Building a Lexus GX550 [Filmed in 4K]

[@Outworld]

A few corrections from the video 0:56 - 2024 Lexus GX550, not 2025 1:58 - The US Land Cruiser only offers the hybrid turbo 4 cyl, not two options. Other options are available in different markets though. 17:18 - 63 qt. fridge, not 64 qt.

[@CISCO485]

Ugh!! Man i wish i could have one of these!! Looks sooo good!!

[@MainorSanabria-kt8yl]

I like this guy, he motivated me a few years ago to build my 5th Gen 4runner , nice work man

[@Outworld]

Hey love to hear that! Thanks man!

[@MainorSanabria-kt8yl]

Thank you bro I am glad that you came back to the channel with something different 👍👍

[@MarkManner]

Thanks! Your presentation is super clear and thoughtful.

[@Outworld]

I appreciate that Mark! Trying to strike the balance of informative and fun without being sluggish and love all the feedback.

[@JasonWh]

Great build! For those of you looking at Goal Zero, be sure to check the competition as it's not even close to the best for your money and battery tests have shown their cells are subpar. Do your own comparisons first folks. EcoFlow has an alternator charger that, IMO, works quite well keeping even the biggest batteries topped off and puts closet to 50 Amps into the batteries.

[@halwhitsitt4157]

Agreed - EcoFlow is great stuff. I use a Delta 2 Max (with extra battery) for my home backup and then take it with me camping. Runs fridge for 5 days no problem. Awesome black friday deal on it now!

[@bnmarriott]

Excellent video, Weston. Great details without dragging on. And damn, it looks so good.

[@Outworld]

Thanks Ben! Trying to strike that "How It's Made" magic

[@Dtt4]

Those installed bumpers lookd great and not intrusive looking.

[@Outworld]

That's where the factory panel separation is so it provided an easy guide to complement an aftermarket setup.

[@WFORacer]

Thanks for the presentation. I am coming from a 2010 Runner Trail Edition with 33” tires , lift, DeMello front bumper. Shopping both models. Good to hear about the ass massaging seats 👍 look forward to comparison video.

[@erinh9660]

Clean build! Back looks a little soft might need a spring upgrade I know extra weight factors in.

[@asplenic16180]

Well done, It was great chatting with you and I look forward to the next video!

[@Outworld]

Thanks so much! Can't wait for the next one.

[@BradleyJokerst]

As a former GX460 owner and a current 5th gen 4 Runner and LX570, the 550’s might be my favorite body style next to the 100 series/LX470.

[@Outworld]

Right?! It's had me hooked since the reveal with that Earth colored Overtrail. So damn nice. Love me a late series hundy too. Black/gray 07s are droolworthy.

[@PopHarperYT]

As a 5th Gen 4Runner owner, I was ready to not like this video. And I was wrong. Well done (except for the spacer "lift".... 🤮) I much preferred the GX460, but those days are gone. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@Outworld]

Thank you! Yeah the spacers were to get the 35s on but we're ordering full suspension next week from Dobinsons.

[@Hitman-zi1fv]

Nice build. I also have the 550OT+. Did the Westcott design pre load lift on method 17’s, Nitto 34’s. No rubbing issues. Was looking for a new set of rock/ step sliders. The wife needs a little help getting in and out and the factory sliders are too tight to the body for her to step on comfortably.

[@Outworld]

Sounds like a proper setup! Link is in the description for the CBI sliders I love how they turned out.

[@rocket870]

Great build! Me personally I would add a bull bar and bar lights other then that great build

[@Outworld]

Thank you! Yeah right now I haven't seen a bull bar as the factory trim separation provides an easy upgrade in the style of what you see here, and there are a couple others doing something similar. I'm sure soon enough CBI and others will look at a more aggressive replacement.

[@jhodge999]

Also you mention the suspension upgrades with respect to their beefier composition and the additional alignment opportunities they offer. What if anything are you doing to preserve or improve stock articulation?

[@Outworld]

With a properly composed suspension setup, articulation will only get better. We'll see what the articulation limits are post-lift but don't see major modification being needed to accomplish what this build will see.

[@stickshift964]

You need additional brake lights. The stuff hanging off the bumper severely impacts visibility.

[@Outworld]

It's a good call out! We'll do some testing and figure out what supplemental lights are needed.

[@swr377]

Crawls out of the shadows every 2-4 years and then is gone.. LOL.

[@slickrick1913]

No kidding.

[@Outworld]

Haha I wish I had time to do more of these! They take a lot of effort and still have a day job to contend with. But the next one should come much quicker.

[@slickrick1913]

@@Outworld what's next in the pipeline?

[@Outworld]

@@slickrick1913 eyeing the 6th gen 4Runner

[@CJ-rk5eg]

Is there a part 2 to the GX550 build?

[@jhodge999]

Thanks for the excellent video and candid insights. (Subscribed!) I'm mulling a build for my own Overtrail+, and have been stalking CBI for months. What kind of improvements have you seen in ground clearances, and approach, departure, and break-over angles?

[@Outworld]

This hasn't seen much beyond intermediate obstacles since finishing. I don't have numbers (hopefully CBI will provide) but if you look at side-by-side comparisons of their armor against the factory trim there's improvement in every category.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

What model Warn winch fit under that new CBI bumper? How and where was the SPod controlled installed inside?. Have you considered installing KC rear chase light bar? Or a Prinsu rear ladder?

[@Outworld]

Winch was a Warn VR 10S and the solenoid fits as-is on this bumper!

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@Outworld Thank you!

[@CJ-rk5eg]

How did you decide on the General Grabbers as opposed to many other makes/models ?

[@Outworld]

I've used General Tire exclusively for the past decade or so. I've done some work with them full disclosure, but I've always loved the style and performance of the X3s and their A/T X all terrain is one of the best all terrains I've ever used. Plenty of good options out there but GT has always felt at home on these builds.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@@Outworld Thank you!

[@stevek758]

What about Gearing? MPH gauge is off now?

[@CJ-rk5eg]

So I really like the front CBI bumper enhancement. Does CBI do installations? If so, where? If not, I would need an experienced shop.

[@Outworld]

They do! They're in Idaho Falls if that trip is within reach, otherwise most cities should be able to knock this out easily.

[@CJ-rk5eg]

@ Thank you! I thought they had a shop in Southern California?

[@magicfeat]

Hi, looks great! Was there any rubbing at all (lock to lock/full compression) with the 33s?

[@Outworld]

There wasn't much testing done with the 33s before being sent up to CBI, but I'm fairly confident there would have been no issues after we inspected post-mounting.

[@DecentRecruit]

Does the CBI rear bumper interfere with the blind spot monitor sensors?

[@Outworld]

nope, retained front and rear. adding the swingouts in the rear will impact the backup cam and birdseye however

[@wayneh1562]

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[@G-MieInternational]

Great car

[@Outworld]

Agree!

[@travisburkett5274]

For the winch, did you have to relocate the solenoid box or does it fit in its normal location on top of the winch? And if it fits, how do you reach it for the switch and clutch?

[@Outworld]

Solenoid stays as-is on this one!

[@bogdannik1798]

Amazing build! Love this vid. How long did it take to make this upgrade? How much did it cost? Is this something an average buyer can do through you?

[@Outworld]

Thank you! Total process was about 6 months as many of the parts were in development as we were building. As for upgrade cost, most parts are listed in the description with links to price/order. Expect $15-20k in parts as it sits now. Labor is an additional fee. I have done builds for third parties, including this GX550 but it's not something I market. If you're interested I'm up for a discussion.

[@josuevaldez]

whats the song at @5:07?

[@HarryKuloh]

Parts and labor for this build so far? $145,000?

[@Outworld]

Mileage will vary depending on location/labor rates but safe to say $10k is a decent starting range for all of the work to be done at the shop. You can tally up the parts in the description and add it to the cost of a GX for a good estimate there.

[@22rklv]

Which companies are you expecting to make it to the market first or early, with a quality, comprehensive suspension system?

[@Slov_]

Is the Aspen V2 the standard size or the XL? Why did you go with the size, if you respond? haha. Great build man!

[@Outworld]

Thank you! That's the standard size. It's mostly just me and my golden retriever and this size accommodates us perfectly.

[@Slov_]

@@Outworld Awesome man, thank you! Do you think it would be a tight fit with another person in there such as a girlfriend or wife? Im single but it would be nice to have something slightly future proof to fit my dog and an additional person even if its not ideal/ massive

[@Outworld]

@ it's perfect for two adults! I could get my 75 pound dog in with another person pretty easily

[@Slov_]

@ sick! Thank you. I have a forester I’m turning into a budget base camp style rig and the XL tents are just a tad bit too big for the roofline and look awkward, but I was concerned about future proofing. My golden is similar in size so I’m put to ease. I’m eyeing a similar LC or GX in the coming year or two for a worthy upgrade! It’s just easier to carry a dirtbike on that frame compared to a upgraded suspension forester 😂

[@_kj2]

Who needs visible tail lights.. Only designed for looks and function, but no thinking about road safety.

[@Johnny_Utah187]

The back sits lower than the front. Horrendous.

[@Princep555]

I don't see the point in buying a new vehicle without a V8. The simplicity and the grunt is tried and tested. Too bad because the GX looks really good.

[@Outworld]

I think it's time to start opening your mind to the future. I'm a huge V8 fan (4Runner, Mercedes G, etc.) and was equally disappointed on the announcement on both the GX and LC. But after driving both Im slowly becoming a believer. The efficiency you feel in both of those engines make the others just feel kind of tired. The big debate is longevity, but if the new power plants hold up like the 2UZ did then I'm all for it.

[@2AToday]

But what about the flawed, destined to fail engine? (Same one as the recalled Tundras correct?)

[@Outworld]

@@2AToday same engine but that issue with metal shavings was limited to the Tundra. By all reports it is not present on the GX550

[@plaisbois951]

The GX is built in the Takara factory in Japan, the strictest in Japan not in the mass-produced tundra blocks in the US. They don't mess around. Amazing how uneducated trolls just keep on ripping lip on things they don't know

[@jeffkim1271]

Same V6TT engine has been in the LS500 since 2018 and those haven’t had any issues.

[@2AToday]

Thank you for this info. I didn't know that the GX engines had a different manufacturing location. This makes more sense now.

[@timbrown7980]

Wow such a clean build! Dream truck! I think the design details on the Westcott roof rack are are nicer than the Rhino. Obviously partnering with CBI you couldn’t use the Westcott stuff even if you liked it better.

[@nicknamean]

$100k mall crawler 😂😂😂….i don’t even think twice about my xj gettin bruised up when i’m offroad 😊

[@Outworld]

What a silly narrative. I've had several high dollar builds that i've used extensively around the country. I don't go looking for body damage, but I've never felt limited in how I use it. $10 if you can tell me which mall the last sectioned was filmed at.

[@HarryKuloh]

Lol no way this is 100k. Stock barebones models are off the lot for around 100k. The whole build incl parts and labor for this are around 150k out the door in its current state. This kind of build is for very affluent types, not normal ppl

[@ClemsonWhetzell]

Company vehicle and no kids. 😁 Thank you though!

[@gj0628]

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