150 Cracked Inner Guard List

[leethal1]

Everytime you mention the patch kit, I asked my local dealer's parts interpreter of whether there is one and everytime, the answer is no. I wonder what Toyota is doing/hiding (???)

Here is the link to the photo of the patch kit.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post461903

I spoke to toyota australia customer service today, they told me that the patch is a "mechanic only" and that i would have a hard time buying one. The lady was unwilling to help me get one. Every dealer i have approached are only intrested in replacing the inner guard for an exorbenant fee...

The patch kit is a standard Toyota part although I don't have the part number. I know of two cars that have it fitted, mine is one. It is a really neat fit and gives you a super strong guard. I think I posted photos somewhere, just can't remember where right now.

Everytime you mention the patch kit, I asked my local dealer's parts interpreter of whether there is one and everytime, the answer is no. I wonder what Toyota is doing/hiding (???)

Here is the link to the photo of the patch kit.
http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post461903

[krypto]

Is this "patch kit" known by all dealerships? My thoughts is that there would only be a couple.....

My RHS repairs are all still go well with no signs of cracks recurring - No signs either in the LHS and I've just had to replace our Main battery too - went with a Optima type battery which is a bit lighter than the previous one.....

The patch kit is a standard Toyota part although I don't have the part number. I know of two cars that have it fitted, mine is one. It is a really neat fit and gives you a super strong guard. I think I posted photos somewhere, just can't remember where right now.

[rob_macca67]

The good thing is that there is a simple fix. Bad news is that Toyota won't fully cover it under warranty if you have lots of mods, especially bullbar or suspension. Still you should be able to get them to supply the patch kit.

Is this "patch kit" known by all dealerships? My thoughts is that there would only be a couple.....

My RHS repairs are all still go well with no signs of cracks recurring - No signs either in the LHS and I've just had to replace our Main battery too - went with a Optima type battery which is a bit lighter than the previous one.....

[krypto]

I have a cracked passenger guard now!

The good thing is that there is a simple fix. Bad news is that Toyota won't fully cover it under warranty if you have lots of mods, especially bullbar or suspension. Still you should be able to get them to supply the patch kit.

[Brains]

I have a cracked passenger guard now!

[krypto]

Design changed with the latest update, a few of which initially still had the old design.

[kenny5000]

Are there many reports of the later150 (last year or two) guards cracking?? I read somewhere that they have changed the guard design a year or so ago??

[krypto]

You can add two stock standard 150 Prados, a GX and a GXL, to the list of cracks on the passenger side (left) guard.

Have a mate visiting at the moment and he was telling me how p*&sed off he was having just discovered that his Prado 150 GX has a crack on the passenger side guard . Took me outside to show me on another Prado where his was cracked and found a crack on the passenger side guard in exactly the same spot and exactly the same size. Both the cracks look like they've been there for a while as there are signs of rust.

For all those people speculating about modifications playing a part, both the Prados are bog standard apart from being dual battery. The crack IS NOT on the dual battery (driver's) side. Both done some dirt driving, in my case it is really pretty minimal some corrugated roads and a bit of off-roading every now and then.

I've included a picture below, details of the vehicles are:
11/2010 (reg 02/2011) Prado 150 GXL, 58,000 km - 3cm crack on passenger side (left) guard
3/2011 (reg 04/2011) Prado 150 GX, 80,000km - 3cm crack on passenger side (left) guard

His dealer has admitted liability and says the repair requires removal and replacement of the whole guard, which includes some welding.

The picture below is taken looking down inside the engine bay next to the fuse box on the passenger side. The black plastic in the top of the picture is the fuse box. The crack can also be seen from under the guard but is not quite as clear.

[Dobbo]

My GX D4D is now over 3 years and 94,000km,s old and no sign of cracking on either side.
Its been fitted with an ARB winch bar and aux battery on Piranha tray since not long after I bought it, and about 18 months ago, a 12,000lb winch.

I've been to the last 3 of the 4 Get together's in it,and at the last one in SA it copped a right old bashing on Billy Goat Ridge, and as well other places where we've gone camping, and it's still holding together. Hopefully that's a sign it's not going to cause me trouble.

Dobbo

[Richoson]

Richo.... must be one advantage of having a Petrol then

BTW... What size & weight is your Aux Battery ??

Mine is an Allrounder NB 70 I think, car's not with me at present.

Richo.

[AJ120]

Interesting what bushbasher shared about the so called tough Patrol, keeps things in perspective. It seems today they ain't making any 4WD like they used to.

I thought chassis cracking in Patrols, particularly on the rear suspension mounts was a common enough issur for a very long time.

Cheers Andrew

[Ian Reid]

We use 150 series at work (mining). All are fitted with steel bull bars of various makes, i looked a 4 in the carpark the other night. No signs of cracks although there were cracks in one bull bar mount. Mine is 2years old with 120k of mostly corrugations and bulldust holes. Interested to know the cause as while there arent a lot it is still common enough.


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[outback7]

Still not a lot of 150 Prado's with guard cracking on this forum, when you consider how many members have a diesel 150. Interesting what bushbasher shared about the so called tough Patrol, keeps things in perspective. It seems today they ain't making any 4WD like they used to. If I ever get rid of my Prado I would be buying an older land cruiser and doing a rebuild.....but, still love my Prado. I have several mates who have Prado's and Hilux all diesel's, done years traveling in the outback, no problems.

[rob_macca67]

No cracked guards on my 150 v6 has dual batteries ARB steel bar winch etc and Hutch will agree it is used primarily as a 4WD and touring vehicle.

Richo.

Richo.... must be one advantage of having a Petrol then

BTW... What size & weight is your Aux Battery ??