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And as has already been discussed it has always been a rare problem, even with the 120s. You don't mention suspension in your buildup..?
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who? me? I don't mention much in my build up at all :P I got bored. I'll get back to it one day.Originally posted by Gordon View Post2011 150series GXLComment
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Not you, CQ. Sillyperson.Originally posted by wooley View Post150 D4D GX with big tyres, TPMS, Tracklander, GME, Safari breathing straw & super soft squishy custom rear springs.Comment
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How then do you explain achieving an extra 40-50mm down travel on the front and rear of my 120 series just by changing from OE to aftermarket shocks? If the limitation was the suspension design rather than shock length, then why did fitting longer shocks yield almost 2'' more suspension travel? Since this is OT, I suggest we continue this discussion in another thread here: http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...895#post360895Originally posted by Peterpilot View Post
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Well...... NOT VERY JAN!! ....Just checked under the LHS Guard - all good..... went to look under the RHS inner Guard.... A CRACK !!!
What the ??? one trip out west and look what happens.... can't believe it..... Looks like it's a trip down to the local Toyota Dealer with my nearly 2yr old Prado to find out what can be done..... Hopefully under Warranty.
Accessories fitted: ARB Steel Bullbar / Dual Battery / Lovell's suspension and that's it.
What will be Toyota's likely response be, so I can prepare and answer b4 hand??
a Non-Happy Prado 150 owner....
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Gday rob_macca67
Before you go to Toyota i would put the rig over a weigh bride and take the GVM and especially the front axle weight certif with you!
If all within spec (Not close to max spec) then you have them by the balls.
If close to front axle weight then loose some weight and get re- weighed then go to Toyota.
Cheers
PS Full fuel tank is classified as distributed weight so go with full tanks (@ weight bridge) and include the weight of your passengers in the total weight as they (Toyota) will be aiming for the axle overload clause
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Rob, I feel your pain mate.
Toyota will blame the bullbar and second battery no doubt. Read through this thread regarding the 'pendulum' theory. I assume by right side you mean drivers side? If so remove the 2nd battery and don't go offroad as it will get much worse very quickly. My passenger guard has all but separated from the radiator support panel!
Another failure at the two year mark... I don't think too many people would be inspecting the guards on a regular basis, I mean why would you? Makes you wonder if the problem might be a bit more widespread.Last edited by Schniff; 12-08-2012, 04:53 PM.Comment
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Bugger!..I assume this is the drivers side, I thought the previous cracks were on the passenger side or have I got my sides mixed up?Originally posted by rob_macca67 View Post[B]Steve[/B]
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Yeah.... I had only read about cracks on the LHS..... Looked there 1st and all was good, a little voice in my head said have a look on the RHS.... I did, and it's all gone to poo from there.... My faith in Toyota at this moment is at an all time low. Not sure what I'll do if Toyota decide it's not their responsibility...... I suppose I then hit up my Insurance Company then......Originally posted by krypto View Post
I "did" have plans to keep this car long term...... now, well there will always be that doubt or concern in the back of my mine on the next outback trip that I what to do..... I suppose I should just wait and see what Toyota say b4 I get too carried away, but after forking out all that $$ when buying our 1st NEW 4WD then for this to happen...... I'll just hold my tongue for the moment and say my prayers
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Oh man, that's no good, RobComment
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Ron do you have any pictures of the cracks so hat I can check mine?
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