What did you do to your 90 today?

[glen_ep Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close glen_ep]

I'm also curious about the suspension brand. The collar holding the front coil in place appears quite thin

[Walky88 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Walky88]

There is a company in brisbane called "4wd Trekmaster" and i bought them from him (just the shocks) He told me the they are the "Trekmaster" brand which is a rebadged lovell shock.

Will get a pic and post up in a minute for you! I'm extremely interested in your reservations as my wife and kids drive in this car on a daily basis so i want it to be safe!

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How is this for a pic???

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

There is a company in brisbane called "4wd Trekmaster" and i bought them from him (just the shocks) He told me the they are the "Trekmaster" brand which is a rebadged lovell shock.

Will get a pic and post up in a minute for you! I'm extremely interested in your reservations as my wife and kids drive in this car on a daily basis so i want it to be safe!

Im trying to figure the Strut out.
the bottom bush appears to be Voided in your 1st pic.
Voided means that the bush is not solid.
The Prado's should run a solid bush in the front, as they support all the weight of the front of the car on the lower eye bush.
Is the bush solid, or does it have cutouts in it?

Regards, Jason.

[brissy Member Find all posts View Profile Close brissy]

im also intrested in how you find the ride from the new suspension Walky , I see the bush is voided to the bottom front strut, how is it going supporting the load ,
Jason is there a replacement bush for the 90 front struts ? mine are looking a little crushed?

[RanJ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close RanJ]

the final result of voided bushes... because of imperfections during moulding the strut can come down and try to "walk" plus on top of that they just can't cope with the entire load...

I made the mistake of replacing the bush and listening to the young fella behind the counter who said the cut outs are fine and will allow a smoother ride.

[wholesalesuspension Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close wholesalesuspension]

im also intrested in how you find the ride from the new suspension Walky , I see the bush is voided to the bottom front strut, how is it going supporting the load ,
Jason is there a replacement bush for the 90 front struts ? mine are looking a little crushed?

Can get replacements for most.
What struts are in yours?

Regards, Jason

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If replacing the bush, can I suggest considering sticking with rubber? I've found polyurethane on the strut is just a brutal ride.

[RanJ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close RanJ]

So at 374k I'm starting to see the failure of multiple larger components at once...

I also have to admit that when it comes to preventative maintenance... I'm not the best. Repairs yes... but except for regular oil changes I'm not so good.

So here is my To It List which I'm guessing a round one doesn't exist or I wouldve fixed it by now. So I figure you guys can see my list and keep on my back. As yesterday the radiator mysteriously emptied itself and my engine stopped (once it cooled it started again thankfully) And this morning the passenger rear tyre gave a pop and a wheeze but it was only flat on the bottom. De idea to take the opportunity to inspect the rear pads and disc while there... Munted.

So... here is the beginning of my list and will update as you guys stay on my back! I should post my phone number so I get phone calls and texts to fix it.... maybe not haha glen and Scott would probably never leave me alone With threats of taking away my keys till its done!

Two lists...
Repairs
Replace radiator -Have parts
Replace all four tyres.
Replace suspension hopefully with 2" lift
remove dent from passenger D pillar and respray.
remove various small dents
replace weather trim from previous break in attempts
replace headlights ideally from 95 series for future projector modification
replace drivers rear silver trim and then respray silver trim
replace front bumper with new or full bullbar.

Mods that are half completed.
Finish building new design of overhead console with switches and uhf -need switches
finish light bar on roof -have most parts
rewire remote start -have parts
add 3rd antenna to passive keyless entry -have parts
Replace reverse sensor wiring
build bracket for reverse camera to locate centrally
Replace upper tail lights to match lower tail lights and add second high level indicators.

Find time..
Hahahahahahaha yeah right. Lol

[scottkz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottkz]

Replace headlights from 95 series? Yours ia a 95 series
90s are the 3 door version 95 series is the 5 door version

[scottkz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottkz]

Replace headlights from 95 series? Yours ia a 95 series
90s are the 3 door version 95 series is the 5 door version

[brissy Member Find all posts View Profile Close brissy]

hi RanJ
I recently done the high level indicator mod , used bulb holders from the wreckers , the position is also marked on the rear of the cluster, a thicker '0' ring keeps them solid, at the same time I replaced the lower light clusters with LED units from repco they were a perfect fit for height and refitted the reflectors at the end , the LED units also keep the flash at the correct speed after fitting the upper indicator bulbs

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I also need a headlight after one was replaced recently and now dont match -one more faded iam going to get one of these

http://www.expresscarparts.com.au/pr...headlight.aspx

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Good point Scott. For some reason I always had in my head that the 90s were the first generation of 95s and then the face lifted model was the 95.

What I want is the headlights from a face lifted 95.

[scottkz Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close scottkz]

Good point Scott. For some reason I always had in my head that the 90s were the first generation of 95s and then the face lifted model was the 95.

What I want is the headlights from a face lifted 95.

I knew what you ment �� i put the late headlights in my 96... big difference makes the car look so much newer.... much better light too but be aware the grille is ever so slightly different in the mounting points... easy enough to make fit though or get a ebay chrome VX Grande grill