Introductions

[Jason_4WDSpecialists]

Hey everyone,

I wanted to reintroduce our old friend Jason, he's a suspension expert who's made many valuable contributions to Pradopoint in the past. It's great to see him back again!

His new name is Jason_4WDSpecialists.

I'm looking forward to some great suspension discussions with him in the future!

Best

Mark

Thanks Mark. Good to be back for a fresh start.

Kind Regards, Jason.

[Whitey]

Hey everyone,

I wanted to reintroduce our old friend Jason, he's a suspension expert who's made many valuable contributions to Pradopoint in the past. It's great to see him back again!

His new name is Jason_4WDSpecialists.

I'm looking forward to some great suspension discussions with him in the future!

Best

Mark

[Douggie]

G'day. I'm Doug, from Werribee.

Very new to 4WDs.

Retired teacher, but not enough spare time. Bought a used Prado after two motorcycle accidents on sand. At least I won't fall off this one.

This is my Prado:
Model: VX 3.0 L diesel with five seats (the rear row were out [previous owner] and got burned in bushfires).
Year: MY2008
Colour: Pearl white
Accessories: Toyota tow bar and electrical socket; HN7 SatNav; multiple USB adaptors in front power sockets; high breather vents; Primus freezer.

Wishlist: UNF radio (small unit - where do people fit them?); auxiliary battery, extra 12 V pouts in rear and 240 V sine wave inverter (to power computer power supply); snorkel, sixth wheel.
Can't think of anything else yet, but probably will.

My aim is to complete certain trips, then finish: Savannah Way, Gibb River Road; Tanami Track; Cameron Corner; Cape York; Bungle Bungles; source of Murray. Other suggestions welcomed.

My Prado has a "wrap" at the rear - RFDS donation info on the rear, dramatic motorcycle accident pictures on side rears.

[Sludge]

G,day all, great forum. I will be purchasing 2016 2.8L diesel GXL in a few weeks so thought I would jump on board now and start learning as I'm going from a SSV Redline to my first 4WD.

[Carni]

Hey guys, My name's Mark, but everyone calls me Carni. Just picked up my 150 series GX on Saturday. Loving it so far, haven really used it in anger yet. It will be set up as my idea of a perfect tourer.

Model: GX D4D Automatic
Year: 2013
Colour: White
Accessories:
ARB Front bar
NARVA Spotlights
Sidesteps
Otherwise Stock as a rock
Wishlist:
Alpine headunit with reversing camera
Snorkle
Dual battery system
2" lift
Bigger Tires
Rear drawers
50L Waeco with drop down
Backbone roofrack
Awning
Solar panels

[Lucky_Dino]

Hi found the site while doing some research
as I'm thinking of getting a new Prado GXL
but have never owned a toyota.

Thinking a 2016 GXL 2.8 Turbo Diesel - Automatic
Colour: not fussed really but maybe Graphite, Pearl Grey, white or black
Accessory / Wishlist - Main items which I'm researching, include:
Bull Bar, 2" lift, driving lights, AT or MT tyres, rear locker(preferably electric), Roof rack, cargo barrier, drawers, dual battery

Anyhow enjoying reading through
and may ask some questions later.

Cheers

Dino

[Kailin]

[Kailin]

Hey all, I was referred to the forum after I meet a member at the OTR at Pasadena last weekend (So if you see this, give us a shout). anyhow, I picked my prado up about three weeks ago, wasn't initially what I was after, but I couldn't turn it down for the price (Paid $8000) and the rest is history

Model: kzj95
Year:2001
Colour:White
Accessories:Stock at the moment other then Pedders shocks/Spring in the rear & OME front Springs/Shocks
Wishlist:

ARB Deluxe Bar
Lift kit
33" tyres
Draw set up
Engel 33L
All Comms
3/4 Length Roof basket
Rock Sliders
And im sure they'll be more

[AlexLemons]

Hi Fellas

Picked up my Prado a bit over a month ago it was pretty much stock
Have been browsing through the forum for Idea's and have just
started doing her up bit by bit.

Model: 2004
Year: GXL Petrol
Colour: Charcoal Grey
Accessories:
Roof Racks
Ironman Foam Cell Pro 2' Lift
Arb Bash Plates
TJM Snorkle
Ironman Deluxe Bullbar
Ironman Monster 9500 Winch
Goodyear Wrangler 33'
Uniden UHF with oricom Antenna
Rear Draw system
Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel Holder
3x 7' roof mounted aux lights
Extra reverse 6' Led

Wishlist:
Led Light bar under roof rack (driving light)
Scrub Bars and Side steps
Diff Breathers
Air Compressor
Dual Battery
Fridge


In the process of doing AJ120's bull bar bracket to allow for recovery points up front. The ironman bar comes with no points what so ever

[MattyB1972]

Hi all,
Names Matt, inexperienced 4wd driver wanna be!
Im here to learn as I have no friends (lol), none with 4wd anyways!
I brought the Prado as I have heard they are the best mechanically and serve the purpose well.

Model: GXL D4D
Year: 2007
Colour: White
Accessories: (In order of purchase)
Narva Spotties (Super Cheap)
GME TX4500WS UHF CB Radio GME AE4018K1 Antenna Pack
Waeco 65ltr Fridge (BCF)
Hema HN7 (BCF)
King Springs 50mm
Tough Dog Foam Cell Shocks
Good Year Wrangler A/T 265/75/R17
Steel Flat Rack (4WD SupaCentre)
1x 22inch Light Bar (4WD SupaCentre, mounted to front of Flat Rack)
2x 6" LED Light Bars (4WD SupaCentre, mounted to rear of Flat Rack)
Adventure Kings Premium Side Awning (YEP 4WD SupaCentre)
Domin8r 12,000lb Winch (4WD SupaCentre)
Waeco Fridge Slide (BCF)
Home Made Rear Draw System
Snorkle
Ironman Delux Comercial Bull Bar (MNF)
Ironman Under Body Protection (MNF)
Ironman 140 AMP Dual Battery Kit (MNF)
120ah AGM Auxiliary Battery

Wishlist:
Definitely want some Diff Locking System
Replenish my bank account
Time (to try everything out)

This said, I’m either stupid for buying everything and not knowing anyone to tag along with or I’m great at planning ahead!
I’m up to try anything within my capabilities so if you’re local and want some numpty tagging along then shoot me an email, I’ll make time?

[bly]

Hola folks, Just picked up my first Prado today :grin:

Model: 150 GX Diesel Auto
Year: 2013
Colour: White
Accessories: Stock
Wishlist: Digoptions premium, towball, dual battery, bullbar

Did a quick intro over in the 150 forum before I realised this was here, but keen as mustard to get out and about in the new rig

[Eduardo]

Welcome to PP Eduardo and Congrats on your new Kakadu ...

Thanks Arien. Dealer says Wednesday.. �� Will have to start looking for local meet ups with like minded enthusiasts.

[ryzee]

Thanks Ian, got it with the wd40, wasn't sure about using any sprays thought it could make dust get stuck in there and make it worse in the long run.

[Arien]

Hi all,

New to the forum and almost a first time Prado owner. Have signed on a new Kakadu now struggling to wait for it to arrive. Looking forward to a long and reliable relationship with this vehicle, the last was difficult.

Cheers

Eddie

Welcome to PP Eduardo and Congrats on your new Kakadu ...

[Ian Reid]

Thanks Ian, another quick question, I can't get the lock thing off the spare wheel, I'm assuming it's the key that pops out the bottom of the remote. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong but key only goes half way in and I can't get it off. If I can manage to remove it I will be leaving it off. Is that the right key to use or I going to have to attack it with the die grinder.
TIA

Hi ryzee.
Yeah the metal key from the fob should unlock the locking nut on the spare. It doesnt go all the way in, so if it wont release i would squirt some WD40 into it.
Cheers
Ian