Top off-road accessory upgrades for a Lexus GX?

> I wasted cash on a cheap lift and there ride was reallyyy bad...

Jumping in here to totally agree! Tires > Lift for a daily GX.

Option A: Falken Wildpeak A/T3W 265/70R17 - Best value/grip.
Option B: Spacer lift - Cheap but ride quality is trash.
Option C: RCI Offroad GX 460 Engine Skid Plate - Vital protection for ~$300.

Best choice? Tires/skids! Way more practical for your budget and u dont lose as much on MPGs lol. gl!

Actually, safety is the foundation of off-roading because ur daily needs to get home safely.

- ARB GX 460 Recovery Point
- Element E50 Fire Extinguisher

Respectfully, I'd prioritize these before any tires!!

In my experience, grab BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 265/70R17 tires and Victory 4x4 GX 460 Rock Sliders. I wasted cash on a cheap lift and there ride was reallyyy bad for ur dailying...

Quick question - what kind of trails are you actually looking to tackle? There's a HUGE difference between technical rock crawling and just hitting muddy forest service roads. Since it's your daily, we gotta be careful with the KDSS system. I've been building GXs for over a decade and the geometry gets tricky once you go past two inches, tbh.

Basically, if you're doing anything more than light dirt, you'll eventually want that clearance. Honestly, you cant go wrong with Bilstein if you want that smooth factory ride. Or just grab any lift kit from Dobinsons, their stuff is super solid for these rigs and I've been very satisfied with the long-term durability. All-terrain tires are the best first step tho. Just get some Falkens or any aggressive tread from Toyo and it'll transform the truck. Let me know the terrain difficulty! Cheers.

Like someone mentioned, that KDSS system is a beast. I remember doing my own install last summer and it was quite the project for a single weekend. I am very satisfied with the results tho. Summarizing the discussion:

• Quality tires and armor are preferred over budget lifts.
• Technical trails require more clearance and specific safety gear.
• Home installs are difficult but teach you the mechanics of the vehicle. My experience taught me that air management and lighting are just as vital as the lift itself. For my current setup, I added:
• Viair 400P Portable Compressor
• Baja Designs S8 20 inch Light Bar I am really happy with how it performs now and have had no complaints after several trips. Doing the work myself gave me the confidence to push a bit harder on technical sections because i know exactly how every bolt was tightened. Its a solid platform once you get those basics sorted out.

> Basically, if you're doing anything more than light dirt, you'll eventually want that clearance. Just catching up on this thread and wanted to chime in on the install side. I did my entire current suspension and armor setup in my own driveway, and tbh, it was a massive technical challenge but reallyyy rewarding. If your planning on doing the work yourself, be ready for the KDSS system—it’s a total beast to manage when you're trying to get the lower control arms back in place without a second set of hands. I spent a whole Saturday just obsessing over the torque specs and making sure the vehicle lean was dialed in perfectly by adjusting the collars. Doing the DIY route was eye-opening because now I actually understand how the hydraulic pressures affect the rebound and how the system reacts under load. Most shops just slap the parts on and dont care about the fine-tuning, which is why some people complain about the ride quality later. Its definitely a project that requires a solid floor jack and a lot of patience, but knowing exactly how your rig is put together gives you so much more confidence when your miles away from cell service. Idk, it just feels better knowing I’m the one who checked every single bolt.