Finally a rear bar from Kaymar for 120

[pshenton Member Find all posts View Profile Close pshenton]

Hi
Here is the link to kaymar and the new rear bar with pictures

Rob http://www.kaymar.net/vehicles/prado120.htm

I'm only guessing here, but could you transfer the rear parking sensors to the Kaymar bar?

[Kevin Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kevin]

I sent an email to Kaymar with a few questions and I thought I would share their responses.

What is the cost?

Costing not available as yet

How heavy is it?

It is a complete replacement bar/towbar so will weigh around 50 kg.

Is it compatable with the toyota factory towbar?

It is not just a towbar but has a removable hitch that is tested and rated.

Is it compatible with the LongRanger water tank that goes between the rear fuel tank and the rear crossmember?

No we do not believe it will be compatible.

[AJs Prado Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close AJs Prado]

I rang the local ARB who had no idea it was even likely to be available. They rang I assume Kaymar and told me about the same as Hilux bar 2500-3000 which is pretty much the opening post quote.

I'd be interested in the weight as that web pic looks like it's got a fairly heavy spring rate in the rear or the air bags are pumped to the max.


AJ

[pshenton Member Find all posts View Profile Close pshenton]

Hi
Here is the link to kaymar and the new rear bar with pictures

Rob http://www.kaymar.net/vehicles/prado120.htm

I'm only guessing here, but could you transfer the rear parking sensors to the Kaymar bar?

Hi all, had an email back from Kaymar. Standard Parking sensors cannot be used on the Kaymar bar..


Phil

[FlyNdrive Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close FlyNdrive]

Mates,

Here is my attempt at a rear tire carrier for my FJ. It was built by a mate of mine, Croz, who is a master metal fabber.

Here's a quick before pic



Here's the hard part, notching in the corners and supporting the spindles





I will try to resize for you all.

-Ben

[Chippy Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chippy]

Gosh darn yo'all ... that's some impressive fabrication Ben.

How close it it to a finished product ?
When do we see the final pics ?

That mate of yours is one hell of a fabricator.

Cheers
Chippy

[FlyNdrive Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close FlyNdrive]

Chippy,

It's in powder coating now. I should have it on by next week so wait for photos. It's going to look so good I'm going to have to take off the Bull bar and have that re powder coated.

He is a good fabbr. He learned how to weld in the navy as a SeAL and Demo expert, so only the best training. We ordered another ARB bumper and will fab it to his 5th generation 4-Runner (another 120).

Stay tuned for details.

-Ben

[MTpockets Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MTpockets]

I wish Toyota had never brought out the Prado, and just released FJ's here instead., bugger 'em.....

[FlyNdrive Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close FlyNdrive]

Well Guy's if you want to step up to an FJ Let me know and I will get one on a boat heading your way. With the drop in the US dollar you can probably get one cheaper using OZ dollars.

On another note I found a place here in the US that can get the 4D4 engine into the FJ Cruiser. It's about $10K for the engine and $8K for the installation using all Toyota parts.

I also know where you can get a kick a$$ solid axle swap kit.

-Ben

[MTpockets Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MTpockets]

Forget what I said above......
I think it will be cheaper to move to the USA and do the FJ thing there..... move over Ben !!! :shock:

[LiveFreeAndRoam Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close LiveFreeAndRoam]

I wish Toyota had never brought out the Prado, and just released FJ's here instead., bugger 'em.....

Well said!
LFaR.

[FlyNdrive Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close FlyNdrive]

If your looking for a good vacation some Bruisers and I are going back to Moab. You can fly into Los Angeles rent an FJ and meet us in Moab for a week of the best off-roading in the world.

Any takers.

We can rent you one and spend a half day putting on a lift and tires. I wonder if Hertz will notice the Bull Bar.

-Ben

[MTpockets Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close MTpockets]

I wonder if customs will notice a FJ in my baggage :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: