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  • Trev's 2013 150 Diesel VX Prado

    Hi all,

    The following lists my build journey since I bought my Parado new in May 2013:

    *2" ARB Suspension Lift
    * OME Springs (300kg Front & 400kg Rear)
    *OME Shocks / Struts
    *ARB / Redarc Dual Battery system- Redarc BC/DC Charger
    *Tracklander full size (2.1M) alloy Roof Rack.
    *GME UHF Radio
    *ARB Winch Colour coded Steel Bull Bar
    * Great White LED Spotties
    *Smittybilt 10,000lb Winch (Soft Rope)
    *ARB Onboard Compressor
    *ARB Read Diff Air Locker
    * ARB Diff Breathers
    * ARB 47 L Fridge
    *ARB Rear Drawers & Fridge Slider
    * Safari Snorkel
    *ARB touring Awning

    I'm just about done now and she's a great all rounder that has not missed a beat over various terrain.Click image for larger version

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    fishntrev
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    Last edited by fishntrev; 27-10-2017, 04:21 PM.

  • #2
    I hope you got a free ARB stubby holder!
    2016 Crystal Pearl Auto VX 2.8, TJM Bar, Safari Snorkel, Cooper AT/3, OME 50mm lift, Dual batts

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    • #3
      Yeah..Several. Always looked after me so I kept going back. I'm loyal as long as the service is good.

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      • #4
        some pix would be great...love seeing other peoples Prados
        150 GXL - ARB bar, Winch, 9" spots, rhino rack, 32" LED bar, Snorkel, 2" lift, AT's, Dual batts, UHF, 40L fridge, KAON cargo barrier - rear door table

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        • #5
          C'mon trev show us some photos!
          Cheers
          Micheal.

          2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
          2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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          • #6
            Sorry Gents. Been away, I'll get a pic or two uploaded as soon as i figure out how to do it..

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            • #7
              OK. I think that worked?, should be a couple of pics of the Prado now.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by fishntrev View Post
                OK. I think that worked?, should be a couple of pics of the Prado now.
                Yep, looks good!

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                • #9
                  nice one Trev!
                  150 GXL - ARB bar, Winch, 9" spots, rhino rack, 32" LED bar, Snorkel, 2" lift, AT's, Dual batts, UHF, 40L fridge, KAON cargo barrier - rear door table

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by juz View Post
                    nice one Trev!
                    Another addition coming for the 150. Because I tow a Van and after visiting the local weighbridge I confirmed that my Van is heavier that I thought, and actually overweight. So....I need to spend some more bucks getting a Suspension and Tow upgrade. Pretty expensive!! But, I love my 150 and I've invested a lot of time and money in her so I'll get it done. The GVM and Braked Towing Capacity upgrade has only very recently been approved with WA Transport (WA= Wait Awhile!). It will increase BTC to 3100kg and the GVM to 3500kg. GCM will be 6500kg. At least I will be legal on weights and not risk a big fine and my Van being unhooked and left on the side of the road somewhere after this. Just have to "rob a bank" now to pay for it

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                    • #11
                      Trev, that GCM of 6500kg doesnt sound right. I havent heard of a 3100kg tow limit increase either.

                      Suggest it may be a 3000kg tow limit and 5990kg GCM, GVM could be 3500kg with the lovell kit though.
                      Cheers
                      Micheal.

                      2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
                      2015 GXL 1GD Auto. And it begins again...

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                      • #12
                        how much did the car weigh with all that ARB gear? & any other items like full tanks passengers tools recovery etc

                        sounds like its time to get a very good working knowledge of GVM GCM ATM ect before shelling out wads of cash for something that might just be un-achievable

                        might be much easier quicker and cheaper to unbolt some of that ARB catalog instead?

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                        • #13
                          Thanks for the comments Gents as I agree that getting the numbers right in your head before spending money is always a good idea. I took the Prado over a weighbridge recently and fully loaded, with Beer in the fridge it weighed 2840kg (without me in it). The GVM upgrade will state an increase to 3500kg on the new plate. Braked towing capacity upgrade (done at same time but for extra $$) will state 3100kg. Spoke to Lovells and they stated that with the GVM & BTC upgrades complete the GCM should be 6500kg for the vehicle. Mind you, if it was only the 5990kg GCM as mentioned by 120D4D I would be OK with my Van I think, as on the weighbridge the Combined mass of Van and Prado weighed in at 5560 kg. The numbers I have mentioned are all straight from Lovells after quite a long chat but I will double check just in case. Cheers

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                          • #14
                            Hi fishntrev?

                            Did the 17" GXL rims fit on the VX model without any issues with the 2" lift kit installed?
                            I currently have 18" and I was trying to source some 17" rims that won't break the bank.
                            FJ cruiser rims fit but people are asking 1k+ in the used market.

                            Thanks

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