Tighened my handbrake up from the rear wheels and the nut under the center console. Much better now.
2007 GXL V6 - ARB Bullbar with LED lights, snorkel, extractors, 2 1/4" dual exhaust, K&N filter, dimpled/slotted rotors, headrest dvd players, Ebay Satnav/reverse camera, GME 3100TX, Tigerz11 Side awning on custom brackets with Maxtrax mounts, 300W Invertor, ARB Underbody protection, Lightbar and STZ 265/70 tyres.
Wish list in order I'll get them: Sliders, 2" lift, E-locker, Winch bar with winch.
I just did the head unit in my 2006 model , be sure to get the wiring looms, you'll need 2 the vehicle harness and the head unit harness or be prepared to strip and join all the fine wiring yourself. It's pretty straight forward once you have removed the trim as there are only 4 x 10mm bolts holding the unit in.
I wish I had seen this yesterday :-0
Just fitted a new Kenwood DXB5015DAB head unit.
There was already kind of generic harness for the Parrot I removed, so basically I tapped into that with lots of solder. It as nice as the wires were really clearly labelled - unlike the ones from the car.
I didn't think there was a kenwood to generic until afterwards and it would have all been easier
It doesn't seem to do the extras though
- reverse switch
- reverse camera
- parking/moving switch wire
I just soldered in extra wires to the existing Reverse Camera wires and then to ground, reverse switch for power, and shield/video onto an old yellow RCA - works perfectly too.
Worst / Most disappointing thing was that i didn't realise it was smaller until i came to fit it all back into the trim, ended up having to make a kind of backing plate to make it look nice and neat.
Any tricks or comments about doing the thermostat? I heard they were a PIA to do.
Apart from getting it the right way round first time, probably just knowing where it is ( i didn't) and the best way to access it.
So my radiator was out / bash plates off and i opened up the flap under the wheel arch to get to the bolts.
so i already had the hoses off and the fluid drained.
-Remove the bolt to the dipstick
-remove the bolt clamping on the transmission oil pipes
-then the lower bolt on the inlet pipe which is just behind the where the transmission pipes clamp on
-then the two bolts that hold in the thermostat
-I was doing driver belts too so it was easier to move the alternator all the way in to give more room, to allow inlet pipe to wiggle out.
-Put the seal on and put thermostat in the engine (jiggle valve on top)
-pop the pipe on and put bolts in loosely first until all three are in place 2 at the top one at the bottom, then tighten to specified torques (or until that feels about right)
Put on the dipstick and transmission clamps/supports
put your hoses back on, refill
I put it the jiggle valve on the bottom so had to turn it, I managed that with just draining radiator fluid and not removing the hoses (which I guess ken some fluid in).
I can't say it was fun though.
$65 + postage for the scoop from a wreckers online, the donor hilux being the same colour as my car, though there is a slight difference in colour due to fading of either my bonnet or the scoop.
No painting required other than treating the cut/drilled edges with rust preventative and touch up paint. Gave the edges a coat of wax protective spray as well. The only other cost was $10 for a couple of metres of EPDM 12x7mm foam strip to seal the scoop to the bonnet (12mm was too wide but it was the narrowest they stock in that profile - I just cut it in half lengthwise).
Lets see if there is a reduction in intake air temps and maybe EGT's too.
Cheers
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Silver '04 KZJ120~Manual~GXL~Dobinson/Kings lift~Custom valved Ironmans~Detroit Locker~Endless Air~X9 Superwinch~Madman EMS1~TJM Dual Battery~Rhino Roof Tray~120W solar panel~Foxwing awning~Bushskinz UVP~Long Ranger water tank~Bushman fridge~Steinbauer P-Box~Beaudesert 2 3/4"~Airtec Snorkel~TJM Sliders~Prico Boost Gauge~BFG-KO2s~TPMS~GME TX3420~Front and Rear Cameras~Ultimate Camper hanging off the back!
Well done and nice prep work too. Looks just like it was there from the factory.
2007 GXL V6 - ARB Bullbar with LED lights, snorkel, extractors, 2 1/4" dual exhaust, K&N filter, dimpled/slotted rotors, headrest dvd players, Ebay Satnav/reverse camera, GME 3100TX, Tigerz11 Side awning on custom brackets with Maxtrax mounts, 300W Invertor, ARB Underbody protection, Lightbar and STZ 265/70 tyres.
Wish list in order I'll get them: Sliders, 2" lift, E-locker, Winch bar with winch.
Today fitted the snorkel. Last week was roof rack cross bars and basket along with LED driving lights.
"Playdough" is now starting to look like a 4WD now rather than a "Mall Crawler"
Next on the list are 50mm lift, Foxwing Awning and decent A/T tyres. Oh and fit the winch that I purchased for the Surf 4 years ago and never got around to fitting
$65 + postage for the scoop from a wreckers online, the donor hilux being the same colour as my car, though there is a slight difference in colour due to fading of either my bonnet or the scoop.
No painting required other than treating the cut/drilled edges with rust preventative and touch up paint. Gave the edges a coat of wax protective spray as well. The only other cost was $10 for a couple of metres of EPDM 12x7mm foam strip to seal the scoop to the bonnet (12mm was too wide but it was the narrowest they stock in that profile - I just cut it in half lengthwise).
Lets see if there is a reduction in intake air temps and maybe EGT's too.
New clock spring fitted today, 20 minute job. Ebay special @ $60, i couldn't pick the difference between old and new..
Dropped the Reader on it to clear the codes, all is good.
Awesome job on the scoop, it looks like it rolled out of the factory with it on.
My Prado got a new EGR position sensor, i polished some yellowing out of the headlights, adjusted the handbrake, passed it for pink slip and got another years rent on her. I also ordered an EGT gauge and some Philips extreme vision headlight globes.
2007 120 GXL D4D 6sp Man - My Rig https://www.pradopoint.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24945&d=1487341201
$65 + postage for the scoop from a wreckers online, the donor hilux being the same colour as my car, though there is a slight difference in colour due to fading of either my bonnet or the scoop.
No painting required other than treating the cut/drilled edges with rust preventative and touch up paint. Gave the edges a coat of wax protective spray as well. The only other cost was $10 for a couple of metres of EPDM 12x7mm foam strip to seal the scoop to the bonnet (12mm was too wide but it was the narrowest they stock in that profile - I just cut it in half lengthwise).
Lets see if there is a reduction in intake air temps and maybe EGT's too.
Cheers
That looks great. Out of interest what improvements will a mod like this bring?
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