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White Prado...Black ARB Bar...What a combo!
Look forward to the action shots!
Look forward to the action shots!
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Cheers
Micheal.
2008 GXL D4D Auto. GOING... GOING... GONE
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Our trip to ARB
Had the car at ARB for a couple of days this week and then Toyota for the 1000km service and to get the tow bar fitted...
OME springs and shocks
Safari Snorkel
ARB Deluxe Bar with fog lights
Winch fitted (already had this so not brand spanking)
IPF Spotties (already had these so not brand spanking)
Kaymar rear wheel space and HF antenna bracket
Still waiting for the battery tray to arrive.
The lift from the suspension upgrade was a bit more than the 50mm expected. It is more around 80mm so the wife is having a little bit of a winge about it but I have told her it will settle back to 50mm with time ;-)
Last edited by Si & Rae; 07-11-2011, 01:55 AM.2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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Finally managed to get the sticker on the back of the car.
Toyota stuffed up our quote to fit the tow bar so we only ended up paying less than a grand fitted. :-)
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Got our roof rack sorted today - Got the windcheatah. Fitting it was not as bad as I thought but it did take about 2-3 hours.
Last edited by Si & Rae; 11-11-2011, 12:18 AM.2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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Looking very nice.
I'm still undecided on whether to go a colour coded bar or just black when the time comes. Both options look good.150 GXL V6 Auto. BFG AT 275/65/R17, ARB Deluxe Winch Bar, OME 2" Lift, Firestone Airbags, Dual Batteries, GME UHF, Rhino Sportz Crossrails and Platform Rack, ARB Awning, Redarc Brake Controller, Rear Drawer System, Safari Snorkel, New Toyota Mudflaps, Kaymar 'Wheel on Door' Bracket, ARB Under Vehicle Protection, IPF 900XS Spotties, Allied Hammer Wheels. Disclaimer - I am an ARB employee. [B][URL="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?17348-Sam-s-150-V6"]Buildup Thread[/URL][/B]Comment
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I know the feeling well. We had a real hard time choosing but in the end we are very happy with the bar. It all just comes down to what you want and not what others like because you have to look at it all the time. I think it might just be me being lazy but I knew bug splatted over a nice white bar would have me out there clean the bloody thing every second day. Still love the look of the white bar but it came down to 49/51 choice in the end.Last edited by Si & Rae; 11-11-2011, 12:20 AM.2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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Originally posted by Si & Rae View Post
Life is too short for spending time on cleaning bars.
All looking good there Si & Rae!![COLOR="darkgreen"][B][I][/I][/B][/COLOR]150 GXL D4D Auto - Graphite
Sandgrabbas front, middle, boot. Toyota towbar. Uniden 7760NB UHF radio, AT870 Aerial
Dual Battery System & Anderson plug by Wynnum Tow Bars.
Tough Dogs & King Springs all round, Air bags to rear, Safari snorkel.
ECB hammertone Big Tube winch bar (no winch). Golf Savannah 499 pop top 'van 1990 Kg ATM.Comment
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Looking good Si & Rae! Mine is going to look similar. Can't wait to get it to ARB for phase 1.[B]Ian[/B]
[COLOR=#888888]2011 150 GX D4D Glacier White[/COLOR]
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Got some new shoes today - BFG AT 265/65/17 x 5
Thought I might add some other photos that I have been slow to get done...
Switch installed for spot lights
UHF Installed
Ipad sits nicely here when driving (good for maps, video and music)
Power Sub panel in the rear cargo area from second the battery.
Also installed a couple of outlets for lights and fridge etc.
Last edited by Si & Rae; 01-09-2012, 02:17 PM.2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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ARB Compressor mounted in the engine bay. I decided to put the switch next to the compressor rather that in the cab.
Dual Battery setup using Projecta 150 that I had in the Patrol.
Still got a bit of tidy up work to do, but it is getting there.2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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Looking great and has given me a couple more ideas for mineComment
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Finally fitted some rated recovery points (WLL 5000KG) tonight.
Fits really well with the ARB bar and guards (guards have to be removed to install)
Matches the colour of my shocks
Might get to try them out this weekend (hopefully helping someone else out of a pickle).2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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Nice. There won't be too many getting around with fluro yello recovery points.
This is the first time i've seen your build. You certainly haven't skimped on anything. Good stuff.
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Thanks Mike. I wasn't too sure about them being yellow and all, but decided I could always paint them black if they look shyte.
Once installed I was pretty happy with the look and the boss didn't flip out when she saw them.2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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Got bored on Saturday so decided to fit some of the ABR gear that I had ordered in.
This should be handy when the fridge is in the back - to keep an eye on the 2nd battery level.
Installed the ABR dual battery monitor (nice and simple job)
Mounted the GME head unit under the center console but forget to get photos.
My Scanguage II arrived today. Not sure on where I want to place it yet but will start with it here.
2011 150 GXL D4D Auto White, ARB Deluxe Bar, Windcheatah roof rack, Warn 9000 winch, IPF Spotties, Mounted ARB Compressor, GME TX3540, Codan 9323 with 9350 Auto Tune Antenna, Kaymar rear spacer & HF mount, OME Sport Shocks & Springs, Safari Snorkel, 5T Rated recovery points, Exhaust Jack, BFG AT tyres, Maxtrax, Scangauge.
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