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Are Four Runner Frames (4th Gen) Same as Lexus GX470 (1st Gen)

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by EssexTimmy2014, Dec 18, 2023.

  1. Dec 18, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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    EssexTimmy2014

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    Good evening, my name is Tim, and I'm new here to the forum. My current vehicles are an '03 Sequoia, an '04 4-Runner and a new to me '07 Lexus Gx470. I'm curious if the 1st Generation Lexus GX ('03 to '09) is the same exact frame as the 4th Generation V8 Toyota 4-Runner ('03-'09)? The reason I ask is that I see these Safe T Cap frame pieces designed for the 4-Runner and am thinking they should work for the Lexus too. I literally can't see any difference in my '04 4-Runner frame and my '07 GX. Same engine too although the '07 is the VVTI version of the 2UZ V8. Any advice or information here on the forum is greatly appreciated.

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  2. Dec 18, 2023 at 5:23 PM
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    Nomadik Overland

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    They share the same frame, I don't believe there are any major differences between the two.
     
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    wynnah1126

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    Replying to an old thread here obviously. Curious if you figured out whether the 4th gen 4Runner Safe T Cap frame pieces work for the GX470. I have an 04 that’s been in the Midwest for 20 years and the frame is rough. I have owned it for 15 years and aside from the frame it’s solid. Would hate to send it out to pasture due to frame rust.
     

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