Matt's 2012 TD 150 Series Prado

[Fungi2003 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Fungi2003]

Thats an unreal build up, well done! Out of interest what model/length Pioneer rack did you end up purchasing?

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Thats an unreal build up, well done! Out of interest what model/length Pioneer rack did you end up purchasing?

Thanks mate. This one here - http://www.rhinorack.com.au/products...-1236mm_42102b

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Ok i've done the following the past 2 weeks, also travelled 2000 kms in the process.

Drifta Drawers with MSA fridge drop slide - Fitted
Kaymay rear bar - Fitted
GME TX3520 - Half fitted!

Will post up some photos tonight.

The rear end is sagging and handling like an overloaded ute now even with my air bags pumped up to full pressure, so i've ordered a 3" lift from Caloffroad. Arrives early this week, install next monday booked in.

Matt

[Madkore Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Madkore]

Damn - wish I had those sort of funds...

Lookin forward to the pics!

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Makes me nervous spending this amount of $ to be honest mate while trying to save for a house and so on, especially on the suspension again and this time a lot more $ on it. Hopefully it will all be worth it with a few big trips coming up (simpson/alice/central qld in Apri and kimberly or cape next year).

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Here are a few photos, unfortunately a bit overexposed on the camera so my post editing ruined them a little.

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

Just wondering if you have had a chance to run your vehicle over a weighbridge yet?

I was keen on fitting a rear bar until I realised how close to GVM I was without it!

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Not yet, going to have to do it real soon though. Do you have a 150?

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Loving this Rig Build... Keep the mods coming! (You gotta go the Aurora 40" too!!!)

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Thanks Craig, I noticed you had the 40"! I am regretting I didn't get that one!

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After many phone calls and emails between myself and Cal from "CalOffroad" to get the new suspension nailed this time, I am happy to report they've definitely nailed it! Cal really goes the extra mile and ran everything by the engineers from both dobinsons and bilstien to ensure the final result would suit my specific requirements.

So today i had the lift, UCA's and diff drop kit fitted. I was very nervous after splashing more $ at suspension but first impressions.... Wow! How do they get this thing to ride so comfortable without compromising height and handling!! I'm stoked!

Here is a quick photo from this arvo...



I'll try grab some more tomorrow. Really need a wheel alignment and I'll take her for a good drive.

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Haven't got any more photos with the new lift yet, but all is going well! I managed to pick up a near new cooper st maxx for $220 which was great and rim for a good price so i'll order the over priced wheel carriers on Monday. Kaymar must be making a killing on these things. Just been struggling to part with the cash.... It really adds up with these rear bars.

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Dual wheel carriers are in the paint queue @ ARB sydney and should arrive within two weeks, really pushing it for time as i depart to the simpson on the 17th!

Getting the water watch system installed next week too, after deciding fuel manager won't do the trick.

Got a 5M roll of LED strips, just going to work out the best way to run these over the weekend in the awning and back door.

Have a new set of spotties on the way too...

Couple of pics from the other day before I got her all dirty. Still very happy with the new setup.

[jonoxplor Member Find all posts View Profile Close jonoxplor]

Looks great! Does the bar come with a repositioning kit for the reversing camera?

[vxcruiser08 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close vxcruiser08]

Hi Jono, the bar doesn't come with anything at all. Even the "fitting kit" is a separate item! It's a very expensive exercise. One I hope to not do again anytime soon!