Congrats on the GX470. I've had mine for 2 years. A lot has changed in the aftermarket for the GX. So many more options. It's a great platform. I've had an FJ Cruiser and a Tacoma. Loving this thing.
I'm in the spare tire camp. You don't need it often, but when you need it. You Need It! In this case, the 60 flopped and we used the FJ winch to keep it stable. My hiLift was used as a come along to bring it back onto all fours.
I don't suppose you saved your cardboard pattern cutouts? Would love to have a cut list for all the steel plate. Awesome work. Inspires me to build my own.
Sub'd. I'm very interested in compiling a list of vendors willing to help GX owners build the American Prado 120. I contacted Asfir directly. I got the "sorry, we don't carry products for the GX470".
Wow, I just logged in for the first time in a year and found your message. Congrats on the 4 runner. I sold my FJ in December, bought a BOSS 302. Drove it for 5 months and traded it for a 2008 Taco. Let the mods begin again!!!