470SNC
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Approximately 4 years ago, I started with a 06 GX470 build I dubbed Blue Steel that I lost in an accident and I went to a supercharged FJC and then a 100 series, build thread is here:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/blue-steel-gx470-expedition-build.814278/
I always wanted another GX470 and after deciding the torsion bar setup of my 100 series was not for me, I set out to find another to finish my previous build that was taken too soon from me. I ended up finding a 03 GX470 with 185k miles, one owner and 5 pages of service records from the same Lexus dealer. The interior rear of the front seats was in brand new condition. It had the common cracked dash and front seat wear but no rips. This starts the beginning of my new build, Bianca.
First minor mod was yellow vinyl for the fog lights from Headlight Armor:
Next was a proper set of wheels so I opted for +12" 17" Black Rhino Rokus in bronze. I always dug the 6 spoke style wheel and these were extra concave which is what I was looking for:
Ended up bedlining the front grill, as not a big fan of the chrome, but decided to leave the Lexus emblem alone for some contrast:
Added a set of Well Visor window visors that are awesome with a nice black chrome strip accent at the top and attach with 3m double stick and little brackets that stick into the channel, super sturdy and perfect for the heat:
Wanted more of an exhaust note to open up the V8 sound, so I opted for a Flowmaster Super 10 placed all the way by the rear axle for minimal drone and had a turn down welded on after the axle withe a resonator delete:
For suspension, I scored from a buddy's brother in law who had recently sold his FJC: Icon 2.5" extended travel coilovers with external reservoirs, Icon tubular UCAs, and rear Icon VS2.0 shocks. I also ordered an Ironman 4x4 rear airbag conversion kit with OEM rubber spring isolators and Toytec Superflex rear springs:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/blue-steel-gx470-expedition-build.814278/
I always wanted another GX470 and after deciding the torsion bar setup of my 100 series was not for me, I set out to find another to finish my previous build that was taken too soon from me. I ended up finding a 03 GX470 with 185k miles, one owner and 5 pages of service records from the same Lexus dealer. The interior rear of the front seats was in brand new condition. It had the common cracked dash and front seat wear but no rips. This starts the beginning of my new build, Bianca.
First minor mod was yellow vinyl for the fog lights from Headlight Armor:
Next was a proper set of wheels so I opted for +12" 17" Black Rhino Rokus in bronze. I always dug the 6 spoke style wheel and these were extra concave which is what I was looking for:
Ended up bedlining the front grill, as not a big fan of the chrome, but decided to leave the Lexus emblem alone for some contrast:
Added a set of Well Visor window visors that are awesome with a nice black chrome strip accent at the top and attach with 3m double stick and little brackets that stick into the channel, super sturdy and perfect for the heat:
Wanted more of an exhaust note to open up the V8 sound, so I opted for a Flowmaster Super 10 placed all the way by the rear axle for minimal drone and had a turn down welded on after the axle withe a resonator delete:
For suspension, I scored from a buddy's brother in law who had recently sold his FJC: Icon 2.5" extended travel coilovers with external reservoirs, Icon tubular UCAs, and rear Icon VS2.0 shocks. I also ordered an Ironman 4x4 rear airbag conversion kit with OEM rubber spring isolators and Toytec Superflex rear springs:
