Form and Function at its Finest

WORDS BY DEVAN ENCE

PHOTOS BY BRIAN BINKERT

Some builds are meant to stay on the pavement. Others, like Brian Binkert’s Bink GX550, are made to go anywhere. The 2024 Lexus GX550 Overtrail started as a solid luxury off-roader but Brian had something bigger in mind—an overland machine capable of tackling Baja, Moab, and the rugged Southwest without breaking a sweat. Built for SEMA, real-world expeditions, and off-road photography adventures, this Lexus is more than just a showcase build.

The Bink GX550 wasn’t built just to look good—it had to perform. The first step was dialing in the suspension to handle both rocky trails and long highway miles. A Fox Performance Elite 2.5-inch DSC Evo setup paired with Eibach rear coils gives the GX the clearance and ride quality needed for unpredictable terrain. Whether navigating technical rock climbs or stretching out miles of washboard roads, this setup ensures a smooth yet responsive ride.