The BEST First Mods For Any Lexus GX470

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Bought a used Lexus GX470? It's time to start modifying it! Roof racks, wheels, lifts, tires, lights and more! I run you through the first mods I've made to my Lexus GX470 and why you might wanna consider doing the same!
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@YeloGX 3 года назад

Man.. 1 year ago you could barely find GX 470 videos.. now they're popping up left and right!! Congrats if you got a GX!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I think the pandemic made everyone wanna buy a cheap SUV with tons of off road capability and get outdoors, and the GX was the perfect answer.

@shaknoori2868 2 года назад

crazy how these cars especially GX, LX, 4Runner and Sequoias blew up in the car pop culture. Before they were all seen as soccer mom cars but now people are actually appreciating them and driving/modding them as they were intended

@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD 2 года назад

there's always gonna be wack people out there... anyone with intelligence always knew what these cars were... but... well you know... peasants

@jonlosito2004 2 года назад

Well theres a lot of suvs that used to be off road SUVs, but now are family SUVs. Except for Toyota's trucks

@Mr.International82 Год назад

A lot of people that don’t know the history of the gx or prado look at it as a soccer mom car. Far from it! This car is a smaller version of a Land Cruiser. Once people started to find out that’s when they shot up in resell value. One, it’s tank like reliability engine wise and it’s off road capability. It really started during the covid plandemic when overlanding started growing in popularity.

@natek53 Год назад

The Lexus, LX, four and a half Bulletproof glass, tints if I want some ass Gon' blast, squeeze first, ask questions last That's how most of these so-called gangsters pass

@jhat74 2 года назад

Part of your MPG drop is likely due to the odometer and onboard computer thinking you are on stock tires. The larger tires require less revolution to travel 1 mile, meaning that when your odometer reads you’ve traveled 1 mile, you may have actually traveled 1.1 or 1.15 miles. Basically, the same idea that big tires affecting your speedometer also applies to your onboard MPG computer and odometer.

@guptavishwas 2 года назад

😮

@kylesteinhauser2535 Год назад

Is there some way to calibrate and zero this?

@kellingtonlink956 3 года назад

The filming location? Breathtaking. The modifications? Brilliant. Your obvious passion? Infectious. Thanks for the video. (The shovel/axe arrangement makes the GX stand-out, whilst looking more legit).

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

🤜🤛

@autoavids 2 года назад

Nice mods, looks sick! I just picked up a GX and already started ordering stuff 😆 let the fun begin!

@pastperformance2285 3 года назад

I can’t believe the transformation from the first time I saw it. Way to go!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Thanks! I'm sure it''ll keep changing too

@peterdiebel7372 2 года назад

A real front bumper / winch setup with fog lights.The rig is getting there cheers from B.C.Canada

@konstantinshulga2271 3 года назад

Me, not even being legally allowed to drive: INTERESTING

@galin2924 3 года назад

Me too... But it sure is damn entertaining

@butermgames2452 2 года назад

Same

@Velixity. 11 месяцев назад

@@galin2924I’m to young to drive but I just want to get one

@travisburk3107 2 года назад

I just found this video. Gave me some good ideas for my bone stock 06. Can’t wait to watch the progress.

@nonamus9947 3 года назад

My dad has a 2004 GX470, great car! I own a is300 sportcross and a gs300

@lexRTD. 3 года назад

Looks sick! I really want one right know on how you showed us your car 😂 Plus its one of the off-road trucks/ suv that looks clean and agressive!

@user-wv2sl2rw2d 3 года назад

This is literally the Pep Boys upgrade kit.

@Plus1HD 3 года назад

I was thinking between Falken Wildpeak and TOYOs, now you made me love the TOYOs.

@Marcos_reyna 3 года назад

My cousin has a gx as well , his channel is coastal gx ,he has same wheels as you, a lift kit, and just put an Australian bumper on the back its amazing . Nice ride bro 👌

@3LineFilms 3 года назад

I just got the Prinsu rack for my GX! I’m definitely getting that shovel axe mount you suggested

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Nice!

@lexus_offroad_adventures 3 года назад

UCAs are a good idea above 2”. They’ll allow your alignment guy to jam the caster all the way forward. I’m running 33+” tires easy with no body mount chop.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Yeah, definitely in my next 3 mods. Sliders, UCA's and fog lights (mine are full of water and don't work)

@lexus_offroad_adventures 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel cool, gonna be an awesome rig. Check out my channel if you want to try to DIY the installs. I think I covered all those except UCAs but they aren’t too difficult. You just need to remove the battery/battery tray on the drivers side and you should be good.

@oldmangx4704 3 года назад

Well the fact is that I got my 08 GX 470 after watching your first video when you got yours, I do enjoy watching the videos from Ideal, also thanks for the info on the mods I like the fact they are not that expensive, great video.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

So great to hear! I'm so glad I was able to convince a few people to buy one! I'll keep making GX content for ya if I can, and I hope you enjoy your GX as much as I do mine!

@groovydolph 2 года назад

hey brother, now that its been 9 months since, how are you enjoying yours? thinking of getting one. any actual work that was needed done due to time or previous owners?

@jpipaj 2 года назад

Great video… just got my 470 and love it

@SilentObserveUnfazed 3 года назад

If you have one. You'll have trouble getting rid of it. It may never be the latest but it's impossible to kill it. Love it

@M5verdriver 2 года назад

Wow… awesome!! I would live to do all of that to my GX.

@ajanaya100 Год назад

What a beautiful car, it really is the best in off-road

@tigranmelconyan5562 3 года назад

In Armenia there is a ton of these, remember when they were 5k now they're 13k+, people realized that this car is c o o l

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

The hype train has arrived!

@rain.0_0. 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel this your fault man 😅

@arikpeterson6260 3 года назад

Yep, bought my 2004 with 142k for 7k before the pandemic...now I’m guessing I could get 12k for it. No way. It’s a 4 Runner with a V8 and leather. They are awesome!

@tigranmelconyan5562 3 года назад

@@arikpeterson6260 tru

@Alexpickups 3 года назад

Got mine with 194k miles on it for $7800. Really was hoping for one with like 150k for $10k. Safe to say the market is fucked

@DwithBeneFITPT 3 года назад

I LOVED my GX470. Put 150,000 miles on it. What a great SUV!!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Right on!

@Toyota4Life Год назад

Then why did you sell it ?

@Captain-Awesome 2 года назад

The Mods are cool but we really need to see it on the trails.

@Charles-sy7ej 3 года назад

Thanks for your videos dude!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

My pleasure!

@chpz1172 2 года назад

I just got mine 2 days ago! Ive been wanting one since i was 10 lol Im about to do fluids and other maintenance tomorrow before i start doing anything else. Love the video. 👌🏻

@IdealMediaChannel 2 года назад

Awesome! Congrats on the GX! What'd you get?

@chpz1172 2 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel i got an 04 GX With 196k miles. One owner. No rustt Mint conditions! Lol i just got back from the garage. Fluids and serpentine belt done! Thanks man!

@royturnwall6467 3 года назад

Very cool!!! Im on the hunt for mine. Prices have already shot up....thanks alot....lol

@HemletPlayz 3 года назад

That's looks beautiful!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Thanks!

@adamadams6740 3 года назад

I have open county’s on my Ram 2500 and love them in in AZ they work awesome in the desert but get me out of mud up North in the pines!!

@AkashKumar-rl1jc 3 года назад

Deadmouse: gets sued by Ferrari for his 458 Brad danger: (maybe) gets sued by Porsche for his 997 911 Squid: (definitely) gets sued by Lexus for his GX470

@zohaibraja640 3 года назад

I have exact same tires toyo tire open country at3 265/50R20 for my 2004 Lexus gx470 they one of best tires I used

@GabesGarage 2 года назад

Miy GX came with trd pro wheels and BFgoodrich KM3 tires so my first mod was a Dobinsons 3” lift kit with extended rear travel. I’m planning on wheels and bigger tires now ✌️

@IdealMediaChannel 2 года назад

Sounds awesome!

@The_Room_Of_Arachnids 3 года назад

DAMN, that’s looks good!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Thanks!

@Expl4rnr 3 года назад

My favorite mod was the mole panels🐿 How do I attach my moles to the panels?

@ozzy_fromhell Год назад

6:20 you said like Doug Demerio (that one car reviewer guy) 😂

@iheartgs400 3 года назад

Damn it Brad your responsible for driving the GX470 prices through the roof 😂😂 I honestly wanna step up to my 05 2wd 4Runner.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Woah woah woah, don't give Brad the credit! It was me, the Squidd that did it 🙃

@LexusGX460-OFF-ROAD 2 года назад

very reliable off-road truck!

@MrScubajsb 3 года назад

I'm looking at a 2005 with 150,000 miles. Is this a good reliable vehicle gas mileage aside because I know it's not going to get good gas mileage. But everything I've read said these things are bulletproof.

@p3tun1a85 2 года назад

Not sure about financial situations for everyone in here but me personally I do not make much money since I’m a high schooler so finding cheap ways to make my 2003 GX my parents gave me is a super big priority of mine. But I found that a really really crazy good looking mod you can do to your wheels is spray paint the stock rims the car comes with black. It’s very easy and only costed me $60 for all the materials I needed and took me about a week to let everything settle. It looks really good and it’s very cheap. Just a recommendation for those trying to save money and still get a good mod.

@samuelathornton8783 3 года назад

Black out the grill!!! Loving the build!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

If the sun ever shines in Seattle I plan on Plastidipping all my chrome! I'll make a vid about it

@32Tdub 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel I'd recommend using satin Black vinyl wrap on the doors if you hadn't blacked those out already. It feels like it's going to last for mine with all the contact your arms and hands would make with it, all for 25 bucks on Amazon!

@Dr.KarenMarsh 2 года назад

“For my next mod, I just installed a dent in my hood” lol nice

@antonioramirez4437 3 года назад

That is a nice Lexus for an old model

@saakiaskani Год назад

GX470 Best SUV Forever👌💖

@colinchandler6516 3 года назад

cool I like the rims

@abdulmajidasharaf2497 3 года назад

Put led daylight running lamps and led rear headlights

@CRCarGuy_11 3 года назад

Dude the rig looks awesome nice job with the mods

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Thanks Gerald!

@CRCarGuy_11 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel how about a review on one of your buddies taco

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

We might do a tire comparison using my GX, and a couple Taco's I know with Falkens and BFG K02's.

@CRCarGuy_11 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel yeah bring the taco content, be waiting for it

@dfox344 3 года назад

I'm curious about a super charger on that engine and if installed, how much HP and gas mileage gains would you get. Thank you for sharing.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I’m sure it’d be a good HP boost but almost certainly id be in the single digits of gas mileage. It has PLENTY of power stock to do just about anything.

@LosDoyerss 2 года назад

9 miles per gallon.

@Scuurpro 3 года назад

If you have videos of you making through the same spots with the Toyo at3s that yota arent with wild peaks and ko2s. I want to pick up a pair of toyo at3. I've been looking for video comparisons, not just anecdotal testimonies. Nice rig!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I'd love to do that! Might not be till spring when the weather gets a little better, but I do want to do a tire comparison!

@2FamilyFamily 3 года назад

Did the heavier wheels change your handling? I just put a set of AT3's on my 04'......luv them!!

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Definitely rides more like an "off road truck", especially with the 17x9's with far more offset, and wide contact patches on the AT3s. I really love how it handles, but it was certainly better stock. I'd assume if it had KDSS it'd probably handle curves a LOT better too.

@maximilianallenbaugh3008 3 года назад

I’m 17 and just got a Gx470 to daily, Should I get tires as the first actual mod?

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

If you plan to off road it, tires are pretty clutch. If not, and you're just dailying it, I'm sure your tires are just fine!

@hectornash468 3 года назад

Good idea on getting rid of the side step girly skirts. That Lexus looks great. Those mods look good..but maybe wash the truck😁

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I keep washing it then I keep getting it dirty!

@funkonsight Месяц назад

Great video still in 2024 👍🏾

@steelernation4321 3 года назад

These are mad expensive if you see them in dealerships. They go for about $20-$30k with some mods on them like lift and wheels and tires. Expensive for a 15+ yr old SUV

@NKPGarage 2 года назад

Sliders! Sliders should definitely be on the list

@alexbk8591 3 года назад

Here in Canada I’ve seen lots of GX470 for sale and within my budget.

@adrianp3098 3 года назад

Why don’t you find a t shape front number to give you better front approach then get a front skid plate and place it there? Or is that what your planing to do?

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Yeah eventually, just so expensive!

@adrianp3098 3 года назад

Yeah I can believe that, but in the end it will be so worth it.

@jasweengujral 2 года назад

I love your car. So well done. Im glad you don’t think throwing money is worth it for bragging right.

@taylorc2542 2 года назад

Toyos are a second rate tire. It's really only Bridgestone and KO2 in this class.

@devinbillhimer4042 3 года назад

How did he get the Smitty built on that roof rack I have the exact same one exact same Smitty built he has and there’s just no way he put it on there without some retrofitting please help anybody

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I had to run longer bolts / spacers to offset the smittybilt far enough to not hit my body. WARNING: use really strong bolts and sleeves to prevent them from getting bent when some jerk tries to steal your axe/shovel. Ask me how I know haha

@robbb8908 Год назад

Share link for the depos?

@WhatsHotWithBB 3 года назад

You should wrap your wood Venere interior trim. I had mine done at Car Toyz in South Center by Erica and she did a fantastic job. If you do pls tell her Brad with the IS 250 referred you.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

ngl i kinda like my wood grain, but i might wrap it black at some point just so everything on the truck is black.

@roveirdatu3851 3 года назад

Stuff you getting are deals!!!

@benbricker469 3 года назад

I really don’t think the wheels lowered your mpg that bad. Lol I’m gonna need some proof

@alexbk8591 3 года назад

Every time I seen a GX470s I automatically think of the squidd

@kevinswaine5370 3 года назад

Yes it is nice

@rain.0_0. 3 года назад

For every one watching this don’t buy one, until I buy mine I’ll let y’all know when I do

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Good luck getting one!

@rain.0_0. 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel thanks! 👍🏾

@KantoMamba 3 года назад

Good luck on your search. Mine was very long and difficult.

@drewmazza4225 3 года назад

@@KantoMamba how long did it take you and what did u find

@marcuscox475 3 года назад

Same lol

@Aaron.Seabolt 3 года назад

Squid, I found a 2004 Lexus Gx470 for $6000 with 220,000 miles. It has no rust, no lights on. Would you say it's a good buy?

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I’d take it to a mechanic and get a PPI because that’s too good of a deal. If it checks out then yeah you just found the cheapest GX on the planet haha

@atroche1978 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel they're $10,000 to $18,000 here in New England...... So yeah

@nemoflicks8643 3 года назад

Nice rig! Toyo are terrible tires from my experience lol. Much prefer the Falken.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

That's why Baskin Robins has 31 flavors of ice cream!

@LEVELRAZOR 6 месяцев назад

Hey, any updates?

@candidcapture 7 дней назад

Where are the latest updates on your rig?

@SunShine-fi8ez 3 года назад

Hey you guys should make a video on the cars of the 2014 Need for Speed movie

@DTNM308 3 года назад

I've been looking into a lift really looking at ome tho just a little more affordable for me.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

Yeah OME's are great, I had an OME lift on my Land Rover and it survived foreverrrrrr.

@antonfernandez644 3 года назад

check out Eibach!

@james_the_darklord 3 года назад

Method wheels again? That's what a lot of rigs are putting on these days. I would go with the suspension upgrades from ironman 4x4 which looks well built and beefy instead of the Icons.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

They were cheap! haha. And I did want the Ironmans, but we couldn't get them they were backordered.

@luidg2k1 3 года назад

Nice car. I’d use one when but hey confort is nice too

@dhonda250r 2 года назад

What's is cuteness???the 470 or the manbun???

@dylantodd9574 2 года назад

Weird that you had to cut the bumper for clearance with 265/70/17. I have the same size and no cutting was necessary.

@IdealMediaChannel 2 года назад

Did you upgrade your control arms? My alignment was at its limit with the stock arms so that may have contributed to the rubbing.

@dylantodd9574 2 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel that’s a good question- I’m honestly not sure. The Faulkens were on it when I bought it. But that makes me wonder I’ll find out

@thegarage305 3 года назад

멋진 영상 잘보고갑니다

@jsoutdoorz7390 2 года назад

Sorry but the biscuit killed it.

@gnpd07 2 года назад

you should mod that hair do.

@brianfielden9320 3 года назад

Nixe build! I looked at a 2003 lifted gx 470 just this week but didn't buy it, as the ABS, TRAC, and VSC lights were on. Wondering if lifting the vehicle and installing bigger tires caused the computer to turn these lights on. Your thboughts? I looked on several Lexus 470 blogs and several owners have reported these same light on, and the dealer indicated a $2500 fix.

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

hmmmm that sounds like a big ol' red flag. It may be that he somehow disabled ATRAC such through the lift but one of the big selling points of the GX470 is the ATRAC system. I wouln't buy a GX that has any light on the dash other than TPMS or low windshield wiper fluid haha.

@wickedgames8768 2 года назад

Love it more beautiful than a sequoia but too expensive can get a first gen sequoia for 4K upwards this not seeing any under 10k

@SunShine-fi8ez 3 года назад

So what do you think ... will you make ??

@galin2924 3 года назад

Notification gang

@fasihsociety6451 3 года назад

i like how he saying everything is cheap lol

@vindaddydiesel4453 3 года назад

Noice

@ISupportTheCurr3ntThing 2 года назад

First upgrade. Maintenance

@marcochavane3124 2 года назад

If you're budget minded just skip aftermarket wheels. Stock wheels are forged so they are strong as hell

@emilaby5 3 года назад

We want more gx content

@IdealMediaChannel 3 года назад

I'll try!

@emilaby5 3 года назад

@@IdealMediaChannel cant wait

@ozzy_fromhell Год назад

10:20 I would’ve never thought for you to be Mexican (that patch is something we like to say often) 😂 that or your from like socal

@davidfence6939 2 года назад

All these GX videos are making me rethink getting a 4Runner! Currently running a 2003 WJ Limited V8 that's on it's last axles before major repair. I'm the second owner and being honest it's the last good GC generation. So I was looking heavy at 4Runners for their reliability. Had the WJ probably around 15 years, but now it probably needs roughly $2000 worth of repairs between cosmetics (major bumper and fender bashes), electrical, and mechanical fixes. Doubt I'll get over $1500 for it so time to look into a new vehicle. And want to get into overlanding. Went to college in the Appalachian foothills and loved my 96 Explorer back then. However, I enjoy the Limited's comforts..heated leather seats, climate control, etc. Lexus offers that on base models and 4Runner just doesn't. It's 20+ years and climate control isn't standard on 4Runners. Have to go TRD Pro or Limited. Add the fact I live in the south and hot, humid weather is the norm...ventilated seats would be amazing too. Going to keep watching! Thanks for the series!