Hi all, newbie here.
I'm looking at buying an 02 GXL 3.0 diesel auto Prado off a family member. The car is in good nick, stock as a rock, low kms, never off road and still on the original tyres! (These will be the first thing replaced.)
My wife and I (+ 2 young kidss) want to take 6-12 months off and head around oz camping and seeing the sights. I've driven LandRover 110's in the army, but have never owned my own 4wd. We're going to buy a camper trailer to be comfortable for camping and kit it out as comfortably as possible.
I've been reading as much as I can about Prado's and modding 4wds to cope with rough roads and off road trips. I'd be looking at spending a reasonable amount on it to get it sorted, so please let me know what you think would be the priority things to upgrade to help it cope with the trip. If there's a brand that's the best, feel free to share. I appreciate the advice and look forward to your suggestions!
Ideas so far...
HD 2" lifted springs and shocks - Bilstein/Lovell??
Light Truck A/T tyres + 2 spares. - BF Goodrich/Mickey Thompson??
front protection bar & winch - ARB?? anything cheaper just as good?
engine/sump guards
Tradesman Rack for spare tyre/jack/shovel/awning etc.
Front/rear/both air lockers
Dual battery setup
UHF radio
I'm looking at buying an 02 GXL 3.0 diesel auto Prado off a family member. The car is in good nick, stock as a rock, low kms, never off road and still on the original tyres! (These will be the first thing replaced.)
My wife and I (+ 2 young kidss) want to take 6-12 months off and head around oz camping and seeing the sights. I've driven LandRover 110's in the army, but have never owned my own 4wd. We're going to buy a camper trailer to be comfortable for camping and kit it out as comfortably as possible.
I've been reading as much as I can about Prado's and modding 4wds to cope with rough roads and off road trips. I'd be looking at spending a reasonable amount on it to get it sorted, so please let me know what you think would be the priority things to upgrade to help it cope with the trip. If there's a brand that's the best, feel free to share. I appreciate the advice and look forward to your suggestions!
Ideas so far...
HD 2" lifted springs and shocks - Bilstein/Lovell??
Light Truck A/T tyres + 2 spares. - BF Goodrich/Mickey Thompson??
front protection bar & winch - ARB?? anything cheaper just as good?
engine/sump guards
Tradesman Rack for spare tyre/jack/shovel/awning etc.
Front/rear/both air lockers
Dual battery setup
UHF radio
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