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Can't find it at the moment but hasn't this been done a couple of years ago?
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Incorrect. I spoke ARB Head Office in Kilsyth today. ARB only make 1 battery tray for the 120 series located as previously pictured on the passenger side.A chat to the guys at ARB (Regency Park) reveals that they are offering trays for both locations. The drivers side tray costs around a $100 more than the passenger side one, so more likely a commercial reason.
Regency park will have a third party product hopefully without an ARB sticker on it... I'm sure head office would love to know about it.
On the brighter side, having 1 of each tray would mean 3 batteries are possible in the engine bay for those whom might want that set up.Comment
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NOT incorrect.... I didn't say it was an ARB tray, It is a third party part and ARB sell alot of third party parts...ie Engel/their own fridge slide or Thule/Rhino/their own roof racks as examples.Incorrect. I spoke ARB Head Office in Kilsyth today
ARB Regency park is the SA state office (NT too I think).
Mick.
BTW my battery tray was bought from ARB 3 years ago... it's not ARB branded either... (Behind the headlight).[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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Just to add a little to this, I was at ARB this afternoon just to prove myself right
Just kidding, I was reallty there to pick up a Dtronic.
Anyway, I hit the sales guy with the question again (Dwaine something)
He told me ARB only make their own tray for the fire wall and have stopped producing the drivers side one. He said it was due to the cracking issue. He said thay only recommend their own product.
He said that if I really wanted one on the drivers side thay would of cause do it (Third party tray) but at my own risk only covering the tray not any cracking(won't turn away customers)
I then asked if they cover firewall/ wheel arch cracking damage if using the recommened ARB passenger tray, he said "if its proven to be caused by the tray or installation" God help you trying to prove that.
Seems you get a different opinion depending on who you talk too in ARB.
I then rang TJMs Nailsworth store. They told me they sell/use the Piranha tray and of cause "We've had no problems with it"
All just food for thought.......
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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According to the brochure supplied to me by the dealer before I purchased the vehicle, my D4D has a 1KD-FTV engine. My engine no. starts with 1KD. Page 305 of the Owners Manual shows the 1KD-FTV engine with two batteries. The second one on the front drivers side.
Hence, wtf happened to our second battery, Mr Toyota?
It does suggest that a second battery could go in that clear space. If the inner guard area cracked after install of the second battery Mr Tojo dealer would be hard pressed to say it shouldn't be there when it is shown in the manual.
Does anyone know if it is supplied in overseas models and if unused wiring is already in place?D4D, toothbrush, soap, shampoo, thongs, stubbie cooler, fishing rods and rod holder, tide chart, bundy, snatch strap.Comment
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The Japanese domestic models have a 24V electrical system, so Dual batteries to support this. The 2nd battery is always behind the other headlight. My father has had a Japanese spec landcruiser 100, 90 series Prado and Lexus RX in Malaysia and they all had dual batteries installed behind the headlights.Originally posted by Gingerbeer
Maybe we could order the Toyota mount for the 2nd battery from overseas????2014 Kakadu V6, HR Towbar, MSA seat covers, Scan Guage II.Comment
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If it was a factory fit, as in like it rolled out of the factory for a particular market, i would assume it to be a welded in tray, similar to our normal position battery. If you havnt looked, its a welded in stamped metal tray/ support.
Maybe thats the answer, never bolt a tray in, weld it allround.?.. Might strengthen it up a bit as well....
Jeff.Reminds me of my safari in Africa. Somebody forgot the corkscrew and for several days we had to live on nothing but food and water.
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Second Battery Location
I went to ARB and they advised that they install the secondary battery near the firewall to avoid the cracking issue. The limited space available by the firewall means that only a smaller battery will fit.
I am getting mine next week so I hope it doesn't affect the operation of the fridge too much.2003 Prado Grande deisel. Sovereign bar, 9500 lb Warn winch, DP chip, 3" exhaust, ARB rear diff locker, ARB dual battery and compressor, safari snorkle, GME 3440 UHF radio, reversing camera, 2 in. lift kit, DIY drawers, DIY cargo barrier, Platinum drop-down fridge slider, Engel 40l fridge, under bonnet hot water system, Kaymar dual wheel carrier rear bar, Custom Boat Loader roof rack.Comment
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