Is the 150 showing any signs of cracked inner guards

[REV]

Of all the Prado's that have had cracked guards, I would like to see the ratio of ARB, TJM and other brands of Aux battery trays.

Or does it come down to whether your Prado was made on a Monday, Wednesday or a Friday??

Cheers
REV

[Hutch]

The bull bar is bolted to the chassis. The body of the vehicle is mounted to the chassis using rubber mounts. So Rob's theory that the bar is not the problem is plausible.

That is spot on Winston.. i also fail to see how the bullbar can affect it.

[winniliss]

The bull bar is bolted to the chassis. The body of the vehicle is mounted to the chassis using rubber mounts. So Rob's theory that the bar is not the problem is plausible.

[Hutch]

Rob what was the issue and how did u rectify.

Hutch- Prado 150 with some TJM Kit.

[rob_macca67]

I have an ARB bar and also had one on my 120 including dual batteries, drove it all over the place including the Canning and no problems whatsoever. Now people are saying that we shouldn't even place a second battery under the bonnet of a 150 and there has been much discussion about the starting battery side cracking. So is it a battery problem or isn't it? I certainly cannot see how a bullbar could cause the problem.

I definitely don't believe its a bar problem (ARB or TJM)..... As to what's causing it, I don't think anyone really knows, but for me, I believe it was a Aux Battery / Tray issue which now has been rectified and I've haven't had anymore issues to date....

[sleeky5]

I think you will find that brand of bull bar is most of the issue, not the battery.

I have an ARB bar and also had one on my 120 including dual batteries, drove it all over the place including the Canning and no problems whatsoever. Now people are saying that we shouldn't even place a second battery under the bonnet of a 150 and there has been much discussion about the starting battery side cracking. So is it a battery problem or isn't it? I certainly cannot see how a bullbar could cause the problem.

[smakb]

Has anyone yet found/manufactured an aftermarket battery tray that will fit on the passenger side under the original battery. I have a TJM one on the second battery side and would like to put one on the passenger side. As yet no luck in finding one.

Thanks
Neil

I think you will find that brand of bull bar is most of the issue, not the battery.

[sleeky5]

Has anyone yet found/manufactured an aftermarket battery tray that will fit on the passenger side under the original battery. I have a TJM one on the second battery side and would like to put one on the passenger side. As yet no luck in finding one.

Thanks
Neil

[outback7]

After reading this entire thread on the cracking of the guards on the 150 it would seem with all the 150's out there, its not a common problem.......I feel really sorry for the guys here that experienced the cracking on their cars. But, it is still a very fixable problem. I had a 100 series for eight years and loved it but I don't think I would want to give up the comfort and ride of my 150 to get another one. If the cracks on the guards could not be fixed maybe i would think again....JMO.

[rob_macca67]

Being a 2010 model, it's the 3ltr version..... I assume Nissan sorted out all the Engine/Turbo issues with motor? Economy wise, what do they average? I've a Navara with the ZD30 engine in it & it goes pretty well.... (U can PM me if u want so this post stays on Topic)

Rob

I looked at a number of 100 series, but the were just too expensive for their age and km. Sad to say, but yes, I have a 2010 GU Patrol. Ex Government (Longreach health services) factory bull bar, 2" lift and Kaymar duel wheel carrier. Slower and not as nice to drive but will last a long time and is about as close to unbreakable as I could get for the money. I couldn't afford to spend money on another vehicle that was not going to last after the money I lost on the Prado.

Let the building begin.

Steve

[smakb]

Smakb - What vehicle did u end up getting ??

I looked at a number of 100 series, but the were just too expensive for their age and km. Sad to say, but yes, I have a 2010 GU Patrol. Ex Government (Longreach health services) factory bull bar, 2" lift and Kaymar duel wheel carrier. Slower and not as nice to drive but will last a long time and is about as close to unbreakable as I could get for the money. I couldn't afford to spend money on another vehicle that was not going to last after the money I lost on the Prado.

Let the building begin.

Steve

[prado2004]

hope you got a good price for it. what a joke!

[smakb]

Traded it and got my wife a new car. I need time to work out what I can get, with a small budget.

[rob_macca67]

Hi Rob,

I have the TJM battery tray and still had cracking... but the cracks were uner the OEM battery on the other side - go figure!

VXWesty.

Yeah, I've got the ARB carrier, but I've modified it after seeing the TJM one..... Hopefully I won't see anyone cracks on the RHS. I wonder whether its worth doing something similar for the LHS as there is no real battery tray at all under the OEM battery..... just a plastic plate.....


Smakb - What vehicle did u end up getting ??

[VXWesty]

What battery tray did u have installed?

+ what vehicle did u buy after off-loading the Prado?

It's interesting why some crack and others don't...... I haven't heard of any cracking where they have a TJM battery carrier installed, but that doesn't help where they crack on the LHS under the OEM battery.....


Rob

Hi Rob,

I have the TJM battery tray and still had cracking... but the cracks were uner the OEM battery on the other side - go figure!

VXWesty.