Winter Storm Gone Wrong - Bus Rescue | TOP 5 Lexus GX470 Off-Road Build Pros & Cons

In today's video, we have a blast in the gx470 drifting around in the snow and saving people stuck in the massive snowstorm. I also list some of the pros and cons of the Lexus GX470 after one year of ownership!
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[@marcosmecima3666]

Reminds me of the 70's in New England, when people cared about others and went out on their broncos and blazers pulling, plowing and shoveling folks that inevitably got themselves into life threatening trouble, that said, best wishes in all you guys do, faith in humanity restored!!!

[@CaneSugarCane]

You know a vehicle is great when your sorest complaint is the center console size :D

[@burrusaga]

😂😂😂

[@limelife7457]

People always complaining about the Toyota/Lexus infotainment is dinosaur age (Dated) I would rather drive a boring reliable cars Toyota/Lexus than driving a fancy (infotainment) console vehicles that always in the mechanics shop for repairs. Fancy infotainment really keep them busy while waiting for a tow truck for their broken @śš vehicle in the side of the road. 😂

[@hajjdawood]

@@limelife7457 this is a BS argument F150/F250 have great infotainments and easily reach 500k miles without major issues

[@franklinsaltchuck2455]

The biggest complaint is actually the 12 MPG... Go for a diesel Landcruiser that gets 25 MPG

[@CaneSugarCane]

@@hajjdawood anything Ford reaching 500k miles is a miracle. Calling it!

[@Liberty-Works1111]

I've got the V8 Limited 4runner with the same engine, live in Michigan & love the weight & torque when pulling people out in snow... Many people forget that the Lexus is equally capable & comes standard with the 4.7... Love these platforms...

[@LoganKingMedia]

Totally! Thanks for watching!

[@reallink2000]

the FJ and the GX saving the community one pull at a time!

[@glincho]

As a fellow GX470 owner, I must say it combines a lot of things for me, ergonomics (nice comfort) and off road capabilities. One of the reasons I bought this SUV, was the side opening door. It helps, if you carry stuff on the roof.

[@m.48]

This is an awesome build. Got a GS460 and I can attest that these make great power and have amazing reliability. Dope video!

[@chace-oc]

Thank you for helping someone in need. I have a Pajero Sport with a drawer in the back. It works so well!

[@wesschimpf5155]

Totally agree with every pro and con! My kids have moved out so I removed my rear seats for more room. I like what you've done with the winch bumper and wheels, breaks up the white. I'm in the process of doing the same thing. Nice job on your GX!

[@benjaminbaker6351]

Agree on everything except the seats. I’m 6 foot and 235 lbs and I find the seats to accommodate me very well. The arms rest do feel out of place. I usually use the passenger side arm rest and lift the driver side.

[@recnepsgnitnarb6530]

I have a LX470. I love it. It's a total tank. Mine is stock except for some Goodyear Duratracs and the offroad capability is incredible. I have had zero issues with the AHC system and it really smooths out washboard trails.

[@ultimatejoe71617]

Great video! Indeed I have wanted a 4Runner for quite some time. But she I found the GX470 I was sold. Similar in several ways but definitely stands apart. I also love the look how it stands apart as a extremely capable off-road vehicle. In all the GX videos I’ve watch that’s one point I have not heard made!

[@Maximonious]

Why not create a video of all of your snow rescues? That would be pretty cool! Very kind of you!!

[@soundboydesign1373]

Canada here...nice, I'm taking tips for my wj... keep turning that wrench... one love

[@jonnyrockets]

Very Awesome. I've had my GX over a year and it's been a great unit. Camping has been a dream in it. I don't mind the back door latch, but I can't remember the last time I used my hand to lock it. Kick it with my foot! Great looking build!

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks and thats awesome! I need to try the foot kick method haha

[@jeromerusselldemusicologist]

This one of the most awesome modified GX 460 video on KZbin... Love it

[@hommeleterrible]

Definitely looking to pair a GX with the GS and do an off-road build similar. Thank you for this channel (I will refer back to this).

[@jesuszermeno7181]

We all going to need one like this in the usa because Weather is changing as crazy snowing in the whole Country

[@garyzhuang5894]

I took my 04 GX as soon as I got it to the lexus dealer to check the rear heat problems. I stayed there for 3 hours and they told me there is no rear heat, only rear cool. I was so glad that there would be no one sitting in my back during Alberta winter.

[@d.phothirath5084]

I love your rig ! I just picked up a GX 470 in blizzard white to build up. I have a 5th gen Runner & a 4th gen V8 4Runner also that I build. I'm hoping I enjoy the GX as much as my 4Runners & hope one day to make it look like Yours ! Great video 👌🏼 & awesome Build !

[@carlito_148]

1st video ive seen from this guy 1st thing i saw was a sti. Good lord u know you good when u got a Rig and a Speedster.

[@Chase_Schrader]

Congrats on 2k! You did what took me two year in a month haha; seriously though can’t wait to see what the channel becomes!

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks so much!!

[@fozzir]

Love what you've done to your GX! Looks cool! I've got a stock 04, you got me thinking what I could do. Good video!

[@aaronb7996]

Awesome build, great review, and thanks for pulling all those people out

[@devanrogers3133]

This is awesome man. I use to love doing this stuff in my P38 RR. Then I was the one needing to be rescued when she was sitting on the bump stops and or the fuel pump going out at stoplight. I'm in the Market to get a 19 GX460 right now. I do like the older ones though. I think the older ones are better if you really plan on doing alot of off-road/snow mods which I'm not. In Missouri were I live we are actually getting less snow each winter then ever before. Nowadays we get 1 snow storm a year at best. The rest of the winter it's mostly mild and rainy.

[@dongahng]

I think you have the most beautiful GX470. Awesome car!!!

[@davidwong9414]

I have 33 now and seeing how the 35 looks, I know where I'm heading. Thank you your videos are an inspiration

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you!

[@Zohairmoosvi]

Hey, David! Just wanted to ask you cuz I basically have zero idea about this. How much should an entire set up this size cost factoring in the lift kit, wheels and tires, spacers etc cost? How does it affect ride quality and handling? Thanks!

[@stenooo2439]

Definitely getting one of these now for an overlanding/road trip family car. I daily a Miata so I don’t care about gas mileage. Just want that space, reliability and off road capability for 7-10 grand.

[@Captain-Awesome]

Your front bumper is one of my favorite features. I don’t like the ones that stick way out front. Well done, well done indeed sir.

[@joeevans1687]

Had my 2008 GX470 just under a year now. It was great in the snow we had a week or so ago with the new Destination AT2 3 peak tires from Firestone. Thinking more of a beach build with mine for Surf fishing . Thinking a medium lift with Old Man Emu. Maybe some Vision Manx wheels.

[@Imran-lq6qu]

Production quality is insane finally another dude from Alberta with some banger KZbin content.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you!!

[@JeepYotaAdventure]

We have two GX470's (2004 & 2009). Best kept secret in off-road/overland platform. No mods to speak of other than RCI skid plates yet. Great vids, great channel. New Subscriber. Thanks!

[@LoganKingMedia]

Agreed and thats awesome! Thanks!

[@franklinsaltchuck2455]

Not a secret any more... hence the prices shooting up

[@dezinetech1000]

Best looking GX on YT brotha. Your GX makes me want to get one. The bumper is one of the nicest and wheel combo is perfect. Hard decisions between LX and GX. I like the LX for space but your rig alone probably made my decision.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you man!! Yeah the lx would be nice for the space and unique build for sure!

[@jim-zk1mv]

I have to buy one of these!!! New gen though... this gave me a chub!

[@dv8740]

Best gx470/overland channel out. These vids are straight🔥🔥🔥👀

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you!!

[@TheAdam9544]

Just bought an 08 with 75kmiles. That snow footage has me praying for a blizzard lol

[@jordanbird9270]

your build is so beautiful. I want this bad haha. Thanks for the great content

[@tmph1814]

This was awesome especially rescuing the bus, fantastic build with the mean headlights

[@brianyang5886]

I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one stuffing the crap out of my center console

[@delcosspdfreek]

Excellent info, i am looking at one tomorrow. I am thinking sheep skins front and rear would improve the comfort, especially in the winter. I dont plan on daily driving it so the gas mileage shouldnt be too much of an issue.

[@nitroxide17]

Dang that stance is amazing. That build is perfect!

[@G5Hohn]

my 460 has the strut and I thought-- of course it does. Seeing the 470 without it is a head scratcher.

[@Aaron.Seabolt]

Fastest I’ve ever subbed to a channel. I’ve been wanting a GX470 for awhile now.

[@naranbadral7693]

Love the GX, but think u should include lack of power folding mirrors in the cons list.

[@TXGX460OverlandandOffRoad]

Great vid - I took out the GX in the Texas snow and it was just as good as my Jeep for providing traction!

[@callspreadzero854]

I did the same here in Dallas! Pulled three vehicles out and never had an issue with traction. What I didn’t foresee was becoming the designated driver for family, friends, and neighbors. It’s a 2019 GX so I hadn’t really had the chance to put it through the hoops until snowmeggedon.

[@franklinsaltchuck2455]

snow in Texas??? How is that possible with Global Warming 🤔 🤪

[@Honestandtruth]

What A Great Guy 😂👍👍 Helping others

[@jonathanburnette3373]

I have a 2006 Lexus GX470.. only mechanical issue is that the air ride suspension went out. We replaced it with regular shocks for about $600. Fuel economy with 265/70/17 tires is about 15mpg. ATRAC system is perfect for Big Bear winters.. Cons: middle console, Nav system (horrible), third row seats and the CD video player system. We have about 225,000 miles on it and I would definitely drive it to the North Slope in AK tomorrow if I had to .it is super reliable.

[@pasha_houston]

Always liked gx series I work in lexus dealership, and I will definitely score me one when good deal comes up as a trade in :)

[@JustAutoChannel]

Great video Logan King. This is an amazing video. I am thinking of getting a GX.

[@JobuRum]

That b-roll at the beginning was masterful.

[@OwlManSam]

New to the channel and I’m here for this GX 470 content

[@LoganKingMedia]

Awesome! More videos coming soon

[@veteranveteran9915]

Absolutely just love everything about this vehicle from the color to the height to the way you spected out awesome job 🥰

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you 🤗

[@stefaniliev7040]

This video makes me wanna move to Canada even more. Getting stuck in the snow seems like quite the fun experience there :)

[@JoeGX460]

Having a GX460 here in Quebec city, driving in snowstorm is incredibly fun.

[@OverlandPNW]

Awesome snow wheeling footage ! The bus footage might be a KZbin first.....so cool !

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks 👍

[@lorrdlawal515]

Celestial video broth!

[@clairerin5167]

Bro, you're a hero on 4wheels. So cool!

[@LoganKingMedia]

🙏

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Damn!! What a BEAUTIFUL Tank that is, next to that snow... The FJ is no Joke Either.... Rewarding, the pulling of cars/trucks/Buses.. I've had a ladder on my 4th Gen. But nothing on my GX.. I Love the way that looks...

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks!!

[@xylon288]

Wow. The best. The only rescue person who doest believe about LC is Matt

[@fshuman100]

Nice build, love the look. I am the lucky, original owner of an 07 Land Cruiser with 261,000 trouble free miles. It’s bone stock and crazy capable on or off road. Enjoy your Lexus.

[@redbone7040]

Have 06 205k miles and purrs like a kitten ,still looking like new😳

[@taliesinangling3564]

That fj is clean af, saw this on Instagram

[@davidskinderowicz8148]

Love your gx! It’s beautiful ❤️ awesome content! Keep up the good work

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you!!

[@wickedgames8768]

Hope we can meet when I move to Canada I’m getting a GX or a sequoia build for off-road and do things like this when needed

[@jd2plus2]

Nice job , your remarks about the side opening rear are fresh . All reviews take a negative view of it , you’re right , I love the access it gives me (2017 GX ) and ha, I’m tired of smashing my head on my 89 pathfinder top dropping rear door . They always die in the cold . Do believe those tires are perfect for your excursions but feel thinner are better in the snow ? Amazing effort put out in those winter drives . I’m hoping slowly to custom my GX , it’s tough in Canada

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you! my old pathfinder rear door would also fall on my head haha - I like my beefy tires in the snow when I air them down they float on top of the snow which is helpful, but yes I have heard thinner tires are better but so is a lighter vehicle.

[@wayward03]

It has rear heat but it's under the front seats...kinda meh but there is some. I feel you on the mpg. The headlights and bumper look great.

[@yiayang3403]

Bad ass GX470 right there!

[@petergazarek4238]

PERFECT LEXUS 😍👍🏻

[@rochadson]

I love the front bumper

[@taavaj]

2 Mini Toyo helps pull out bus love it.

[@LilacRain_unbrokenchain]

Waiting for that drop down table video, before I mess up rear door lol

[@ZachRenwickData]

really cool build! love the headlights

[@nateandsilentrob]

Cleanest GX on KZbin!

[@Captain-Awesome]

That’s a great looking rig!!

[@vagneralves7345]

Real heroes helps people ...great job guys

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you!

[@VoIPPortland]

The headlight conversion is mentioned, but no link. I agree MOST GX470s headlight housings look poor, plus the EOM light is dim. A must do upgrade imo.

[@mitchellrobinson9810]

Definitely do the diff swap, I did on mine using the 150 series prado diff which is basically the equivalent of what you want to use, I also used the Australia Toyota Hilux transfer case on my gearbox to convert it to part time 4wd and I am now just putting in an auto locking front diff locker

[@johngacy6367]

I have a 99ltd 4 runner with awd button and 4hi 4 lo and have a spartan auto locker in the front. In hindsight I would do a selectable locker for the front as if I use the awd I can turn but in 4hi or 4lo it won’t turn in the snow. Different rigs but an auto locker in the front sucks

[@Lancelotopus]

Man, that is a nice looking GX470

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks!

[@handsomeblackmuscle9845]

Perfect combo Toyota Prius & Lexus GX 470

[@erikdahl3171]

Great build, I'm a Jeep guy but love the builds I'm seeing on the GX470's these days!

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you! I love jeeps as well

[@daryljohnson8548]

@@LoganKingMedia tell me more about the phone holder. Are you using the tape deck as the mount? Where can I buy this

[@brambersig5014]

Your video is bad ass bro,one of the best I’ve seen. Subscribed immediately, and you also took your time to explain things . Looking fwd to watching more vids. Your channel is definitely going to blow up✊🏽with subscribers. Am definitely recommending your channel to all my boys.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thank you very much I appreciate it!

[@brambersig5014]

Most definitely ✊🏽

[@batuaerial213]

1:16 FYI you don't have to hold the key when you starting the engine. You can do only one click start :)

[@ethanglozman1675]

Is that a 4.7 thing or an automatic thing? Tried on my manual FJ and nada

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@ethanglozman1675 It's a 4th Gen 4Runner/1st Gen GX thing. As far as I know as I own both.

[@FuJiNF]

My 2013 Tundra is the same. Just need to turn to the start and let go. It'll do its thing.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

@@FuJiNF Should have known this, as a family member owns a 5.7L Tundra as well.. Thanks for the reminder..

[@jrmbtr]

@@ethanglozman1675 My old 2004 Sequoia did the same thing.

[@iBertz]

Trying to figure out where to find your link to the headlights 🥴

[@eshea5050]

This is so badass. Looks like a stormtrooper transport vehicle. I have a 2010 Lexus IS. My gf is looking to buy a 2018 Tiguan...I told her I'd split an 08 GX with her if she buys that.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks!

[@tunintunin3417]

I’ve had the Toyota J120 Land Cruiser, (same platform as the Lex gx470), made 620000 km, sold it, got the J150 Land Cruiser (gx460)... love them ... both of mine, Diesel. We also have the Land acruiser bj42 (diesel fj40) 1978.

[@tunintunin3417]

When you need parts for it or aftermarket stuff, make sure you search for the toyota j120 for this one... and j150 for the gx460.

[@tunintunin3417]

Also, the J120 with the tyre on the back door, has diff hinges for the door, more heavy duty, make sure you replace those, not sure if the frame is beefed-up...

[@tunintunin3417]

Also, the centrer arm rest from the J120 fits the GX470, it has a bigger storage space and it is full width...

[@Big.O.]

Great video. FYI you can remove the leather on the seat and steam the foam to bring it back to life. I had to do that to mine and feels like a new seat again.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks! Thats good to know I think I will try that!

[@canuckfobroader9553]

Just bought a 2021 GX. Love it, wife would denature me with a spoon if I attempted to modify it, but I'm so happy with its performance. Great to see an Albertan youtube.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Right on!

[@johnshue8082]

nice looking snow build

[@MemphisDave30]

great build!

[@sjrtitan]

Good work Logan, video is very well put together

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks Steve!

[@aho4fun]

nice cars :) i love sti and toyotas :) , we have 4, keep up the good work..... happy 2021!

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks! Il try and do a walkaround of my sti this spring!

[@DrivenHard]

Great video man. Can't believe how much snow Calgary got. That's nuts

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks yeah it was crazy!

[@paulcojocaru359]

Love your build. Makes me want to get a gx 470.

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks!

[@dabbking]

I almost got one of these but ended with the sequoia because I just found a better deal on it, I still want one of these

[@alexpellman8637]

I bought a 2003 470 about 6 months ago. I would kill to get that bumper haha. I actually wish the armrests were a bit bigger. For the cup holders I got some black craft foam sheets. Cut them to fit in the bottom of the cup holder to take up space and make your cup more secure

[@LoganKingMedia]

Good Idea!

[@richards5696]

Sweet ride. I saw a fix for the cup holders....

[@mikeysais1980]

I dig the rear door opening to the side. Wonder if I can get the custom done to my 4runner

[@pcx4545]

If you regear you can have a good amount of fuel economy back plus a big amount of performance gains

[@3.0colorado21]

Get a wilco hitch mount tire carrier! No drilling, super strong, hitch is still usable. Love the build man

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks!!

[@frzspillz]

I want one...looks amazing

[@herbertsungahid]

It is a LandCruiser Prado rebadged as Lexus. So it is very offroad capable. It just need a turbo diesel and it is a Prado thru and thru.

[@jameshong2690]

Thanks for your help. I also am from calgary!

[@LoganKingMedia]

Very cool! You're welcome!

[@iscozky]

Nice video as usual, keep posting.👍🏼

[@LoganKingMedia]

Thanks!!