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  • #16
    Installed an ARB compressor on an AMTS mount. Installation went well but ended up making my own wiring loom instead of using ARB's supplied one. Getting the rear most guard bolt in was fairly tough though.
    Is that air coupling on mine a new thing for ARB? Looks different to everyone elses I've seen.

    http://s17.postimg.org/4jc9rhzlb/121...31626342_n.jpg

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    • #17
      Rotate the outlet 180deg away from the guard and there would be plenty of room for getting the bolt in. The outlet has changed recently and has a different outer part.

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      • #18
        Originally posted by amts View Post
        Rotate the outlet 180deg away from the guard and there would be plenty of room for getting the bolt in. The outlet has changed recently and has a different outer part.
        Cheers, didn't even think of that. Managed to get the bolt in with it as per the picture, everything is nice and firm and mount works great. Ended up mounting the relay under the switch on the flat part of the bracket. Very well made bracket and everyone who has seen it is very impressed with the design of it.
        Now just have to decide on the fuel filter. Thinking the Racor and just working my way through the threads for peoples opinions on the micron rating. 10 seems to be the winner so far.

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        • #19
          Outlet now has a rubber covering. The old fully metal one used to get hot after a bit of use and could quite easily burn if you didn't realise. Personally I prefer the metal one because I can see the rubber part going a bit crappy with age, especially under the bonnet.
          [LEFT]Silver 150 Facelift
          TJM Bullbar, Lightforce Genisis Spots, Dual Battery System with bits from everyone, Powerful 4x4 slider/steps, Kaymar rear bar, "Genuine" Roof Racks, MSA Seatcovers, Dashmat, Tint, LED Interior Globes, Bridgestone D697s [/LEFT]

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          • #20
            Looking good mate. I remember that Alice dust well!
            [B]2010 GXL Prado D4D Auto[/B] - ARB Deluxe winch bar, Roadsafe recovery points, Rhinorack Pioneer platform, AMTS fuel filter/compressor combo bracket with FM100 filter and ARB compressor, Maxtrax, TIN175 transmission oil cooler bracket and tranny cooler. I'm sure I'll find something else....

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            • #21
              Installed a LED light on the rear door to shine into the drawers to light up that area. Went for a Narva 114mm led strip. Hooked it into a permanent 12v and a push button switch.
              http://s30.postimg.org/k1twrkmch/121...42993155_n.jpg
              http://s21.postimg.org/nbhc3ogef/121...52577195_n.jpg

              I also installed another Narva 178mm led strip under the awning on a bracket I made out of 3mm aluminium. It is designed so it bolts to the channel on the awning using the bolt heads (same way it bolts to the car). Saved a lot of drilling.
              http://s9.postimg.org/5vy8mh9hr/1217...98638913_n.jpg
              http://s10.postimg.org/ew20em6vt/121...74217966_n.jpg
              http://s17.postimg.org/t11h2g58v/121...75378500_n.jpg
              http://s27.postimg.org/j3ac3l7w3/121...17932855_n.jpg

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              • #22
                Hi Jimmy,
                Like your mods to your truck , seems like you have a good job to pay for all your bits and pieces bet you never spent that much or time on your other suburban vehicles, have fun , loved Darwin and Katherine on our last trip from Perth.
                Alan.

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                • #23
                  Cheers. I will admit I'm pretty good at hiding the purchases from the chief financial officer.
                  Yeah first car I've ever spent big money on but every car I've ever owned has had at least a couple of '4x4' style mods.

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                  • #24
                    Rotated the compressor manifold as per AMTS suggestion and now it fits so much better. Also tidied my wiring and got the wires away from the hot parts. Bought a 1 inch extension for where the outlet couple connects to the T piece making it a lot easier to access. Now just waiting on my FM100 to arrive to complete the set!

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                    • #25
                      Installed a Stanadyne fm100 to the AMTS mount today. Spent ages trying to get the fuel system primed. Thought something was leaking but didn't take into account the sheer amount of fuel that needed to be shifted. Seems ok now but time will tell!
                      http://s23.postimg.org/gfbgmakqj/121...178514_o_1.jpg

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                      • #26
                        So got to use my compressor for the first time the other day. Coming from the dirt going from 32 psi dirt pressure to 40 road pressure took 33 seconds per tyre. I find if you time how long it takes in inflate one tyre it saves a lot of guess work on re- testing the pressure over and over. Use the time for a good guess and check with gauge. usually within 1psi or so.
                        The 33 seconds it takes for the ARB is almost as good as the 35-37 seconds for the Thumper compressor. Which is weird because the thumper boasts more than twice the air output of the ARB. I'd say the Thumper is the one underperforming and less likely the ARB is over-performing.
                        I also got a good off road test of the 185w lights. Great lights but seem to attract rabbits.
                        Still trying to find a review on a MCC rear bar. Ages ago I watched a youtube video with a family of 3 doing an outback trip and they had one on their 150. If anyone can find the video I'd love to contact the owner.
                        Best description of the video I can give is a family of 3 started in Yulara, had some sort of exhaust issues and were towing a camper. That's all I remember.

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                        • #27
                          Mate, I've been looking at rear bars too, Have a look at a guy in Victoria, Ralsarr Engineering. They make one worth considering.
                          [url="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31511-Jono-s-MY14-GXL"]My Rig Build Up[/url]

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by jonoxplor View Post
                            Mate, I've been looking at rear bars too, Have a look at a guy in Victoria, Ralsarr Engineering. They make one worth considering.
                            Looking at theirs too after a thread I saw posted on here. They look pretty good and well made. Getting to Vic to get it fitted is the hard part. It's another one of those expensive 'just in case' items that is bought for a 4x4 but when it needs to be used it is worth every cent. Here in Alice there is a huge problem with carpark hit and runs so the more protection the better.
                            After a lot of deliberation I've decided against a chip for the engine. I never tow and it seems the power gains aren't worth the potential engine problems.

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                            • #29
                              Discovered the perfect dust cap for the new style ARB air compressor connector last week. The red cap from a can of WD40 fits perfectly and tight. The liquid that keeps on giving!

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                              • #30
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                                My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic

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