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Need to set up a 'spare' spare for Cape/Desert trips. Had mild heart attack at the $3k+ Kaymar set up. Any suggestions on some more $ friendly alternative products?? Got an ARB Rooftop camper - so don't want to add any more weight on top!
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2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt Fridge -
Opposite Lock also make one... try them for a price.
An alternative would be to just take a tyre (No rim) and ratchet strap it to the spare on the rear door. You would of course need tools/training to change it.
Opposite Lock : Prado rear bar
http://www.oppositelock.com.au/redes...&itemID=SWBPRD
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Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER] -
I'm not expecting it to be at a bargin price, I bet it's a couple of $K at least and I think the swing away wheel carriers are extra.I will chase a price in the morning and let ya's all know on the thread.
Mick[CENTER][B][I][SIZE=1][COLOR=blue]1KZ-TE Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual, 3.5 inch lift, 265/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ, D-Tronic chip, Boost controller, mandrel exhaust, dump pipe, modified intake, ARB steel bar, Magnum winch, Safari snorkel, rear drawers, half cargo barrier, dual batteries, Uniden UHF, Sat Nav, reverse camera, Magellan XL , Tjm bash plates, ARB alloy roof rack, rear telescopic work light and numerous other modifications!!!
Now with 3BAR MAP sensor & 18PSI Boost![/COLOR][/SIZE][/I][/B][/CENTER]Comment
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i like the look of this unit.
be interesting to hear the price matt[url=http://www.fuelly.com/driver/damonat/prado][img]http://www.fuelly.com/smallsig-metric/50578.png[/img][/url]Comment
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Unfortunately for us, I don't know what's happened to Opposite Lock in Newcastle - tried to ph but number is disconnected. We did get hold of WA Dealer on 1800 number - comparative setup is similar in $'s to Kaymar.2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt FridgeComment
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That would be great - the number in the local ph book and all the magazines is not correct. Are they still in Rural Dve Sandgate?2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt FridgeComment
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Yep - that's TJM - differnet group. I thought it was a coincidence - the name Grant (he has TJM shop in Bundy too). We basically get everything through Grant. Great guy, as is Daryl, and the mechanics - especially Martin - are top shelf. We're actually getting Mickey Thompson ATZ's , Opensky Awning and Black Widow Cargo Barrier Divider and shelf done there on Friday. Great $$$'s - GREAT service!!!
Opposite Lock is a totally differnt company. They used to be in Warrabrook, then moved to Rural Dve in Sandgate. Might have to go for a drive by there to see if they've packed up. Will post my findings!
Mel2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt FridgeComment
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We have a bit of a joke with him whenever we go there (which, by the way is OFTEN!!!), that unlike visits to our local Dive Shop which costs us in $500 increments a visit - 4wd shop visits cost either $1k, $2k or $3k increments!!!!
Thinking of just getting our wages directly deposited into his account... ha ha.
2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt FridgeComment
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opposite lock left newcastle over 12 months agohad an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.Comment
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Ta Samo!!! Guess we'll keep looking for another option on the rear bar/dual wheel carrier setup.
2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt FridgeComment
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Hi Mal&Mel,
If you are spending lots of time a Month or two up the Cape I would carry a Spare Spare, but not just for a week odd visit, carry a good quality Puncture repair kit, spare valves and a good quality 12vdc air compressor.
A spare spare is good insurance but lots of additional mass for a Prado
Just a thought from FNQ
07 Upgrade GXL D4D, Manual, Dune,Sov Bar, BFG's, SG11, Redark dual Batts, Extensive Aux wiring, Stebel, LED stop tails, IPF HID's (my mod), 240V Inv, ARB Comp, GME UHF,TPMS, Safari snorkel, GPS,Hilux washers, 40l Engel in 30% pas pos,homemade A/C cond protection plate, polyairs.Comment
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Hi Clifton!
Thanks for the tip! We're intending to take 5 weeks up your way! We learned the benefits of a good puncture repair kit coming down the Old Ghan Line through the Finke Desert. We got an old rail spike through the tyre. Plugged it up with the repair kit - and it took us back safely to Newcastle. Rail Spike is now an ornamental talking piece!!!
We have the sort of luck that a 'spare' spare is an essential!!! We are travelling with a group and will be up there next August!!! Thanks again!
Mel2006 GXL TD Auto - TJM T13 Bar, Black Widow Drawers + Cargo Barrier with Divider & Shelf, TJM XGS Suspension + Poly Airs, Dual Battery, Kenwood DDX8032BT with Rear Camera, Magellan Explorist 600, IPF 900 Driving Lights, Uniden UHF, ERPS, DP Chip, Mickey Thompson ATZ's, Rhino Roof Racks, ARB Simpson Mk II Rooftop Tent, Open Sky Awning, Engel 40lt FridgeComment
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No problems, yep I would also treasure an item like that hoping the heck it never happened again.
07 Upgrade GXL D4D, Manual, Dune,Sov Bar, BFG's, SG11, Redark dual Batts, Extensive Aux wiring, Stebel, LED stop tails, IPF HID's (my mod), 240V Inv, ARB Comp, GME UHF,TPMS, Safari snorkel, GPS,Hilux washers, 40l Engel in 30% pas pos,homemade A/C cond protection plate, polyairs.Comment
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