Off-Road Battle: Jeep Wrangler VS Lexus GX460

[@iheartgs400]

Great content as alwats Merry Christmas btw any thoughts on some of the issues I’ve been hearing lately at GXOR community about transmission issues I know some are isolated but still a bit worrysome as I’m eyeing on the 460 to add to my 470.

[@HamadaEizan]

He has so much content for this channel. It's great. I wonder where he gets his 💡 idea from. Happy holidays!

[@HamadaEizan]

Yes, I want to know about the transmission as well?

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

What transmission issues do you speak of??? Thank you.

[@jaycarl1562]

What transmission issues are you talking about?

[@scottgwild]

@@jaycarl1562 Yeah, what transmission issues do you mean?

[@mikelyons9971]

I don't off road near as much as I used to but I never liked the "wiggle" of the wrangler on the road. Also the creature comforts in my 22 GX trump the jeep.

[@RB-pe1yu]

For me the only "advantages" of the jeep is the ability to take the roof off and the aftermarket parts availability is 20 times what you can get on a GX. A properly equipped GX is a better overall off-roader in my Opinion. Jeep probably wins on Rock Crawling ability but as an over landing Rig it's no contest the GX wins all day and it looks better doing it and has better on road manners.

[@SL-hp8ou]

In terms of overlanding, it still depends on how much you want to kit it up. Some people have to have 35s and 3” of lift, well then, one can kiss goodbye the Toyota reliability, unless they beef up the axle shafts front and rear to some kind of chromoly, and find a way to fit an LC 200 series steeling rack, oh re-gearing is a must. All that is in addition to the crazy cost of lifting the IFS, trimming the wheel well, relocating the body mounts. In contrast, one can option the new JL with 35s on the Willy and Rubicon trim right out of the dealer lot. In the stock form, the Jeep’s Dana 44 is stronger then the Toyota 8” axle (with slightly larger ring gear and more axles shaft splines), and the recirculating ball with track bar steeling is also much stronger then the Toyota Rack and Pinion systems, so big tires, heavy bead lock wheels and wheel spacers will cost more wear and tears on the Toyotas then Jeeps. As a conclusion, keep the tire size under 33s on the GX. If you want bigger tires, get a Jeep JL, it is a lot cheaper and easier to build, and it will last longer.

[@Paul-sk2pc]

Awesome comparison! I would really like to see a video of GX/LX vs the new Land Rover Defender 110/130

[@sly9263]

I wanted a Jeep Wrangler for a long time, until I drove one. It feels cheap as all get out. It's rickety inside and the roof squeaks like crazy. It gets pushed all over the highway by wind, the mirrors bounce around on the highway... the ride quality is crap. It felt like I was driving a plastic milk crate down the road. I was so turned off after driving the Wrangler, I felt like I was catfished. The GX is light years beyond the Wrangler.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

What was the Jeep like on the highway? We we're unable to take this wrangler on pavement. Thank you for your feedback and support 🙏

[@mohammeds5458]

Good performance but as you said comparing apples to oranges. Should be land cruiser 70 Vs Jeep wrangler.

[@KJ-sd2ne]

Season's Greetings and solid content as usual sir! I owned a 2003 4Runner SR5 4WD (170,000 miles) and 2011 4Runner Trail Base (140,000 miles). I currently own a 2016 Jeep JKUHR (manual) and just crested 80,000 miles with no issues. I did succumb to the Jeep aftermarket (winch, AEV 2.5 lift, AMP power steps, etc.) and hope you are correct on the 250,000 Pentastar estimate. I really enjoy my Wrangler but will likely go back to Toyota (4Runner/Tacoma) for my next rig. Thanks for sharing and keep the wheel side down.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Thank you for sharing. 😃 🙏 ❤️

[@flight2k5]

I’m curious how the fit and finish of your gx is holding up on those washboard roads. You seem to drive them daily. Is it still tight?

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

yes we live/drive on washboards. GX is golding up great, especially the stock Tokico shocks, no leaks, which is impressive for what it's been through... 😃

[@HamadaEizan]

Does the temperature ever have an affect on ?

[@sleepii15]

@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROADholy smokes ! So wait, those shocks you have on the GX are stock!!!? Nice!! Loving our GX it’s been treating us very kindly during these winter snows and heavy rains

[@62363915Leo]

No need to compare. Toyota recovers Jeep. That's it.

[@Jay-me7gw]

Yeah if it doesnt snap tierods or CV's on the way to where the jeep made it 🤣

[@jasonr.4402]

What camera snd camera stabilizer are you using?

[@mohammeds5458]

What camera and mic are you using I would like to buy for starting my own channel but I need to know a good camera and mic

[@jasonr.4402]

Awesome video as always! Our daughter wants a jeep but loves our 2020 gx460, so I'll be sharing your video with her. Thank you! On a side note, what camera and camera stabilizer are you using? We've been wanting something that's as smooth as yours is.

[@yaammum]

They are both world war 2 vehicles.according to the LC hx.japanese imperial army brought an American jeep from Philippines to Japan during ww2 and asked Toyoda to replica it for imperial army vehicle.

[@HamadaEizan]

That's the first time I seen a car drive pass you on a desert road.

[@plumtiger1]

I believe if you get a rubicon, it comes with lockers, the others don't -as far as I can remember

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

yes you are right. Rubicon comes with front and rear lockers

[@Moving_Chicane]

Nothing about on-road comparison with highway miles? :(

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

sorry 😢 we couldn't do an on-road comparison... but according to many people the Jeep has some handling issues on pavement at highway speeds...?

[@HamadaEizan]

How do you drive and film yourself from above at the same time?

[@jcurbin305]

I thought this was obvious...

[@ramsesramos9035]

My 2020 Jeep wrangler rubicon need a new transmission at 80,000 miles just driving around the city no off-road cost me $7,000 to fix now need a new oil cooler housing under a 100,000 miles never again Chrysler

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

ZOMG 😢 that is horrible to hear... I recall when making this video the owner of this jeep said at 80k the automatic transmissions typically have problems... that is sad to hear it happened to you. Consider a Toyota with an Aisin transmission... they literally last forever... dunno how, but the do...

[@frasiec]

Yup, I’ve got a wrangler and a gx. At 10mph or slower, you can’t find a more fun vehicle. Faster than 50 it’s terrifying 😂 I don’t have a jk , jl or even a tj

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

What is it like to drive the wrangler at say 70mph on the highway?

[@frasiec]

@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD a new jeep is fine. My old one won’t go that fast. 😂 it’s the only time a vw bus tailgated me. My old jeep transmission is an aisen. Old engine is the 4 liter straight six. Pretty solid old car.

[@frasiec]

Do a new jl rubicon. Stock rubicon

[@GrizzlyDude]

I'm sorry, you cannot beat a locker, no matter how good the traction control. Yes ATRAC is excellent but it still doesn't come close to a locker. I have been wheeling for 30 years, and with massive amount of experience with Yotas and Heeps.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Naw, not true... we've gone anywhere a locker can... so far nobody has been able to point me to a "locker only trail"... tell me where the "locker only trail" is and I'll do it with ATRAC.... which again is a brake locking differential 😉 Toyota deleted lockers on the Landcruiser 26 years ago... they place them in certain markets today purley for marketing purposes ✌️

[@GrizzlyDude]

​@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD It is very true. If you're only going on soft-roading trail, then yeah I can agree. I can actually show you many trails that require lockers, but you do need a heavily modified vehicle for those trails. The thing with lockers, all the power goes to each wheel without using the brakes to slow the free moving tire. That is the last thing you want when you are driving through deep sand, mud, or a loose gravel steep hill. You need wheel spin for those environments. When you are using ATRAC, or any type of traction control, they use the brakes to slow the wheel that slips. Any time you do that, you loose a tremendous amount of wheel momentum, and it robs torque from your engine when you are in rocks it deep ruts.

[@bonesdimessaih6830]

Very correct 👌 👏

[@GXPedition460]

Sorry, Jeeps suck. I had two Rubicons. Currently own the GX460, owned 4Runner and FJ Cruiser way better vehicle than that Fiat.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

what were your specific dissatisfactions with your Jeeps?

[@GXPedition460]

@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD Basically it spent more at the mechanic shop then in my garage. Like you said from alternator to starter to catalytic converters to transmission.

[@frasiec]

It’s not equal to lockers. It’s closer to a limited slip. It’s good but it’s not lockers

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Not true. A-Trac is equal or better than lockers. Trac is a limited slip simulation. The GX has both Trac and ATRAC. ATRAC will go anywhere lockers can go ✌️

[@Hutch_Davenport]

I'm a Jeep and Toyota guy and you Toyota guys try too hard. You will never keep up with a Jeep on difficult trails. GX460/70 are great off road and IMO better overlanders, but you can buy a POS jeep for $5k, throw some auto lockers in and a new GX couldn't keep up on hard trails. Like you said apples to oranges. Jeep for a toy, GX for a daily driver and overlander. The new jeeps are a lot nicer, but they are no where near Lexus quality. Got to drive a 2022 392 and even at $80k it ain't the same. Although, it is an incredible machine.

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

what would be considered a "hard trail"? Black-Diamond trials? If so we've lost count of the number of Wranglers we've passed out here on the black-diamond trails...

[@Hutch_Davenport]

@@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD You can modify anything to do Black Diamonds, even a Corvair. Are you really going to argue a GX460 is a better rock crawler? The older I get the less I want to waste time on people like you that just want to argue senseless points. Have fun wheeling.

[@skipperdan429]

Love your videos, can I find you on IG?

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Thank you for your support 🙏 🙌 ❤️ Sorry we are not on IG 😢

[@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD]

Should we get on IG???