Vlog 56 - Goliath Offroad Lexus GX470 Bumper

[@rzabeatsdun4589]

I’m late but I really like this video! So…I reached out to Goliath hoping to get the bumper YOU excited me to BUY!! I really want a center guard and headlight hoops! After digging around online. I found a guy, Maciek Michalecki, that has the ABSOLUTE MOST SICK bumper I’d seen😱😱😱 I was IMMEDIATELY ready to pull the trigger and possibly even drive down from Lake Junaluska, NC! After the generated response from my request…it’s been crickets from them… I was so STOKED to see that protection but I guess I’ll have to go a different direction because those guys at Goliath ghosted me. Glad you had a good experience, bumper looks Great! Thanks for all your GX content

[@Awesomoto]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear about your experience. They are a great group of guys and I would highly suggest giving them a chance. They are usually swamped as they are a small team trying to crank out a lot of products. Plus they moved to a new shop which I would imagine being difficult to manage. Thank you for reaching out and I appreciate you being a subscriber. Stay tuned for some good vlogs coming up over the next 2 months!

[@MoreFunInTheNewWorld]

I’m sold on the Goliath bumper after this video . I love the minimalist utilitarian aspect and the price is right too . Rattle can skills on point too . Only thing I would change is using the raptor 2k aerosol . It’s pricey but worth the extra cost .

[@Awesomoto]

Right?! Such an amazing bumper design and great price. I agree, the 2k aerosol would be better. I’ll tell you what, this 1K has taken a good amount of beating without scratching. They make a solid product!

[@RamadiAaron]

of all the GX videos ive researched on, this bumper prolly is the best bang for the buck.

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Aaron, sorry for the delayed response. I totally agree, this is one of the best looking bumpers and the price is perfect! Hope you have an awesome Holiday with friends and family!

[@Matrucos3]

Awesome. Im in the orlando area I'll check them out

[@Awesomoto]

Definitely do! They are making some awesome products!

[@scotttanner9483]

Another informative video with more good ideas and tricks. Such as the black edge moulding.

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Scott!

[@maxkeeley]

This looks absolutely 🔥🔥🔥 Great video!

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Max! 🙏🏻 We need to do some filming when you come visit! 🤘🏼😎

[@d.phothirath5084]

Your rig is looking good man ! Love that front bumper ! 👍🏻

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks man! This bumper is still my favorite when it comes to design/style. Goliath is awesome!

[@Don_Von_De_LaNooch]

I’m convinced, I’ll give Goliath my money too. Also, I’m really looking forward to your upcoming video to address the rust. You know I’m up in Pennsylvania man and my GX is rusting out underneath, and I would like to address that issue too! Great content as usual bro

[@Awesomoto]

Glad to hear it! I’m so impressed with this bumper! Hey, another fellow Pennsylvanian! I spent the first 24 years of my life up there and know how bad things can rust. I’m looking forward to tackling this rust.

[@dylancole8040]

That is by far the best looking bumper for these imo. Can’t wait to buy a gx

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Dylan!! I couldn’t agree more! I love how it kept a portion of the front bumper and just molds nicely into the front.

[@coreynelson9727]

Dylan...you ever buy that GX?

[@dylancole8040]

@@coreynelson9727 Yes, I wish I could post pictures but I bought one stock and now it has 35s, BMC, method wheels, dobinsons lift kit (rear long travel), perry parts bump stops, front swaybar delete, adjustable rear swaybar links, and i just snorkeled it a few months ago since my fender liners were all messed up from me cutting to clear my tires. But its been the best vehicle I've had and I made so many good memories with it and have learned a lot considering I haven't taken a vehicle off-road. My skid plate is bent and I have other scrapes underneath and my paint has Ozark pin stripes but its all worth it!

[@mikhailglobus6766]

Did I miss the part where you put the winch on it?

[@Awesomoto]

No you didn’t miss that part. I did it in a later vlog.

[@87_North]

damn, that shit looks hard. great video.

[@Awesomoto]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 It felt like a challenging task at first, but wasn’t too bad once I got going.

[@87_North]

@@Awesomoto I just bought a 2006 GX so I've added this to the list! Wheels and lift come in next week 🙏

[@Awesomoto]

Heck yeah! Great first set of mods!

[@GXZ70_]

Amazing bumper, can’t wait to get a GX.

[@Awesomoto]

Thank you!! I support you getting a GX sir!

[@djpacis3570]

I like how its all in one piece. great pricing and easiest installation requirements compared to most gx bumpers out there for sure

[@Awesomoto]

DJ, I completely agree with all the points you made. I love this bumper and think it’s such a great design and good price point!

[@EdgarRuiz]

OoooooooooooohWeeeeeeee!!! Great deal for a killer looking bumper. You're doing it right. Skid plates and rock sliders coming soon??

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Edgar! I agree, the design and price are amazing for this bumper. Yes, I’m planning on skid plate(first) and sliders soon.

[@awolryan]

Surprised how good the paint finish turned out! Overall nice! Throw some lights and winch on it and get her some RCI aluminum skids. Keep bringing the GX content!

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Ryan! I’m also shocked with how even the rattle can turned out lol. Yes, RCI skid plate, winch, and lights are coming soon! I’m interested in testing the Baja design lights against the Lasfit pods.

[@awolryan]

@@Awesomoto Looking forward to how that turns out. See, up here in Ohio, we spend time doing Fluid Film on the undercarriage for winter instead of testing cool lights ;)

[@awolryan]

@@Awesomoto The Goliath GX470 with the low profile bar just came back in-stock so I jumped on it. I have RCI skids already but outside of the bumper install and protection, mainly looking forward to getting some Baja lights. Looking forward to see yours man! Guess I’ll have to break down and do some wiring for those. Would love to use the factory fog light toggle on the turn signal stalk. Keep me posted!

[@neilc8242]

Looking good brother, enjoying the build and excited to see more content. Thanks for all you do!

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Neil! 🙏🏻 I’m having a blast making these videos!

[@lukecapozzoli8619]

What is the width of the tape? 1inch from the seam plus the width of the tape is the cut line?

[@Awesomoto]

The width on the tape is 0.94", so you can safely round to 1" and have margin. Yes, 1 inch from the seam on the sides and I went 1/2" on the front and followed that line into the sides.

[@felipecorchuelo9239]

Looks dope! Should have come by when you were in Orlando!

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks dude!! I’ll be back up on October 26th for the Ace cafe Toyota/Lexus meet!

[@ttksa470]

Damn! Nice bumper!

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks ecahatch!

[@jaime0971]

Love the way it came out! I want one toooo.. also pretty ballsy and smart to cut the bumper like that! Haha

[@Awesomoto]

LOL it was a little ballsy. I checked behind and noticed it was an empty cavity. Cutting while still installed made cutting a straight line much easier. I’m definitely loving the look of this bumper though!

[@iamchaunceman]

i think i might have to switch my current bumper to this one! looks good man!!

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Chaunce! Sorry for the late reply...the end of the year has been hectic. I love this bumper and the design, so if you're in the market I highly recommend it!

[@gps996]

Wow!!! Looks wicked man.

[@Awesomoto]

Thank you! 🤘🏼

[@kaisarsaleem8422]

Well I tried not to like it but it does look really good and love the red hooks! Awesome job and just the willingness to try things is motivating! 🎉

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Kaisar! How are things going with your GX? Any recent maintenance or additions?

[@kaisarsaleem8422]

@@Awesomoto i have a leak in my transfer case that needs to be addressed and just been busy with other projects. Next time I'm in Tampa I'll give you a shout maybe we can meet up!

[@rstarrkk]

This is an absolute banger considering the price bro.

[@Awesomoto]

Right?! I love this design style and the price is great!

[@johnnynazzal3665]

damn it I'm jealous lol ,looks great, i live in Maryland and i also have some rust starting to show, just tonight i was sanding and applying POR 3 step proceed then used chassis flat black spay pant, came out like new. saw that you are getting suspension just stay away from toytec , i have them in the front for about a year now and the red coating it coming off and the springs look rusty, sucks. in the rear i used ICON with remote reservoir and heavy duty springs, I'm happy with those. great video , thanks for sharing Awesomoto

[@Awesomoto]

Thank Johnny! That rust really gets to my conscience thinking that my car is decaying on me. Can’t wait to address it for peace of mind. Thank you for sharing the suspension experience. I’m planning on going with Dobinson for my lift kit. They seem very reputable.

[@bobedon7643]

Have you installed a winch yet?

[@Awesomoto]

No, but its coming in a future vlog. The next vlog, which I'm filming today is installing a lift kit.

[@The.Carlos]

I was waiting until somebody made an install vid about this Goliath bumper. I got mine about 2 months ago, but I haven't installed it yet because I'm super hesitant to cut the OEM bumper with little to no reference points for the gap and measurement. I think I'll do what you did and make the cut on OEM bumper while still installed onto the GX.

[@Awesomoto]

Well this timing is perfect then! Cutting with the bumper still installed makes it much easier to cut a straight line. Let me know if you have questions during the install.

[@C.Double.]

Just a heads up... non chlorinated brake cleaner will also degrease and prep for paint at a much lower coswt per can.

[@Awesomoto]

Great suggestion Cory! Thank you for taking the time to leave a money saving tip! 🙏

[@ericgregg230]

Looks great man!

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Eric! I'm so happy with the way this changed the look of the GX...much more aggressive!

[@w_dub_wilberforcejr]

Great stuff!!! seriously considering. all the other bumpers ive seen r over 115lbs. Tnx bro

[@Awesomoto]

Thank you! I was impressed by their design approach. Keeping portions of the stock bumper help blend things and additionally cuts down on area needing to be cut from steel. The high clearance is so nice to have now.

[@ryandhone]

Excellent video man, do you think that spray would look good with Lexus black color? Also where did you get the Lexus black front grill?

[@Awesomoto]

Yes, I think the spray would look great on any color GX. Great question and yes I created a video installing that lexus grill if you want to watch that video which has links to the grill for ordering.

[@geserna]

What size painter tape is that (blue tape)?... hope i didn't miss that information on the vid....

[@Awesomoto]

Sorry for the late reply. This is the standard size painters tape, so maybe 0.5" width.

[@moinvlogs7236]

Hey bro about the door speakers you installed did you replace the OEM amplifier

[@moinvlogs7236]

Because I have a 2006 470 with premium sound system and I wanna install the jbl gto939

[@Awesomoto]

Hey MOIN! No I kept the factory amplifier.

[@cnknguyen]

I just ordered one with a low profile bull bar, did you notice any difference in wind noise or change in fuel economy (if you can call 16mpg such a thing lol)?

[@Awesomoto]

I didnt notice a difference in fuel economy, but yes its already hard to tell with how bad these are on gas lol

[@MHam1]

Awesome front bumper! By the way, do you know if the Apex Overland recovery points interfere with this bolt on bumper?

[@Awesomoto]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 I’m very confident they won’t interfere. If you look close they hug the side of the radiator and this bumper doesn’t go near that area so that it can have higher clearance.

[@PittiesAndMore]

It looks great and the price is good.

[@Awesomoto]

Right?! I felt it was a great deal and an amazing design.

[@peteru9980]

Hi my ac line leak due to the rubbing, do you know how i can fix and how to avoid the rubbing? Does it happen to you?

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Peter, I just slightly bent the hard line for the AC when installing to keep it out of the way.

[@peteru9980]

@@Awesomoto do you know if it can be repaired

[@Awesomoto]

@@peteru9980 Yes, I believe that whole section can be replaced. I think there are connection joints at both ends.

[@DigitalcrosshairsNet]

Nice look. Where did you purchase the bumper? I can not find one like that online.

[@Awesomoto]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 You can purchase from Goliathoffroad.com

[@MCThomasDrums]

Just placed my order in today! You still like it?

[@Awesomoto]

Congrats on the bumper purchase Thomas! You won’t regret it…I love this bumper!

[@RUBENZSLOW]

i got the exact same edge clean up 8 feet total and you will be like half an inch short at least i was

[@Awesomoto]

I just barely made it the full length, so I'm wondering if you have some play in yours. I'd try pulling it off and pulling it tight as you work your way across the front. I actually had to trim some of mine off.

[@edwardmyers3326]

Are you still on stock suspension with no lift kit?

[@Awesomoto]

Yeah, still stock suspension. I'll be doing a lift kit in about a month.

[@edwardmyers3326]

@@Awesomoto can not wait to see! I’m picking up my GX470 next week from NorCal. Literally followed your vlog to see what I can do stock with it.

[@dakotahensley5417]

I'm buying a gx470 in about 2 weeks how did you find yours

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Dakota! I found mine online via Autotrader and drove over to Tampa area to check it out and buy it.

[@dakotahensley5417]

@@Awesomoto see I'm in Cali much more expensive

[@peteru9980]

Nice, how many can of primer do we need

[@Awesomoto]

Hey Peter, two cans of primer will cover you. 🤘🏼

[@peteru9980]

@@Awesomoto thank you, do you have plan to add winch?

[@rossvinnitsky1927]

Your bumper is 🔥 🔥🔥 but I pay a lot of attention to detail guy. And sorry but the cut line is just total lost for me. Lines for me have to be factory straight and definitely no gaps.

[@Awesomoto]

Thanks Ross! If you check the lines from the edge of the bumper from the side they actually flow with the natural body line on the side doors. I'm a huge fan of their design, but if this is not your style, there are some other companies making bumpers.

[@c.a.nixiii4650]

Nice. But why not a quality powder-coat option from the factory? So much extra prep and work to paint. You know this will easily chip and you will spend endless time with touch up. Its the most worn part of the car day to day. Also what about the airbag sensor? How would this impact that? Pun intended.

[@Awesomoto]

Hey C.A. Nix! I agree, much more prep time for the painting and a factory option would be nice. The wild thing for me was witnessing how durable this liner has been! It can take rocks and branches on trails and does nothing to the surface. After about 72 hours of curing this paint became hard as a rock and I am now sold on the product. There were no airbag sensors built into the bumper, so I havent hindered that functionality. The airbags will still deploy after a certain level of G force occurs from impact. These are great questions that I didnt consider covering in the video, so I appreciate you asking these!

[@Matrucos3]

Where do you go offroading around central FL?

[@Awesomoto]

I hang around in the Brevard County area. I've been meaning to get out to Citrus trails to ride and I'm definitely planning to check out the new Florida off-road trail on the West coast of the state.

[@ricardoespinoza6472]

I want a t shirt bro good vibes

[@Awesomoto]

I’m considering opening a Shopify store for merch. For now I’ll be giving away free shirts to subscribers though!

[@Ac22768]

Why do you sound so nasal?

[@Awesomoto]

Why do you sound so rude? 🤷‍♂️