Marvins 99 Grande

[Marvin76 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Marvin76]

Hi all i have just purchased my first Prado and thought that i would add a couple of pics of it and what i have done and what i have on the list to go on and in her.

First off its a,
99 VX Grande
3.4 V6
Auto
Leather
Sunroof
Factory Centre Diff Lock
Alloy Bar
Spotties
Tow Bar

Ok so far i have roughly stuck the kids DVD players on the headrests (yes i know i need to tidy up the wiring),
just about to fit my new TX3340 uhf
on the dash is my VMS Touring700hd
out back is my 40l Engel
ARB compressor

On the list is;

Outback rear drawers
Dual Battery system
Roof Rack
Awning
2" Lift Kit
etc....

I will post more pics up as things get fitted and about any other mods.

Cheers Marvin

[MDST Member Find all posts View Profile Close MDST]

That's a new 99 Grande!!!

Add 265/75R16 tires to that list.

Cheers

[Marvin76 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Marvin76]

Tyres will be on the way aswell, i will probably fit new ones next year before our big trip around Australia.

Cheers

[Steve M Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Steve M]

Hey there Marvin, where's the switch (pic) for the diff locks located ?? Didn't even think it was an option on the 90 series here in Aus ?? (looks like WA plate ??) Nice neat looking unit, there a reliable vehicle just don't go screaming through mud or your guaranteed a stuffed alternator lol (or carry a garden sprayer with you to wash it out straight away)..........Cheers Steve

[Marvin76 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Marvin76]

Hey there Marvin, where's the switch (pic) for the diff locks located ?? Didn't even think it was an option on the 90 series here in Aus ?? (looks like WA plate ??) Nice neat looking unit, there a reliable vehicle just don't go screaming through mud or your guaranteed a stuffed alternator lol (or carry a garden sprayer with you to wash it out straight away)..........Cheers Steve

Gday Steve,
the switch for the diff lock is on the right hand side of the dash next to the light dimmer switch i will add a picture a little later today. As for racing thru muddy holes i will be setting it up mainly as a tourer and try and not beat up on her to much.

Cheers

[Leethal Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close Leethal]

Hi Marvin,

Welcome to PP and good to see another 90 series owner too.

The factory diff locks you refer too is for the center diff I believe based on the switch position.
This locks the centre dif and sends drive equally front & rear, operational in both high and low range.
The rear diff should be a LSD & the front an open diff.

Lee

[Marvin76 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Marvin76]

Hi Marvin,

Welcome to PP and good to see another 90 series owner too.

The factory diff locks you refer too is for the center diff I believe based on the switch position.
This locks the centre dif and sends drive equally front & rear, operational in both high and low range.
The rear diff should be a LSD & the front an open diff.

Lee

G'day Lee
yes you are correct with that i think i should have worded it differently my bad. I still have a lot to learn about the car and this forumn will help there are some good posts up on here regarding a lot of the things i want to do on my car.

Cheers