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What are the major diferances between the 4 Runner and the Lexus GX 470? Will the after market mods fit? Lift kits, bumpers and such.
What are the major diferances between the 4 Runner and the Lexus GX 470? Will the after market mods fit? Lift kits, bumpers and such.
Overseas the 4Runner is marketed as the Surf or Fortuner, the Lexus GX470 is also known as the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado - COMPLETELY different vehicles.
This may or may not have anything to do with the proposed application, BUT . . .
One of the biggest practical differences is the way the rear hatches works. Opinions will vary, but I find the single rear-opening door on the GX to be a huge design blunder. I thought about buying one, but when parked in the normal location in my bigger-than-normal garage stall, I could not open the rear door with the garage door closed. I also thought it was a pain to have to be walking around four feet of door when loading and unloading. And I know from talking with salespeople that I'm not the only potential buyer who crossed the GX off the list because of the door configuration.
I had an Isuzu Trooper with the two-thirds/one-third door split and thought it borderline tolerable. But the GX is wider overall, the door is heavier and, with no split, it seemed tremendously awkward and in the way. It'd be a 4Runner for me just for that reason.
Actually, the frame, engine and transmission exactly the same...the only difference is the body and suspension options. check toyota120.com for me details discussed at length there.
So you're saying the frame on the Prado and the 4Runner are the same?
Actually, the frame, engine and transmission exactly the same...the only difference is the body and suspension options. check toyota120.com for me details discussed at length there.
Is the disconnect in the endlinks or the bar its self like on the Jeep Wrangler?The Lexus has the cool front swaybar disconnect but may not have a locker in ther rear.
Is the disconnect in the endlinks or the bar its self like on the Jeep Wrangler?