Muzz's White GX 150 Build

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Ok so finally parted with my beloved 2002 Pajero Exceed and gone for a shinny new 150 Prado GX! I've gone for a manual this time as I really missed it while I owned the Pajero. I was lucky to pick up a 2012 model with only 17k on the clock and never appears to have gone off the bitumen.

The mods so far;
Head unit has been changed to Alpine INAW910R and Alpine HCEC117D, GPS and reverse camera.
Pirelli Scorpion 265/70R17
TJM sidesteps powder coated black
Procomp 7005 17x8 wheels in black
Robinson and Bilstein 2" lift
Super fit black denim seal covers all round
Hayman Reece tow hitch
Factory extra of paintwork and interior protection along with electronic paint protection

The mods to come;
Roof rack - still combing over this forum trying to decide
Bullbar - looking at a color coded white ARB deluxe bar
Winch
Light bar
Dual batteries to power a fridge, winch and lights
Some semi DIY drawers for the back

Most of my off-road time is getting to remote beach locations and surf breaks and I can't wait to hit the south west next month for a few weeks and test it out.

Next is working out how to post pics

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Welcome to PP, good start to your build!

[Totally4x4 Corporate Member Find all posts View Profile Close Totally4x4]

great to hear about your build mate. And great to see another west aussie here.
Better still I have a 2012 GX as well so we can compare notes!!

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

Welcome Muzz72 from another WA 2012 GX owner.

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I'll get some more pictures up soon but I have added a colour coded bullbar, dual batteries, roof rails and a short rhino platform. I spent a fair bit of time in the sand and travelling arround broken ground over the christmas period and counldn't be happier with how the new bus performed. I'm coming from an auto to the manual so it was the first time I've ever needed low gear in the sand. Once a few adjustments were made I can't beleive I never went to the manual earlier.

The only thing I would say is I would like a little more power on the hwy. I don't tow heavy but with a small center console boat and enough camping gear for a family of 5 to camp for 2 weeks it did struggle a bit. So exhaust and chips I hear you say! lol. Time for some more research as I might do these mods before winch and lights.

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I'll get some more pictures up soon but I have added a colour coded bullbar, dual batteries, roof rails and a short rhino platform. I spent a fair bit of time in the sand and travelling arround broken ground over the christmas period and counldn't be happier with how the new bus performed. I'm coming from an auto to the manual so it was the first time I've ever needed low gear in the sand. Once a few adjustments were made I can't beleive I never went to the manual earlier.

The only thing I would say is I would like a little more power on the hwy. I don't tow heavy but with a small center console boat and enough camping gear for a family of 5 to camp for 2 weeks it did struggle a bit. So exhaust and chips I hear you say! lol. Time for some more research as I might do these mods before winch and lights.

Hi Muzz, I love my manual too. Surprisingly bearable around town but off road in low range it comes into its own, particularly the amazing vehicle control in L1 & 2. Like yours, my only real gripe is the lack of kahunas on the road.

cheers
drew

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Latest mod was to have ARB remove the already rusting bulbar, blast and repaint it. Very poor quality paint job on the bar but it does look like they have got it right the second time.

I have the materials to start a diy set of drawers so this is the next mod.