150 Cracked Inner Guard List

[krypto]

A few of the 2014 models still used the old design guards, I guess they didn't want to waste left old stock.

[_Jay_]

I'm new here and have just been browsing this forum. Came across this sticky thread and thought I'd check the design on my 2014 Prado. Appears to have been re-designed to reduce stress concentration in the areas of these cracks. Thought it might be useful to attach for reference.





Jay

[netarch]

I was working on my car today and noticed that the cracks originally repaired by Toyota in 2015 have reappeared on the drivers side. In 2015 Toyota both welded and fitted patch kits to both guards and all appeared fine up until today when doing some suspension work we noticed that the drivers side guard had split again. The split is in both patch pieces and the guard in exactly the same area of the original crack.

My GXL 2010 D4D currently has 107,000 KMs IT originally occurred at 55,000KMs in both sides.

Has anyone else had this occur also?

[Eonsu]

Member: Eonsu
DOM: 09/2012
Engine: D4D
Model: GX
Crack Location: Passenger Side
Crack appeared @: unknown as second hand, current klms is 149,000
Toyota Response: wont bother
Outcome: N/A
Battery & Weight:
Battery Tray:
Tray Modifications: unknown
Vehicle Modifications: soverign bull bar, dual battery
4WD Trips: unknown

Bought second hand from a toyota dealership, so unfortunately I cant give too much information as I don't know its history
Thanks to the members on the forum who have helped get this sorted out. Now just have to order parts and fit them.

[calorific]

I now have the patch kit, but what I thought would be a simple straight forward job, looks like developing into something bigger. I am having trouble fitting the patch and getting the left side holes in the patch to line up with existing bolts etc. Also I only received 2 bolts, 2 dome nuts and 2 plastic clips. I'm hoping Krypto or others who have fitted the patch kit might be able to give some advice regarding fitting as I dont know how those 4 pieces will attach both patches. When the back of the patch is flush with the innerguard, there is a 16-25mm gap between the top of the innerguard and the patch. Am I meant to use additional bolts to pull the patch in tight and if so where should they go?
I certainly would appreciate any advice or assistance as we are currently in Canberra and we would like to fix it before heading to SA on Sunday . I have tried to download photos but get a whole lote of codes
thanks in anticipation,
Rob

Mate, did you have any luck with the install? I'm also looking to do this as a preventative measure. Can you confirm the parts you ordered were the two plates (53731-60110 and 53732-60060), and 6 pieces of hardware (2x 90176-06042, 2x 90189-06065 and 2x 91671-A0612). That doesnt seem to be enough hardware to mount the two plates. Thanks.

[MAroochyrob]

I now have the patch kit, but what I thought would be a simple straight forward job, looks like developing into something bigger. I am having trouble fitting the patch and getting the left side holes in the patch to line up with existing bolts etc. Also I only received 2 bolts, 2 dome nuts and 2 plastic clips. I'm hoping Krypto or others who have fitted the patch kit might be able to give some advice regarding fitting as I dont know how those 4 pieces will attach both patches. When the back of the patch is flush with the innerguard, there is a 16-25mm gap between the top of the innerguard and the patch. Am I meant to use additional bolts to pull the patch in tight and if so where should they go?
I certainly would appreciate any advice or assistance as we are currently in Canberra and we would like to fix it before heading to SA on Sunday . I have tried to download photos but get a whole lote of codes
thanks in anticipation,
Rob

[MAroochyrob]

I now have the patch kit, but what I thought would be a simple straight forward job, looks like developing into something bigger. I am having trouble fitting the patch and getting the left side holes in the patch to line up with existing bolts etc. Also I only received 2 bolts, 2 dome nuts and 2 plastic clips. I'm hoping Krypto or others who have fitted the patch kit might be able to give some advice regarding fitting as I dont know how those 4 pieces will attach both patches. When the back of the patch is flush with the innerguard, there is a 16-25mm gap between the top of the innerguard and the patch. Am I meant to use additional bolts to pull the patch in tight and if so where should they go?
I certainly would appreciate any advice or assistance as we are currently in Canberra and we would like to fix it before heading to SA on Sunday . I have tried to download photos but get a whole lote of codes
thanks in anticipation,
Rob

[Pradosaur]

Does anyone have images with the patch kit fitted?

[MAroochyrob]

Have just ordered the patch kit $180 delivered from Amayma for those contemplating doing the same. Delivery is about 2 weeks.

[MAroochyrob]

I have recently been shown inner guard cracks on my 2010 ZR Prado by another owner who had a look and informed me of the problem. I have just ordered the parts from Amamya.
I feel the cracks are only newish, as I recently heard a squeaking rattling sound a week or so beforehand, but couldn't track them down.
At least I know and can fix the lroblem as we want to hang onto our shorty for another 10 years.
DOM: JUNE 2010
Engine4D
Model: ZR ( shorty)
Crack Location: About rhe same place as all the others. Left side about 30mm, Right side just starting
Crack appeared at: 154,000
Toyota response: Didnt bother
Battery: crank N70Z , aux AC Delco 95ah
Battery tray: Crank toyota standard, aux.? But is braced at the front. I will be bracing the crank battery.
Vehicle mods: 50 mm lift kit, smartbar bullbar, 150 watt solar panel on roof.
4wd trips: Frazer Is, Googs Track, Oodnadatta and Strezelecki tracks, Flinders Ranges, currently travelling around SA.

[Peteg19]

Thanks Krypto
Pete

[krypto]

The guards were improved in 2014, so you should be fine. Just search for cracked guards if you want more info.

[Peteg19]

Hi team
I have just bought a Mar 2015 build off a friend
I admit to not having done a proper search
Are there any photos of this fault or a very accurate description so I can check it out please
My car has a second battery and an alloy bar and winch fitted

[rackxp]

Member: rackxp
DOM: 09/2009
Engine: D4D
Model: VX
Crack Location: Passanger Side
Crack appeared @: 150,000
Toyota Response: N/A
Outcome:
Battery & Weight: N70SL
Battery Tray: Factory
Tray Modifications:Stock
Vehicle Modifications: 3" MRR Lift, Replacement UCA's Dual Batteries, AMTS Compressor and Secondary Fuel Filter Bracket with Fuel Filter and ARB Compressor installed, ARB Bar with winch
4WD Trips: lots of short trips around nsw.

[KarlCaudwell]

Well, I remember reading the cracked inner guard thread 5 years ago..and was an early contributor, having found a guy with cracked guards but no mods. ARB wanted to get in touch with him.
It's happened.


Member: karlcaudwell
DOM: 10/2009
Engine: D4D
Model: GXL
Crack Location: Drivers Side
Crack appeared @: 100,000
Toyota Response: N/A
Outcome:
Battery & Weight: optima
Battery Tray: sidewinder
Tray Modifications:
Vehicle Modifications: most
4WD Trips: lots of short trips around nsw. 4 weeks Tasmania, 2 weeks Vic high country (most recent)