Prado Thread

[LiftedLux]

QUESTION!!!

This question is pointed at those with 'lifted' prado's.

Have any of you changed your brake proportoning valve at all? Plugged it? Linked it?

I only thought of this the other day but logic suggests (Scuse my ignorance on the topic) that if the valve now sits higher off the rod, then am I getting less braking from my rear brakes?

If so, then how do I get it back! running 33's and a big lift means I need all the brakes I can get!!

Cheers for the input fellas...... and ladies maybe?

[beast2h]

i never touched mine.... i think it maybe have lost a little braking with the 33' but in the end the proportoning valve only adjusts the rear braking and the mojority of the braking it done by the front.... i just put new bendix 4wd brake pads all round and it will lock up on the black top!

[taresk]

Haven't touched mine either, but when mine was done I replaced all my lines with braided stainless ones, so I didn't lose any braking performance despite the 33's, and I have slotted (maybe cross drilled, undecided atm) rotors on my shopping list, so it's all good

[beast2h]

ive been told sloted and cross drilled aint worth it as they get full of mud and dirt causeing them to get hot and crack

[Parksy]

Has anyone mounted a compressor in their Prado, if so where? I have the new arb compressor and am wondering where I am going to mount it in my current model Prado. I have looked at mounting it on the left hand skirt but it would be a tight fit and alot of mucking around. I have heard the get put under the front seat alot.. Anyone else got ideas or experience??

Cheers, Kustom.


Yer Kustom ,
I have a 06 GXL same colour as yours with a fair bit of fruit on it too , I ended up putting my Blue Tongue Comp on the right hand guard under the bonnet . I have had to make Brackets for it but they came out ok . the only thing that I have found is that it is starting to crack the inner guard where the bolt goes throu. So to fix that you would need to put some strengthening plates bettween them. Also ensure that you put it back towords the fire wall so that you can fit that second battery in. The Comp came out of my 80 series and I had it under the seat for years the only benifit i had was it was easy to get at , but it was noisy . Althou the missis did like it ,also good for playing tricks on unknowing people lol.
I hope this helps.
Cheers Parksy
Heres a pic of mine.
Bits that you cannot see are; Rear air locker, Compressor , 50mm Tough dog HD lift , Outback roller drawers , half cargo barrier , 52 ltr water tank , Michelle Sacs seat covers front and rear , With more bit to come.

[A1 Mech]

QUESTION!!!

This question is pointed at those with 'lifted' prado's.

Have any of you changed your brake proportoning valve at all? Plugged it? Linked it?

I only thought of this the other day but logic suggests (Scuse my ignorance on the topic) that if the valve now sits higher off the rod, then am I getting less braking from my rear brakes?

If so, then how do I get it back! running 33's and a big lift means I need all the brakes I can get!!

Cheers for the input fellas...... and ladies maybe?

U shudnt hav to worry about it to much with anything under 3" lift, Cant remember off the top of my head but is the bracket mounted at one end to the panhard rod like the 4runners? if so u can make a 25-50mm bracket to bring it bak to standard.

[A1 Mech]

ive been told sloted and cross drilled aint worth it as they get full of mud and dirt causeing them to get hot and crack

The rotor will get really hot at the best of times but I dont believe under normal offroad and general onroad driving that it wud get hot enough to expand the trapped mud and crack it (compared to say a performance car which is going from high speeds to corners in quick intervals causing the pads to smoke), I have heard of cheaper brand ones cracking between drilled holes but sumthing decent like DBA golds or similar shud be fine. Slotted can be benefical more so on 4x4's as they clean the pads also when applied.

[boof]

The rotor will get really hot at the best of times but I dont believe under normal offroad and general onroad driving that it wud get hot enough to expand the trapped mud and crack it (compared to say a performance car which is going from high speeds to corners in quick intervals causing the pads to smoke), I have heard of cheaper brand ones cracking between drilled holes but sumthing decent like DBA golds or similar shud be fine. Slotted can be benefical more so on 4x4's as they clean the pads also when applied.

DBA themselves will tell you not to fit crossdrilled to a 4wd, its not just the mud its the dunking of hot discs in water and the other multitude of abuse we as 4wders put our vehicles through ;)

[A1 Mech]

Yes thats true I suppose, straight slotted rotors better suited then I guess, I doubt u wud notice much difference in brake performance between slotted and cross drilled and slotted on a 4x4 anyhow. Cheers.

Not that its much needed but just for knowledge sake do use think 110 series master cylinder/calipers/rotors cud be fitted to a 95 series (or r they similar)? I know that the 95 series master cylinder is a straight swap on my 4runner and am looking into the calipers and rotors also.

unrelated I am thinking of doing a similar thing to my RS liberty in going to late model STi WRX brakes luckily its a straight bolt on virtually, looked at brembo kits also however they require 17" rims and $2500 an end but r the best as far as track performance goes, look shit hot to.

[taresk]

I might just go slotted then. My rear rotors are rooted, so I have to get new ones anyway (my 'to do' list is getting rediculously long, lol), so I figured some performance ones wouldn't go astray, especially with the weight of a full touring setup in the making.

[Weasal4x4]

This is the sort of thing you'll need (obviously there are cheaper versions), pretty sure they use H3, but yeah, very easy to get yellow globes for the driving lights.

Thanks taresk, i'll look into them.

[Grunter71]

Hi All,
Just thought i would show you our rig !!
99 RV6 3.4lt, 2" lift, TJM XGS all round,homemade storage system,BFG at's, GME uhf, 40lt Engel, Drifta kitchen, Polaris side and rear awnings,Thumper 100ah.

We have owned for about 5 yrs and could not be happier.We do a bit of touring and has not missed a beat.
Just got back recently from a 4 week/9000km trip with our 2 boys and not a single problem.

Go the PRADO !! :thumb:

[steve80]

the prado i used to have (sorry about camera phone pics)

[beast2h]

nice prados fellas

[jammin]

HI, just want to know if 80 series sunraysias will fit on a prado and will there be any problems or difference with the offset?

[A1 Mech]

Standard cruiser offset in a 8" wide rim shud be -25, the stud pattern will fit fine and the wider offset shud be beneficial if ur guards will still cover the rubber.

[steve80]

Hey jammin if you look at couple of threads back on my green prado it had 80 series 16x8 cheviots on it they do tend to stick out a little more but they fit. I couldn't go to bigger tyres because before i lifted it cause it rubbed the inner guard when full locked once i lifted it it was fine with BFG 265/7016 A/T.

[beast2h]

what size tyres are you going to run?

[jammin]

I was going to use 265/75/16 MTZ's

[safari wagon]

on the week end blew out my two rear shocks. thinking about 80 series toughdogs any thoughts. i broke them topping out the shock.

[A1 Mech]

I was going to use 265/75/16 MTZ's

U shudnt require a wider offset rim to run a 265x75, we run that sized tyre in ST-C form on out 95's standard 16x7's and it doesnt rub. It does hav a 2" king spring/bilstein lift tho.

Does anyone know if there is any decent suspension kits readily available in australia to suit the 95 series prado's say 3-4", I know they r available from overseas but havent come across any on the net so far. Has anyone here fitted a 50mm bodylift to a 95 series prado also? I remember reading about a white prado in the mag sum years ago with one fitted btu cant recall the addition. Cheers

[dhula]

QUESTION!!!

This question is pointed at those with 'lifted' prado's.

Have any of you changed your brake proportoning valve at all? Plugged it? Linked it?

I only thought of this the other day but logic suggests (Scuse my ignorance on the topic) that if the valve now sits higher off the rod, then am I getting less braking from my rear brakes?

If so, then how do I get it back! running 33's and a big lift means I need all the brakes I can get!!

Cheers for the input fellas...... and ladies maybe?

I pissfarted around with mine for a bit after fitting the slotted rotors.

Endned up putting it back to where it was as I felt it gave the best all round result and balance.

I found mine to be finiky when adjusting with the slightest change making the rears lock up to easy.

Prados tend to dive a bit when braking hard so if you do muck around with it, be extra carfull and mark it so you can go back to where it was.

On second thoughts, leave it alone as it works just fine (mine does anyways)

[steve80]

Be carefull how high you go on the front of a prado i went high and had lot of trouble with cv angles.I had heavyest duty front suspention i could get i think it was 2' but mine was 4cyl petrol with alloy bar and i had fully optioned turbo desiel with winch and compressor suspention put in as mine didnt have these options it raised it considerably and had heavy duty 2' with approx 30mm spacers in the back.CV boots cracked so not knowing how long since done, I had new cv's put in and new ones cracked the boots after i think it was 4-5000km dont make the same mistake i did do your homework first cause i wish somebody had told me about angle of cv's as i didn't relise. sorry about lousy phone cam pic My brother in law had a bodylit on his 01 td but not sure details

[beast2h]

diff drop is needed with anything much over 2inches. 265/75r16 run fine on stock prado with stock offset 16x7 inch rims!

[KUSTOM V840]

265/75r16 run fine on stock prado with stock offset 16x7 inch rims!

I put 265/75/R17's on my new Prado with great results too! Mickey T's MTX's!

[beast2h]

sorry i ment on the 95series

[A1 Mech]

diff drop is needed with anything much over 2inches. 265/75r16 run fine on stock prado with stock offset 16x7 inch rims!

Are u able to drop the diff on the 95 series prados the same as say a 4runner, My 4runner has the IFS diff dropped my 25mm to straighten the CV's but I havent heard of anyone doing it with the prados as they run a different front setup.

[dhula]

You can do a diff drop on the Prado. It's like the one for the gen 3 4R seen here (http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_tapered_diff_drop.html) I'm led to believe.

I duno how it's go on the Prado due to being constant 4WD tho.

I haven't done it (yet)

[Maxfli113]

diff drop is needed with anything much over 2inches. 265/75r16 run fine on stock prado with stock offset 16x7 inch rims!


If anyone can explain this diff drop or whatever that would be fantastic. :waycool:

Also is there anyone in Brisbane who can do it?

Great thread this for ideas!:D

[GQMac]

You can get the kit from snake racing or macquarie 4x4 and have someone install it in Brisbane.

[beast2h]

You can do a diff drop on the Prado. It's like the one for the gen 3 4R seen here (http://www.sonoransteel.com/store_tapered_diff_drop.html) I'm led to believe.

I duno how it's go on the Prado due to being constant 4WD tho.

I haven't done it (yet)

yep thats the one.... i am pritty sure taresk (http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/forum/members/taresk/) runs a diff drop in his prado... i plan to when i lift the front a little higher

[steve80]

If anyone can explain this diff drop or whatever that would be fantastic. :waycool:

Also is there anyone in Brisbane who can do it?

Great thread this for ideas!:D

It lowers the height of the front diff for cars with lift kits so to reduce the severity of the cv angle so they are not running on to much of an angle otherwise cv's and or boots dont last long hope this helps Cheers Steve

[beast2h]

the diff drop only lowers the front 2 diff housing mounts and as far as i know you can still run the factory bash plate with a few slight mods

[dhula]

It's this dropping of the front mounts only that has me concerned about whether it is suitable for the Prado. The Prado as constant 4wd might develop failures in the front prop shaft (the one between the t/case and front diff) uj's due to the front diff and t/case being in different planes after the diff drop.

I think a discussion is somewhere around the place and I can't remember the outcome or what was said, but I'm very interested in hearing how it's going on taresks car if he has one fitted.

[hux22]

Guys, sorry to interrupt the "flow" of such an interesting and challenging discussion.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a place where I could get a quote for a set of Bilsteins for my 2002 TD Prado RV. I have managed to get a set of HD Raised Lovells for the front and progressive rate HDR Kings for the rear after lots of "ebaying".

I live in outer western Sydney and am on hols soon, so I will have the opportunity to fit the suspension over the Xmas break.

Any assistance would be welcomed.

[Grubby]

Hi all.

Sorry to barge in on this thread but I've just signed up and I've been looking at some of the postings and there are some nice trucks on here and its good to see the Prados get a mention.

I have a 2000 GXL 3.4L with Dobinsons springs and shocks all round and a set of Cooper ST's but not much else worth mentioning. I'll post a photo when I can either figure out how to do it or they let me do it?????

Anyway just wanted to ask a bit of advice from my fello Prado owners about recommending a new clutch kit. My throw out bearing is making a hell of a racket so it's time to bite the bullet and replace the lot.

I have recently moved to the Sunshine Coast from the Gulf and Mount Isa. I currently tow a 14ft Polycraft boat that weighs about 700kg, but I have ambitions of getting a camper trailer later.... much later.

I'm looking for heavy duty (is there any other type?) so any advice on which breed of kit is good for Prados and where to get it from would be much appreciated.

Cheers.

[DeepThought]

Hey Grubby Welcome to the Sunshine Coast. Best place in the world to live, except at tourist season.

Regards
D.T.

[Grubby]

Thanks D.T. yeah beautiful place except for the terrorists. Looking forward to doing a bit of exploring.

[benaud]

Hi Grubby

I'm having an exedy sports tuff heavy duty clutch fitted to my 99 RV6 tomorrow so I'll let you know what it feels and drives like when I pick her up.

[beast2h]

i just fitted(6000Km ago) a clutch industries clutch to my 3.4 prado. its all good. make sure you get the flywheel machined when you do it!

[har05l]

Guys, sorry to interrupt the "flow" of such an interesting and challenging discussion.

I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a place where I could get a quote for a set of Bilsteins for my 2002 TD Prado RV. I have managed to get a set of HD Raised Lovells for the front and progressive rate HDR Kings for the rear after lots of "ebaying".

I live in outer western Sydney and am on hols soon, so I will have the opportunity to fit the suspension over the Xmas break.

Any assistance would be welcomed.

Give Scott at 4WD megastore in Penrith a call. He got a set for my bro inlaw last year. The # is 47 311 400.

har05l

[har05l]

Are there any issues with putting 35's on the 98 model prado's. Are reduction gears needed or will the bigger tyre not affect it on or off road?

Cheers:thumb:

[beast2h]

to fit 35's a bodylift, extending bumpstops, and alot of body hacking is required before you even look at gears

[A1 Mech]

35's will also effect the way it drive considerable with standard diffs. It will be a slug off the mark and hav no low range crawling. But cruising on the highway it wud rev lower and use far less fuel. As stated u wud hav to chop heaps of guard to fit them, its hard enough to get a 33 to work well in a prados guards. But it wud look great I rekon if done well.

[A1 Mech]

Do any of use know the diameter of the 95 series rear axles and has anyone ever snapped one? Cheers

[beast2h]

i would say they would be around the same as a hilux as the diffs are the same!

[lukethedork]

Do any of use know the diameter of the 95 series rear axles and has anyone ever snapped one? Cheers
Well I don't know if this is relevant to the actual axle shaft diameter, but something I find useful is things like the ARB price list for parts, or another catalogue or something. It has the item code and for various vehicles which you can match up. I'll put an example.

Landcruiser Prado to 02/03 (older style ones)
ARB rear locker: Rear (RD23)
ARB front locker: Front (RD90)

Hilux/4Runner to late 1997
ARB rear locker: Rear (RD23)
ARB front locker: Front (IFS RD90) (live axle RD23)

Hilux late 1997 to 2005
ARB rear locker: Rear (RD23)
ARB front locker: Front (RD90)

So you would presume that the axles were also the same?
All this info was taken directly out of my aprist 1st 2007 ARB price list catalogue that I have here on my lap.
Luke.

[Grubby]

Thanks for the replies guys. Benaud, let me know how it goes. Do you know if they have a supplier in Qld? :truck:

[A1 Mech]

Yer Im pretty sure they wud all be the same 30 spline axle and diameter. Its the strength that im mainly concerned with. A plan of mine for the future is to hav a whole prado rear axle put under the rear of my 4runner, the only problem is that I hav read of the prados having weaker axles due to the constant 4x4 and the last thing I want is to be snapping axles. The main benefit of doing this to my 4runner is for the disc brakes and tad more width. The prado master cylinder all bolts up to where the standard unit goes and has an inbuilt disc/disc bias.

[benaud]

Hey Grubby.

The new clutch feels great. It's very light at the pedal, which is something I was a little worried about being a heavy duty clutch, and very smooth. I got the clutch from repco so you should'nt have any worries getting one in qld.

[Grubby]

Thanks benaud,
I will check it out. Cheers. :thumb:

[safari wagon]

Are there any issues with putting 35's on the 98 model prado's. Are reduction gears needed or will the bigger tyre not affect it on or off road?

Cheers:thumb:
i looked into getting 35's on my prado. you can fit them,you need a two inch body lift on top of coil and shock lift. new rims as the stockies make the tyre too close to the upper suspension arm. turning circle will be a bitch. but all in all 35's are possible. just dont drive it like a drag car.

[har05l]

i looked into getting 35's on my prado. you can fit them,you need a two inch body lift on top of coil and shock lift. new rims as the stockies make the tyre too close to the upper suspension arm. turning circle will be a bitch. but all in all 35's are possible. just dont drive it like a drag car.

Thanks Safari for the info.

[safari wagon]

Got to get around to getting my body lift on my prado shortly but as always something more important breaks (shockies) and i have to fix that $1100 dollar problem first. but it will get there. might have to sell the dirt bike yet to pay for it all.

[madcore]

Well i finally stepped into the world of 4b's. I have sold my 03 commodore and bought a 01 prado, GXL auto 3.4L V6. So far im pleased with wat this car has to offer as i was scared it would feel as comfortable to drive as my commodore. But after the drive back to Rocky from Brisbane I was fairly happy. Just a little dissapointed with the power but i was to expect that it wasn't goin to go as hard as the commodore. First few mods (once i pay me old man back) will be a 2" lift and 33's. Also storage unit in the back. Its a good sized car i guess for a 17 yr old and from wat ive seen very capable.

Thanks

Chris

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[SteveO_Ad]

I notice that everyone has 2 inch lifts with suspension lifts. Is that because that is all thats out there or is it not possible to go higher with a suspension Lift. I am soon to get one and are looking to get the highest, safest option. Two inches seems a little low especially with this models starting height being quite low. I do a lot of soft sand driving and so height is important.

Steve

[beast2h]

if you go much higher then a 2in lift you have to start changing otner things than just springs and shocks... which for most people its not really worth it but but if you wanted to it can be done

[A1 Mech]

It is possible but It requires more modifications and dollars. If u hav airbags a 2" bodylift is out of the question so u hav to look into taller coil ova setups and dropping the front diff to keep reasonable CV angles or imported custom/bracket kits designed for later 4runners/surfs. The rear is easy to get height out of as its basic 5link coil but the IFS front is the tricky/pricy part to get performing well at a decent height. Cheers

[SteveO_Ad]

Thanks Guys I thought it might be the case, all my previous 4wds have been leaf sprung so this coil suspension is kind of new to me. I just emailed Wa Suspensions for some quotes.
Anyway my next thing is to look at tyres and MT MTZ's are what I am looking at: would they perform a lot worse on the bitch than the ATZ's or not that much worse. The other thing is when the road gets real hot would that destroy the MTZ's or not. What kind of kms do you get out of MTZ's if you use your Prado for everything work and play.

[muza]

This is great having a thread totaly discussing Prados.
I have a 99 snowy with a 50mm lift. I trying to find out where I can get a rear adjustable panard rod from. The 50 mm lift is pulling the diff to the right on an angle. Its stuffing the r/h rear outer of tyre and l/h inner of tyre. Im from Victoria. Theres on big problem on where its sourced from.

[A1 Mech]

Thanks Guys I thought it might be the case, all my previous 4wds have been leaf sprung so this coil suspension is kind of new to me. I just emailed Wa Suspensions for some quotes.
Anyway my next thing is to look at tyres and MT MTZ's are what I am looking at: would they perform a lot worse on the bitch than the ATZ's or not that much worse. The other thing is when the road gets real hot would that destroy the MTZ's or not. What kind of kms do you get out of MTZ's if you use your Prado for everything work and play.

I hav 305x70R16 MTZ's on my truck and they are wearing great, They wud hav to be the quietest aggressive mud tyre I've drivin with and other then a few chips from offroad wheelspin dont appear to hav worn much in 15000km. To giv a bearing they r far quieter then the cooper ST-C A/T which my oldgirls prado has. Cheers

[SteveO_Ad]

I just got my quote from WA suspensions which seems reasonable I think,

4 Lovell Springs, 4 Bilsrtein shocks, Polyairs and wheel alignment for $2100.

Anyone no of a site where you can actually see the price of MT tyres.

Ta Steve

[muza]

I've got an adjustable one, you need it with any decent lift, otherwise the rear axle ends up way out of wack, even a 50mm lift will put it about 20mm out.

3rds Productions made mine, took a while but mine was their first Prado bar, so now they have the dimensions, should be quick to make, and they should have a RRP for it too by now.

Baby Troupe, have people started mistaking yours for a 70 series Troopy yet?
This is great having a Prado thread. I've got a 99 Snowy .50mm lift running Tough Dog shock and springs.Arb Bullbar and lightforce 240 spotties.
I need to know if any one else does a rear adjustable panard rod. The lift is kicking the rear diff to the left and to the rear. So the l/h/r tyre is wearing on the outer and the r/h/r is wearing on the inner.

[SteveO_Ad]

If I go ahead and get the 2 inch coil spring lift what are fattest tyre I can go for instance will it take a 275 / 70/ 17 on the standard rim or am i better trying to fit a 265/75/17 and use the side wall height as width when they are soft.

[dazbrook]

Hi
Does anyone precisly know where the bung plugs are on a 97 Prado?
I havnt had mine for long but my 1st shallow water crossing there was water in the passenger side.(Not a great deal but wet the carpet floor)
It seemed to be coming from just in front of the passenger seat .
I lifted the carpet out to dry and found like an oval shaped hole, so have sealed that one up.
Just wondered if there was anymore i should be looking out for before i venture out again?
Cheers Guys.
Daz

[boof]

Thanks Guys I thought it might be the case, all my previous 4wds have been leaf sprung so this coil suspension is kind of new to me. I just emailed Wa Suspensions for some quotes.
Anyway my next thing is to look at tyres and MT MTZ's are what I am looking at: would they perform a lot worse on the bitch than the ATZ's or not that much worse. The other thing is when the road gets real hot would that destroy the MTZ's or not. What kind of kms do you get out of MTZ's if you use your Prado for everything work and play.


I am running MTZ on the Hilux and STTs on the Prado as they werent quite as aggressive as the MTZ both are great tyres the STTs are quieter but have not been given a hard time in the bush yet, if it was my Prado and not the wifes I would have gone MTZs again in a heartbeat.

[SteveO_Ad]

Thanks Boof

[safari wagon]

Hi
Does anyone precisly know where the bung plugs are on a 97 Prado?
I havnt had mine for long but my 1st shallow water crossing there was water in the passenger side.(Not a great deal but wet the carpet floor)
It seemed to be coming from just in front of the passenger seat .
I lifted the carpet out to dry and found like an oval shaped hole, so have sealed that one up.
Just wondered if there was anymore i should be looking out for before i venture out again?
Cheers Guys.
Daz
there are a few there but not a lot you can do about it. ive had four inches of water in mine when i didnt check ground hardness of the sand. it mainly came in up under the door and in through the interior door trim. it took me two days to clean out the 4b.

[safari wagon]

I notice that everyone has 2 inch lifts with suspension lifts. Is that because that is all thats out there or is it not possible to go higher with a suspension Lift. I am soon to get one and are looking to get the highest, safest option. Two inches seems a little low especially with this models starting height being quite low. I do a lot of soft sand driving and so height is important.

Steve
i do alot of river sand driving and havent been stopped yet. bigger tyres and lower pressures is how i go about it. its not that much lower than a 80 series diff when lifted.

[SteveO_Ad]

Just put picks up of my ride in the shed
http://www.4wdmonthly.com.au/shed/index.php?id=2542&im=4

nothing special yet but need a lift and tyres which are coming early in the new year just clocked over 50000 ks so tyres will need replacing soon and what a shame that means a lift to fit them on.

Steve

[PradoD4D]

I packed it, I'm driving it. Stop arguing with me or ya'll walk!

Try that :waycool: No guarantees it'll work.

I'm looking at putting 17" alloys on the camper trailer to match the prads (for extra spares e.t.c). Anyone know where u can get some at a reasonable price (unlike $500 per original rim from a wrecker) or any other rims that look similar.

Cheers
Can get 2 brand spankers for you for $500 if you are still looking.

[PradoD4D]

Has anyone mounted a compressor in their Prado, if so where? I have the new arb compressor and am wondering where I am going to mount it in my current model Prado. I have looked at mounting it on the left hand skirt but it would be a tight fit and alot of mucking around. I have heard the get put under the front seat alot.. Anyone else got ideas or experience??

Cheers, Kustom.
Kustom,
I have the brand new ARB compressor mounted under my 07 TD for the lockers and for tyre inflation. ARB installed it and placed it in the engine bay on the passengers side against the firewall. Fits perfect and inflates tyres like you wouldn't believe.

Cheers.

[PradoD4D]

Yer Kustom ,
I have a 06 GXL same colour as yours with a fair bit of fruit on it too , I ended up putting my Blue Tongue Comp on the right hand guard under the bonnet . I have had to make Brackets for it but they came out ok . the only thing that I have found is that it is starting to crack the inner guard where the bolt goes throu. So to fix that you would need to put some strengthening plates bettween them. Also ensure that you put it back towords the fire wall so that you can fit that second battery in. The Comp came out of my 80 series and I had it under the seat for years the only benifit i had was it was easy to get at , but it was noisy . Althou the missis did like it ,also good for playing tricks on unknowing people lol.
I hope this helps.
Cheers Parksy
Heres a pic of mine.
Bits that you cannot see are; Rear air locker, Compressor , 50mm Tough dog HD lift , Outback roller drawers , half cargo barrier , 52 ltr water tank , Michelle Sacs seat covers front and rear , With more bit to come.
Parksy,
Where did you source your side steps/rock sliders from?
Cheers.

[TC55]

Mine's a 2.7L petrol, bilstein shocks, Dobinson coils, air lockers front & rear, BFG muddies, winch. Keeps up with the cruisers & patrols.

[Weasal4x4]

Can get 2 brand spankers for you for $500 if you are still looking.

Got 17" sunnies instead. Thanks anyway.

[yammysj]

Hey guys, was looking at getting a D40 Navara, but i have decided that i want a 03' upwards Prado GXL, i need to find out if anyone has a 4.0L Petrol on Gas, how many litres the gas tank is, and how many km's you get from the tank, what the total range of the prado is still with petrol/gas used together on a long trip etc.

As there is not much purchase price difference between petrol and t/diesel it is hard to decide which way to go, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers

[PradoD4D]

Hey guys, was looking at getting a D40 Navara, but i have decided that i want a 03' upwards Prado GXL, i need to find out if anyone has a 4.0L Petrol on Gas, how many litres the gas tank is, and how many km's you get from the tank, what the total range of the prado is still with petrol/gas used together on a long trip etc.

As there is not much purchase price difference between petrol and t/diesel it is hard to decide which way to go, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Upgraded from the V6 petrol to my new D4D this year and have never looked back. The V6 is a very capable and punchy motor, however, compared to the diesels - the V6 has a drinking problem.

I had the 6spd manual in the V6 and now the 6spd manual in the D4D. Around city driving, I have dropped about 8l/100km and on the highway I have dropped about 7l/100km. From my last tank of diesel I got just under 1700km and refueled with 170ltrs. So around 10l/100km from that tank - this was a combination of about 70% highway and 30% city driving. I have heard of guys getting close to 2000km from the diesel's standard.

I use to use around 170ltrs for 1000km around the city if I was really lucky and soft on the loud peddle. Anywhere around 18l/100kms was the usual.

My advice would be to go a diesel. Hope this helps, cheers.

[PradoD4D]

Got 17" sunnies instead. Thanks anyway.
No worries, cheers.

[EZYTROOPY]

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k127/WAG09N/Mixed154.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k127/WAG09N/Mixed153.jpg

[safari wagon]

Have just put in my tough dog suspension last night. had custom rear 100 series shocks put in and prado fronts. great thing now is ive always got 4 wheels the ground. bad news is i snapped another nipple on the tail shaft. im getting my panhard rod engineered next week to make it adjustable so it re centres the diff. springs still stay in so im glad about that. will put up a pic when i get a chance.

[safari wagon]

heres my pic with 100 series shockes.
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z265/sfriwgn/05-01-08_1721.jpg

[beast2h]

did you lenthin you rear bumpstops??? if not do the wheels scrub on the inner guards at full ramp???

[Andy_b]

Man I want to replace my rear shocks. But I can't see the point cause, my Bilsteins are still working great. And the front and rear lockers help things moving forward. Oh well, I think I just get some sliders made up.

Andy

[steve80]

some more pics of my old one

[safari wagon]

no lockers, no extended bumpstops. if i need more traction i lower tyre pressures or change my line. sliders are the way to go Andy b.

[Simmo67]

i want a 03' upwards Prado GXL, i need to find out if anyone has a 4.0L Petrol on Gas, how many litres the gas tank is, and how many km's you get from the tank, what the total range of the prado is still with petrol/gas used together on a long trip etc.



yammysj I've got a 2006 Turbo Diesel GXL, had it since new. It has a massive 180L fuel tank (2 x 90) and it works out about 10L/100km which is pretty bloody good considering the weight of the vehicle. I only have to find a service station every 1,300km or so!

I have spoken to other Prado owners, and other 4WDers. The petrol is of course more responsive but much thirstier. My drama with gas is....if you wanna do a big trip out west or up north....can you get gas? Diesel is everywhere, and it is economical and with 180L in your tank your range is enormous.

That's about as technical as I get mate. I love my Prado. Will never drive anythiing else again!

For more info check out Pradopoint.com (no au on the end).

[boof]

Hey guys, was looking at getting a D40 Navara, but i have decided that i want a 03' upwards Prado GXL, i need to find out if anyone has a 4.0L Petrol on Gas, how many litres the gas tank is, and how many km's you get from the tank, what the total range of the prado is still with petrol/gas used together on a long trip etc.

As there is not much purchase price difference between petrol and t/diesel it is hard to decide which way to go, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers


The wifes 03 is getting between 1100-1300kms from the 180L tank. I actually think I could better it as she has a bit of a lead foot. I wouldnt bother with the Gas for long highway trips.

[dhula]

More of an info thing not really a question. THought some might find it interesting.

I've just returned from a month trip to QLD towing a Goldstream wind up camper. .All up the combo weighed in at just a smidge over 4 t (4012 to be exact) when we left. I'm guessing as we went on things got lighter then heavyer and so on but I digress.

We had a roof rack fitted as well so were a little higher than normal.

Travelling at 90 kph with no a/c = 17 l per 100 km
Travelling at 90 kph with a/c = 18 l per 100 kph. not much difference considering it was on all day.

No the good bits.

Travelling at 95 kph with a/c on = 15.3 l per 100 kph (work that out) This was from Lithgow through sydney (the tunnel and bridge as I've never driven on it before)

Travelling at 100 kph with the a/c on = 16 l per 100 kph. This was on the Hume freeway so no to hard but some hills

I thought it interesting to note the difference in fuel economy and the fact that driving fast made it better.

Either that or my maths sux big ones.

The way I work it out is
fuel used/kms travelled then x by 100 gives litres per 100 kms

Interesting huh

[Simmo67]

Hi fellow Prado drivers.

Just been on a Prado owners group trip to Barrington Tops (checkout Pradopoint.com)

Was a bit on the wet side, but fantastic to see a convoy of Prados powering along the highway and beaten tracks up in the misty mountains!

Here's a pic for you all.

[PradoD4D]

Hi fellow Prado drivers.

Just been on a Prado owners group trip to Barrington Tops (checkout Pradopoint.com)

Was a bit on the wet side, but fantastic to see a convoy of Prados powering along the highway and beaten tracks up in the misty mountains!

Here's a pic for you all.


Was it more of a tour around or did you get into some great tracks.

Either way, sounds great to have a group of like minded people get together and take their trucks out for a blast.:truck:

Anymore pictures of the days events?

[Simmo67]

Nothing too outrageous at all, just followed the marked tracks through the National Park.

Yar right though, travelling in convoy with other people - everyone on UHF - was a lot of fun. Travelling home by ourselves the kids and I remarked how "boring" it was travelling by ourselves.

Do it some time. Go with other people in an "organised" event. Check out Pradopoint.com (no au).

Here's some more pics...

[PradoD4D]

Has anyone bought an aftermarket sump gaurd for the 120 series Prados?

They come standard with a thin metal gaurd, but it is easily dented and always needs panel beating with "UB"!!!!! (You be ****ed if I hit you with it).

Some one out there must have something a bit more substantial than sheet metal. Cheers.

[SIR AJ]

does any one know if K&N filters make a filter for the 120 prados, and if so has any one used it and measured any difference.

Might have already been covered but i'm a newby to this forum

cheers AJ

[Hutch5]

Has anyone bought an aftermarket sump gaurd for the 120 series Prados?

They come standard with a thin metal gaurd, but it is easily dented and always needs panel beating with "UB"!!!!! (You be ****ed if I hit you with it).

Some one out there must have something a bit more substantial than sheet metal. Cheers.


I hav fitted a TJM sump and trans guard, it is covered a bit on the PP forum under bash plate damage.

[avacrack]

This is mine 98 stock on rainbow beach

[Nemesis]

The wifes 03 is getting between 1100-1300kms from the 180L tank. I actually think I could better it as she has a bit of a lead foot. I wouldnt bother with the Gas for long highway trips.

The number of km's sounds impressive, but when you do the maths I get the same from my 1UZ. Though it takes 3 tank fulls to do it with only 60L useable :crazy: Is it petrol or oiler?

[beast2h]

its the 4ltr v6 petrol!

[Chester]

I am seeing more prados in NSW with the BF 265/70 tyres on i thought these were to big and illegal has something changed??

[boof]

The number of km's sounds impressive, but when you do the maths I get the same from my 1UZ. Though it takes 3 tank fulls to do it with only 60L useable :crazy: Is it petrol or oiler?

Yep as I said I reckon I could better it, I also have to add that it might not be as much fun as the 1uz but the vehicle is sooooooo much nicer to drive I can live with it :D

its the 4ltr v6 petrol!

Yep thats the one

I am seeing more prados in NSW with the BF 265/70 tyres on i thought these were to big and illegal has something changed??

Its an increase in one size so while technically illegal as is a 31" on a Hilux most will run the risk and never have a problem of any sort with it ;)

[benaud]

Hi all.

Sorry if this has been asked a million times. I've just purchased some bilstein shockies for my 99 rv6 and was wondering which springs to use. I'm keen on lovells or kings +40 - 50mm but was wondering whether to go heavy duty or not. The car is only running an alloy bar at this stage and not many other accessories presently. A steel bar is on the shopping list and when on trips things like fridges etc will be onboard. I guess the question is are heavy duty springs unbearable in a unladen fourby.

Thanks for your help.

[beast2h]

heavy duty springs give a tight ride when unloaded... i have heavy duty raised kings in the front and stock 80series fronts in the rear. it has a good height loaded and unloaded. at the moment i only have a second battery over the front, i think when the bar and winch go in ill put coilovers in the front!

[Geoff M]

hey all, I have a 120 Prado & looking to install a UHF. Can anyone tell me where they have placed theirs, whether they would put it in a different spot etc.?

Cheers,
Goeff.

[JCAS24]

After selling the 4runner 6mths ago, finally got a new fourby last week.

Being away from the forums for a while too, so much to catch up on...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/Essabel/DSC03639.jpg

I have a long list of addons, but i'll probably start with a waeco & dual batteries.

p.s. sorry the picture is so big.

[PradoD4D]

hey all, I have a 120 Prado & looking to install a UHF. Can anyone tell me where they have placed theirs, whether they would put it in a different spot etc.?

Cheers,
Goeff.

I bought a GME TX3400 remote face and tucked it up under the coin/ash tray. Looks neat and is away from anyone knocking it with knees or legs.

[PradoD4D]

I hav fitted a TJM sump and trans guard, it is covered a bit on the PP forum under bash plate damage.

Cheers Hutch, got your reply on PP too.

[Weasal4x4]

hey all, I have a 120 Prado & looking to install a UHF. Can anyone tell me where they have placed theirs, whether they would put it in a different spot etc.?

I also put in a TX3400. I mounted the remote face just under the ash tray and put the main unit in the glove box, out of the way up in that little service book holder looking thing. You can still fit the service wallet under the radio. :thumb:

I am seeing more prados in NSW with the BF 265/70 tyres on i thought these were to big and illegal has something changed??

I've got BF 265/70's on my 120. Is that just illegal in NSW or australia wide?

[SIR AJ]

i've done a few trips, such as queen mary falls where there are deep creek crossing involved. Has anyone had issue with water in the diffs, TJM sell breather kits for $60 that mount on the firewall.

Also there is a drain hole in the bottom of the air box, is it worth plugging because i have a snorkel? i don't want water sucked in through the bottom.:crazy:

[cr500dude]

Ive just picked up an 02 Prado with 3.4 auto. It has Peddars springs and shocks which seem pretty high at the back, but sagged out at the front. I will be looking for replacements to get 2-3" lift up front.
BTW, I intend to get Unichip, Wildcat Exhaust, 2x diff locks, slightly higher tyres, maybe airaid inlet mods.

[cr500dude]

Big day today. I ordered 2x air lockers with compressor, winch, tow bar, Safari snorkel, Airaid inlet tube and spacer, wildcat extractors, looking into Uni chip.
Next question, lifting the front. I can either get bigger springs which most people are doing, but then what about the Rancho Quicklift front struts from 4wd1? They are adjustable for compression damping, but also adjustable for ride height, giving up to an extra 45mm with the standard springs. Has anyone used these?

[steve.p]

Hey please let us know how the headers and exhaust mods go, I take your'e changing the whole system???? Advice and pics would be great

Steve P

[steve.p]

Hi anyone have any history of changing/recommanding aftermarket front seats? Or replacing like for like with new???? Costly or not? Mine are getting tired (180,000kms) any advice most welcome

Steve P

[dazbrook]

Hi anyone have any history of changing/recommanding aftermarket front seats? Or replacing like for like with new???? Costly or not? Mine are getting tired (180,000kms) any advice most welcome

Steve P


Talking of after market gear. . . .
Im after changing my steering wheel but am concerned about the cruise control stick,
Not really had a good look at it yet but will i lose it or can it be fashioned on to the new wheel.
Daz

[cr500dude]

Well Ive been busy with my Prado this last week. So far I have had the following done.
Winch
Maxtrax unboggers
Side steps and side bars going to bull bar
Rancho 2"+Quicklift struts with adjustable damping.(Rear is already raised)
Safari snorkel
Sandgrabba mats all round inside
Icom 400 Pro UHF
Wildcat exhaust
Airaid throttle spacer and inlet tube
Heavy duty towbar
Bought a K&N filter but took it back as it is half the size of standard filters

Next week I get a wheel alignment, front and rear airlockers and ARB compressor. Week after that will be a unichip. Its getting well setup now.

[Maxfli113]

Well Ive been busy with my Prado this last week. So far I have had the following done.
Winch
Maxtrax unboggers
Side steps and side bars going to bull bar
Rancho 2"+Quicklift struts with adjustable damping.(Rear is already raised)
Safari snorkel
Sandgrabba mats all round inside
Icom 400 Pro UHF
Wildcat exhaust
Airaid throttle spacer and inlet tube
Heavy duty towbar
Bought a K&N filter but took it back as it is half the size of standard filters

Next week I get a wheel alignment, front and rear airlockers and ARB compressor. Week after that will be a unichip. Its getting well setup now.

Hey There... Did you rob a bank ?? ;) LOL

Once you get the chip in can you let us know what your power and fuel economy comes up like? Got any photos?

Graeme

[beast2h]

did the ranchos give you any move wheel travel?? and did the wildcat exhaust come with extractors? also wheree did you get the airraid stuff from??? did it come from oz?

[humpa]

Hi anyone have any history of changing/recommanding aftermarket front seats? Or replacing like for like with new???? Costly or not? Mine are getting tired (180,000kms) any advice most welcome

Steve P


Hi Stevo,

Mate I looked into this very thing when I first bought mine and came up with a few interesting facts.

No1. Mr Toyota only sells them in pairs if you want new ones, my memory is a bit vague but cost about a $1500 each !

No2. You can get them rebuilt to "new" specs or better by a specialist seat repairer/maker ! I only know of one crowd in WA that does this as a full trade and so I went to see them... cost about $1000 each and I get better (more cumfy and supportive) seats than I originally had and you can't tell cause they use the same fabric as the old seat !!

No3. You can go buy a set of Recaro's (best quality aftermarket seats IMO) fitted to your rig for about $2000 each (average for adjustable ones) which includes fitting and seat mount for your vehicle. There are cheaper ones out there both in Recaro and other brands so it is up to you !

No4. Go to a Wrecker and buy a front set the same as you existing model which are in good nick... if they exist. Cost... dunno ! There were none for my 120 at the time but they figured around the $700 - $1500 mark for the 2 depending on condition.

What did I do........ Nothing I couldnt afford any of them at the time :cry:

Hope this helps...................... :thumb:

[A1 Mech]

$2000 each for recaro's??? u serious. Its a bloody moulded foam/cloth seat with a bit of modified angle holding it to the original mounts. Ther r plenty of very comfortable (adjustable or non) bucket seats out ther for less then a $1000 a pair. A seat is a seat, If u like the feel of any vehicles seat and it physically fits into wher it needs to go in ur vehicle its rails can modified to mount ther. Go hav a browse at an import wrecker, various subaru, toyota and nissan seats r very comfortable. I've got a set of 04 wrx Sti buckets lined up for $550 pair perfect condition, they r awesome. Just gota decide which car to put them in now.

[cr500dude]

The wildcat exhaust comes with extractors and goes back halfway down the car, deleting the first resonator. I got the airaid stuff from USA, cant say that it will make huge amounts of difference, not as much as extractors and chip.
I will post some photos soon.

[Bender.]

I couldnt find this anywhere else on the forum and thought it may come in handy.

I recently had the timimg belt replaced on my 2001 TD and the mechanic said he didnt reset the light as he ran out of time & to bring it back, also mentioned he needed to remove the dash to reset the indicator.

I found this after a bit of research and it does work on a Prado. Took a couple of minutes to do and is a lot quicker than removing the dash :)



Timing Belt Warning Indicator Reset Procedure
For LandCruiser UZJ100, HZJ105 and HDJ100
________________________________________
1. T-BELT MODE DISPLAY
a) With ignition turned ON, using the trip switch (select/reset button) change the display to ODO, and turn the ignition OFF
b) While pressing the trip switch, turn the ignition switch ON and hold it for 5 seconds.
c) Release the trip switch, then press the switch again within 5 seconds.
d) The digital display should change to T-belt mode. The initial display "15" (0,000km) is displayed (ie. 150,000km).
2. REWRITING REPLACEMENT VALUES
While in the T-Belt mode, each press of the trip switch will change the displayed value by 10,000km increments. Once " 20 " (200,000km) is reached the display reverts back to " 1 " (10,000km) again. Remember, this setting is the number of kilometres to be travelled before the light comes on next, and once reset this counter will start from zero.
I believe the timing belt interval for all the 100 series engine variants is 150,000km, but this should be checked against each different markets servicing recommendation. This being the case, you shouldn't need to change from the default setting of "15".
Obviously for the US, the ODO is in miles, and I guess the T-Belt warning would be set in 10,000 mile intervals.
3. T-BELT WARNING RESET COMPLETION
a) After setting the replacement setting value, hold the trip switch ON for more than 5 seconds then release the switch.
b) Check that the display has now changed back to ODO and that the warning light has gone off when the engine is started.
NOTE: If the T-Belt mode is completed, even though the belt replacement has not been performed, the T-Belt warning IS reset.

[beast2h]

does anyone have a pic of a 95series prado with an arb sahara on it?

[BFT RANGER]

Another newbe to the site.
great to see there is lots of Prado's out there and a few from Perth.
Got our (yes its the wife's drive) T/D Prado in 2002 and have just clocked up 130,000klm. front diff replaced at 50,000klm, front radiator support cracked both side at 40,000klm(repaired by Toyota).
Great 4wd for a family 2 adults and 2 kids.
Done heaps of mods
Worst money spent : shoo roo
Best money spent : Tunit chip
Cheers
Millsy

[BFT RANGER]

a few photos of the Prado

[Prado-man]

Just a question

My 3.4 v6 was starting on saturday then dieing again. There seemed to be a click from a relay then it just stopped pumping fuel. I checked all fluids and it all seemed fine, even bypassed imoberliser but did nothing. Was wondering if it was maybe a faulty sensor or something cutting off the fuel.
Any thoughts or ideas would be great
Cheers
Clint

[Belly]

Hi,

I have a 2000 TD RV Prado and I have bought a cargo barrier off ebay. Its a Milford, does anyone have photos or could take photos of where you fit this too or does it have pre drilled fitment points.

I have just fitted a ride pro suspension plus polyairs and Cooper St's. Couldn't be happier.


Thanks in advance

Graeme

[BFT RANGER]

Hi,

I have a 2000 TD RV Prado and I have bought a cargo barrier off ebay. Its a Milford, does anyone have photos or could take photos of where you fit this too or does it have pre drilled fitment points.

I have just fitted a ride pro suspension plus polyairs and Cooper St's. Couldn't be happier.


Thanks in advance

Graeme

I'll see if i can find my fitting instructions and post up.
You will need to drill holes in the roof and just below the rear windows,
Did you get the fitting kit with the barrier, if not you will need one.
Millsy

[JCAS24]

Another newbe to the site.
great to see there is lots of Prado's out there and a few from Perth.
Got our (yes its the wife's drive) T/D Prado in 2002 and have just clocked up 130,000klm. front diff replaced at 50,000klm, front radiator support cracked both side at 40,000klm(repaired by Toyota).
Great 4wd for a family 2 adults and 2 kids.
Done heaps of mods
Worst money spent : shoo roo
Best money spent : Tunit chip
Cheers
Millsy

Nice Rig Millsy, Would the Tunit chip make i go as well as the D4-D? Still.. Im not getting one until I get the rooftop & fridge/drawer setup.

[nate]

any interior shots fellas

[beast2h]

just general interior shots?

[nate]

yeah never seen inside a prado before

[BFT RANGER]

96kw to 118 on #3. blows a little bit of black smoke but get's up and go's as good as a new Ford Ranger T/D auto. Will look at getting the pump rebuilt as i have run out of fuel on the sub tank a few times and this has worn the pump out, vehicle has done 130,000k's from new. Has'nt improved the fuel consumption at all.
Photo at photobucket.
4_MILLSYs/PRADO - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting (http://s251.photobucket.com/albums/gg316/4_MILLSYs/PRADO/)

[JCAS24]

yeah never seen inside a prado before

wife left the camera @ work, I'll post some tomorrow. Got my GME tx3420 installed yesterday too.:thumb:

[beast2h]

heres is a few from inside ours... its a bit of a mess at the moment!
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/beast2h/100_0795.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/beast2h/100_0794.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/beast2h/100_0793.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa154/beast2h/100_0791.jpg

[BFT RANGER]

Has any body come across a rear seat (2nd row) passinger side that will not lift up. Feel like the cable has broken. was thinking of unbolting the front mounting bolts and hopefully being able to remove the seat from tne vehicle but i think the latch will stop me.

[boof]

any interior shots fellas

Heres some of the wifes 120 :D

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/100_0541res.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a181/mg_ellis1/cruiserpark028res.jpg

[beast2h]

i like the look of the 120's!!! i may buy one... one day when the turbo diesels just aint so expensive!!!!

[boof]

Yeh its a really nice rig I enjoy driving it and I like the V6 not as powerful as the Lexus but still no slouch.

[beast2h]

yeah... with the tyres on ours i notice the power loss on the hills... diesel would be my preferance as ive have much more experence with them... but there so pricey even a 95series one

[boof]

Yeh I can understand why people want the diesels but given the cost of purchase, service and then the dearer fuel for me it wasnt worth it. The wife gets around 13L/100k from ours around town so I am happy with that.

[mike1100]

Hi guys, I have just traded the wifes 05 Mitsubishi Outlander in on a real 4x4 and bought a 2002 Prado GXL. Most of our driving will be done on the beach, so my questions is "If you had $1000 to spend on improvements for the car, what would you spend it on" I was thinking lift kit, snorkel? My neighbour just converted his 2000 Prado to gas and install Lovells 30mm lift to rear. WA suspensions did the lift and it only cost $250, thats using the existing shockies though. Look forward to your comments.

PS I am happy with the stereo.

[beast2h]

snorkle your looking around $500 you would probley get away with using standed struts in the front if there still in good working order. try and get a set of shocks for the rear that have a little longer travel then the factory ones. and 4 new coils. if your lucky and look around a little maybe $600-$700 could do a lift!

[Andy_b]

If you don't already have one, I would buy a camping Fridge. You'll never regret it.

Andy

[JCAS24]

Took the Prado out to stockton for the first time today, and stumbled across the tank traps. I've never seen them out there b4 in my many visits. Heres a pic

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/Essabel/DSC03683-resize.jpg

Also.. I don't rate the BFG A/Ts on the sand. IMO they tend to chew more sand due to the square shoulder lugs compared to say.. Desert Duelers & Yoko Superdiggers.

[BFT RANGER]

Hi guys, I have just traded the wifes 05 Mitsubishi Outlander in on a real 4x4 and bought a 2002 Prado GXL. Most of our driving will be done on the beach, so my questions is "If you had $1000 to spend on improvements for the car, what would you spend it on" I was thinking lift kit, snorkel? My neighbour just converted his 2000 Prado to gas and install Lovells 30mm lift to rear. WA suspensions did the lift and it only cost $250, thats using the existing shockies though. Look forward to your comments.

PS I am happy with the stereo.

Hi mate.
Is it a petrol or diesel. If its a diesel i would say go for a tunit chip.
Petrol i would say snorkel and a K&N air filter.
P.s welcome to the Prado clan:thumb:

[mike1100]

Thanks Turbopradie, it's a petrol. Not sure on the snorkel. Think I might look at lift kit to the rear first as it will be packed to the roof when we go camping. The tent alone weighs 45kg. Does anyone know what the standard height is from the ground to the bottom of the wheel arch. The car has done 110,000 k's so I would be interested to see how much the rear has dropped.

[BFT RANGER]

My T/D Prado has H/D 4ways coils front and rear.front end has steel ARB bar, dual batt and from the bottom edge of the rim to the underside of the flare is 775mm. The rear has metal cargo draws, cargo barrier, fridge slide and waeco 50L, rhino roof rack.From the bottom edge of the rim to the underside of the flare is 785mm. this is with the standard GXL rims and tyres.

[JCAS24]

My T/D Prado has H/D 4ways coils front and rear.front end has steel ARB bar, dual batt and from the bottom edge of the rim to the underside of the flare is 775mm. The rear has metal cargo draws, cargo barrier, fridge slide and waeco 50L, rhino roof rack.From the bottom edge of the rim to the underside of the flare is 785mm. this is with the standard GXL rims and tyres.

I measured mine out of interest to compare. OME Lift

Front= 775mm

Rear= 800mm (nothing in the back cept 3rd row seats)

[BFT RANGER]

Had OME in for 125,000k's and removed to fit 4ways as the wife was complaining about to much body roll. with the tough dog adjustable front shocks now in it has no roll at all. was 720mm at front now 775mm
700mm at rear now 785mm

have just rotated tyres frot to rear as the fronts are starting to wear on the outside(city driving + wife's )

[beast2h]

mine is 840mm rear and 780mm front
Bottem of rim to flare

[mike1100]

Spoke to the guys at Wa suspensions, they quoted $690 for 4 Lovell coils 50mm lift, using the standard shocks. They said there would be no problem using the existing shocks? Not really into rock hopping, more the beach, sand tracks and dunes. Mate recommeded I get it done. He nearly ruined a rear mudflap and flare, they cost nearly $ 1000 to replace! so anything that stops the sidesteps or mudflaps hitting the ground could save you money in the end.

[beast2h]

if the shocks are in good condition there is no reasion they cant run again.... but in saying that a little more wheel travel in the rear can be very handy!

[mike1100]

Just measured the Prado suspension, it is 785 at the rear and 770 at the front, from the bottom of the rim to flare. Does this mean a lift kit has already been installed. The coils are black and the sway bar had a sticker on it 48740-35030.??? Any ideas??

[BFT RANGER]

I would say that it has as most prado's sit down after the 100,000k's on factory suspension.Try and measure the diameter of the coils that would give you a fair idea as the factory coils are only 18 or 19mm in dia. Are you in Perth Mike? would be good to catch up if you are.
millsy

[Trojan]

ITry and measure the diameter of the coils that would give you a fair idea as the factory coils are only 18 or 19mm in dia.

Factory coils are about 15mm, Heavy Duty aftermarket are ones up around the 18mm mark. Stock off memory, you'd be looking at around the 740mm point from bottom of rim to bottom of guard on a GXL

[BFT RANGER]

My factory coils and shocks were removed at 20,000k's and OME fitted. if any one wants them they are 1800klm from Perth, east of Marble Bar sitting in a box (that the white ants have most likely eatin) in the back corner of the parts shed.

[mike1100]

I have booked it into WA Suspensions tomorrow to have Lovell 50mm lift installed. When I measured the current height I only measured one side of the car. The passenger side is 40mm lower front and back than the drivers side. WHAT THE!!

[BFT RANGER]

Mike was the sub tank full as it's on the passenger's side. 40mm is a big differance though. what shock did you fit with the Lovell coils?.

[JCAS24]

I never realised that my prado had OME until I got it home & inspected closer, as dealers do, they sprayed the whole underside black to pretty it up so the shocks looked factory. Just means I can spend money on other things then I'll get my tough dogs down the track.

I am interested in feedfack Re: Lovells, as my mate is having these fitted to his Hilux & I would consider them if they are good.

[mike1100]

Mike was the sub tank full as it's on the passenger's side. 40mm is a big differance though. what shock did you fit with the Lovell coils?.

No sub tank had less than 1/4 left. Had the Lovells installed today. Looks great. Now has 825mm back and 810mm at the front. They had to put spacers on the LH side to compensate for the lean. Not sure what the probelms was as the exisiting coils were the same height when they took them out. It has hit something fairly hard in the RH front, and they pointed out the repair work. this may have had something to do with the lean to the left, but it drives straight and sits good now. Although it sits higher, there seems to be less body roll. I also used the existing standard shocks.

[Trojan]

They had to put spacers on the LH side to compensate for the lean. Not sure what the probelms was as the exisiting coils were the same height when they took them out. It has hit something fairly hard in the RH front, and they pointed out the repair work. this may have had something to do with the lean to the left, but it drives straight and sits good now. Although it sits higher, there seems to be less body roll. I also used the existing standard shocks.

With such a difference in height side to side and the evidence of a hard hit on one side indicates a possible bent chassis. I'd go get it checked out and straightened if possible if it is the problem. It's a far better solution to the lean then spacers in the suspension.

[BFT RANGER]

WOW thats a big lift for a prado mike. How did they go with the wheel aligment. you will need to keep an eye on the CV boots with that much lift. Hope it still fits in the garage.

[mike1100]

Should be ok, it's only lifted 40mm (high side) although it look higher than that. I think the bull bar has compensated for around 10 mm height. Reading throught this thread, most I the Prado's Iv'e seen have a 50mm lift kit.

[dhula]

Mike

Most prados are lifted 50 mm above standard height. As Trojon said, standard height is abut 740mm from rim to guard.

Yours seams to have been lifted 40 mm above your already lifted springs (770 B4 and 810 now at the front)

If you do the sums using Trojans measurments then yours has gone up 70 mm give or take.

IMO way too much for the CV's and boots to handle in the long term

As an example I only just measured mine 2 mins ago and the front is 775mm rear is 800mm (both measured rim to guard). I have HD ridepro in the front and HD Pedders with polyairs in the back.

I don't want to go any higher than that due to CV angles

If your game leave em for a bit to see if they drop (settle) down a bit, but IMHO change em for slightly lower ones to protect your CV joints and boots.

EDIT: Just checked my OME fit card from ages ago and standard height of mine pre OME springs was 745 front and 755 rear

[mike1100]

I dont know??? the left hand side seemed to be standard height, and the right hand side was high. They put spacers in the left to compensate for the lean, hence the extra height. Did not think about CV's. The guys at WA suspensions said they seemed to be the original coils???

[mike1100]

If possible, could someone please show me a pic of there front axle & CV so I can see what angle they are compared to mine. Starting to feel like I bought a lemon! My neighbour had the same suspension put in his but only on the back, so I will check the height on the front of his.

[A1 Mech]

U shud be alrite as far as boots go as long as ther is a decent gap between the folds of the boot, if they r only a few mill apart or constantly touching then they will wear thru eventually (U cud always drop the diff?). It isnt really a problem to hav a little less height on the passenger side as it will compensate for when ther is only one occupant in the vehicle and the right mounted spare tyre, but if u suspect a bent chassis I wud be gettin it checked out. Cheers

[dhula]

If possible, could someone please show me a pic of there front axle & CV so I can see what angle they are compared to mine.

Taken about 5 mins ago with car in drive way on flat surface.
May change a bit tomorrow when I put some new billies on the front. Won't be by much tho

[mike1100]

Thanks for the info guys. Dhula, appreciate the photo, looks a very similar angle to what mine are, especially the angle of the boot. I will try and get a photo of mine to show the comparison.

[BFT RANGER]

I never realised that my prado had OME until I got it home & inspected closer, as dealers do, they sprayed the whole underside black to pretty it up so the shocks looked factory. Just means I can spend money on other things then I'll get my tough dogs down the track.

I am interested in feedfack Re: Lovells, as my mate is having these fitted to his Hilux & I would consider them if they are good.

Bet that put a smile on ya face.
now all you need is to chip it and watch it keep up with a D4D, Best money ive spent along with suspension,draws,dual bat,cargo barrier.
Come to think about it any money spent on the Prado is money well spent.:thumb:

[JCAS24]

Bet that put a smile on ya face.
now all you need is to chip it and watch it keep up with a D4D, Best money ive spent along with suspension,draws,dual bat,cargo barrier.
Come to think about it any money spent on the Prado is money well spent.:thumb:

A power chip would be awesome, but the camping setup is first. The local ARB dealer is going to try & fit a 1250mm wide roofrack cage to suit a rooftop tent (normal arb roof basket for a 90 series is 1150mm from memory.) Hopefully have it on with tent for TuffTruck Challenge. fingers crossed:thumb:

Oh the wife got me some Lightforce 240 Blitz for my birthday, fitted them up yesterday :D

[Belly]

Hi all,

I have just put ride pro medium with polyairs throughout my 2000 TD, the front measures at 765mm and the rear at 805mm.

Graet value for money I think.

Belly

[BFT RANGER]

The local ARB dealer is going to try & fit a 1250mm wide roofrack cage to suit a rooftop tent (normal arb roof basket for a 90 series is 1150mm from memory.

We have a 3 bar Rhino rack and the leg measure 1375mm long and the alloy luggage rack is 2000 L x 1240W.
3 Rhino H/D Bars retail for $466 and Alloy rack retails at $785
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg316/4_MILLSYs/PRADO/DSCF1976.jpg?t=1207030741

[Reedy]

Bump!!!!

[JCAS24]

Watagans fun
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/Essabel/DSC03787-1.jpg

[beast2h]

mmmmm mud!!! great pic!

[madcore]

Nice.... i could only dream of owning one of them... but my 2001 prado goes alright... i managed to beat a 4L prado up this local track, also a V8 range rover (till he let his tyres down to 12psi - mine running on 17). I am so impressed on how well these vehicles perform, and is they had a solid front axle then they would be unbeatable

thanks
Chris

[b3anbag]

Of late my '99 Prado RV6 has developed a whining sound that appears to be coming for the power steering pump.. i think. It increases slightly when turning wheel. I'm confused as to what it might be...

I originally thought it was low fluid levels so i topped it up and it helped slightly then came back. It does seem to be going through a bit of fluid but i can't find any leaks. Anyone have any ideas?

[beast2h]

fluid condition... maybe rack condition.... change fluid first... its probley never been changed!!!!

[Trojan]

I originally thought it was low fluid levels so i topped it up and it helped slightly then came back. It does seem to be going through a bit of fluid but i can't find any leaks. Anyone have any ideas?

Could be the steering rack leaking. Mine had a leak and it was not dropping fluid anywhere noticable. What it was doing though was leaking from the rack end and filling the rubber boot, which eventually filled and dumped fluid everywhere.

If this is the case, you're either looking at a new rack, rebuilt, exchange or 2nd hand. Obviously a new one is very expensive and in my searches a 2nd hand one from the wreckers was about the same price as to have it rebuilt which is the better option. Exchange is a little more but a good option if you don't want to be off the road for a few days.

Also for power steering, Toyotas recommendation is Dexron III AT/PS fluid.

[Reedy]

Well I finnally got my new mags on me Playdo, they are current model 17"Alloys, I think they look sweet!!!! Just gotta save for some muddies now!!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures743.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures741.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures742.jpg

[beast2h]

check out this prado... SAS'd
Warner Trimmer & Chris Ingram (http://www.holeshotimages.com.au/Events/obc08/trimmer_ingram/index.html)

[madcore]

that thing is seriously sweet.... looks different in the swb but still mad as.... if only it was easy and affordable to SAS. id deffinately be one to give it a go. i guess i could easily get the suspension sorted but the engineerin would be the pain in the ass bit.... all in all it would be sweet....

Chris Dobinson

[madcore]

that thing is seriously sweet.... looks different in the swb but still mad as.... if only it was easy and affordable to SAS. id deffinately be one to give it a go. i guess i could easily get the suspension sorted but the engineerin would be the pain in the ass bit.... all in all it would be sweet....

Chris Dobinson

[Weasal4x4]

A few of shots at tallarook to break her in.
http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/weasal44/Partyand4wd257.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/weasal44/Partyand4wd085.jpg

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee79/weasal44/Partyand4wd260.jpg

[boof]

Nice Prado weasel

[JCAS24]

http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll260/rt4wdclub/Bush%20Driving%20Exp%20060708/IMG_1385.jpg

I love the mud but its such a PITA to clean :(

[madcore]

nice lookin rig there mate. wat size tires are you running and how do they go for road noise. yeh i love the mud but it takes sooo much effort to clean and it just gets everywhere

Chris

[JCAS24]

nice lookin rig there mate. wat size tires are you running and how do they go for road noise. yeh i love the mud but it takes sooo much effort to clean and it just gets everywhere

Chris

Hi Chris,

tyres are just 265/75/R16 BFG A/T's at the moment. I will be going upto 285's when they wear out (6-12mths) either MTZ's or STT's. The BFG's arent noisely at all compared to some off road tyres.

Shes being smoking abit more lately & was overheating from a bit from mud in the raidiator core(all cleaned now), hopefully nothing too serious.

[Reedy]

Got me tyre's on Monday and they look sweet as!!!! 265x70x17" Maxxis mudders!!!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures779.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures790.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures780.jpg

[Reedy]

I've also ben busy lateley, I've fitted a cargo barrier, a Safari Snorkel even though they don't make one for the 2.7ltr so I modded a V6 snorkel to fit, I've fitted reverse lights and I've also fitted dual batteries with two power sockets in the rear!!!

Cargo Barrier (it was out of a Kia Sorento) so I modded it!!!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures778.jpg

Safari Snorkel!!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures789.jpg

Modded intermediate tube into the airbox!!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures787.jpg

Reverse lights!!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures795.jpg

Dual Batteries through a 100amp Nirgaris Relay!!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures781.jpg

I made the tray myself and relocated the charcoal cannister to the side of the tray!!
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures782.jpg

[beast2h]

top work there so far reedy!

[Reedy]

Thanks Mate!!:thumb: I'll get some shots of her in action on the weekend cos we've got a club meetup so I'll be able to test out all me goodies!!:waycool:

[madcore]

hey looking good there reedy... ill be hoping to get my rig set up a bit better soon... im gettin a roof rack made up for me at the moment and will be fitting the reverse lights to the rear of it... its a bit cheeper to get me mate to make it then buy one. should be plenty of mud about for ya club meet up... cant wait to see some shots

Chris

[Weasal4x4]

Nice Prado weasel

Thanks Boof

I've also ben busy lateley, I've fitted a cargo barrier, a Safari Snorkel even though they don't make one for the 2.7ltr so I modded a V6 snorkel to fit, I've fitted reverse lights and I've also fitted dual batteries with two power sockets in the rear!!!

What's the story with reversing lights. Are there any limitations legally on size/wattage e.t.c. Is the norm to wire them off your existing reversing lights through a seperate switch or have them seperate so you can use them when your stationary (camping e.t.c.)?

Cheers.

[Reedy]

What's the story with reversing lights. Are there any limitations legally on size/wattage e.t.c. Is the norm to wire them off your existing reversing lights through a seperate switch or have them seperate so you can use them when your stationary (camping e.t.c.)?

Cheers.[/quote]

Mine is run through a relay using reverse as the switch, I could have run it through a 3 way switch but all I wanted was a basic reverse light, I don't need a work or camp light as I have a twin tube cold cathode light in the car at all times!! As far as I know they are legal as long as the are run off reverse and that they aren't over 55watt, mine are VZ Crewman fogg lights so they spread sideways and not in people's eyes!!!:thumb:



Thanks for the comments Madcore I'll keep a look out for your truck around town or pop in to Opposite Lock and say hello, I'll be out the back running the workshop!!:thumb:

[dazzler66]

Hi

Has anyone had an RV4, the 2.7 petrol model?

(Did a search but nothing came up :crazy: )

If so good points / bad points :thumb:

cheers dazzler

[Reedy]

Hi

Has anyone had an RV4, the 2.7 petrol model?

(Did a search but nothing came up :crazy: )

If so good points / bad points :thumb:

cheers dazzler


Hey dazzler mine is an RV4 2.7 petty and it absolutely goes anywhere!!! I just got back from a weekend club trip at P7 offroad at Childers and it was very wet and sloppy and that wouldn't stop it!! They have a great low range ratio even after I've fitted 17's!!! One downside is that they only have the 90ltr rear tank but the fact that they are good on juice helps there, they have ample power offroad but can get a little sluggish on the hyway when you hit the hills. There are plenty of aftermarket goodies you can get but they don't make a snorkel for them but you can modify a V6 one like I did!! They flex really well with a full ToughDog kit with no rear sway bar too, here are some pics of mine in the wombat hose on the weekend and it didn't lift a wheel the whole way!!

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures825.jpg?t=1217232960

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t144/Reedy1979/famiypictures833.jpg?t=1217233107

[MJ80]

ur getting mean flex out of that, sweet !

[b3anbag]

Fellas,

This afternoon whilst driving my prad I noticed by brake warning light, air flow/filter light and battery charge warning light all came on simultaneously when braking. When accelerating again the lights went off then back on again under brakes. This went on a few times this afternoon.

Driving my car again tonight the 3 lights came on and stayed on regardless of braking or accelerating. I assumed it might be just a lose wire somewhere so I kept driving, with full lights stereo etc. When I arrived home and turned the car off to unlock and open the gate... Flat battery. :( Pushed it into the garage where she is now. I've had a surface look including fuses and can't find anything out of place.

My prado is 1999 RV 3.4L V6 model.

What you all reckon?.. anyone have any ideas?

[dazzler66]

Thanks reedy

I am having a look at a 98 2.7rv with bar and winch, 229k for 11k.

[Reedy]

Thanks reedy

I am having a look at a 98 2.7rv with bar and winch, 229k for 11k.

Not bad, I paid 11k for mine 98 model with the winch bar and 170k on the clock, one owner with a full Toyota service history and brand new 16" BFG allies on it!!!

[madcore]

well i finally got my roof rack on the car. its only got an undercoat on at the moment while i figure out what colour im goin to paint it. so far the roof rack has cost me $495, thats with 6 100w driving lights. will post some photos um of it when my mate gets back in town with the camera.

thanks
chris

[madcore]

well i havent got many pics of the just the roof rack on the car but heres a few or me and my cousing down back of the workshop. mines just stock suspension set up cos im slack to put some new ones in... it flexes all right for a IFS.... the patrol is my cousins... is running a 3 inch lift

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/8756/jamesphotos029nv6.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesphotos029nv6.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/607/jamesphotos032ma9.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesphotos032ma9.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/5739/jamesphotos033hf5.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesphotos033hf5.jpg)

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/331/jamesphotos049tg1.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesphotos049tg1.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/521/jamesphotos054wg6.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesphotos054wg6.jpg)http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/6602/jamesphotos060bb0.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jamesphotos060bb0.jpg)

Thanks
Chris Dobinson

[beast2h]

ifs flexes allright if its setup right!!!

[Frippy]

Anyone help?
I recently bought a 2000 Model GXL Prado 3.0 Turbo Diesel, and I have to say it's bloody awesome! Already have got plans for it and a huge trip.
But, I have a query about fuel consumption?
I bought the oil burner for all the usual reason, but feel like I ain't getting enough Km's from each tank.
It's got a SD180 Dtronic Computer Chip, a free flow mufflers system, and has been serviced regularly, if this has any effect?
I don't thrash it at all, I'm not carrying a load.

Can anyone tell me what they get from the same engine?? Litre's Per/100kms etc.

I will be sure to get some pics up soon..

any help would be great.

[Simmo67]

Hi Fellow Prado Owners !

If anyone is interested I am putting together a Toyota Prado owner's convoy along the Bridle track, from Bathurst to the historic goldmining town of Hill End from Friday the 5th September through to Sunday the 7th September 08.

I know a good camping spot (no facilities) halfway along the Bridal Track, known as the Root Hot River crossing. If you are interested, and would like to come for 1 or 2 nights, or even just track us down for a day-trip please message me, or check out the Trip Section at Toyota Prado Owners Community : pradopoint.com : Index (http://www.pradopoint.com) (no au)

regards

[Bender.]

Hi Frippy,

I have a 2001 TD Prado with a DP chip & Beaudesert exhaust fitted + 265/75 FC11's (ST's before them) and have averaged about 11.5 lt / 100 km over the last 160,000 km.

Normal running, I run the 2nd to 500km then switch to the main tank and fill up at around 1200 km. I dont drive for economy but I dont thrash it either.

The worst economy I have got is 13.8 lt on a trip to the snow with 4 people & 4 snowboards on the roof. Aerodynamics seem to effect the economy more the weight, as my economy dosent change much when we are loaded for a big trip. Last big trip was to the Flinders and averaged about 12.5 lt over 2 weeks driving.

Hope this helps.

[Frippy]

Thanks Bender,
I'm half way through working out some figures. If they don't come close to yours I guess I will have to sort something out.
Any ideas what I could try if my figures are much higher than yours?

Thanks

[MarvinPrado95]

Reply to 'frippy's' question :
2002 diesel.. getting under 9l/100 k's on highway cycle..
Secret weapon... controversial... but 3 hi-clones seem to be doing the job at keeping my fuel expenses lower.. snorkel has improved it by about 9-10%... was getting consistent 10l/100k's..

Cheers,

[JCAS24]

The crop duster in action

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/Essabel/FraserPartIII072.jpg

Not my prado, but it is sexy

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/Essabel/4WD/330.jpg

[Rudyn]

Holy cow that is some serious Prado

Is that legal driving with a front bumper like that?

[beast2h]

looks like its had a body lift

[Rudyn]

This is great having a thread totaly discussing Prados.
I have a 99 snowy with a 50mm lift. I trying to find out where I can get a rear adjustable panard rod from. The 50 mm lift is pulling the diff to the right on an angle. Its stuffing the r/h rear outer of tyre and l/h inner of tyre. Im from Victoria. Theres on big problem on where its sourced from.

That is correct if you lift a vehicle the lift would push the axle to the right hence pushing the right rear wheel outside. I'm looking for one too. I reckon you can find it on certain 4WD shops that do custom fab or try Google

[Rudyn]

HI, just want to know if 80 series sunraysias will fit on a prado and will there be any problems or difference with the offset?

Yeah they fit, and you can safely go up to -25 offset the tyres would still sit flush under the guards, that is if you have a GXL or flares installed. King wheels, Speedy and ROH they all make steel wheels with minus offset

[A1 Mech]

Hey have any of use guys thought about SAS'in ur 95's. I was thinking about it the other day while looking at the oldgirls prado and it would be no different to SAS'in a KZN185 surf or gen 3 4runner as they and the 95's share the same chassis. You could sell ur R150f/transfer and buy one from a surf/4runner so the transfer is on the drivers side and use a widened lux axle up front. Wouldn't be that dear also if the TG front leaf kit can be used. My 92 4runners having the front and rear TG kits installed at the moment and it is turning out cheaper then I expected. Just a topic for conversation. Cheers

[Rudyn]

I knew I saw you before on other forum 92 "LEAF" 4runner :) - Show us ya rig - Locktup4x4 (http://www.locktup4x4.com.au/forum/default.aspx?g=posts&t=74&p=1) :)

I was thinking that too but might be a too much difficult process, no?

[A1 Mech]

I dont really think so, on par in orice with sum of the more advanced IFS kits and far more capable. I got away with the 3" front and rear kits and longfield 30 spline axle set+ chromo hub gears for $3950. Thats alot of gear for that price. Ud also be able to change to parttime 4x4 at the same time which is good.

[Simmo67]

Just back from a Prado trip along the Bridle Track to Hill End (NSW).

I can recommend the Royal Hotel, Hill End for their warm meals and cold beers (light of course).

Coupla pics for ya......

[beast2h]

i think if i was going to do an SAS i would use coils and maybe do a custom 5link or somthing..... but really i cant justify the cost.... to me it just aint worth it!!!

[beast2h]

also i think superior make an adjustable panhard rod

[A1 Mech]

I was gona use coils but decided against it in the end, a coil SAS is more expensive, far more mucking around and u get roughly the same wheel travel as the TG leaf kits in the end. A 5link up front is a bad idea as far as on road handling and simplicity go, ther aint much room for 4 control arms and a panhard to move around. Leafs are simple, work well and handle fine onroad. U wudnt consider it unless u planned on mainly using ur prado offroad as a bit of a toy tho as the IFS is no doubt better on the black top. Just threw it out ther as a possible alternative to the more expensive IFS kits gettin around.

[beast2h]

i think you would want to be doin some pritty hard core stuff... i take my prado pritty much any where unless there is a large risk of damage! the only real thing i hate about the IFS is when a front wheel drops into a dip the whole car follows. in planing on trying some softer coils in the front to maybe lessen the dipping a little by allowing the suspension to move a little more freely!

[madcore]

ok i just put in the lift in the prado... before the centre of hubs to guards measurements were 520/525mm front and 525/530 rear. after puttin in the new coils in the front it came to 600mm :| and 570 in the rear... so fixed them up and now the front and rears are sittin bout 580mm.. gotta get a wheel alignment as it drives like a pig. will post up some pics soon.

Chris

[A1 Mech]

Soft coils wont make a difference in that reguard, That is a problem that All IFS has. The front can only travel as far as the bumpstops allow, To get any decent articulation out of the IFS u have to replace the control arms with longer custom units and long travel CV's as well as dropping the diff to straighten CV's a bit and removing the swaybar. locktup sell sum items for the 95 prado which may be if interest to use.

Locktup 4x4 International - Catalog (http://www.locktup4x4.com.au/catalog/7aee65f9-7121-41d7-92ac-dce59c208804.aspx)

[taresk]

3rds productions will make an adjustable panhard rod (they made mine)

As for the dipping, removal of the swaybar will stop that, because it effectively makes the front fully independant, being the only link from one side to the other, you can get used to the extra body roll (I had mine off for 6 months), but quick-disconnects are the go.

[beast2h]

i had mine dissconnected for a while but it sucked onroad i was going to make some dissconnects but havent got around to it....

[madcore]

hey guys just lookin for a bit of info, can u tell me wat lift u have in ur car, and the hub to guard measurement (centre of hub). just wanna no if ive gone to high or how much higher i can go.

Thanks
Chris

[beast2h]

if you have 16inch rims, measure from you rim to your guard i think a few pages back there is a few measure ments

[madcore]

thanks for that beast2h. i got some pics of the car flexin with the new springs and shocks. makes a fair bit of difference.

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