barryswanson's silver GXL build up thread.

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

Its taken my awhile but I've finally convinced the minister for war and finance to let me spend some coin on my baby.
So far the only mods to date are a genuine tow bar, Chip-It chip, EGT probe, fuel limiter disk mod, EGR restrictor plate and my custom water proof enclosure.

Here are some pics.

The father in-law help me bolt this on.

Bastard fuel limiter disk mod! Need plenty of patience if attempting this.

First time of road.
My planned list of mods are:

*ARB deluxe winch bar.
*ARB side rails (if they don't affect the side air bags operation)
*Light force spotties.
*Safari snorkle
*Kingone 9500 pound winch
*Full under body protection.
*Dual battery system.
*ARB compressor.
*Billet race craft quad breather.
*Tough Dog adjustable suspension 2 inch lift.

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Gotta love a Silver 150 Series!

[Matty80 Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Matty80]

Kinda interested in whats behind the prado in the first pic! How much will you give me to take it off your hands?

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

Kinda interested in whats behind the prado in the first pic! How much will you give me to take it off your hands?

Thats my brother you can have him, no charge. Actually I'll give you a hundred if you take him off my hands.

So I booked the silver sovereign in to get an ARB deluxe winch bar and Safari snorkel fitted. I was going to get a Brown Davis under body guard fitted as well but the dude at ARB said wait about three weeks and the new ARB one comes out for the 150 which covers the length of the car. So I'm going to go that option.
Next week I'm going to buy the rest of the gear I need and put it aside and fit it when I get back from Thailand in a few of weeks.

[dreamon Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dreamon]

How much did ARB quote you for the new under body guard

Thats my brother you can have him, no charge. Actually I'll give you a hundred if you take him off my hands.

So I booked the silver sovereign in to get an ARB deluxe winch bar and Safari snorkel fitted. I was going to get a Brown Davis under body guard fitted as well but the dude at ARB said wait about three weeks and the new ARB one comes out for the 150 which covers the length of the car. So I'm going to go that option.
Next week I'm going to buy the rest of the gear I need and put it aside and fit it when I get back from Thailand in a few of weeks.

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

No price available yet but he did say it would probably be dearer than the Brown Davis one they where going to sell me which was $550

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

So has anyone here bought one of these billet breathers? If so how have you mounted yours?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Diff-Gear...item2313944446

[1coolbanana Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 1coolbanana]

They look nice but the fundamental problem with them is they point up!!!
Would be a much better design if the filters pointed down or had a cover on them but nevertheless, a nice piece of bling
Just my 2 cents........you did ask

Just noticed a whole new range of Ironman Underbody Protection plates.
They have them for Prado's and list for $400

http://www.ironman4x4.com/html/ubprotection.html

Look interesting.

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

I think they look good personally. They make some stainless steel ones also, however they only come in a twin, not a quad.

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

I think they look good personally. They make some stainless steel ones also, however they only come in a twin, not a quad.

This one looks like the go actually, it has five breathers one for your winch and has a K&N filter and looks like it mounts easily.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/COMPETITI...ht_1731wt_1165

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

They look nice but the fundamental problem with them is they point up!!!
Would be a much better design if the filters pointed down or had a cover on them but nevertheless, a nice piece of bling
Just my 2 cents........you did ask

Just noticed a whole new range of Ironman Underbody Protection plates.
They have them for Prado's and list for $400

http://www.ironman4x4.com/html/ubprotection.html

Look interesting.

I like the look of that! I might just wait and see what ARB do because the ARB guy said theres will also cover the back diff.

I was talking to the guy at opposite lock today he told me they have the new Light Force Genesis 50w (not 35w) flame throwers coming in next week. So I'm going to grab a set I think.

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

Today was an expensive day. My 12,000 lb TDS Mako and Tough Dog suspension is on back order. My cars not booked in until the 10th for the bull bar and snorkel to be fitted. I'm going to fit the dual battery kit this weekend seeing that about all I can do at the moment.

[1coolbanana Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 1coolbanana]

Crikey!!!!!
Good stuff!
Cant wait to see it all on

How come youve decided on the 12k Avenger over the 9.5?
I considered that but went for the speed over the grunt!
I think you will be pretty happy with the Avenger.............oh, and the rest !

[barryswanson Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close barryswanson]

Crikey!!!!!
Good stuff!
Cant wait to see it all on

How come youve decided on the 12k Avenger over the 9.5?
I considered that but went for the speed over the grunt!
I think you will be pretty happy with the Avenger.............oh, and the rest !

I went for the 12 thinking it might be handy just have that little bit more grunt up my sleeve for when I'm really stuck with a camper trailer on. The 9.5 would most probably do it no worries but when I could get the 12 for $1200 I thought bugger it.

[1coolbanana Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close 1coolbanana]

I went for the 12 thinking it might be handy just have that little bit more grunt up my sleeve for when I'm really stuck with a camper trailer on. The 9.5 would most probably do it no worries but when I could get the 12 for $1200 I thought bugger it.

Good price and good plan if your hauling the camper trailer.
Is that price with rope?