Bear Grylls - GXL MY14 Build

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

Better late than never. But here goes.

2014 Facelift GXL 3.0 TDI Auto (Bought New)
Graphite Grey

TJM T3 Bar
TJM 9,000lbs Winch with Synthetic Rope
35% Window Tint
ARB High Intensity LED Spotties
TJM LED Fog Lamps (On Order)
LED Rear Reverse/Work Light (To be replaced)
Phillips LED Headlight Globes
Full LED Globe Replacement throughout, Inside & out
ARB Under-bonnet Compressor
ARB 4L Air Tank (On Order)
25mm Coil Spacer Front
Airbag Man 2" Lift Replacement Rear Coil Bags
ARB BP51 Rear Shocks
Satin Black 17X8 Avanti Wheels (To be replaced soon)
265/65R17 BFG K01 A/T tyres (To be replaced soon)
GME XRS-370C UHF + GME Antenna
Currently have homemade rear storage, looking to install rear drawers without removing 3rd row rear seats

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Looks good. - Very high in the front.

What is your rim to wheel arch measurement?

Is the 25mm spacer with stock front struts?

[Tailshaft Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Tailshaft]

Looks good mate, the grey looks beastly i reckon

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

Yep, stock struts.

It’s 190mm from top of tyre to the wheel arch. Same front & rear.

[juz Member Find all posts View Profile Close juz]

Yep, stock struts.

It’s 190mm from top of tyre to the wheel arch. Same front & rear.

I like the black rims. Whats the front measurement from bottom of rim to the wheel arch?

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

Pretty sure its 805MM from the bottom of the rim to the wheel arch, id need to re-measure to make sure.

Wheels & tyres will be for sale soon, getting a 275/70R17 or a 285/70R17 in either a ET0 or ET13 rim.

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What suspension in the front? As the others have said looks very high at the pointy end. The 25mm spacer will give 50mm lift so any extra will kill the cvs without a diff drop. Spacers aren't legal if you are interested in that.

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

What suspension in the front? As the others have said looks very high at the pointy end. The 25mm spacer will give 50mm lift so any extra will kill the cvs without a diff drop. Spacers aren't legal if you are interested in that.

OEM Struts in the front with 25MM Strut Spacer (On top of strut)

Yep, I know. The spacers were never about a permanent solution. Only went in about 3 months ago. It was always a case of trying to identify a height I was happy with. Glad I did it that way too.

Its likely i will put a set of ARB BP51 Shocks/Struts on the from to match the rear. In a few weeks the rear will have an Airbag man 2" Bag lift and ARB BP51 Shocks. Getting rid of the rear coils completely.

It look higher than it actually is. Probably because the rims/tyres make it look small.

[Roksy18 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Roksy18]

Love the look of your truck and looking forward to build updates.

I’m researching rear drawers which will enable me to leave the third row seats in.

Are you going to build something custom? I’m struggling to find drawers that can be easily removed if I want to use the third row and put back when I need the drawers.

[Heath. Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Heath.]

OEM Struts in the front with 25MM Strut Spacer (On top of strut)

Yep, I know. The spacers were never about a permanent solution. Only went in about 3 months ago. It was always a case of trying to identify a height I was happy with. Glad I did it that way too.

Its likely i will put a set of ARB BP51 Shocks/Struts on the from to match the rear. In a few weeks the rear will have an Airbag man 2" Bag lift and ARB BP51 Shocks. Getting rid of the rear coils completely.

It look higher than it actually is. Probably because the rims/tyres make it look small.

Recently put BP51's and Airbag man 2" Bag Lift into my 2016 Kakadu. Unbelievable difference from the OEM suspension. Highly recommend it.

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

Love the look of your truck and looking forward to build updates.

I’m researching rear drawers which will enable me to leave the third row seats in.

Are you going to build something custom? I’m struggling to find drawers that can be easily removed if I want to use the third row and put back when I need the drawers.

Im looking at the SLX Drawers at the moment. $995 includes Wing Kit, USB Power Outlets * 2 and Digital Volt Meter. Looked at the drawers the other day and I think I can make some sort of an adapter link to install using the OEM Tie Down points. Let you know in a couple of weeks.

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

Love the look of your truck and looking forward to build updates.

I’m researching rear drawers which will enable me to leave the third row seats in.

Are you going to build something custom? I’m struggling to find drawers that can be easily removed if I want to use the third row and put back when I need the drawers.

Im looking at the SLX Drawers at the moment. $995 includes Wing Kit, USB Power Outlets * 2 and Digital Volt Meter. Looked at the drawers the other day and I think I can make some sort of an adapter link to install using the OEM Tie Down points. Let you know in a couple of weeks.

[nanbar Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close nanbar]

Im looking at the SLX Drawers at the moment. $995 includes Wing Kit, USB Power Outlets * 2 and Digital Volt Meter. Looked at the drawers the other day and I think I can make some sort of an adapter link to install using the OEM Tie Down points. Let you know in a couple of weeks.

Where are they for $995 If you dont mind me asking.

[GXL.15 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close GXL.15]

Where are they for $995 If you dont mind me asking.

At SLX 4X4 In Osborne Park. Currently on special. Was in there the other day looking at them. I think they are also selling them on Gumtree for that price.