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  • #1

    150 GXL Diesel/ Auto

    Hey Guys,
    New to site and new to Prado ownership! Haven't had a 4WD for a fair few years and just got home today with a new 150!
    Pics to follow shortly, small pile at Cairns ARB waiting to be fitted starting tomorrow.
    Can't wait to see the new girl in her bling!
    Cheers,
    Dusty
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  • #2
    Hey Dusty, welcome to PP. Looks like you're in Cairns? There's a good PP crew up your way too.

    Remember to add your location to your profile.

    Cheers,
    LFaR.
    [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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    • #3
      Hey Dusty

      You'll love the 150 have a look on the trip reports and you'll see what they can do without mechanical mods, my suggestion is if you are going to do some more challenging off orading get a 2" lift early and save some of the marks on the sidesteps and rear panels.

      See ya on the tracks, Richo.
      [B]Former [/B]Party Leader, [B]Now[/B] SDO SEQLD GTG 2015 PFA (Pradopoint Fairy Advisor)
      [B]Bitumen - A Blatant Waste of Taxpayers Money[/B]

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      • #4
        Congratulations Dusty! But you might want to be careful with the use of the term 'bling' around here.

        Hopefully you didn't get an o-so-predictable white Prado, as we all know what people who buy white Prado's are like... silver (or Silver as I like to call it) is a much more sophisticated colour.

        Some associate Silver with being 'second place', however we all know gold is just for pompous know-it-alls. Silver shows you have a sense of modesty and class.

        So what do ARB have in store for it?
        NOW FOR SALE!!! - 2004 Silver GXL 3lt 4spd Auto - ARB Bullbar, Safari Snorkel, Redarc Dual Battery System, Cooper ST MAXX, Dark Tint, IPF900XS spots, Raised Bilstein/Kings Suspension/Firestone Airbags, Autosafe Cargo Barrier, Sandgrabbers, Rola Roof Rack Stuff, Insect Screen, Dust/Wind Deflectors, Sheepskin/Black Duck Seatcovers, GME TX3510, ARB underbonnet compressor, Allied Hammer Rims, ARB UVP, [url="http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?18043-Rock-sliders-steel-side-steps"]AJ Sliders[/url]

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Madkore View Post

          Some associate Silver with being 'second place', however we all know gold is just for pompous know-it-alls. Silver shows you have a sense of modesty and class.

          I just love sitting on the sidelines watching the "bait" being thrown! Now wheres that Trekrider lurking in the shallows? Will he (and others, bite?)


          Sorry Dusty, Welcome to Pradopoint! As you can see there's a lot of shenanigans and the occasional sledging that go on here... All good fun! Enjoy the forum.


          Craig
          2004 V6 Grande. BLACK -

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Madkore View Post

            Some associate Silver with being 'second place'
            Nope, not me. I associate it with undercoat-grey primer....still waiting for a top coat!!

            Welcome aboard Dusty from FNQ.
            [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.

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            • #7
              Thanks for the warm welcome guys.
              Yep, live in Cairns.
              Dropped off the 150 today at ARB. Getting OME coils and shocks (2"), Deluxe winch Bar, XP9.5 Warn, IPF 900XS spotties, Safari Snorkle, duel battery system (w/- Redarc DC Charger) and Kaymar Rear Bar w/- tyre and Jerrycan Holder. Last item is a wait due to mis-communication when originally ordered, due in about 4 weeks.
              Still up in the air with tyres. Not convinced on lockers just yet, combination of not knowing just how "off-road I want to take her and wanting to see if the traction aids are as good as advertised. Can't wait to get her back to go for a spin!
              Will post pics as sson as I sort it out!
              Cheers,
              Dusty

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              • #8
                Should read rules first!


                Clearly worked out the pic posting routine.
                This is the new rig just and hour after I picked it up from the guys at Ken Mills in Nambour. Had flown down that morning from Cairns (Saturday) to drive it back up. Needless to say it will need its first service straight away, just as soon as the guys at ARB are finished!

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                • #9
                  Hey Dusty

                  The full kit and kaboodle well done, I've had my 150 for 2 years and you will be very surprised at how well the traction control works, i haven't found the need for lockers yet.

                  See ya on the tracks, Richo.
                  [B]Former [/B]Party Leader, [B]Now[/B] SDO SEQLD GTG 2015 PFA (Pradopoint Fairy Advisor)
                  [B]Bitumen - A Blatant Waste of Taxpayers Money[/B]

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                  • #10
                    That's some excellent kit you have planned Dusty. I look forward to seeing your build up.

                    Is your Redarc the BCDC1220 or just the isolator? The BCDC is recommended for the lower-voltage diesel. In addition, it provides 3-stage charging, which helps with the performance and longevity of your aux battery (regardless of petrol or diesel).

                    LFaR.
                    [size=1][color=#770000]29Feb12:[/color][color=#777700]12GXLTD Auto, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, WARN 9.5xp Winch, IPF 900XS, Tow, Safari snorkel, Front + Rear Recovery points, ARB OME NC Sports, ATZ-4Rib[/color][color=grey], Silver[/color]. [color=orange][b]MaxTrax[/b][/color], [color=maroon]ScanGuage II[/color], [color=blue]ARB CKMA12[/color], [color=deeppink]UHF: GME TX3440 AE4018K1 UNH047SX[/color], [color=darkgreen]Bushranger Air Jack[/color], [color=green]Staun + ARB Deflators[/color], [color=brown]WindCheetah Roof Rack[/color], [color=green]Foxwing[/color], [color=red]Super Charge MRV70, Redarc BCDC1220[/color], [color=darkblue]ARB 60L fridge[/color], [color=blue]MSA Fridge Dropdown slide[/color], [color=darkyellow]DRIFTA Drawers[/color], [color=gold]TJM Bash Plates[/color], [color=brown]TG150[/color].[/size]

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                    • #11
                      Yep, got the BCDC as recommended by ARB. Of course the list is ever growing, rubber next, then compressor, side rails (rock sliders) once arb comes up with a set. Underbody protection, UHF and a roof rack, plus as mentioned earlier, jury is still out on lockers!

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                      • #12
                        Welcome Dusty74! Huge amount of info on this site that will keep you busy and a never ending shopping list as well!

                        ARB was working on underbody protection but they have not released as yet have they?
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                        [SIZE=1][B]2011 Silver 150 DVD[/B] [B]GXL[/B][/SIZE][SIZE=1], Safari Snorkel, Sand Grabba mats, Michelle Sacs seat organizer, ARB Bull Bar, Lightforce 170 HID, Bonnet and Headlight protectors, Dual Batteries, Engel Fridge, Kaymar rear spacer, Cooper STTs [B]x 6[/B], Rhino Pioneer tray in black, MaxTrax, Black Widow Drawers with top shelf, divider & cargo barrier, ARB Sports Nitrochargers and springs, ICOM IC 440N CB
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                        • #13
                          Hey LostDingo2,
                          Haven't checked on underbody lately, I see Ironman have released some for the 150, not sure if they would match up to the ARB bar though. One other thing I noticed at my local TJM store was the front recovery points for the 150. They were $140. What the .....? From what I can see they're just a couple of 10mm plates cut to fit the chassis rails/ bullbar mounts. Has anyone else seen these?

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Dusty74 View Post
                            Hey LostDingo2,
                            Haven't checked on underbody lately, I see Ironman have released some for the 150, not sure if they would match up to the ARB bar though. One other thing I noticed at my local TJM store was the front recovery points for the 150. They were $140. What the .....? From what I can see they're just a couple of 10mm plates cut to fit the chassis rails/ bullbar mounts. Has anyone else seen these?
                            Hi Dusty

                            Two things, ARB don't have plates yet, Ironman couldn't tell me whether theirs were for the diesel or petrol as the sumps are different, and TJM don't have a transmission plate yet just the sump plate for the diesel nothing for the petrol. Brown Davis have a full ste at about $650.00 plus fitting, if you have a lift and are carefull you will be OK.

                            I have the Outback Ideas recovery points fitted and yes they are expensive but have been tested, if you want to do some club trips (most 4WD clubs) then you will need to satisfy them that the recovery points are safe, easiest way is to have commercial ones. Interestingly both mine are a little flattened on the bottom so they have probably already paid for themselces, othe than that they have only been used to drag a tree off the track on a Pradopoint trip.

                            See ya on the tracks, Richo.
                            [B]Former [/B]Party Leader, [B]Now[/B] SDO SEQLD GTG 2015 PFA (Pradopoint Fairy Advisor)
                            [B]Bitumen - A Blatant Waste of Taxpayers Money[/B]

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                            • #15
                              Thanks for the info Richo, fully agree with safety of recovery points. Have seen shiney chrome hooks come flying off and ending up in a soft top of a Jeep. Problem there was not the hook so much as the bolts used. They were neither long enough or rated and came out. That was probably more to what I was getting at with the Outback Ideas one. I am happy they have tested and rated they're recovery points, however no points rating means much if not mounted correctly. So a 10mm plate should be relatively inexpensive to reproduce and the R & D for the correct high tensile bolts is where the money should be spent. Sorry starting to get off topic and a litle long winded, just thought they were a little expensive.
                              Cheers Dusty.

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