2018 Lexus GX build

[WashingtonTaco]

Quite a few months waiting, the LFD Offroad rear bumper ships today! Guessing a 7-10 day transit time from Denver North Carolina.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

12 days later!! The LFD Offroad rear bumper has arrived, roughly 3 1/2 months since I ordered it.

Unpacked, inventoried and weighed all the parts. The sum of the total comes in at 220 lbs. The main part of the bumper only weighs 118 lbs. the swing out arms are heavy!

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Started the rear bumper replacement today! Removed the factory receiver hitch and attaching hardware was around 70 lbs. The LFD bumper Runs in around 220 so that’ll hurt mpg. Pretty straightforward disassemble. Trust me on this, a Harbor Freight trany jack is worth the investment !

 

[WashingtonTaco]

And more pictures!

 

[Gallowbraid]

Your helper appears to have a worried look on their face.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Your helper appears to have a worried look on their face.

She's a funny pooch. If I put a door stop in the house entry door she cruises back and forth from the house to the garage to keep and eye on me.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Trim, lights, and trim edge guard installed. Bumper was dropped off at powder coating last Friday. While waiting I’ll get the Rigid back up lights wiring set up to make installation day easier.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Quick mid week mod. Added the Kaon second row shelf. Intergraded well with the cargo net for lightweight storage.

Can be found here, prices are in AUS $ so about a 30% discount for the exchange rate.

https://www.kaon.com.au/rear-roof-shelf-to-suit-toyota-prado-150-lexus-gx4

My experience with Kaon has been good for Prado parts fitting a Lexus. Unlike some other Prado parts from other manufacturers.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Teaser shot, still needs assembly but really liking this bumper.

 

[WashingtonTaco]

Project complete, well almost. Still need to install the license plate mount. The fit is tight and more than likely shim it a bit after a quick trip north this week.