I wouldn't say I'm a pro, but i have more than a rough idea now. Cheers!
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Spilsy's 2013 White GXL Build Up
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New Toy
Nothing too spectacular, but I did pick up a 3SIXT little camera thingy to record all the fun moments while out bush. $40 from BigW, I couldn't complain. Unfortunately it didn't come with a suction mount for the windscreen but the handle bar mount works nicely on the rear view mirror.
The video quality is quite good - I'll upload a short video later - and I think this could make for some better story telling post adventure time!!
A little disappointed that I didn't get down to the Explore Australia Expo, Facebook made me jealous. I did make up for it slightly by getting the Prado a little dirty in the Strathbogie ranges.Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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UHF Mic. Extension
This last weekend brought about a new modification for the Prado.
Having my UHF radio installed in the centre console meant that to use the mic., I had to pass it through between the lid and the console. This is no longer the case. I recently purchased an RJ45 through connector, and using a Cat 5e cable I had lying around, managed to install a mic. connection point near the Aux./USB plugs.
First step was to remove the blank that I wanted to use, I pulled the trim apart as per my UHF Antenna install (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post467768)
I had a spare blank from where my Lightforce light switch used to be. I modified this to accept my through connector, and glued it in. (http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread...l=1#post465932)
Next, I needed to drill a new hole in the Centre console to pass the Cat 5e cable through. This proved difficult as my drill does not fit in the console. Completing this, I passed the cable through.
I have a little clean up work to complete in the console yet.
I looped the excess cable and tucked it in next to the shift mechanism. The location is shown in the next photo, however at the time of taking, the cable was not looped.
This is the final result, I have a bit of touch up work to do as the Loctite dries white-ish, which looks a little odd. Need to acquire some touch up paint or something.
EDIT: Touched up the white with a little black paint (All I had was Pot Belly Black, but that has done the trick) Looks almost like it is supposed to be there
In all, the install took about 30-45 minutes and on a scale of 1-10 (10 being really hard), this was a 3.Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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LED Parker/Blinker Replacement
I picked up my LED Parker/Blinker replacement from Shepparton 4 Wheel Drive Centre today, after ARB sent them out free of charge. I had queried them about the parker blowing a couple of times, and they sent out the new LED style.
I installed them this afternoon - during the first period of sun we've had in ages.
The first job was to remove the left and right guard under the bull bar. This is just a hand full of bolts on the bull bar, 2 screws on the wheel arch and a bolt on the chassis (or thereish)
The Kit came with 2 sets of lights and the wiring harness for each, plus all the screws/washes/nuts etc. required.
Once the guards were off, 2 screws holding the old lights in place needed to be removed. They are a little awkward to reach while laying on your driveway, but nevertheless I got them off.
The light comes away easily once these screws are out.
This is the removed light:
From here, I followed the instructions provided by ARB to install the new lights, however, instead of using the provided electro-taps, I used some crimp on connectors to join the old wiring harness to the new.
The following photo shows the new light installed and the connection between the old and new harness (the taped section)
This isnt my final configuration as the cables seemed a little unsupported, so I re-routed them and secured them with the provided cable ties.
After installing both sets (the second was much easier than the first) I re-installed the guards. (not before a final test of course)
The final result:
This task took probably an hour and a bit, and would be a difficulty of 3 out of 10.
Another Big thanks to ARB is required here!!Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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Floor Mats
eBay helped me out again last week, allowing me to tick off a cheap update for the Prado.
New rubber floor mats for the Driver and Passenger - Now I can get in without being concerned about what's on my boots/shoes.
$56.50 delivered from Sydney City Parts (eBay id: sydneycityparts)Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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A New Addition
A nice New, Colourful PP sticker.
Oh, and I removed the spare wheel cover - there was more dust in behind there than on all the roads in Aus!!
Just need to acquire myself an all terrain spare tyre - if anyone has a 265/65R17 all terrain tyre that's destined for the retirement home (preferably with a little bit of tread left) - feel free to donate it to my cause!!Last edited by Spilsy; 04-08-2014, 01:46 PM.Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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Where'd you get the sticker Spillsy?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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Originally posted by Madkore View PostWhere'd you get the sticker Spillsy?Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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re UHF Mic Extension,
Mine came with the extension as part of the radio and I installed in the same location. Very happy as driver or passenger could use at any time. Pity about the cut in the console under the lid for the UHF mic cable! guess you never see it anyway and you can put the mic away out of sight.
Love the vision from the Big W camera, what a corker. Even in the rain, clear as a bell. Insurance company would not argue with that footage if the worst happened.
cheersCrystal Pearl Altitude 150 Landcruiser Prado. TJM sensor bar, brush guard, side steps. KM2 BFG on GXL alloys. Kaymar bar, Drifta and MSA fridge slide. ARB locker and compressor, and MK11 compressor and fuel filter bracket.
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Originally posted by Pearl150 View PostPity about the cut in the console under the lid for the UHF mic cable! guess you never see it anyway and you can put the mic away out of sight.
Love the vision from the Big W camera, what a corker. Even in the rain, clear as a bell. Insurance company would not argue with that footage if the worst happened.
cheers
I'm looking forward to using the camera out bush somewhere, capturing the more "bottom clenching" moments for everyone to see.Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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On a completely unrelated note, I got home after 4 and a half hours on the road yesterday and there was a parcel next to my front door.
In it was this:
I sent a photo to ARB for a competition, and if you look on the last page (Inside Back Cover) of ARB 4X4 Action Magazine, you can see the Prado climbing Billy Goats. The Tyre repair kit was a prize for having a photo in the Magazine.Last edited by Spilsy; 20-04-2016, 07:53 AM.Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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Something new that I have learned:
Rotating your tyres without a) a hoist, b) stands and/or c) a trolley jack is a pain in the back/legs/arms etc.
I was forced to take the spare off the back and work my way through all four wheels. Next time, things will be different.
What is surprising is, the Prado had a wheel alignment and the 50k service, and the wheels were not rotated during either. This seemed a little strange, or is it just me assuming they'd get done in the service?Spilsy
Today is the tomorrow you were shitting yourself about yesterday - Billy Thorpe
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If serviced at the dealer it should of been done, it is actually listed in the log book to do it. Most mechanical workshops won't do it though unless you request it.[LEFT]Silver 150 Facelift
TJM Bullbar, Lightforce Genisis Spots, Dual Battery System with bits from everyone, Powerful 4x4 slider/steps, Kaymar rear bar, "Genuine" Roof Racks, MSA Seatcovers, Dashmat, Tint, LED Interior Globes, Bridgestone D697s [/LEFT]
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Originally posted by Spilsy View PostI sent a photo to ARB for a competition, and if you look on the last page (Inside Back Cover) of ARB 4X4 Action Magazine, you can see the Prado climbing Billy Goats. The Tyre repair kit was a prize for having a photo in the Magazine.
Originally posted by Spilsy View PostWhat is surprising is, the Prado had a wheel alignment and the 50k service, and the wheels were not rotated during either. This seemed a little strange, or is it just me assuming they'd get done in the service?Last edited by fido666; 25-08-2014, 05:57 PM.
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