Introductions

[BigT01]

Hi All
Just bought my Prado a couple of weeks ago, forum seems great so far.

My Car is :

2013

GX

White

3.0 TD auto

Parkside bullbar, Lightforce 240's,Shu Roo, towbar, UHF, other than that stock.

[spike69]

From a 30-odd year fan of LOTR,welcome Kiwi scottrods! One of these days I’ll plan a trip to Hobbit country

Look forward to seeing the new additions as they accrue…..

[scottrods]

Hi and introduction

Hi chaps.

Long time lurker, and now a member of the 120 club. I pick up my 2006 Tx spec 120 series with 4.0L petrol power plant, next weekend.

I live in the Eastern Island, LOTR country, the suburbs of the shaky city - Christchurch, New Zealand.
Hunting and fishing is my hobby. I work in a large engineering firm making ship propulsion units.

here is my truck, stock as yet unmodified.
First purchase is a private rego plate.
Second purchase will be a set of MCC rear drawers (any one got experience with those). Previously I ran a 97 surf diesel 1KZTE and made my own drawers as a copy of the Drifta's.
Then it will prob be a new set of spotlights. I'm thinking Hella Rallye FF4000.

Most of my driving is daily commute, plus towing my ATV to the stations I hunt on. So a small amount of gravel roads but not real 4x4 stuff.
And going camping or fishing, which in NZ is tar seal or gravel roads.

Thanks for a great forum

[Barnzie150]

Hi guys. Love the forum so far. Have just bought my 3rd Prado pretty much stock as a rock haha. Long journey ahead with the modifications.
Here is my car

Model: 150 series GX

Year:2009

Colour:White

Accessories: Toyota Bullbar, electric brakes

Wishlist:ARB Deluxe bar, winch, snorkel, 33s, roofrack.... list goes on haha

[mjrandom]

Welcome to PP.

[Clubbie]

Hi all,

Been a lurker for some time. Great forum with heaps of info, good advice and some interesting opinions.

Thanks to all those that have provided very useful info on this forum, which did help me assist with the build of my Prado.

Model: VX TD auto 2014
Colour: White
Accessories: ARB deluxe bullbar
ARB side steps and side rails
ARB bash plates
OME 2 inch lift
Warn winch XDC 9.5t with synthetic rope
IPF HID 900 spotlights
Korr 120w 20 inch light bar
ARB aluminum roof rack
Safari snorkel
Tow pro remote trailer brake controller
ARB recovery points - left and right
GME TX3540S UHF radio unit
Diff breathers
ARB rear air lockers
Anderson plug
Hayman Reese towbar
Dynamic 17x8 inch steel rims
Cooper STT tyres LT265/70
Flashlube diesel filter kit
Auto transmission cooler kit
9inch DVD player headrests
Wetseat neoprene seatcovers
ERPS kit
HDP oil catch can

Been driving on several tracks throughout the Lithgow area where I also like to camp. Went to Moreton Island in the first week of January this year for 9 nights with my MDC camper trailer...that place is heaven and is highly recommended!

Looking forward to many more trips and sharing those experiences on this forum.

Regards,
Zak

[1JFJ]

Thank you Ian

I look forward to getting some pics up and reading about everyone's mods etc that are done to their rigs.

And getting out there and enjoying the drive. That and learning how to 4x4 with the auto. All my other 4 by's were manual.

Cheers
Paul

[Ian Reid]

Welcome Peter, Paul and Odlaw. Look forward to seeing your rig build threads.


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[Odlaw]

Hi Guys and Gals

Been a member for a while, first post.

Here is a quick run down of my Prado.

Model: GXL turbo diesel (Auto)
Year: 2016
Colour: Graphite
Accessories: So far I have Tuff rims, with BFG K02's, pioneer flat rack, TJM bulbar, 9.5t Winch, under body protection, TJM side Rails, snorkel, light force 22" double light bar and factory tow bar.
Wishlist: New GME 3550s on its way, dual battery and solar kit, additional fuel filters and a ton of wiring needed.

I have a GMC camper Trailer just basic, but added a 12v and 240v electrical system. Just basic. Planning on upgrading to a dot 6 trailer soon.

Well that's my first 5c, hope to hear and see plenty more.

[panarchy]

Hi There, I bought a 2010 GXL D4D Auto just before Christmas. Having a brother who has a 120 GXL so it was a pretty easy choice. I'm in Melbourne and am looking forward to getting out and about in the Prado after a long time in less capable cars. Already been up to the high country around Mt Stirling and a few other spots too.

Accessories: TJM bar and protection, Stedi LED bar, Rhino tray. Simples.

I just wanted to say that having lurked for a while, I'm impressed with the information sharing on the forum - it's great - thanks to all who contribute!

Cheers,
Peter

[1JFJ]

Evening all
Wanted to break out of the lurking mould and introduce myself.

Name : Paul
State : Wa
Job : Technical instructor in the mining industry.

Model: 150 GXL 2.8L Auto
Year: 2015
Colour: Glacier White
Accessories: BFG at's, ARB deluxe bar, sidesteps, ARB snorkel, Hayman Reece tow bar, soon to be fitted Fyrlyt Nemisis 9000.
Wishlist: 80 channel uhf, roof rack, under bonnet air compressor and cylinder, lift kit, more money to spend on it and the other project I have in the shed!

Previous 4x4's I have owned
sr5 hilux, fj45 with 350 chev and 80 series turbo DX Landcruiser.

I sold my 80 December last year after a mate rang me up and asked if it was for sale, we have a young family and 9 months ago it increased in size, the cook didn't like to drive my manual 80 series truck so it was time to move on, we looked around and just couldn't go past the Prado GXL, especially after a mate just finished doing the Gib in his and had a Fat time doing it with no problems.

About me
I grew up in the Pilbara and started to learn to drive when I was 10 in my old mans 1980 MQ Datsun Pootrol, it was a great car, after working in the mining industry for the last 20 something years and seeing the crap these Toyota's take I only buy Toyota as you can see by the 4x4 I have owned.

My 80 series had a 70mm lift kit, over sized BFG's, black widow draws, bladder in the rear quater, Bullbar, Rallye 2000, sidesteps, rear wheel carrier snorkel Etc etc etc.

Looking forward to reading more of the posts on here, upgrading the prado and getting out there again

Cheers
Paul

[brogers]

hello skips,
There arn't too many GX Prados on teh forum, so welcome, because if you don't need the back row seats, or dual zone climate control AC and a few other bits, the GX is a great option I recon...please keep posting info of any modifications you get/make.
We had a 2010 GXL Prado, and loved it...a couple of suggestions..if you put a dual battery system in it, I personally would avoid putting it under the bonnet if you plan doing off road trips, as we cracked the inner guard. We did a 40mm dobinson suspension lift, and it made a great difference...your original shocks will be getting soft now, and if you go off road and tow or load the car up, a 40mm suspension lift will make a huge difference, better handling, better clearance...but you could benefit from some aftermarket side steps (sliders)..the GX models didn't come with side steps, and if you lift the car, especially for passengers, side steps makes it easier to get in and out...and also protects the sills. Anyway...you should have a great car.

[spike69]

Hi All,

First post on here so figure I'd start with an intro. Long time Hilux owner and a member of NewHilux.net which I found a massive help with mods and opinions on products. The wife has our first child on the way so we're joining the Prado club to give her a nicer everyday car and something comfortale and capable when we do get away for some road trips.

Heading up to Perth this morning to pick up our purchase from Westside Auto in Welshpool (also bought the hilux from them). They had a lot of ex miners and rental fleet vehicles but we found one that was registered to the Australian Customs with full logbook history serviced at melville Toyota and from the looks of things its only ever seen bitumen, assuming that its never towed given that it has no towbar and bog standard in every other respect which means I can put what I want on it.

Model: GX 150 Series
Year:2011
Colour: White
Paid: $37000
km:72000

Only accessory is a cargo barrier. Otherwise she's bog stock standard.

Barwork is the first priority and to fit the dual battery for the engel.

Looking forward to reading up on everyones buildups and opinions on products.

A clean slate! Pretty good price too. Have fun Skips.

[skips80]

Hi All,

First post on here so figure I'd start with an intro. Long time Hilux owner and a member of NewHilux.net which I found a massive help with mods and opinions on products. The wife has our first child on the way so we're joining the Prado club to give her a nicer everyday car and something comfortale and capable when we do get away for some road trips.

Heading up to Perth this morning to pick up our purchase from Westside Auto in Welshpool (also bought the hilux from them). They had a lot of ex miners and rental fleet vehicles but we found one that was registered to the Australian Customs with full logbook history serviced at melville Toyota and from the looks of things its only ever seen bitumen, assuming that its never towed given that it has no towbar and bog standard in every other respect which means I can put what I want on it.

Model: GX 150 Series
Year:2011
Colour: White
Paid: $37000
km:72000

Only accessory is a cargo barrier. Otherwise she's bog stock standard.

Barwork is the first priority and to fit the dual battery for the engel.

Looking forward to reading up on everyones buildups and opinions on products.

[ntp]

Hi I am Ernest Live in Auckland New Zealand

Welcome ernestpw... and happy Waitangi Day.