Nomad's Lexus GX 460 - aka - Land Cruiser Prado 150

Comment below what light location you find most useful. A little extra lighting, especially off to the sides can be fairly useful offroad. I didn't want tall ditch lights that blocked my view during every day driving so I found some lower profile dual LED lights to try out. 5th Gen 4Runner light brackets were cheap on the jungle store. Easy install and easy to mount lights.  I purchased a premade wiring kit since it was actually cheaper than buying a roll of wire alone. The wiring was straightforward with a small slit in the wiring boot to get into the cabin and a few crimped wire ends. I purchased a dual switch for future light expansion and installed the wires according to the diagram.  That's where my only issue came up. The switch did not work. I tried a few different wiring configurations, chased some wires with the Multimeter, and even tried the basic switch that was originally included in the harness. The basic switch worked but not the Toyota style switch. My la...

TPMS is basically a good thing, but it can be a bit of a pain for those who like to modify our vehicles. Several scenarios cause annoyance: leaving the TPMS sensors in the OEM wheels when changing to aftermarket, buying a second set of wheels for various uses. or finally, airing down offroad. Yes, you can buy more sensors, but that increases the budget. I figured I'd just try out a $3 solution; I can always spend money if I'm not happy.  Tools: Screwdriver, wire cut/crimper, 2 ft small gauge wire, electrical tape or heat shrink. Optional: soldering kit. I did not invent nor figure this out but wanted to document it for any new owner looking for ideas. I followed the directions online, easy to find. Mine refers only to the 2010 - 2013 GX460, so you'll need to do some research if yours is a different year, but the concept is still the same.  The TPMS module is behind the rear driver side interior panel, directly above the cargo net connector.  You remove the connector and t...