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Lexus GX 460 Overlander

In late 2019, I attended Lexus’ Experience Amazing Drive Event.  It was the last car event I attended before the pandemic struck, and until that point, surprisingly my first experience with the Lexus marque, despite all my other involvement with the auto enthusiast world.  This event was geared toward their luxury, sport, and daily-driver / grocery-getter offerings, so the GX was notably absent.

Based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, the Lexus GX brings the luxurious comfort and attention to design detail to the a formidable off-road abilities of the N210 and later N280 chassis.  Because of that one-two combo, the GX is a popular choice among overlanders, who modify their flagship Lexus SUV to handle even rougher terrain when the dirt road ends, camp out under the stars, and do it all in comfort regardless of how far away from asphalt you are; The Lexus GX lets you explore and always feel at home.

This particular Lexus GX 460 is currently for sale on Expedition Portal (at time of writing).

You can visit the sale page here, and read a piece from its feature on Expedition Portal here.

(Please do not contact J. David Buerk - Photography for vehicle sale inquiries - I am not the seller.)

This 2012 example has been heavily modified to increase functionality and endurance, but has in no way impacted the comfort or space for you and your passengers.  Notable modifications include lift kit, skid plates, auxiliary fuel tank, rooftop tent, solar panel, refrigerator, front and rear bumpers, winch, floodlights, ham radio, and more.  You can find a full list of modifications from the seller below:

Interior:

  • A-pillar Tacoma RAM mount/sPod touchscreen with 8 slot controls

  • RAM accessory rail

  • Yaesu FTM 300-DR, includes GPS and APRS

  • Orangeboxx Fabrication rear MOLLE panels

  • Fire Extinguisher & mount

  • MSA fridge slide

  • Ironman 50L refrigerator

  • Goose Gear rear plate

  • QuickFist axe/hatchet mounts

  • Custom rear battery box/dual battery with 100aH Duracell AGM battery which includes:

    • 2 cigarette charging ports (Fused to Blue Sea block)

    • 4 USB ports (Fused to Blue Sea block)

    • REDARC 1225BCDC solar controller

    • REDARC SBI Smart Battery Isolator 12v/100A

    • (2) 8AWG Anderson plugged-leads for external tent power/heater, etc.

  • Custom “Jump” button to use house battery as starter for emergencies

Exterior:

  • Bush Company Alpha RTT with dual ladder mounts which are configurable Driver/Passenger/Rear

  • Merlin Solar Trailblazer TBS 180R 180w solar panel

  • Prado 150 rocker panels

  • Dobinsons IMS 3” lift and BMC. Front springs are Dobinsons C59-329 with Dobinsons PS59-4030 ¼” spacer and OME 2899 rears with spacer

  • Timbren rear bumpstops

  • (5) SCS SR8 wheels with Kenda Klever 35x10.5” tires, 5 tire rotated

  • Ironman forged upper control arms

  • Ironman front recovery points

  • RAD Rubber fender flaps

  • ARB IPF Series 2 driving lamps

  • Superwinch Tigershark 11,500 with synthetic line and control box relocate

  • Dobinsons rear bumper, dual jerry can swingout and spare tire holder

  • Ironman front bumper

  • Compactennae ham radio antennae

  • ARB single compressor to Blue Sea fuse block

  • Rigid Industries Side Shots ditch lights with amber covers

  • Baja Designs rear 2” flood lights – tent mounted

  • RSG sliders - Rhino-lined

  • RCI steel skids (Front, t-case, and fuel tank)

  • LRA tank 33 gallons

If you are interested in this Lexus GX 460, you can visit the sale page here, and read a piece from its feature on Expedition Portal here.

(Please do not contact J. David Buerk - Photography for vehicle sale inquiries - I am not the seller.)

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If you are interested in this Lexus GX 460, you can visit the sale page here, and read a piece from its feature on Expedition Portal here.

(Please do not contact J. David Buerk - Photography for vehicle sale inquiries - I am not the seller.)

Camera Gear for Sale

UPDATE:  All items have sold.  Better luck next time!

Since I've recently changed some items in my gear bag, I am selling some of my gear.  Some of it has been used quite often, and some of it is completely brand new. I am a Canon Professional Services member and take care of my gear by only trusting Canon Direct with maintenance.

Please email me at david@jdbphoto.com for any questions, inquiries, or offers to buy!

Here is the list of items I have for sale:

Canon EOS 5D Mark II Camera Body with BG-E6 Battery Grip - SOLD

This 5D Mark II has been my faithful secondary camera for almost 2 years now, but I have no more use for it after purchasing a 1D X.  This 5D Mark II is my least used camera body with ~41,163 shutter actuations (5D Mark IIs are rated for 150,000 actuations).  The camera is currently equipped with an Eg-S Super Precision Matte Focus Screen, and I'm including the stock screen in case you aren't shooting with f/2.8 or faster lenses.

Read Canon's details about the 5D Mark II here.

The Battery Grip is included, and works fine, though it does have cosmetic wear - belt rash; the paint has scraped off on a corner.  But hey, it looks battleworn and makes you look badass with your patinaed-ed out gear ;-)  That said, the scrape is on the Battery Grip and not the 5D II itself.  The Battery Magazine IS included with the Battery Grip, although I forgot to display it.

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PocketWizard ControlTL System for Canon - SOLD

I am selling the PocketWizard System as a set at a discounted rate, OR individually.  All my Speedlites are 600EX-RTs now and have the radio function built in, so therefore the PocketWizard System is now redundant for me.

I have two of each PocketWizard item.  The AC3 ZoneControllers are BRAND NEW and NEVER USED - I have them direct from PocketWizard.  I have tested them to ensure proper function, and nothing more.

The ControlTL system is incredibly useful, especially in a fast-paced environment where there is little or no time for on-the-fly adjustments to wireless strobes, such as wedding receptions or rapid portrait sessions.  In the past I have used two MiniTT1s with AC3s (one on each camera... not these AC3s as they are brand new) to control my lights remotely.

PocketWizard MiniTT1-Canon: SOLD OUT
PocketWizard FlexTT5-Canon:  SOLD OUT
BRAND NEW PocketWizard AC3 ZoneController:  SOLD OUT

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BRAND NEW Oakley Kitchen Sink Backpack in Black - SOLD

This bag regularly sells for $200.  I actually have used this bag one time, but found that it's actually too big for my purposes... maybe it's perfect for you!  It's incredibly well built and comes with all straps and the padded hip belt with pockets.  Make no mistake, this is a serious bag with a tactical look - it's bad-ass, well padded, water resistant, and has lots of space!  The side zipper for computer access is very convenient to take your laptop and gadgets with you.  Check out Oakley's description here.

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Speedlites for Sale!!!

UPDATE:  All Speedlites have now sold.  The Boss FDR-1 did not sell, and will be back up for auction on or about the 30th. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have upgraded to an all Speedlite 600EX-RT setup... so I am now selling my old Speedlites.  If you're interested in some gear, they'll be on eBay for the next 7 days (Auction / Buy It Now ends December 17th so act quick), and they will ship in time for Christmas!  For the guitar players out there, I also have a Boss FDR-1 Fender Deluxe Reverb pedal for sale.

It's all on eBay right here!!!

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