Installing 35's (and 34's) on your GX460 or 5th gen 4Runner. Instructional. Part 2
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00:00 Intro
2:48 Shop Tour
7:15 Front Suspension
10:30 Front Chopping
21:50 Bumpstops
27:26 Front Bumpstops
29:05 Rear Suspension
32:35 Rear Bumpstops
34:10 Rear Suspension (continued) 
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I hope you realize just how much the community appreciates this content..same level as tinkerers adventure. Excellent work
Thanks a million… but tinkerers adventure is wayyy smarter than me!!!
Legends says Chuck Noris learned how to fit 35s from Sandy Cats
Wohhh that green 4runmer with the 37s is nicee awesome setup
These videos are outstanding!
Great content, so much experience and knowledge you give us every time. I would love to run 34s or 35s but the work is significant here.
Another great video! Appreciate all the time and effort you put into this. Regarding the cutting, a little tip I've found after using cutoff wheels, dremels, saws, etc. to trim, I've found that an oscillating tool is a great tool for trimming plastic. It doesn't heat up and fling melted plastic all over the place and it's really easy to manage. There's also several different sized heads to be more or less precise. Cheers.
Thanks! Great idea. Have one and never thought to use it!
Thanks for the detailed information in this and the prior video. I am in the late stages of installing 35s on a 2018 GX460, and while I am pretty comfortable with my setup so far, I did pick up some good tips from your video, and you confirmed some things I already knew. Thanks for the pointer for Dr KDSS, some good products there. You also talked me into spindle gussets -- although I don't go off road at the speeds you do, I do some moderately serious rock crawling so it's probably a good idea. I have 35x11.5x17 tires with -10 offset wheels and that definitely simplified fitment compared to 12.5" width, and I am fine with the slightly narrower tire. I will say that if you regear your GX that should alleviate a lot of the transmission overheating you have experienced.
It’s a good thing I’m staying with 33’s and don’t wheel too hard lol but this made absolute sense to me and even at 33’s I had to do a little cutting on the bumper and fender liner.Gonna do a viper cut at some point, my wife likes that idea.
I think it was a great narration good video
I put a much more aggressive front bumper on my GX. Its the one from Expedition One. This, plus the SPC UCAs allowed my alignment guy to push both upper and lower pretty far forward and keep me perfectly in spec. There's nothing in front of the wheel to worry about. I'm only rolling on 33's now (255/80r17) but I'm hoping that I can get up to 35s without having to cut the front fender at all.
Best thing I found for windshield washer was expedition 1 relocate kite huge tank well built and it works
Agreed. Just a bit pricey honestly. Have it for my other 4R but will probably make a DIY if I need it again
@@SandyCats I didnt have to to DIY because aI turned stock trd pro into the monster it currently is and had zero 4runner eperience at the time. wish man do i wish i found your video back in feb/march
I getting a 200 series rack installed the monday after thanksgiving once thats done Ill start uploading walkaround videos of the build. also may do a marlin crawler taco box too.
Got a 200 in my other 4R (still in build process) and taco box waiting on install. Definitely recommend grabbing a taco box now while they have them. I waiting 2 years! Surprised you were on stock rack on the CO vids!
Thank you for this!
Makes me really happy I got a Tacoma. Got 35s on in the back didn’t need to trim because got longer shocks which limits up travel to give more overall travel. Seems much easier until I decide to link it and go full crazy
💯. Kinda wish one of my rigs was a Taco sometimes because of exactly what u said
@@SandyCats downside is the bed isn’t waterproof from factory and most aftermarket covers aren’t even very waterproof. Pretty annoying when your firewood gets wet 😂 always another expensive mod to fix anything though 🤑
That wheel and tire combo is pretty sweet love the green you putting on the lexus what brand beadlocks are they
Thanks for this 👊🏽
Your wife's 5th gen looks 🔥🔥 bro
Maybe should you do a separate video on each vehicle✌️. Sorry i just came here for 4runner. But still very informational.. i just install “34 and dont know what to expect. Nice video(i just need to skip for 4runner side😅)
Amazing video and series for your Toyotas! This is what the people need to hear to ACTUALLY run big tires. Also curious what kind of paint/coating you spray on after cutting/welding things? Thanks
I use Duplicolor paint and bumper trim. Seems to match very well with all factory and aftermarket components. And spray pattern is great.
Dude, you got some sick ass rigs!? What the hell is your day job lmao!!! awesome
No comment 😂😂
Love it! What’s the wheel spec info?
@@jmhw1341 that are the Black Rhino Reno beadlocks with -30 offset. Went with those due to weight (light for a beadlock).
This is great content, thank you! How much less work do you think it would take for 35x10 pizza cutter with a 3in lift?
I honestly couldn’t tell you. But if I had to take a guess…. Substantially less. No outer cutting. Minimal (if any) cutting at the portion where the fender connects at the lower corner. So like 70% of the work is gone right there.
@@SandyCats I think I’ll experiment with that when my current tires get used up. I don’t really wanna go the traditional 35x12.5 route because it appears that the CVs and steering components get killed, just like you mentioned.
With the SPC UCA's, does adjusting the axle forward affect the reliability of the drive train?
Nope. But it may give you more bumpsteer than stock. Not a reliability issue… just a bit less smooth of a drive. Your not moving the axle forward, just the tire, wheel, hub. Pumpkin stays in place.
What is your wheel offset on the wife’s 4runner
I have a 4runner with 3 inch lift on stock UCA, and -12 offset wheels, do you think it can run 35? I already have the BMC And the pinch weld! or do you recommend that I stay with 285
Your going to need an upper control arm to move your tire forward to avoid rub.
@@SandyCats thanks for the answer, do you think it can run 34s or 305/70r17?
@@neriomagilbray2566 i can’t tell you for sure as I haven’t seen how aggressive your BMC is. If it’s very aggressive you may be able get away with 34s on road (maybe with some hammering on the sheet metal). But you will probably rub a lot in articulation.
What’s the name of your roof rack and your tent?
Prinsu roof rack. Sandy Cats tent (we don’t make them any longer)
what's the brand of the bump you are using on the GX?
Front is CBI and rear is Expedition One
Sorry, thought you said bumper.... using Durobumps
Pro tip: the optimal tire size on a GX460, LC 150 Prado or 4Runner is 255/80/R17. Thank me later!
How much would u charge to install the lift and tires/wheels on my 2014 lexus gx460? Total
Im not a shop…. And I’d probably charge too much if I was… as I’m too meticulous and take wayyy too much time to work on rigs!!! If your in SoCal I would recommend calling RPM garage or SibiBilt
@@SandyCats oh okay thanks for the quick response. Im in upstate NY
How do you have a tow kit with KDSS?
All GX come with KDSS. Some offer a tow kit…. So I’m thinking that’s the norm?
What size lift is on the GX?
Elka 2.5”
IF I GO WITH 33'S DO I need to to do all the crazy ness ?
Nope. If you get a lift and 33s you may need a body mount chop and trim 1-2 inches off your front stock bumper. Otherwise you should be good.
Definitely need more trimming on the front bumper for me lol
Still rubs just a little on reverse or turning hard to the left
I have 33s very little trimming. no rubbing at all ever.
@georgec2562 we still rub upfront at that height and will probably do a bmc.
This is my first ever comment on RUclips. This content is amazing - but I have a few questions.
1, why do you do all the fitment without the coilover installed?
2, can you do this same fitment and testing with the coilover installed?
3, on the rear passenger side of the GX, if using, or reusing the stock upper control arm, the bracket for the headlights is a mute point?
4, based off the below (my plan) will the bump stops be an issue for me or can i leave the stock bump stops alone? i certainly do not wheel as hard as you do - but in 5 years or so theres a chance this turns into a dedicated trail rig.
2023 GX 460 Blackline
My current plan is to install the lift (ironman 4x4 foam cell pro stage 3 with medium load springs). Once i have the lift installed I will ride on stock wheels and tires for about a month before i start fitment for the bigger wheels and tires.
I'm going with a 17x8.5, -12mm wheel and a 285/75/17 BFG tire. It's between a 33 and 34 inch tire.
Once i start fitment and cutting, i had no plans to remove the coils to do this. Can it be done without removing anything?
I do think my fitment will be much simpler than this video describes, but the process should be the same.
For 1 & 2. With the coilover installed the coil has too much downward pressure to full allow you to jack up the tire to max height (as you can’t mimic heavier pressure that actually occurs when going over bumps (even on streets). So it’s necessary to remove the coils for the testing and cutting. 3. Correct; mute point. 4. For 33” tires you can stay with stock. If you go higher and you accidentally go over a large bump at speeds off-road or on-road…. Your tire will hit the upper fender and permanently damage it (to the point that it may even prevent your door from opening).
If you go 33” tire a lot of what was done here can be avoided. Just a body mount chop and that’s it if your not going to wheel hard for now. But if you go 34 or taller… this will all be necessary or you risk ruining your fenders if you start wheeling too hard (even on accident 😂).
@@SandyCats Thanks for the reply! This clears up a bunch.
For the bump stops, could I just use some washers and longer bolts in combination with the stock bump stops to give me the extra bit of clearance needed for the 34" tire? (I believe it measures at 33.9").
I've done a decent bit of wrenching, but never done suspension work like this fitting bigger wheels and tires. This is my first offroad build. Last build I did was an autocross build. Turbo, brakes, some mild aero, ecu, etc. Wheels and tires fit with just 3 to 5 mm spacers and I ran that for 6 years or so.
I'm hoping with my offset and the more narrow setup, the fitment is much easier than this video describes.
@@joshpagonis9202 for the front… washers will definitely be fine. For the rear… maybe as your more narrow (tires). Probably will work.
@@SandyCats When you manipulate the front wheels when test fitting and finding out whats rubbing, you mentioned that on the 4Runner you had to push the start button but you didnt have to do that on the GX.
On the GX could you do that with the car completely off? In the video it looks like the headlights are on when you walk in front of it. I wasnt sure if pushing start would do anything with the KDSS system with the valves open.
@@joshpagonis9202 I honestly don’t remember anymore. But I know on both rigs you should be able to do that in accessory mode (without car running).