Been busy getting ready for upcoming trip to Cameron corner over the Easter break. Stay tuned in for winch install and a few new bits and peices.
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Originally posted by matt150 View PostBeen busy getting ready for upcoming trip to Cameron corner over the Easter break. Stay tuned in for winch install and a few new bits and peices.
Cheers Ryan
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What a fun day. Took an annual leave day to travel to Newcastle (300km return) to change out these apparently 'buggered' steering rack ends. My mechanic in newcastle rings me, what's the reason you want these changed man ? They are in perfect working order with zero wear at 83,000km. Useless beaurepairs at my home town rambled on about how they were worn out and trusted Toyota dealership near the town I work in, dribbled the same rubbish ? My mechanic actually showed me the test him and his apprentice carried out and yes, zero wear. So I punted the prado for a wheel alignment and it was also out hardley at all, with only a minor camber adjustment required. So luckily the place i purchased the new rackends from accepted my story and will refund me. My mechanic didn't charge me a cent and the wheel alignment place was very reasonable price and fast.
So yes, dealerships are full of clowns and don't just trust the first wheel alignment place that carries on. For anyone local to Newcastle, see Matt at Nova Auto Inavations for any mechanical work. He's damn cheap and very honest. Highly recommended.[CENTER][B][U]Matt
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Originally posted by Rdae1981 View PostHey Matt,
Its hard to find a good mechanic any chance you want to give him a plug Need to find a new one after punting toyota. Preferably diesel or 4wd specialist.
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Fresh 265/70x17 ATZ P3 Mickey Thompson's getting fitted Saturday morning. 25 days until our Cameron Corner trip ![CENTER][B][U]Matt
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Got new Baja ATZ p3 265/70x17 today. Car is much nicer to drive, smoother on the open road and has dropped 130rpm @ 110km/h. Have reset scangauge speedo to be true against GPS. Speedo in car now pretty well spot on with larger tyre. Much smoother between all the ratios in the six speed. Bloody 150's should come stock with 70's.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...pslrl1k6sy.jpgLast edited by matt150; 18-03-2017, 11:39 AM.[CENTER][B][U]Matt
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Originally posted by matt150 View PostGot new Baja ATZ p3 265/70x17 today. Car is much nicer to drive, smoother on the open road and has dropped 130rpm @ 110km/h. Have reset scangauge speedo to be true against GPS. Speedo in car now pretty well spot on with larger tyre. Much smoother between all the ratios in the six speed. Bloody 150's should come stock with 70's.
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...pslrl1k6sy.jpg
Fitted exactly the same tyres on my 150 this morning after 83k on MTZ's. Certainly quieter and smoother .[B]Dave[/B] - 2010 Silver GXL Prado 150 TD Manual.
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Mickeys are killin it. Truck is running like a dream. Still loving it !
wow, over 800,000 views of my build thread !![CENTER][B][U]Matt
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Afternoon all. Does anyone know whats happened to photobucket ? I cant see my posted pictures here and cant log into photobucket any more ? Matt[CENTER][B][U]Matt
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They had a cash grab and it ate all the pics.My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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Originally posted by matt150 View PostAfternoon all. Does anyone know whats happened to photobucket ? I cant see my posted pictures here and cant log into photobucket any more ? Matt
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Something different. My prado doesn’t do
many kms per year. Only done 107,000 odd km in 6 years. Does abit of kid school runs ect by the wife on a weekly basis and is basically kept for big trips. I keep the battery charged up with a good charger etc.
Since I got it, it’s been hard on start battery’s. Killing one every year or so, I decided to investigate abit more. I fitted one of the alternator diodes that were advertised on here a few years ago. It bumps up the voltage to about 14.1v, up from the standard 13.4v at crusing speeds.
Working with an electrician, I’ve decided to remove this diode, as it is slowly cooking/overcharging the start battery. I shall monitor this now and see how things go over the next few months.[CENTER][B][U]Matt
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Originally posted by matt150 View PostSomething different. My prado doesn’t do
many kms per year. Only done 107,000 odd km in 6 years. Does abit of kid school runs ect by the wife on a weekly basis and is basically kept for big trips. I keep the battery charged up with a good charger etc.
Since I got it, it’s been hard on start battery’s. Killing one every year or so, I decided to investigate abit more. I fitted one of the alternator diodes that were advertised on here a few years ago. It bumps up the voltage to about 14.1v, up from the standard 13.4v at crusing speeds.
Working with an electrician, I’ve decided to remove this diode, as it is slowly cooking/overcharging the start battery. I shall monitor this now and see how things go over the next few months.
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Since I’ve pulled the alternator diode, zero issues !
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