boo471
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Looks awesome! Yeah they do produce a big amount of light. The pods looks cool as well. An idea might be to mount them further back and point them forward/outboards to get a better spread/softer light. That's what I did with mine.
Lexus GX470 Expedition build
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Looks awesome! Yeah they do produce a big amount of light. The pods looks cool as well. An idea might be to mount them further back and point them forward/outboards to get a better spread/softer light. That's what I did with mine.
boo471
Adventurer
And regarding hydro planing. That was something I was concerned with as well when I got them. But they have been very good. When we drove to Maine we passed thru a hurricane with some pretty severe weather and the car was very steady with no hydro planing what so ever. So they seem to perform very well compared to what one would think since they pretty much lack any sips for water to flow thru.
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Bretthn
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Got my Level8 Guardian wheels. And I finally got a spare tire
They look pretty sweet!
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Do you have 5 of those now? They look great!
I was reading on my phone and missed the part about the spare… Does the spare fit in the stock location or do you need to get started on the rear bumper to mount it?
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boo471
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The old wheels and tires and new one is still in the car. So I haven't had a chance to try it. But will probably get started on the rear bumper shorty. I just need to source some parts that I need then it's show time again.
I have been working to hard and laying on the couch to much lately. Time to get back in to the garage soon.
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I have been working to hard and laying on the couch to much lately. Time to get back in to the garage soon.
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Nice wheels! I can't wait to see what you do on the rear bumper. I just got my gx470 and am planning my build with a lot of inspiration from yours since I also have a fabricating background. I was curious if anyone with a gx470 has upgraded the reverse lights with LED or another method in the stock location? They are weak IMHO and I'm contemplating some rigid led work lights inside the housing. Cheers and second the query on where spare fits.
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NCtrail4R
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Duratracs have held up well. Have around 40,000 on them now and still have a little life left. I haven't had any problems out of mine, but the sidewalls are a bit soft, had a friend lose a sidewall to a rock, and I've read about other sidewall damage. May still go with another set of Duratracs, but just checking out other options. I've had BFG ATs on other trucks and liked them - plus the sidewalls are tougher.
Looking at the Duratracs, ST Maxx and Hankook MTs. Two aggressive ATs and a more mild MT. All seem to be good Expo tires.
These photos look ALOT better on The Lifted Lexus after being photo edited for brightness and contrast.
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boo471
Adventurer
Thanks Dorton for posting. I'll post my pictures as soon as I get a break from work.
Yeah looks good. We had a great day this weekend.
