Hello! Teach me!

[Sic3m]

Hello all,

I’m from the north side of Houston, Tx. I just placed a deposit on a 2025 GX550 Overtrail+.

I know NOTHING about this world. I’m replacing my 2020 Range Rover Velar Autobiography with this truck.

They have me down for Atomic Silver with the Black Onyx roof. I asked for every option, from moon roof to lighted door panels. I added the catback exhaust, Mark Levinson speakers, dash cam, roof rack, rock rails, etc.

Aftermarket, I also ordered the:

• aFe Momentum GT Cold Air Pro Dry intake system
• steel NYTOP Front Hybrid Bumper
• black Westcott Designs Preload Collar Lift Kit
• 5x black Method 703 17x8.5/6x5.5/35x6.2” wheels
• 5x Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT285/75R17 128S E1 BSW tires

The research I’ve done thus far suggests:

• that spare will fit in the standard location under the truck
• that lift kit combined with those wheels (+35mm) will provide plenty of clearance for those tires without changing the engineering or suspension too much (it’s largely compatible with the Overtrail+, and won’t change the ride or capability like adding an all new suspension would)
• for a hot and wet climate like Houston, those tires will give me the best mix of ride and off-road capability, without being too loud, and while also providing the best stopping power and performance on sand, rocks, and hot and/or wet pavement

Am I making any rookie mistakes? Do my assumptions hold up?

Any recommendations for picking an installer for the bumper and lift kit?

Any “must have” accessories you’d recommend or bet that I stay away from?

I don’t want to do anything that will create opportunities for squeaks, creaks, or rattles. I already saw one accessory that screwed into the plastic with coarse thread screws and I want to avoid stuff like that like the plague I think.

 

[rangertrace]

Don't waste money on the roof rack unless you enjoy very loud wind noise.