look small, maybe 2" in outer diameter (~1.8" in actual capacity)? The GX470 is a heavy off-road vehicle and most folks migrate to 2.5" shocks with and without reservoirs because 2.5" shocks provide twice the capacity as a 2" shock. The dynamic load on the GX470 on a rutted terrain (especially at higher speed) put it near the upper limit of a 2" shock. For slow off-roading, the 2" shocks would work fine. First gen Raptors come with 2.5" shocks and current gen Ratpors have migrated to 3.0" shock (which provide twice the capacity as a 2.5" shock or 4 times the capacity as a 2" shock). I think the reason Eibach shocks are not well known is because there are other well known off-road oriented suspension companies like King, Fox, OME, and Icon out there that offer better and bigger shocks (and kits) dedicated for the off-road community. Current Eibach Pro Truck shocks are 2" in diameter where as most major off-road suspension vendors offer 2.5", 3", and 3.5" shocks with standard and extended length. Eibach springs on the other hand are well known and I have been running one for over a decade on my 4x4s.

[@christopherwilson9140]

If your wheel wells are gone you should either get a snorkel or a warm air intake. Your stock intake breathes from the fenderwell and you are one fun puddle splash from needing a new motor

[@dougmoran13]

Good luck buddy thx for taking us along.

[@DanielleHeninger-qz1ic]

It's me Reed This is good This is good!!!!!!!!!

[@extrabolts]

Let's go! Let's have a day!

[@dermotwallace5533]

So painful to see the beautiful GX put through such a traumatic experience.😥😥😥😭😭😭

[@extrabolts]

On the lift getting upgraded!

[@JavierBlanchardBJJ]

Great video

[@AdventureRich]

I'm definitely following your journey. I intend to get a fleet of 3 of these Lexus/Prados with the center diff lock, and I intend to lift and put the iron front bumpers and winch etc as well. I'm subscribing to see how you do with yours so I can be guided. Keep it up! And thanks for doing this 🙏🏽

[@AdventureRich]

One thing... the Lexus SUV's mostly available here in Panama are the GX 460's. Is there an incredible difference between the 460's and the 470's?

[@j_freed]

@@AdventureRich There’s a good video on KZbin explaining it, one major difference is things like clearance, and the takeoff and departure angle are worse on the slightly longer comfier 460. The newer 460 also has more power and torque than the 470, but only slightly, and this is offset by the added weight of the vehicle.

[@sebastianromero420]

Did you end up buying that gx fleet?

[@AdventureRich]

@@sebastianromero420 only one so far, 2 to go!

[@sebastianromero420]

@@AdventureRich 460 or 470?

[@craigcaryl116]

Bad Ass!! Just put an Old Man Emu on my 2004.

[@michaelhill7298]

I think you can get an 8.2 with e locker from a 4runner that bolts in.

[@LLCoolPass]

Or fj cruiser yep

[@alonzokincaid1362]

@Johnny B are they all the same exact width?

[@alonzokincaid1362]

Is that the whole rear end or the center section that you need?

[@j_freed]

It’s interesting to see a car that looks almost stock going off-road, with very little of the bodywork changed, etc.

[@NVSTRZ34]

Interested to see the next stage. I think my GX 460 diff days are numbered too in the not so distant future lol

[@NVSTRZ34]

@@extrabolts That would be good. I've done some research as well, but I haven't come across a good video myself for the platform. Would probably get some good views. I say go for it 🤘

[@AdventureRich]

@@NVSTRZ34 Is there a huge difference between the GX 460 and 470? Pros and cons? I'm about to invest in 3 of these, but I'm kinda stuck not knowing which to go with. Here in Panama, there's a lot of 460's and a couple 470's. Any insight will help, thanks a lot! 🙏🏽

[@AdventureRich]

@@extrabolts Thanks bro! Looking out for more 4x4 content 🤙🏽

[@CodeUnknownTV]

460 diff is significantly stronger. What makes you say that?

[@CodeUnknownTV]

@@AdventureRich 470 is better engine (both could go 500k, but 4.7 could go 1 mill miles). The 460 has much stronger transmission and rear end.

[@DanielleHeninger-qz1ic]

Go go go go

[@KP11520]

Hope you paid your Pro Guide Dog well! He did an excellent job. Don't feel bad, my 1999 Durango blew out the rear with 90K miles on it New Years Eve a few years back on the Long Island Expressway and never off roaded. Kicked the pinion and blew a hole out. Oil everywhere. Spent $3800+ since and it's still AFU! Dip Shite mechanic took the money and ran. Closed his business. Blames the bearings from China (Timken). Probably more like amateur shimming experience. Dodge certified top mechanic.... Yeah Right!

[@chrisguapo69]

You went way to strong on that uphill run. gotta go slow.

[@indyhco]

Feel sorry for that GX. 😧

[@KarpucMotoring]

Awesome! No Risk No Reward!! Send it!

[@michaelhill7298]

Great video! Keep the contect coming!

[@AdventureRich]

I 2nd that!

[@brettweltz8135]

To quote a famous Australian. You denthead!!!! That’s not how you off-road. The key is applying consistent throttle not full. Sending it every time you feel a bump!!! If you’re gonna off-road like that, you may as well take your GX 470 and THUNDERCUNT IT OFF A CLIFF!!!!!!

[@vimejiasve]

Good video but you go too fast

[@abbtt7809]

I think me and you are the only ones that noticed 😂

[@Unit4321]

Prado’s are legendary suv , I was going to get ibach but I went with icon

[@The_Touring_Jedi]

Actually Prado is not an SUV, it is an offroad project for the tough terrain. My Prado 120 4.0 V6 performs excellent on offroad.

[@andrespatino2761]

Too bad Toyota putting same axles from 60s Toyota. Which were lighter back in the days.

[@mattm3978]

Who did you use for your Body Mount Chop? In the CSRA and would like to know a suggestion for my GX!

[@James.s]

Where was this!?

[@Robgue77]

Where is that place. I live in cumming ga with a gx470 that needs to be tested. Thanks

[@owentimm8166]

I’d watch out for water with the fender liner out the air box will eat water pretty easily with that setup

[@janpur1417]

Did you have the rear locker engaged? Any wheel lifts while reving and then landing the wheel on the hard ground? I prefer stock tires as that eliminate the strain on rear diff on hard offroading. Too big wheel with larger radius cause too much strain on drive train.

[@driojal]

@@extrabolts 100% agree with @Jan pur and probably meant to say center diff lock. You sent it like a boss.

[@michaelhill7298]

where is a video about the D60? Will you still have ATRAC?

[@LLCoolPass]

You should put sliders on asap!

[@michaelnorris6867]

What trail is this and where is it located?

[@vmplummer]

Did you get the rear diff repaired? Was it expensive?

[@yiayang3403]

No bump stops?

[@donttrustnobody]

This makes me sad 😞

[@GabesGarage]

That’s the only things that worries me about mine.

[@ml989]

Mine just reached 250k miles today and no warning lights at all. But dude, that's not how you off road. Once you fix that learn some techniques...

[@kindasupersonic7114]

Guess now you can do a direct Bolt on of an FJ rear diff.

[@IslandAlohaGrill]

Stupid is as stupid does....too much abuse, overworked the underside without extra rigging.

[@michaelleviste3635]

Can you confirm your wheel/tire specs? I heard everyone runs 17s, but I’d love to run 16s on a GX if possible?

[@samfurler7254]

16s are not possible on the gx because the brakes are too big, 17s are the smallest wheels you can run

[@MS-ij1tq]

I ran a set of 16" TRD wheels from an FJ. Had to run 1.25" wheel spacers and trim the dust shields. I ended up going back to 17" wheel. The truck didn't run as well with the 16's.

[@diazfamily83108]

You cannot run 16's on the gx,

[@MS-ij1tq]

@@diazfamily83108 Sorry Bro but I did, I have Powerstop calipers and it was snug but they fit with the Spidertrax wheel spacers. The wheels were from a 2013 Cruiser, 16"x7.5"

[@justinh8986]

How much was the ebach??

[@AdventureRich]

@@extrabolts Is the ride quality still soft and nice? On gravel roads etc?

[@jp-nd3vd]

Definitely to much gas pedal.

[@bigmanoncampin366]

Been there... 🤣🤣

[@alexreed9940]

This was the most Stupidest thing you could’ve ever done with this GX they are special vehicles and you were doing great at first you going up the hill slow and then you just sent it this is all your fault now that you dented it you should’ve went slower You just can’t drive it like that

[@jasongarry8222]

Holy sh#@ dude first rule of wheeling easy on the skinny pedal! That 100% is driver fault, sorry it broke but I would suggest going out with an experienced wheeler just to get some more of the nuances of off roading.. I think you realized that wasn't the right way to drive a stock drive train with much larger tires.

[@extrabolts]

@@jasongarry8222 true true

[@michaelround4747]

lol how to destroy a vehicle...

[@nijovacisoen4395]

Thats sounds so bad

[@JPerez-zm4kr]

Stick to racing 🤦🏽‍♂️poor gx

[@TurbineResearch]

Seen this happen in Moab a few times. V8 GX are weak as

[@runnerxa]

I think you mean the Toyota 8in rear diffs in the GX470 are weak. It is one of the known weak spots for a GX470. Not Land Cruiser strong but at least Toyota upgraded the rear diffs to 8.2 in the newer GX.

[@AdventureRich]

@@runnerxa Good info here, thank you. What year GX is this? So I'll know to avoid it...

[@runnerxa]

@@AdventureRich The 8.0in rear diffs are in all the GX470 (03-09), 4th gen 4Runner (03-09), and early years of FJ Cruiser (07 to 09). All subsequent models have the 8.2in rear diff. You won't have issues with the 8.0in rear diff unless you wheel hard. Most folks end up swapping in an open diff 8.2 or an OEM e-locker version of 8.2 from newer models. Or they migrate to a different platform (Raptor, Land Cruiser, etc.).

[@AdventureRich]

@@runnerxa thank you bro! 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bobquattrini1787]

Weak AF ifs