Cape Pre-Trip Inspection

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

With only seven weeks to got before my Cape trip, I'm looking to shortly (end of May) get a pre-trip inspection done on the Prado. Whilst I've spent some time doing visual checks on everything, I'd like an experienced 2nd set of eyes to thoroughly go over the Prado and to double check all necessary bolts and loctiteing where required (in particular accessories such as bullbar, spotties winch etc...) Also things such as radiator fixings and anything else that been known to rattle itself free when being exposed to the rigours of the Capes infamous corrugations.

So does anyone in the Brisbane area know of a good place that's familiar with Toyotas, that I can take the Prado to for such an inspection?

[derekclapham Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close derekclapham]

I'm heading up there in around 8-9 weeks myself and wouldn't mind a list of things such as hoses, clamps, etc that I should consider carrying with me.

+1

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Here's a few threads Derek

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ghlight=spares

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ghlight=spares

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ghlight=spares

http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post507182

[Mattfunk 120 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mattfunk 120]

With only seven weeks to got before my Cape trip, I'm looking to shortly (end of May) get a pre-trip inspection done on the Prado. Whilst I've spent some time doing visual checks on everything, I'd like an experienced 2nd set of eyes to thoroughly go over the Prado and to double check all necessary bolts and loctiteing where required (in particular accessories such as bullbar, spotties winch etc...) Also things such as radiator fixings and anything else that been known to rattle itself free when being exposed to the rigours of the Capes infamous corrugations.

So does anyone in the Brisbane area know of a good place that's familiar with Toyotas, that I can take the Prado to for such an inspection?

Maybe Aussie Andy?

[AussieAndy Find all posts View Profile Close AussieAndy]

Maybe Aussie Andy?

Ding ding....

I thought I heard a bell ringing. Shoot me a PM Craig and I'm sure we can work it out if you're interested.

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

I lost some bolts in my Bashplate due to Toyota not properly tightening up after a service b4 we left.... place to start

[AJ120 Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close AJ120]

I lost some bolts in my Bashplate due to Toyota not properly tightening up after a service b4 we left.... place to start

I have lost bash plate bolts a couple of times on trips, they were definitely tight when we left, so I wouldn't automatically blame Toyota.

Cheers Andrew

[rob_macca67 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close rob_macca67]

I have lost bash plate bolts a couple of times on trips, they were definitely tight when we left, so I wouldn't automatically blame Toyota.

Cheers Andrew

U might be right, but when I installed it, I've used Loctite b4 one of our outback trip along corrugated roads w/o a problem. The next trip I had a service b4 leaving and lost some bolts. From what I could see, Toyota removed the whole bashplate instead of just the draining plate.... So, I'm assuming they didn't use loctite on the bolts when re-installing. The thing that annoyed me was the loss of the bolt protectors.... they are not cheap to replace...

[DSS150 Find all posts View Profile Close DSS150]

Mike lost his bolts holding exhaust to extractors last year.

Sounded like a tractor until we did a partial fix.

Luckily we had come bolts with us to use as temporary fix until correct bolts could be fitted.

[Goggo Member Find all posts View Profile Close Goggo]

Yeah, a mate of mine who I went up to Cape York with in 2013 has got a Mechanic Shop north of Brisbane in Burpengary. He has been up to the Cape 3 or 4 times and he knows 4wds he does all my work. if you're interested I will pass on his details. Cheers

[juc33_prado Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close juc33_prado]

Yeah, a mate of mine who I went up to Cape York with in 2013 has got a Mechanic Shop north of Brisbane in Burpengary. He has been up to the Cape 3 or 4 times and he knows 4wds he does all my work. if you're interested I will pass on his details. Cheers

I'd be interested in his details also if you can PM them to me, ta
SAMUEL

[macaroon1 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close macaroon1]

has got a Mechanic Shop north of Brisbane in Burpengary. He has been up to the Cape 3 or 4 times and he knows 4wds he does all my work. if you're interested I will pass on his details. Cheers

I'm interested too..always like to support local businesses not the huge franchises...just me that's all....I'll PM you.

My Redlands man is occasionally a little 2 far!!!

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

also brisbane north I could not recommend robby mehl from bay tyre mechanical at deception bay high enough. he races 4x4's so knows them inside out. His brother also owns northside 4x4 who specialise in turbos, chips and custom work so it is in their blood. these guys are very very good at what they do. Tell him Brenton from crediflex put you onto him and he will look after you. Been in business 15+ years so it says something. he is also a licenced dealer of mickey thompson as well as a lot of other good products.

Bay Tyre & Mechanical
Address: 108 Bailey Road, Deception Bay QLD 4508
Phone (07) 3203 3533

Robby Mehl

[prado2004 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close prado2004]

bloody jealous of these cape trips, have fun guys!

[MidLifeCrisis Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close MidLifeCrisis]

No respect on this bloody forum. People bragging about Cape trips all the bloody time.

Unbelievable, grumble, grumble, had to cancel our Cape trip, grumble............