Tweet
Today I sold my FJ cruiser, all things going well I'll pick up the prado on Saturday, first items on the agenda will be Redarc towpro, Redarc BCDC 1220, optima D34 battery, battery tray, either flat or tradesman rack, then the awning and CKMA12 compressor that I've kept from the FJ. Really hoping that the bracket I made for the compressor in the FJ will fit the prado...
-
-
Drifta drawers arrived yesterday, now to get a day to install.
Very excited about these.2014 GXL Prado
From a Galaxy Far Far AwayComment
-
Ordered somemore gear from Tin.Fitted so far:-Toyota Alloy bar,Redarc BDCD1220 battery managment system and dual power outlet,tracklander full length rack and ladder,Milford cargo barrier,Kaon transmission guard, UVP& Lower Shock mount Guards,Dobinson/Bilstein suspension,Toyota Bonnet and headlight guards,39ltr engel and an opposite lock stubby holder (from the old '80' series),Polyair Airbags,Pradopoint sticker,Gonefishin' custom Sidesteps.Comment
-
Woo hoo .... Put my new Pradopoint sticker on the back window..
Thanks ArienAttached Files2012 Crystal Pearl Prado Altitude 150 Diesel Auto. Toyota mats and rear rubber mat. Toyo Open Country AT2's 265 65 R17 LT. OEM nudge bar. dual battery set up with Optima D34, rear power points front and rear Anderson plugs. Lightforce LED combi light bar. Kingsley side steps. Outback Ideas recovery points. Dr Air Pro 150 ltr air compressor. ARB 60 ltr fridge. GME 3550s UHF radio. Hema HX1.Comment
-
-
Washed the outside,the missus cleaned the interior and then I booked the prado in for a service.Fitted so far:-Toyota Alloy bar,Redarc BDCD1220 battery managment system and dual power outlet,tracklander full length rack and ladder,Milford cargo barrier,Kaon transmission guard, UVP& Lower Shock mount Guards,Dobinson/Bilstein suspension,Toyota Bonnet and headlight guards,39ltr engel and an opposite lock stubby holder (from the old '80' series),Polyair Airbags,Pradopoint sticker,Gonefishin' custom Sidesteps.Comment
-
Changed out the water pump. Wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be.
Comment
-
Changed out the water pump. Wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be.Comment
-
Fitted AirTec Snorkel last week...
Replaced my Interior Lights with LEDs (panels in domes and small-9 led in Map Readers)
--- impressed with those 38 LED panels - WoWComment
-
Drove to Perth and picked it up.Comment
-
That is a damn good start lol.Originally posted by OutdoorsMan View Post
I need to get a build thread started...
Couple of weeks ago, new tyres on FJ Cruiser rims, 265/70R17 Dueler 697, same going to go on our camper trailer on the prado rims. Started running wiring for charging the camper and dual battery, battery tray in. Working on ARB air compressor and 2nd fuel filter using AMTS's great bracket. Just have to decide whether to add an air tank to the system or not bother...
Ordered underbody guards from Tin.
Still to do - Suspension lift, Icom 450 uhf and antenna, fit drawers and cargo barrier, rebuild MSA fridge slide as it doesn't stay open or shut.
Should keep me busy for the next month worth of weekends. Needs to be fitted to head away in July, nothing like a deadline to work to.
Cheers, NovaComment
-
ARB UVP today2012 TD GXL - Genie 3inch Exhaust System, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar & Steps, OME 50mm Suspension, M/T ATZ P3's, Safari Snorkel, ARB UVP, Redarc Dual Battery System with Optima D34, Custom made rear draws, ARB 60L fridge, IPF 900XS lights, ARB Air Compressor, Tigers11 Roof Rack & Awning.Comment
-
Had a custom designed roof rack fitted to my kakadu as no pre-manufactured rack would fit into my garage. It is 140mm high from the roof and has shorter mounts and closer top and bottom rack rails. I have had it powder coated to match the ERB roo bar. Is is a very slick design and build for anyone with a similar problem i.e limited garage height.Comment
-
-
Got it home from the dealer on Tuesday night. Spent the afternoon getting rid of annoying rattles, opened up the jack in the rear compartment so it was actually sitting in its cradle properly, got rid of the useless spare wheel cover, had a look at the spoiler but was running out of daylight I think the best thing for that will be to put a bit of adhesive foam tape underneath it so it doesn't have as much play in it? Also crawled underneath and found out exactly what sort of springs as shocks I've scored and tried to sort out the airbag that had dropped but it sounds like it's either got a hole in it or the tube isn't clamped on properly so I'll have to take the wheel off and have a proper look. Also started window shopping for a roof rack. Not sure if I should go for tradesman or a flat rack.Comment
-
Fitted a Steinbauer unit to my 1GD 2015 150 Series and really pleased with the outcome.
Was a little nervous, the original unit purchased triggered the limp mode requiring a trip to the local dealer for a reset and a lecture. Fortunately the unit was replaced within 24 hours but elected to wait until I received a Scangauge before trying again, just in case.
Not that noticeable first up, "feels" nicer to drive but that may be me convincing myself. Towing is where the improvements were noticed. Previously towing a 2+ tonne boat up a hill (Welshpool Road, Perth Hills) would have the Prado struggling to maintain 70-80kmhr, and if you lost momentum it struggled even at that level with no chance of accelerating. With the Steinbauer fitted, holding the 80kmhr speed limit was no problems at all, and you could easily accelerate if needed. Looking to test the unladen fuel consumption over the next week or so.
Good customer service from Steinbauer and Uniteds to fix an unexpected hiccup initially. Happy customer here.Comment
Comment