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Guys, curious if anyone knew were they are quoting the 181mm Ground clearance from on the 2007 models, all the brochures/ websites are quoting 181 now, looking under mine i can't see were the get this measurement as my petrol is around 205 in most places or is it a deisel thing. Does anyone know.
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[b]Rob[/b]
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Hutch,
My brochure which I got in January 2007 (printed 11/2006), covering both diesel and petrol, shows ground clearance for GX , GXL and VX as 181mm and for Grande 205mm.
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Don't know where they actually take the ground clearance measurement from but I'm guessing it would have to be the lowest clearance point (wherever that is).!
That is interesting as last time I checked the Toyota website all Prado models showed the same clearance.! And I know around xmas time I checked when I bought mine and the Grande was definately 205 and the others around the 180 that you mentioned.!
Maybe the 07 models are on taller springs.!03 Grande V6 4.0L, ARB Deluxe winch bar, XD 9000 Warn winch, Pacemaker Headers, Colour Coded Safari Snorkel, K&N Airfilter, Slotted RDA rotors, 55W HID Hella Rallye 4000 spotlights, Dual batt, TJM comp, TJM underbelly bashplate and custom stainless front bashplates, Extended diff breathers, Reverse camera (Eclipse), Yokohama AT-S, ICON 2.5 adjustable remote resi coilovers(front) ICON 2.5 piggyback shocks(rear), 2" lift airbags, Icom ic400pro, Engel 40L, Custom drawer system, Stainless recovery points, Kimberley MyCube rooftop camper.Comment
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in the world according to Wikipedia
Ride height (ground clearance or simply clearance) is the amount of space between the base of an automobile tire and the underside of the chassis; or, more properly, to the shortest distance between a flat, level surface, and any part of a vehicle other than those parts designed to contact the ground (such as tires, tracks, skis, etc.). Ground clearance is measured with standard vehicle equipment, and for cars, is usually given with no cargo or passengers.
so i'd assume that would be from ground to the rear diff? maybe?Comment
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Yes that is what i am questioning, they were always over 200mm(pre 2007) now they quote 181mm on the GX, GXL,VX, i am wondering why we have gone lower or have they just changed the way they measure it.Originally posted by Justo
Actually measuring mine i get 200-205mm right across the front and 225mm at the rear diff. I thought the deisel might be lower at the front as it is the only real change for 2007.[b]Rob[/b]
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:? Think we are at opposing ends of this one Hutch, pre 2007 the Toyota website specifications were 205mm for the Grande and 185mm if I remember correctly for all the other models as I previously mentioned. But for some reason their website now in 07 states 205mm for all models. Must be something strange going on with their advertising dept.! Seems the printed advertising that you mentioned has swapped around to oppose the website specs. Either way theres not much in it, I wouldn't let it be a deciding factor on which model to buy.03 Grande V6 4.0L, ARB Deluxe winch bar, XD 9000 Warn winch, Pacemaker Headers, Colour Coded Safari Snorkel, K&N Airfilter, Slotted RDA rotors, 55W HID Hella Rallye 4000 spotlights, Dual batt, TJM comp, TJM underbelly bashplate and custom stainless front bashplates, Extended diff breathers, Reverse camera (Eclipse), Yokohama AT-S, ICON 2.5 adjustable remote resi coilovers(front) ICON 2.5 piggyback shocks(rear), 2" lift airbags, Icom ic400pro, Engel 40L, Custom drawer system, Stainless recovery points, Kimberley MyCube rooftop camper.Comment
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From what I have heard the lower ground clearance is due to the D4D being slightly heavier in the front end.________________________________________
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Sovereign Bull Bar, Hella 1000's, Waeco CF50, GME TX3440 UHF
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Wish list: Snorkel, 2" lift, 265/70 BFG All Terrains, Cargo Barrier, Dual battery, WinchComment
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I measured my 90 yesterday and the book says the Grande should be 245mm ground clearence, well the shocks are seriously old and about to be replaced but...
The height at the lowest part of the front bash plate is 230mm and the rear diff is sitting at 225mm.
Can't wait to put the 2" lift into it 8)Cheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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That's a nice ride height Matt.
... and I love the high-tech recycled natural timber product parking assist device - they would be worth a fortune in Greenie country :lol:
Cheers
ChippyComment
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Yep the old block of wood trick thats what i do.
Matt in the last pic your rig doesn't look as high, maybe my eyes playing tricks on me or because the different angle.2006 TD Grande
ARB Winch Bar. Rallye 4000's
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Matt, he's referring to your last pic, not the second last one in the driveway and I agree it doesn't look lifted. Are you sure this isn't a pre lift photo?Originally posted by Addy
Drew.2005 Toyota LandCruiser GRJ120R Prado "Pilbara" (GX+) Petrol V6 5 Speed Auto, ARB AirLocker rear diff locker, Safari Snorkel, Bilstein Shocks, OME 2" Lifted Springs, PolyAir airbags, bash plates, Icom HF Transceiver, Uniden UHF CB, HID and LED lights, Black Duck seat covers, Tekonsha Prodigy trailer brake controller, Redarc Dual Battery Controller, ATS4X4 Side Steps/Rock Sliders.Comment
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Hi Matt, How many $$$ am I looking at for a lift like yours ??
Mark.'06 120 GXL TD ARB bar, IPF Spotties, UHF, D694's... More to comeComment
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Hey Matt
Are those Grandtreks I spy on your vehicle? :shock:Comment
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Just teasin' a bit...
I'm just about there on signing on for a set of D694's myself, after everyone's fullsome praises.Comment
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Just drove to and from home to the central coast today in an absolute deluge - the ole Grandtreks clung to the road like women to a wallet
The Prado is the most surefooted car I have ever driven in the wet.
BTW, the extra lift looks sensational!!Comment
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