Simmo's 150 Facelift build

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

Well, after the sale of my much loved 120, I have purchased a facelift 150 GXL D4D.
From new, I had the following added from ARB.

Deluxe Winch bar, colour coded.
ARB Underbody protection
Hayman Reece Towbar
OME 2" Lift
Thule Pro racks
5 x BFG ATKO's

Side by side, new and old.


The mods I have done so far are

Lightforce XGT spotlights
PradoPoint sticker (old school one as I bought two for the old truck).


Still to come

Ordered an Offroad Downunder battery tray, to be done over Xmas break.
Reinstall the ARB Compressor
New UHF Radio and Aerial
Tekonsha P3 reinstall
Remove third row seats (kids are all growed up now).
Install fridge slide and maybe some drawers.
Reinstall the OzTrail side awning
Adjust the reversing camera so I can see the tow ball...

[ben29150 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close ben29150]

Very nice mate! Just out of curiosity, would you happen to have a before and after pics of the 2 inch lift. I have mine booked into ARB for the same gear and curious to see how much difference there is. Cheers- Ben

[Black Mamba 2014 Member Find all posts View Profile Close Black Mamba 2014]

How much did you end up paying for the OME 2" lift?

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

The suspension measurements are in the Database thread, I can dig them out if you like.
Here are the progress photos for RCA Wyoming (The local ARB dealer).
This was all done BEFORE I took delivery.

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[Hi Ho Silver Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Hi Ho Silver]

Just curious as to the size of the BFGs, did you change size from factory fitted Dunlops?
If you did what size did you go, just to a 32"?

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

Mark - nice looking vehicle.

Has "Mav: still got his. I have lost contact after I left the photography forum.

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

Just curious as to the size of the BFGs, did you change size from factory fitted Dunlops?
If you did what size did you go, just to a 32"?

I took the jump from 265/70/17 to 265/75/17..... They were instock at the time, there was a 6 week wait on the std size..

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

Mark - nice looking vehicle.

Has "Mav: still got his. I have lost contact after I left the photography forum.

Terry, photography.... They were the days, I'll get back to it one day.
Mav is still around, in Canberra still, but recently moved house.
We stay in touch on BookFace, I think he still has the 120.

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

Couple of tasks to do before the holiday ends.

Fit up the Tekonsha, and the Oricom UHF380 radio with GME aerial.
Fitted the XGT's and reinstalled the side awning that I took off the old 120..





I also need to fix/adjust the reversing camera, cannot see the tow ball..

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

You can see it in mine, but you can see your bumper so you'll never see yours unless you mount it higher. The Toyota one I have with the hitch in upside down and a Treg fitted is in clear view. Standard ball on or any other bar prob be hidden by the plastic bumper I guess.

[bazzam Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bazzam]

Hi Mark,

If my eyes aren't deceiving me, over the lower part of the headlight teardrop there appears to be a black cover or paint? Does this have something to do with reflection from the bullbar as I notice the ARB bars seem to cover the very bottom of that glass on the facelift 150's?

Also, do the deluxe winch bars have plate or a shroud underneath the bottom white part of the bar - I have seen an image of the 150 ARB Sahara bar that seems to show what looks like a lot more metal under there which would make it heavy, but it is very difficult to tell in all photos I've seen.

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

Hi Mark,

If my eyes aren't deceiving me, over the lower part of the headlight teardrop there appears to be a black cover or paint? Does this have something to do with reflection from the bullbar as I notice the ARB bars seem to cover the very bottom of that glass on the facelift 150's?

Also, do the deluxe winch bars have plate or a shroud underneath the bottom white part of the bar - I have seen an image of the 150 ARB Sahara bar that seems to show what looks like a lot more metal under there which would make it heavy, but it is very difficult to tell in all photos I've seen.

Baz, Yes, ARB put black tape over the park lights, as most of the light is covered by the bull bar. I guess its the same bar as fitted to the earlier 150's, without the teardrop on the lights. Maybe it is a legal requirement, however I have considered removing it...


As for the under body, yes, there is a plate covering the radiator, between the bar and the first bash plate, which I have had ARB versions installed.. I'll see if I can get a better photo of it.

One annoying thing abut the bar, especially being colour coded, is the reflection on the top hoops, when high beams are on, the white reflecting back into the cabin, is horrible, worse when its raining..

[bazzam Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close bazzam]

One annoying thing abut the bar, especially being colour coded, is the reflection on the top hoops, when high beams are on

Thanks Mark, a valid point, I suppose the sahara bar would fix that (at the risk of exposing the lights to damage), or some matt black paint on the back of the hoops, but I imagine most wouldn't like defacing there bullbars like that.

You certainly have a good looking truck.