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My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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Looks great!
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkCheers, Leon
There's no such thing as a wrong turn... it's just the scenic route!
1998 VX Grande 95... gone, 2008 GXL 120... almost gone... 2017 GXL 150... blank canvas
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Why go TJM over ARB?
Is it because they is black?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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Having looked closely at both the ARB & TJM (plus many others) the TJM came out on top for me. I would've gone for the amts plates but waiting 2 years for a product, I ran out of time! (Sorry Andrew, but you really need to close your bash plate thread now...)
Really impressed in the build of the TJM plates . The proof now will be how well it fits up!
(Oh, and the black over grey helps too! 😃 )
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk2004 V6 Grande. BLACK -
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They look good but I dare say they won't be shiny for too long. Can you give a bell when you have them fitted cause of wouldn't mind having a bo peep at them before your trip.
Thanks Matt2008 120 GX D4D with a few extras
Rig build here
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?33115-Mattfunk-s-120[/url]
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I have the TJM plates on the 150 and the Corolado. One of them (150 maybe?) weren't bent correctly but the replacement fitted up easily and the other went straight on. The only thinkg I don't like, and this is generic with all that I looked at, was the exposed bolt and ramp washer thing. Why not just recess the damn hole and keep the bolt out of scraping harm? I toyed with cutting a hole and then welding in a plate but lost interest. After doing the diff drop in the Corolado we had to drill new holes and ended up doing the same as the 150 because there was no space to recess the bolt.
Having said that the TJM plates are a good product and better than the A or I alternatives in my view.My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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Having said that the TJM plates are a good product and better than the A or I alternatives in my view.
Edit: just saying they don't bend easy so the stands transfer more potential energy/ shock into those flimsy threads on the back cross member, leading to failure?Last edited by macaroon1; 23-05-2015, 09:18 AM.[SIZE=1]03 TD 120 Grande, L&R weathershields, f&r deflectors, Sov bar Amts rad b.pl, TJM front B.P, Uniden UH7760NB Kaymar LED worklight, ARB 47l, lifestyle rack & Milford C. Barrier, 9500llb Superwinch, IPF 900SR spots, T. Dog 40mm adj shocks/struts, coils, airbagman OA6011 airbags, 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust, 300w inverter, 1L Catch can,outback rec points, R.R awning, dual batteries redarc SBI12 Cooper LT A/T3's 265/65, Safari snorkel, Hilux jets, Brains TG150, Leigh's booster diode [/SIZE]
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craigms 2004 Black 120 V6 Grande
The Prado had its 170k service and pre- Cape trip inspection yesterday. The TJM plates were generously fitted up by my mechanic also. No issues with the fitup other than having to push up one corner as an existing bolt wasn't quite long enough. TJM plates look great. My only cooment is the10-15mm gap at the front of the plate where it overlaps the ARB radiator protection plate. It'll make for a good sand scoop I'm sure! I can always take the plate off and bend it over some more so it meets with the ARB plate
Last edited by craigm; 24-05-2015, 07:11 PM.2004 V6 Grande. BLACK -
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That's odd. Got access to a brake press?My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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Very nice. Tin does good work.My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automatic
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