The Simpson's 08 D4D build thread - Suspension done.

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Finally, I feel I have enough done to my Prado to warrant it's own thread.

So, here goes.
My stock prado, GXL, was bought new in Dec 2008, came with protection pack, tinted front windows, paint, upholstery protection and electronic rust protection (whether it works or not).

First, was the simple set of ARB tyre deflators.
Second came the fire extinguisher, mounted under front passenger seat.
After this, I happened to be in the right place/right time and scored a Toyo Sov bar for $200.00.



After the bar went on, I HAD to get some lights, so the Lightforce Blitz 240's were added (no photo's of this), but I mounted the relay to the bolt that holds the fuel filter....

The UHF was given to me, so, great price.
Here is where I mounted it... (OK, so no photo of it actually installed) and you can see the mount point.


Then, I added a set of these... and tested them out in the Watagans..


Currently, I am installing this gear and next is the ARB compressor, Santa bought me...



Hardware is in, just need to borrow a set of crimpers from the sparky at work tomorrow...
Planning a trip with family in April/May 2011...

OK, Crimpers borrowed, and it is in. Just need to wire up the accessories..
Can the electrically minded people here check my negative termination to see if it is OK.... It all works and a multimeter shows 13.42 on the aux and 13.49 on crank..
I have one of the voltage requlator fuse things to put in as well, but I'll see how it goes for a week or so first...

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looks great MD, nice score with the bar, right place at the right time, watagans is a great place to have a trip, good luck with the build up. cheers samo

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Looks like Black is the new White, lots of build ups lately seem to be Black Prados. 200 bucks for a soverign in good nick :shock: now that was a bargain. Just as well, once you start spending money or your rig its hard to stop
Looking forward to seeing more.

Cheers Andrew

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Samo, Andrew, thanks for having a look see..

Not black, but charcoal grey... hard to tell when it is dirty
The sov bar was such a good deal, I did not even bother ringing SWMBO to ask...
It was VERY hard to install with just myself helping

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Looks good mate. I haven't stopped cursing myself for offloading my 120.

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Well, after many months of waiting. I FINALLY installed the ARB Compressor yesterday, the one Santa bought me. Only took me 5 months.
Photos to come, as I didn't finish until late last night.
Wiring up this sucker is dead easy, the hardest part is getting the hole drilled and lined up with the plate, on the curve of the wheel arch..

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Here is pretty much all you can see of the compressor install, nothing during, sorry.

And the cheapest mod so far.. Pack of four stool feet...

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The location of the fire extinguisher.

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My favourite mod so far.

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And the final stages of the dual batteries.

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And is in preparation for the rear door table.
Hard to see in the daylight, but is runs the full width of the rear door.
Wired up to the rear light, so it comes on when you open the door. I plan to install a switch for it, so it can be switched off..
Had a bugger of a time finding double sided tape that would stick to the door trim, found some and a little bit of applied heat, worked well. $25.00 on fleabay..

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That would have to be the biggest positive terminal cover in the history of positive terminal covers!!! Not havin' a go, but is it really necessary? Whats the benefits of it?

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That would have to be the biggest positive terminal cover in the history of positive terminal covers!!! Not havin' a go, but is it really necessary? Whats the benefits of it?

Yeah, it is pretty big, but it contains a 100amp and two 30amp circuit breakers. All part of the Projecta kit..

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My latest addition, the 5th BFG on the back.
My spacers.


Installed

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The final product.

Plenty of space down here..


Anyone want to buy a grey hard wheel cover? She don't fit no more.