My Black VX

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

So I thought it was about time I started a rig build up.
So far I have a pretty standard 2005 VX - Diesel.

I started with DVD Headrests
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=10208

Then I removed the standard 2 Din Radio and added a Pioneer deck and iComm UHF
viewtopic.php?f=16&t=8561

Next step was spotlights and switch installation



Then I added a Tekonsha Brake Controller


and Redarc dual battery controller



for my new camper



Oh and just spent a few hours washing and polishing


Next step is to get a Safari Snorkle and Billstein 2" lift.

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

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Black VX, What sort of camper did u buy???

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

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nice looking vx, bugger of a colour to keep clean though, get some pics up when the the lift and snorkel goes in. cheers samo

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

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Hutch

I had been looking around for a while and read good and bad reviews about all brands.
As I had a very limited budget I went with one from E&Z trading.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OFF-ROAD-4WD-4X4 ... 3cb7106ad9

Couldnt find any issues with it straight off the trailer, the weathering process has seemed to work. Guess I'll have to wait until a real live camping trip to find out any other irregularities or things that I can improve on. I went over to Vic to pick it up and I can say it tows really well, the drive back was quite nice.
Havent had a chance to use it yet as we are selling our house so every weekend has been taken up with that.

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

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Geez, that is a fair bit for the cash, wouldn't mind an update once u have used it a few times>

[Prado BB Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Prado BB]

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mmmmm, I like them both. Congratulations. :mrgreen:

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

well nothing has been going right lately.
Just as I repaired the body trim from rattling the footrest in the drivers well decided it didnt want to be apart of the car anymore and clips broke.
Called Toyota $70 for a new one, gotta be joking must be some way to repair this thing.
So here is what I did, bought some dowel and fixed the brackets


The dowel extended past the end of the brackets and fitted nicely into the underside mouldings of the footrest.

drilled 2 holes matching up with the end of the dowel. screwed the brackets back into the floor of the car and then pressed the footrest carefully onto the dowels so they went into the right holes.

Added 2 black screws down through the footrest into the dowels and whata you now all fixed for a few bucks worth of dowel.

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

I had the same issue Andrew and came up with the same solution, except I just used some adhesive to keep it in place rather than screws.

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

I had the same issue Andrew and came up with the same solution, except I just used some adhesive to keep it in place rather than screws.

Yeah I did think about that, but went with bolts to make sure it doesnt break again.
The screws throught the footrest also allow me to remove it if the need arises.

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

so with the help of big-trev and Tim on the weekend got my snorkle fitted up

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

next cheap mod, $20 for some quick fists for my shovel holder

[big-trev Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close big-trev]

Hey Andrew when you are ready to do the lift give me a call.Always willing to help.

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

Hey Andrew when you are ready to do the lift give me a call.Always willing to help.

I'd love to say its coming soon, but alas finances have become tight and doesnt look like it will be any where in the foreseeable future. Thanks for the offer though I'll definitely be asking for some help when the time comes.

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

finances have become tight

AMEN to that! Sucks doesn't it? Somehow the wife thinks that eating is more important than an exhaust upgrade... I don't get it...

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

exactly, for some reason school fees and living costs have to come before Prado upgrades and accessories, I just don't get it!!!!