Is the Prado a real 4WD????????

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

The track on that DVD I was talking about was referred to as the "World War 1" track. They got about 1/4 the way up it and turned back, maybe you could prove a Prado could do what Milo couldn't.

I'd love to see some pics of that! From some searching online, it sounds like it was a very muddy track just south of Warburton... but I don't think I'll drive that far south just for mud

[Mark from Brisbane Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mark from Brisbane]

I added a 2" lift for last years Simmo trip, off to the Cape this July, half thought about Lockers but I am no where near as "hard core" as some.....if it looks blody hard, I'll find a way around it. But have to say my 150 has handled anything I have chucked at it so far, mud, ruts, sand, sand dunes, bloody big sand dunes, gravel roads, hills, creeks.....the rivers of the Cape are the next challenge but so far so good!

[Lenny67 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Lenny67]

Hey Kav,

That was a classic post bout Roothy and Milo mate! Best laugh i've had all day!!

Cheers, Glen.

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

Yep the 150 with traction control can go very far without a diff locker - Spitfireslw prooved that at Wheeny creek (see link below). However, lockers are stronger and provide MUCH smoother traction, which is gentler to the vehicle, so they're safer and definitely advisable if the vehicle will be seeing a lot of hardcore tracks (rocks especially). Most 150 owners won't be needing them IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltYbEg-bryw

[Rusty62 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Rusty62]

Our traction control is great with the exception that not real effective when under water. The brakes don't work that well wet, and my carpets took a couple of weeks to dry out. If intending to do creek crossings such as OTT, particularly Nolans Brook, i will put a locker in the back.
The title of this thread 'Is the Prado a real 4wd' is dependent of the intended use. Our 80 series was twin locked, raised etc. Much more capable than any 'modern' 4wd due to the diffs, tyre size, approach and depart angles, modified everything. Our Prado has lots of things to improve it off road but will never be as capable, but the 80 was not as comfortable, quiet, featured, economical, easy to drive as the 120.

[Mule Member Find all posts View Profile Close Mule]

Everything is a compromise. My purchase of a new 120 was on the basis of price, touring comfort and capacity and the potential to upgrade components. The plan was to sell my old LR Disco and muscle up the 120. In the end with kids moving on to their Ps and wanting cars I decided to keep the Disco and it remains the fun set of wheels for going bush with no concern for panels or paint. Sadly the 120 is yet to get the mods. One day disco will retire and I am sure the 120 will then step up just fine but will need mods to match the Disco. The biggest issues would be diff locks to match TC and a lift to help clearance. Small things like breather lines etc also need to be considered but the cost of all that is not too bad so for potential the Prado is great. Yes the platform is limited by the front end for clearance and a fair amount of rear overhang, but makes up for it with the standard 180 fuel tanks and comfort for touring. Hard core no but hard enough for me.