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Yeah, MJ, thats what I had in the back of my mind too.
I'll have a dig around tomorrow..
I'll have a dig around tomorrow..
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D4D Prado GXL - 2014. 2" OME lift, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, ARB under body protection plates, ARB EZ Deflator, Weaco fridge, Matsen fridge on slide, BFG A/T's, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Oztrail side awning with LED lights PLUS canvas extension, Lightforce XGT's.. Oricom UHF380, GME AE4017
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Simmo's 150 Facelift build
Simmo it's the green wire with the yellow stripe at the brake pedal you will have to solder to . Bit fiddly & you will have to be a contortionist but it can be done. No operational problems with mine. I followed mats "p3 ashtray install "to get it away from my knees . Note these units reckon you shouldn't mount RF gear within about a foot of the controller
Cheers Matt2008 120 GX D4D with a few extras
Rig build here
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I don't have a brake controller so was trying to regurgitate old news. Good if you can grab a cable close to the unit. Actually have a recently acquired TowPro to go in one of these days.My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automaticComment
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Hey Simmo just realised you have a 150 , sorry I have a 120 so I don't know if the colours are different . Best to check with a multimeter to earth with the brake pedal depressed.
Cheers Matt2008 120 GX D4D with a few extras
Rig build here
[url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?33115-Mattfunk-s-120[/url]Comment
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So, i stopped being lazy and ran yet another cable front to rear for the brake light power pickup.
Soldered it on and all tested working.
Also managed to get the dual battery in, removed the heat cover and it squeezed in, just.
All powered up and charging nicely.
Now, ready to hitch up the Jayco and go camping next weekend.D4D Prado GXL - 2014. 2" OME lift, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, ARB under body protection plates, ARB EZ Deflator, Weaco fridge, Matsen fridge on slide, BFG A/T's, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Oztrail side awning with LED lights PLUS canvas extension, Lightforce XGT's.. Oricom UHF380, GME AE4017Comment
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Just seen this. Been down at Dalmeny with camper and 120 on hols and did the Dry Creek run into Bendethera and out via Little Sugarloaf. I have lost my photography mojo as well and now only take pics for fun or for the record. Doing a 9,000 trip with my photographer brother through western NSW-SA-NT-Qld and home in April/May on an project he is working on.Originally posted by MDSimpson View Post
I will try and track him down.Terry
Canberra
2008 Prado 120 D4D and 2010 Jayco Swan OutbackComment
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how do you find the ride quality in terms of comfort with the OME 2" lift installedComment
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I had Tough Dog 2" adjustables on my 120, but I find the OME lift much better.
Smoother, maybe it is just the spring rates, but I love the OME..D4D Prado GXL - 2014. 2" OME lift, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, ARB under body protection plates, ARB EZ Deflator, Weaco fridge, Matsen fridge on slide, BFG A/T's, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Oztrail side awning with LED lights PLUS canvas extension, Lightforce XGT's.. Oricom UHF380, GME AE4017Comment
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I just had the 2 inch OME installed in mine last week. Apart from feeling slightly higher up the feel seems exactly the same as factory. The real test will be out on the tracks and provided their is a marked improvement off road the OME checks all the boxes for me. I'm glad the ride is still the same or very similar to factory on road!Comment
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I'm picking up my 150 prado soon and a lift is definitely in the list of mods that will be done but im worried that by putting a suspension lift in will take away that nice plush feel that the prado's factory suspension setup has but after reading what you guys have said is reassuring. Am tossing up between OME 2" or Cal Offroad's Bilstein 2" liftComment
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Ok, so after a busy little while, here is an update.
Firstly, let me comment by saying the OME suspension in the car is freakin awesome, we went down south to Capertee, Turon etc over the weekend and it was fantastic. Before I went I was lucky enough to receive my AMTS MKII compressor bracket and get it installed.
Car went like a dream, climbed hills and went down tracks that scared a zebra stripe into my undies, but the more I drove, the comfortable I got with its abilites.
Anyway, here are some shots of the MKII install, no Racor to install yet, waiting on the Minister to approve my next budget.
Now its time to wash it
D4D Prado GXL - 2014. 2" OME lift, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, ARB under body protection plates, ARB EZ Deflator, Weaco fridge, Matsen fridge on slide, BFG A/T's, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Oztrail side awning with LED lights PLUS canvas extension, Lightforce XGT's.. Oricom UHF380, GME AE4017Comment
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That looks very neat, good work (and to amts too). Can you easily get to the compressor outlet? And what is this washing you talk of? Wife and son and son's girlfriend spend the weekend at Teewah. So I have some beach in the garage, the carport and the grass out the back...My 150 build - http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?27423-A-Random-approach-to-a-Bluestorm-150-GXL-D4D-automaticComment
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Washing made simple, I bought the Karcher foamer device, filled it with some bulk pack car wash and magic.
The access to the compressor outlet is not too bad, but the pipe just near it gets really hot, so I am looking and a right angle adapter to avoid this..
Apart from burning the hand, the ARB orange hose rests on it while running.D4D Prado GXL - 2014. 2" OME lift, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, ARB under body protection plates, ARB EZ Deflator, Weaco fridge, Matsen fridge on slide, BFG A/T's, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Oztrail side awning with LED lights PLUS canvas extension, Lightforce XGT's.. Oricom UHF380, GME AE4017Comment
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Addition of ABD from ABR-Sidewinder
Should help me charge my batteries a little quicker.. Well, it did on the old car..
Before, charging at 13.1volts, hot engine at idle.
After, charging at 13.7 volts, hot engine at idle.
D4D Prado GXL - 2014. 2" OME lift, ARB Deluxe Winch bar, ARB under body protection plates, ARB EZ Deflator, Weaco fridge, Matsen fridge on slide, BFG A/T's, ARB CKMA12 compressor, Oztrail side awning with LED lights PLUS canvas extension, Lightforce XGT's.. Oricom UHF380, GME AE4017Comment
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If they are the same threads, you should be able to swap the pressure switch and the outlet port around.Originally posted by MDSimpson View PostComment
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