Snaga's new ride... 2008 120 D4D GXL

[Snaga]

A little 'poser' shot from today

[Snaga]

Well, I visited the 4x4 show looking for a good price on a new UHF unit... but, the show specials were still dearer than buying from Prestige Communications so I've now ordered a GME TX3540 with aerial (an AE4018K1) delivered for cheaper than the show specials on the TX3345.
I wonder if I can get it installed before the day run this weekend

[Snaga]

I know I've put it up somewhere... but can't find it so here it is again... first mod was the PP sticker

[Snaga]

I know I want to... it'll come, the tear locker that is
The main problem with the bar is its weight. I was investigating some suspension issues last week and after a few phone calls found out the Powerful Bar is 90kg!! I suppose I could play with the suspension but I don't like a couple of other things about the bar either.
The top tube over the headlights is the one that glares back but I've taped that up after a week or so of owning it.
The other reason I'd like to swap it for a T13 bar is because then the winch controller would fit out of sight as it should be.
Other niggling things as well.

Thanks for the sticker offer...
I have kept a spare since putting one on the 90 series back in 2007 or so... From the original print run
Should be a pic of that in the thread somewhere.

[butane8]

i agree. i will get locked up ,one day, cheers butane,

and snaga i'd be happy to send you a old school pp. sticker free of charge for the new rig..
p.m if ya want to take me up on the offer

[craigm]

looks great to me , spend ya do on something else . lest when i see that bar on on white prado i"ll think its yours, watching with interest, cheers butane

There ya go Snaga, Spend your hard earned on a rear locker instead! (You know you want to......)

[butane8]

snaga. i really like what you bought , i wouldn't swap that 4x4 tuff bar, i'd use it for what it was intended for , front hit's /scrubs and your trips away...

if those tube ties across the standard head lights, give you greif in the "glare dept. . black the back out with gaffa tape ,, and see how it goes
if still bad, get a grinder and cut em out.. i didnt know that it wasn.t a arb bar... till i looked hard... over a few nights ...

looks great to me , spend ya do on something else . least when i see that bar on on white prado i"ll think its yours, watching with interest, cheers butane

[Snaga]

White on black on white on blue

[Snaga]

And the only colour a Prado should be... white

[derek11]

Moved the old girl on... Snaga's Ride 98 V6 VX Grande and found myself a 2008 120 D4D GXL Auto.
It had 55,000k's on it when I bought it and looks to be a reps/demo car from a mechanic so hopefully they looked after the engine for me.

Latest Shot


Here's how it looked last weekend (04/08/2012) after a dusty day at Mt Mee.


I suspect it's done some towing duties and already had on it...
* 2" lift but I've swapped the Pedders out and put a 2" HD Billies and Dobinson combination in.
* BFG AT's
* Toyota tow bar

Dealer installed as part of the deal...
* Safari snorkel
* Powerfull 4x4 Premium Bull Bar
* Narva 225 Spotties.
* Dual batteries

I've since installed...
* Pradopoint sticker
* 2" Raised HD Billies and Dobinson combination
* ARB underbody protection plates
* Electronic brake controller.
* Anderson plug to the rear for the CT
* 12v direct to cargo area for the fridge.
* Replaced 2nd battery with new 105ah deep cycle battery
* Acquire new feet for my commercial Rhino bars so I can fit the Foxwing, Maxtrax and shovel (Done: 19/08/2012)
* Extended the diff and transmission breathers higher in the body. (30/08/2012)
* Repaired a hole that was letting dust into the cargo area through the fuel filler area. (31/08/2012)
* Installed my TG120 - 120 Transfer Case Guard (17/09/2012)
* Purchase/install cargo barrier (20/09/2012 In progress)
* Re-build shelf system for cargo area (20/09/2012 In progress)

The 'to do' list...

* Purchase and install a UHF
* Swap out the Narva lights for my IPF lights off the 90 series.
* Wire up the TJM Ox winch (winch is installed but not connected yet)
* Install ARB CKMA12 compressor under bonnet (will be nice not to have it in the cargo area like it was in the 90)
* Sand grabba Mats... (need these as launching the boat yesterday got my carpet wet)
* Fit new fire extinguisher.
* Improve the recovery points (not comfortable snatching off the bullbar even if they say they are rated recovery points. Will probably go the outback ideas recovery points)
* probably will budget for a rear locker at some point in the near future as I really was amazed at how well they improved the 90 series off road.
* Custom mods to the factory side steps... or maybe even a set of AJ120's rock sliders.

That latest shot, its looking sweet, something about white sand on tyres and ocean in the background.
Cheers Derek

[Madkore]

I noticed it rubbing as I was putting it on so it made me think it might be an issue. Can't see anyway around it rubbing though.

My solution is just to keep the thing on so I don't see the rubbing.

Plus, a little bit of rubbing never hurt anybody...

[Snaga]

Thanks butane. I had the 90 just how I wanted it and then I went and sold it... not too much left to do on this now.
Probably prioritize swapping the powerful 4x4 bar out for a TJM bar so the winch fits better and a rear locker... really miss the rear locker off the 90

[Snaga]

I noticed it rubbing as I was putting it on so it made me think it might be an issue. Can't see anyway around it rubbing though.

[Madkore]

I hardly get any bugs making their way to the intercooler since fitting the bug screen. I guess you could say it does its job.

Having said that, whilst I haven't removed it since fitting, I have noticed some rubbing on the chrome underneath.

[butane8]

nice buy mate , looking forward to watching it age with modifacations, cheers butane