Introductions

[Kev & Jas Member Find all posts View Profile Close Kev & Jas]

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Hi all
We are Kev & Jas + two kids, we are in Perth WA.
We have only had our prado for around 6 months. ops: we are both in love with her! ops:

Model: GX TD
Year: 2006
Colour: White
Accessories: Toyota factory Bull bar - Black
2x 9" Hella lights - did have covers but they were stolen at the local HJ's one night.
Cargo Barrier - sitting in shed
Intercooler mesh protection
Radiator mesh protection - *Thanks to pradogxlv6*
Gothic Angel seat covers from supercheap
Carpet floor mats in front & Middle seats from supercheap
Dash Mat
Sonic Animal Guards


Wishlist: :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Our wish list is WAY TOO long to list but we will start with new shoes! :lol: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

[nickchap Member Find all posts View Profile Close nickchap]

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Hi all.
Have been getting great information from PPoint for sometime so I should intro myself.
Grey!! :roll: Had my Prado since new-no problems(Toyota!)
Setting off over Simpson again end of July. Have done it before in my old Hilux Diesel D/Cab (great time)
This time I will be travelling with 5 other cars- 3 novices.
In setting up for the trip I have install Engel slide with 40l Engel, had fitted 5 new BFG AT 265/65/17(Will carry old tyre on rim as 6th),sand flag mount and BushrangerT/bar recovery hitch and 4.75T D shackle.Currently making drawers for the rear and got my roof rack back from son-in-law!

This week she(not the wife) goes in for EFS Suspension (40mm lift), dual batteries with smart start and front recovery points.($2125-fitted)
Will post lift results in suspensions later.
Just before the trip my mate and I will take out 2nd row of seats and install flat floor to carry extra gear.(maybe a can or two).


Keep up the good work on site
Regards, Nick

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

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Hi all. Regards, Nick

Welcome to the site Nick. Sounds like your jumping right in. Good to hear from another Adelaide fella. Trips sounds good so I wish you all the best

The site is full of goodness. Search is your friend (when it works)

[MarkH Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MarkH]

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Hi All.

I am Married with 1 Son 7 years Old and a Daughter 4

Been looking around for the last couple of Days trying to work out Everything :!:

I have a New 2009 GXL D4D Coming in a couple of weeks (Which i am Selling a 2005 Hilux at the Moment)

Straight off to Arb for the Following

Deluxe Winch Bar, Warn 9000lb, Snorkel, OME Suspension, Dual Batteries, Kaymar Rear Bar, Front Locker and Roof Rack
Then off to Get BFG All terrains

Got a BeauDesert Exhaust on Order. Then will Fit Uhf, Driving Lights Myself

Then there alot More to Come

MarkH

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

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Hi All.

Welcome Mark and co, Sounds like you take possession of a fully kitted out Prado. Look forward to seeing the pictures.

[Bankrupt Member Find all posts View Profile Close Bankrupt]

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Howdy All

Just purchased my first fourby a week ago...2009 GXL D4D, White, Auto. Is a bit of a change going from a 290kw V8 to a 127kw diesel I can assure you.

No complaints though...in fact looking forward to trading the racetrack for a bush track when we head up into the Pilbara, Kimberly and NT in 8 weeks time.

Need to get my but into gear and get it fitted out for the trip.

Fitted:
- Tint
- Rear park
- Weather shields
- Insect screen, bonnet protector and headlight protectors
- Rubber mats
- Toyota steelies with BFG 275/65/17 AT's
- Waeco CF-80, 80ltr combo fridge / freezer
- Bushranger, Blackmax compressor

Still to buy /fit:
- ARB Deluxe winch bar
- Lightforce 240 Blitz or 170 Strikers?
- Dual battery system
- GME TX3420 UHF + aerial
- 2" lift (Billies + most likely Lovells)
- Front and rear recovery points
- Safari Snorkel
- Full re-wire of rear accessory points
- Work lights
- Roof rack mounted awning;
- Outback dual drawers, floor extension and cargo barrier
- ARB rear locker
- Water tanks
- Rear door spare tyre spacer
- pp sticker
- Tracklander or ARB roof cage

...and the list goes on


Jase

[Scotto Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Scotto]

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Hi all,

My name is Scott and I've just joined the forum. I live in Cairns, Queensland.

I have purchased a second-hand Prado from Sydney and am well on my way to enjoying all that it has to offer.

Model: Toyota Prado GXL 3.0lt Turbo Diesel
Year: 2005
Colour: White
Accessories: Dual Battery, Sovereign Bull Bar, Tow Bar, Grille Insect Screen, Safari Snorkel, Black Widow Tourer Storage System & Cargo Barrier, OME Nitrocharger Suspension with 50mm lift, IPF 900XS Spotlights, GME TX3400 UHF, Rhino Roof Racks & Luggage Tray, Engel 40lt Fridge & Rear Anderson Plug.
Wishlist: Winch, Recovery Gear, Coopers, OzTent,

Photos ...

1. Coast road to Cooktown with a night at the historic Lions Den Hotel


2. After spending an entire weekend detailing the car with Meguiar's products


3. The rear showing the Black Widow System, the Engel 40lt Fridge & the Rhino Racks


4. Daytrip to Mount Mulligan & Kondaparinga Stations west of Cairns


5. Mount Mulligan Station


I look forward to contributing to the forum.

Scott

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

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I just never seem to get to this thread as much as I should but nevermind I will just say welcome to all the new members and hopefully I will catch up with some of you around the traps in the future. We seem to be able to catch some PradoPoint weekend trips in other states occasionally so you never know. We have some great members here who really go out of their way to help people out and go out on great weekend trips that others are welcome to attend.

We are having our first true annual GTG coming up in a few weeks out in the Red Centre and hopefully it is something that we can build on in future years.

Cheers

Mav

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

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Welcome to the forum Scott. Your rig looks nicely decked out. When you purchased it was it up to this point or have you done any thing yourself?

As Paul said there are plenty of good people here to help you and the forum in now literally packed full of more info than the Encyclopaedia Britancica!

Seems that the Cairns crew keeps on growing.

[GDS Member Find all posts View Profile Close GDS]

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Hi all,

My name is Grant, I've been a member for a couple of months and decided to make my first post. I live in Brisbane, Queensland.

I have had my Prado RV 90 Series since new, my wife and I love it.

Model: Toyota Prado RV (poverty pack) 2.7lt Petrol
Year: 1999 (purchased new in 2000)
Colour: White
Transmission: Manual

Besides the alloys and Cooper ATRs the beast is pretty much standard.

We have a Camel off road camper trailer and get out as much as we can. Love the national parks and beaches around south east Qld.

Have a 2 and 4 YO who we are encouraging to love the great outdoors.

We are a one car family and think that the Prado has been the best car decision we have ever made.

Our plan was to keep the car for 10 years and that time is now up. Looking to upgrade to a new GX or GXL, Auto TD in the next 6 to 8 weeks so I'm sure to be asking a couple of questions over the next few weeks.

Cheers

Grant

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

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Hi all,

Welcome mate, always good to have more posters makes threads more interesting. Look forward to reading more from you in the near future.

Cheers

Mav

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

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Greetings all,

i am new to the forum and just wanted pop in a few details.

We have recently bought a very standard looking 2006 petrol prado. So far I have the ARB bar installed, winch is on and the cargo barrier is in and I am halfway through putting in the dual battery system (tray is in, just about to start getting the battery and the controller installed).

i have bought springs and shocks for a 50mm lift which i will do in the next few weeks (with some help from the post that Chippy has uploaded) and then i need to start the storage system/fridge box in the back.

anyway, just wanted to put out a quick thankyou to everyone who has posted info on here, you have already saved me thousands and i hope that i can add some usefull info for other too.

Cheers,

Will

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

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Good first post Wil and welcome to the forums, Chippy is the Guru matey of DIY, you cannot go wrong if ya follow his leader hahaha.. look forward to your pictures in ya build thread you will no doubt open up. :mrgreen:

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

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Hi all,

Welcome Scott,
Next time there is a group trip, you should come along. There is always plenty of entertainment, hey joey... :twisted:

Cheers,
Kevin

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

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Hi all,

Gday Scott, welcome to PP and the Cairns crew.....
As kevin said we have a bit of a reputation in Prado point for our adventurous trips!!!
Always a blast and am thinking of organising one in coming weeks if your keen so stay tuned...

Yep Kevin we sure have some entertainment..

Joey