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    Hi all,

    This weekend past I took delivery of a white 2013 GXL with 116 Kay's. It turned out that most of its life has been documented well on this forum by its previous owner, Spilsy.

    It was spotless, passed its mechanics inspection with flying colors and lucky for me it even fit in the garage when it got home.

    Plans for this build are limited at this stage, as my first 5 mods came with the car:

    Snorkel
    ARB Steel bullbar
    BF Goodrich AT's
    UHF radio
    Lift (OME Nitro's)

    Also on it was a Rhino Rack Poineer Platform, VSR for an Aux battery, towbar and diff breathers.

    The plan is to use it as a tourer for me, Mrs El Cap and the hound. Plans in the near future include drawers, dog proofing (mainly to protect from long hair for ease of cleaning), fridge and some sort of flood/spot arrangement. All of which has been done at some point before to this car. Other bright ideas will pop us too, that's why I love this place.

    See you on the tracks

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    We (Me, Mrs, Dog) went for a drive around Toolangi yesterday. First time 4x4 for the others, and they both really enjoyed themselves which is a relief! Nothing too hairy because we were by ourselves, mid week, with no winch or recovery points. We did get into low range and I showed Mrs the little i know about 4 wheeling!

    It got us to thinking about priorities for what we need vs want, and what to get and why. Which brings me to the build thread...
    Keeping in mind that we plan on doing 4-6 week tours with a mix of tracks and off-road stuff

    Pri 1 - Drawers
    Drawers including a table (like this http://www.drifta.com.au/prado-storage-drawers-package/). A mate had this for a brief time in the back of his Hilux. Had to get rid of it because his tools were too big, but I did love the table feature. Drifta stuff looks good but is expensive. I like the idea of not losing any drawer width to the slides. Has anyone had any experience with the teflon strips with lots of weight in them? Alternative is to get my build on, using these. Also considered using a router to rebate the slides and not lose too much drawer width. This will be a subject of much research in the drawer thread...

    2 - Rooftop Bag
    Rhino Half bag looks like a good balance. We don't need it to be too big, but it does need to fit the mattress, tent, and soft stuff while leaving enough space for a 2nd spare down the track. Price isn't cheap, and doesn't guarantee to be waterproof, but then none of them appear to have the guts/engineering to stake that claim.

    3 - Fridge (on slide) and replace 2nd battery
    Engels last forever. 40L. Once again expensive, but I only ever plan to buy one. (Family friends still have theirs 30 years on, still freezes the milk on cold nights)
    Used the Eskie this time and could probably cope with that on weekend trips until the funds appear.

    The VSR for a second battery is still in place, but the previous owner has his in the rear next to the fridge. I plan on having it in the front. Save some space.

    Then in no great order:
    - Seat protection (lambs up front and neoprene in the back. Both grey.)
    - Lighting (Change all interior bulbs to LED and make some 12V camp lighting
    - Stainless Steel Water tank (~40L) between back seats and drawers
    - Winch, recovery points
    - Spotties (HID vs LED vs Hybrid debate to follow elsewhere)
    - Compressor
    - Awning (maybe. Seem like a waste of space at the moment)

    Plus storage brackets to keep:
    - Shovel (roof)
    - Axe (Roof)
    - Hilift (Roof)
    - Maxtrax (Roof)
    - 2nd Spare (Roof)
    - another up to 40L Diesel in jerry's (I don't want to put these on the roof but I don't think I'll have a choice)

    No affiliations with above brands but if anyone wants to donate products for torture testing, feel free to PM (Beware... I'm honest)

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    • #3
      There almost like a boat, bring another thousand hey

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      • #4
        Originally posted by oceanracer View Post
        There almost like a boat, bring another thousand hey
        Yep, I'm lucky i've found a wife thats into it as much as I am

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        • #5
          Drifta stuff is good. Haven't had any problems with the teflon when the drawers are fully loaded. I'd do more research on the water tank - there just won't be that much room between the back seats and the drawers, but underneath is a huge space that I believe a forum member makes a specific tank for.
          2016 Crystal Pearl Auto VX 2.8, TJM Bar, Safari Snorkel, Cooper AT/3, OME 50mm lift, Dual batts

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          • #6
            Took my first step towards drawers today by removing the rear seats.

            I used this excellent thread:
            http://www.pradopoint.com.au/showthr...t=Remove+seats

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            And started taking measurements for the false floor and the drawers to follow.

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            • #7
              I have built the drawers! Although they are functioning, they aren't quite completed.

              I did end up going with the Drifta layout, tall on the left, shorter on the right with space for a folding table which I'm yet to build. Click image for larger version

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              Important stuff:
              12mm CD ply in 2400x1200 sheets x3
              Duraslide 125kg runners from a place in Laverton. One pair locking one pair not locking, combined so that the inside runner is the locked one. Ordered online arrived within a few days (no cash for comment)
              Grey vinyl from Clark Rubber (expensive)
              Selleys contact bond (expensive and stinky)
              Marine carpet to line draws from Clarkies (also exxy)
              Compression locks from Bunnings.
              False floor also from the 12mm, secured to the M10x1.25 captive seat nuts using longer bolts and some modified L brackets from Bunnings.

              Dimensions:
              1070 wide by 850 deep by 225 tall. Reason for a smaller dimension is the following advantages:
              Room behind the second row of seats to fit the ORS Stainless water tank if I can justify the cost.
              Second row seats still have clearance to recline.

              I can supply exact dimensions cut lists and photos in another post if anyone's interested, but most has been covered by other more skilled builds in the drawer thread.
              Table is yet to be built, I'll cover that in more detail as it develops.
              Why the deadline? I'm off to the high country, can't wait!

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              • #8
                Hey... This looks familiar!
                Sorry I Never got back to you message. Looks like she's been in good hands!
                Spilsy
                Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe

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                • #9
                  nice buy, now you have got your planning stage on
                  think of where your going to use it
                  i wouldn't bother with the high lift jack(it's 15kg's your adding to the roof and you will look for other ways to get out way before you ever want to get it down)
                  as for the 40L fuel , we got fuel everywhere ,you should have a good 800km range with what you have and the worst figures fuel on the roof it a big pendulum of weight , plus getting it up there & down, then having to add it to the car & put the empty back up (you'll do it once then never again)
                  that rack should fit the rhino half bag and the solar in front
                  we went on a 6 week trip the the cape and 2 cars had high lifts (haven't removed them in the 8yrs i have travelled with them)
                  i have a winch ( but so far have only every used it to help someone else)
                  you need a GOOD compressor as you will let your tyres down a lot (if you know what your doing !!!)
                  try to keep things you add on a list so you can evaluate what you have used and what you don't
                  GOOD tyres last longer & don't suffer as much (if you do a lot of hwy driving maybe a 2nd set of wheels 1 with hwy tyres and the other with a good set of alterains (mine is a trip car only so i sold my 2nd set )
                  fit a solar panel to help keep the batteries in good nick
                  side steps (never thought i needed them till i did the cape and they save the panel damage a few times !!)
                  know what suffers in the car when doing remote travel so you know what to prepare for (carry filters Air & 2 x fuel plus maybe fit the 2nd fuel filter if it doesnt have it)
                  (water crossings make these things play up starter (service before you go) Alternator (carry a spare) turbo actuator (spray with something before you do water crossings & spray after)
                  trust me i know now !! there were lots of these up there with those issues (my turbo actuator went , but came good a few days later, my starter started clicking then eventually stopped , easy fix)

                  a good set of under belly protection (i've tried 3 types now have the Kaon gear)
                  reasonable lift kit with good shocks & i would add air bags to assist with weight instead of heavy duty rear springs ( i was 3.5T in a 120)
                  i had 4 x BFG KO2's 10 ply on the car then brought 2 more up in Cairns, (1 fitted to the spare rim & 1 carcass on the roof to save weight) never used them (between 6 cars we had 1 flat)

                  breathers on all your diff's gearbox fuel tank etc if you plan on doing any water crossings ( one of our cards didn't and his trans just cost him $5k to rebuild late model Colorado)

                  i can go on & on but that's a start for you
                  these are awesome cars and they will get you where ever you want with the right tyre pressures, the right driving lines, and the right attitude
                  we went as low as 12 psi on cape Melville (super soft sand !!) 20psi on the creb (steep up & down) 24 to 26psi for the corrugations
                  i would say the best mod i did to mine was fit a rear E locker (from a factory fitted 150 Grande) never let me spin any tyres when lifting wheels !!

                  sorry for my rant (but i had a great time !!)
                  2008 Dune D4D manual GXL update - with lots of fruit !! + Roma Razorback Off Road Van

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