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If the roof rack has removable feet you can probably reuse it, I managed with my Jarram rack. As for the 90 vs the 120 I only changed my 90 after the D4D was released because I felt the 120 with the same driveline as the 90 wasn't as nice to drive.
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My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic -
Unfortunately non removable feet - sits straight into gutters.
Maybe mine was just feeling tired in comparison - 120 felt alot tighter/quieter. Had mine for 12 years so time for a change
Cheers, Dave
2003 KDZ120 - Cooper AT3, Dual Batt, Scotts Rods 3"exhaust, home made shelves, Sovereign Bar, HID lights, Firestone Air BagsComment
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Mine's an 05 and the door is knackered. AFAIK all 120's suffer from the same issue if the door is left to open on it's own on a slope. It was rectified on the 150 with a 'gas strut' type dampener.Originally posted by Steve M View Post2005 GXL KZJ120 3.0TD. Goodies: 2" TJM XGS Gold Suspension Lift, Safari Snorkel, TJM Underbody Protection, Sovereign Bullbar, AMTS radiator guard, spare wheel spacer & soverign bar LED lights, Runva 11XP Winch, Front Recovery Points, BRC Quad Breathers, Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform, IPF spotties converted to HID, Drifta Drawers D2D-WT, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Uniden UHF, 265/70/17 BFG AT's.Comment
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The earlier ones were cracking under there own weight. If any door is left to just fling open chances are it will damage it's surround. If you check out an 03/early 04 compared to late 04 upwards you can see the difference on the actual door. A gas strut would definately stop the problem altogether. Wound be a bad mod on the 120. ..... Cheers SteveFace lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yetComment
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Bought a 2003 120 diesel today!
240,000km and all looks to be reasonably good. Rear door opens and shuts beautifully! Bit of a crack on the front of the dash pad but not major.
Pretty stock except for sovereign bull bar and better stereo/rear DVD screen which suits me fine.
Thanks again for the tips guys!
I'm sure I'll be asking more questions as i start to work on it over time
Cheers, Dave
2003 KDZ120 - Cooper AT3, Dual Batt, Scotts Rods 3"exhaust, home made shelves, Sovereign Bar, HID lights, Firestone Air BagsComment
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At those kms difference in fuel cost will be about$15-$18 per week if you go the petrol route. Say about $1000 pa. BUT the petrol version could be $3-4 k cheaper so you are in front for at least 3-4 years before you add in the cost of higher diesel services and 10-15 c extra fuel cost and new injectors and seals! Horses for courses - a lot of towing the diesel is a no brainer......little or no towing, do the sums. I have has my 06. petrol auto for 6 years and I reckon I am still in front compared to the similar spec diesel that I would have had to pay $5-6 k more for at the time and which would now be well overdue for injectors and seals if it hadn't died the D4d death.Comment
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Nice car, well done. Not sure the above goes together though?. Once it starts they appear to spread?? http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...t=cracked+dash 55 pages and counting. Good luck with your build up.Bought a 2003 120 diesel today!
Bit of a crack on the front of the dash pad but not major.[SIZE=1]03 TD 120 Grande, L&R weathershields, f&r deflectors, Sov bar Amts rad b.pl, TJM front B.P, Uniden UH7760NB Kaymar LED worklight, ARB 47l, lifestyle rack & Milford C. Barrier, 9500llb Superwinch, IPF 900SR spots, T. Dog 40mm adj shocks/struts, coils, airbagman OA6011 airbags, 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust, 300w inverter, 1L Catch can,outback rec points, R.R awning, dual batteries redarc SBI12 Cooper LT A/T3's 265/65, Safari snorkel, Hilux jets, Brains TG150, Leigh's booster diode [/SIZE]Comment
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Good on you Dave, let the fun begin eh lol....Its not a D4D so when injectors are due as you probably know from the old 95 there not expensive even for brand new ones. Good luck with it all.....Cheers SteveFace lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yetComment
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Big issue now!The Sovereign bullbar (as far as I have read) should be winch compatible, the issue will be finding the mounting plate....
Getting harderThey appear hard to find.
Not any more..get in quick!You can still buy the winch cradle new from toyota,
09/07/14The winch cradle was only purchased a few weeks ago, and I believe Toyota Australia are now out of stock, with no more to be produced. This allows a winch to be used with the Genuine alloy bar.
Edit: New Stock now, so above not applicable now!?[SIZE=1]03 TD 120 Grande, L&R weathershields, f&r deflectors, Sov bar Amts rad b.pl, TJM front B.P, Uniden UH7760NB Kaymar LED worklight, ARB 47l, lifestyle rack & Milford C. Barrier, 9500llb Superwinch, IPF 900SR spots, T. Dog 40mm adj shocks/struts, coils, airbagman OA6011 airbags, 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust, 300w inverter, 1L Catch can,outback rec points, R.R awning, dual batteries redarc SBI12 Cooper LT A/T3's 265/65, Safari snorkel, Hilux jets, Brains TG150, Leigh's booster diode [/SIZE]Comment
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So if you still havnt had the recall done on the bar brackets and you have a winch cradle what are Toyota going to do ??? New bar maybe... Cheers SteveFace lift 150 Prado V6 auto. No mods yetComment
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I say get a mechanic to do a pre sale inspection - in particular a block tester to do a 'sniff' test for signs of a head gasket or cracked head.Comment
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