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Originally posted by Hutch View PostSome nice work their gramps.
It's nice to be able to escape for an hour or two and work on the car.04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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Nice drawer set up Gramps.
Just wondering, what was the issue with carpeting last time?NOW FOR SALE!!! - 2004 Silver GXL 3lt 4spd Auto - ARB Bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Redarc Dual Battery System, Cooper ST MAXX, Dark Tint, IPF900XS spots, Raised Bilstein/Kings Suspension/Firestone Airbags, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Sandgrabbers, Rola Roof Rack Stuff, Insect Screen, Dust/Wind Deflectors, Sheepskin/Black Duck Seatcovers, GME TX3510, ARB underbonnet compressor, Allied Hammer Rims, ARB UVP, [url="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?18043-Rock-sliders-steel-side-steps"]AJ Sliders[/url]
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Originally posted by Madkore View PostJust wondering, what was the issue with carpeting last time?
Sometimes I love this forum. I have a piece of ply that is carpeted and left over from the last car that I used as a false floor to support the weight of the old drawer. Because I never throw anything out, it's been in the shed taking up room until a purpose is found. Well I saw a thread on a tailgate table which will be perfect. So minimal purchases are required, and I will make room in the shed.
I won't get to it this weekend as my son has a u/12 STIC (State Talent Identification Championship) soccer tournament. Three days of the BEAUTIFUL game with the chance of training and playing in an elite squad for those that are selected.
I might have to take a 'mental health' day next week to complete this mod. Where do you find a doctor that will write a certificate to cover for working on the car???04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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"HI EVERYBODY!"
Purely for The Simpsons fans...NOW FOR SALE!!! - 2004 Silver GXL 3lt 4spd Auto - ARB Bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Redarc Dual Battery System, Cooper ST MAXX, Dark Tint, IPF900XS spots, Raised Bilstein/Kings Suspension/Firestone Airbags, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Sandgrabbers, Rola Roof Rack Stuff, Insect Screen, Dust/Wind Deflectors, Sheepskin/Black Duck Seatcovers, GME TX3510, ARB underbonnet compressor, Allied Hammer Rims, ARB UVP, [url="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?18043-Rock-sliders-steel-side-steps"]AJ Sliders[/url]
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Gramps - two things.
1) Is that a Tekonsha Voyager brake controller? I have one that I need to install but not sure where to put it. I thought about the spot yours is in but was concerned about it hitting my knee/leg all the time. Are you finding this to be a problem?
2) Despite what people say, you don't need to widen the inner hole near the radiator. As has been discussed previously on this forum, doing up that top bolt crushes the radiator member. It just so happens that the outer hole is M12 and the inner M10. All you need to do is slide a crush tube in there, like the tube of an M12 Dyno bolt, and use a M10 HT bolt in the top hole, and an M12 in the lower hole. The crush tube stops the member from crushing in, and also saves you drilling near the radiator. I've done this and no problems whatsoever.Diesel Prado with various things...
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Originally posted by iantz View PostGramps - two things.
1) Is that a Tekonsha Voyager brake controller? I have one that I need to install but not sure where to put it. I thought about the spot yours is in but was concerned about it hitting my knee/leg all the time. Are you finding this to be a problem?04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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Originally posted by Pradod View PostI don't think that goig down to an M10 bolt is a good idea, drill it and use the recommended boltsDiesel Prado with various things...
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Recovery points are now on and ready for action. I ended up drilling through the chassis and using the provided bolts.
Yesterday the Bilsteins arrived, yay. They look ever so good sitting next to the Dobinsons springs. Now to get them installed.04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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I'd better get the camera out this afternoon for some before shots. Lift goes in tomorrow and no questions asked from the other half.
I'll get some measurements of before and after to post along with the photos. Is measuring from the middle of the center cap to wheelarch preferred or from the bottom of the rim to wheelarch??04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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Cool, I'll measure it first thing tomorrow morning.04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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Yeah baby! We are now that little further away from Terra Firma.
Lift installed today, and I could tell the difference straight away. The ride was a bit firmer and cornered flatter.
The wife only noticed the difference when getting out of the car, she slid down because the ground wasn't where she expected it to be. I had a bit of a chuckle, got a slap on the arm and told we just need a bulldog on the bonnet (Mack truck). Like F#%K........04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.
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