Finally starting my build thread even though we have had the Prado for 18 months.
We replaced a WG Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Black Toyota D4D Turbo Deisel 150 GXL Landcruiser Prado. Finally my wife had had her Jeep (with all it's issues and expensive servicing) and I got to get our Prado.
We picked it up February 2010. We initially had a VX ordered but the timing of the departure of the Jeep didn't coincide with the delivery of the VX so we had to take a GXL which was okay by me, it was a Prado.
This is what it looked like after it was first picked up.
I had many plans to add some accessories and modifications straight away but the pool we built sucked up some of my Prado funds, well actually all of them.
First accessory was a Wynnum Towbar - (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post230912)
Tinted
Then some Toyota Rubber mats.
Installed a DIY Couplertec Heavy Duty Electronic Rust Prevention system (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post268680)
Dual Battery Install - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ery-TD-150-GXL
After the wife had an altercation with the back of a CRV we replaced the plastic at the front with a TJM T13 Steel Winch Bar and an Airtec snorkel at the same time.
Ironman Performance Suspension Installed - (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ado-150-TD-GXL)
Lightforce XGT Spotties.
Replacement Head Unit incorporating 8" screen and GPS/DVD. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post311563)
Finished my dual battery install with the ABR battery monitor and connected rear Anderson and 2nd battery circuit to inside cabin.
GME TX3440 Install (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post311322)
Replaced Grandcraps with Cooper AT3.
Well had some TJM steel sidesteps installed. Also took the opportunity to get underbody protection and my winch installed. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post326468)
Installed Rear LED light for maximum lighting when camping. (Thanks Richo)
(http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post391300)
Installed front camera in Kakadu shroud and connected to 8 inch screen. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post329434)
Got the TJM 'Yalara' Roof top tent and installed on the Rhino Racks along with some custom brackets for the 4 Maxtrax and the TJM side awning.
Designed, prototyped, tested, manufactured and fitted the TG150 Transfer Case and Actuator Guard.
([URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21682-Brains-TD-150-GXL&p=391293&viewfull=1#post391293[url])
([url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?24395-Transfer-Case-amp-Actuator-Guard-TG150 [url])
Available at;
[URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23608-Prado-150-Transfer-Case-amp-Actuator-Guard-(TG150)-and-120-Transfer-Case-Guard-(TG120)[URL]
This was to be a longer project but with some trips planned for the future I do have some deadlines to meet!
Half way through transformation
Currently looks like this
TBC...
To Do:
Hannibal or Windcheetah Roof Platform
Diff Breather extension (half done)
Drifta Drawers (done)
Fridge mounted to rear
Kaymar Bar with Dual Wheel Carriers
DP Chip
3" Exhaust
Air Bags
Recovery Points (done).
We replaced a WG Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with a Black Toyota D4D Turbo Deisel 150 GXL Landcruiser Prado. Finally my wife had had her Jeep (with all it's issues and expensive servicing) and I got to get our Prado.
We picked it up February 2010. We initially had a VX ordered but the timing of the departure of the Jeep didn't coincide with the delivery of the VX so we had to take a GXL which was okay by me, it was a Prado.
This is what it looked like after it was first picked up.
I had many plans to add some accessories and modifications straight away but the pool we built sucked up some of my Prado funds, well actually all of them.
First accessory was a Wynnum Towbar - (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post230912)
Tinted
Then some Toyota Rubber mats.
Installed a DIY Couplertec Heavy Duty Electronic Rust Prevention system (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post268680)
Dual Battery Install - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ery-TD-150-GXL
After the wife had an altercation with the back of a CRV we replaced the plastic at the front with a TJM T13 Steel Winch Bar and an Airtec snorkel at the same time.
Ironman Performance Suspension Installed - (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...ado-150-TD-GXL)
Lightforce XGT Spotties.
Replacement Head Unit incorporating 8" screen and GPS/DVD. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post311563)
Finished my dual battery install with the ABR battery monitor and connected rear Anderson and 2nd battery circuit to inside cabin.
GME TX3440 Install (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post311322)
Replaced Grandcraps with Cooper AT3.
Well had some TJM steel sidesteps installed. Also took the opportunity to get underbody protection and my winch installed. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post326468)
Installed Rear LED light for maximum lighting when camping. (Thanks Richo)
(http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post391300)
Installed front camera in Kakadu shroud and connected to 8 inch screen. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post329434)
Got the TJM 'Yalara' Roof top tent and installed on the Rhino Racks along with some custom brackets for the 4 Maxtrax and the TJM side awning.
Designed, prototyped, tested, manufactured and fitted the TG150 Transfer Case and Actuator Guard.
([URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21682-Brains-TD-150-GXL&p=391293&viewfull=1#post391293[url])
([url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?24395-Transfer-Case-amp-Actuator-Guard-TG150 [url])
Available at;
[URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?23608-Prado-150-Transfer-Case-amp-Actuator-Guard-(TG150)-and-120-Transfer-Case-Guard-(TG120)[URL]
This was to be a longer project but with some trips planned for the future I do have some deadlines to meet!
Half way through transformation
Currently looks like this
TBC...
To Do:
Hannibal or Windcheetah Roof Platform
Diff Breather extension (half done)
Drifta Drawers (done)
Fridge mounted to rear
Kaymar Bar with Dual Wheel Carriers
DP Chip
3" Exhaust
Air Bags
Recovery Points (done).
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