Slipperys 2.8 T/D Kakadu Build

[slipperyskakadu]

So nearly there !

Exhaust and Unichip by end of year ! Absolutely loving the prado. Rides beautifully. Gotta say the Kakadu's centre console fridge works a treat. Great for when the mrs is driving ! Can get 7 Stubbies in there. Saves pulling over for cold ones out the back fridge.

Few Kakadu's getting kitted out which is good to see.... Alot of people say they don't see the value in the Top Spec but I love it. The sound system pumps. Rear Airbags are shit hot for towing. The KDSS is unreal for on road handling. The vehicle corners alot better.

Very happy with what i got ! think I'll keep this one a while

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Got the outback drawers and cargo barrier in today. Come up pretty good.









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Will be doing unichip in the next 3 months. Just need to find the time. Thinking of doing turbo and exhaust too.

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[pradokakadudavid]

Hi Everyone I'm new to the forum. Used to frequent newhilux forum but now have the new 2.8 Kakadu. Just trying to get Tapa talk working and I'll post pics n build up.
Already done a few things and it's going in to ARB next Wednesday for some goodies.

Hi Slippery.

I have just completed a suspension upgrade for my 2016 Kakadu V6 and the difference is amazing from standard.

I did lots of research as the complexity of the standard Kakadu suspension provides many limitations such as integrating with the KVSS and rear airbags etc.

I sourced some Bilstein shocks and Calloff road springs and Airbag Man airbags from CalloffRoad and am very happy with the final result.

Most companies I spoke to would not touch the Kakadu but I have found I can find what I want if I persist with my research.

50mm lift all round, which is the main thing I was looking for and the rear airbags still integrate with the L, N and H airbag adjustment in the Kakadu.

Was not the cheapest system around and cost me about $3,500 fully fitted in Perth.

The vehicle is now much more stable with far less body movement in bumpy areas and the extra height means that I have welcome greater clearance which is the main thing I was after.

I also needed to have height adjustable shocks and airbags as the height of my garage door was an issue.

Very happy with the final result.

Cheers.

David

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The wildflower in the Simpson Desert was crazy, what desert ? More like it

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My Nephews love the mud too ! Ha ha

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I'm a member of the Toyota Landcruiser Club of Victoria, they run regular trips for members. They also own a property at Yarck in Victoria that members can use once they fulfill certain requirements, it also where they run the practical part of the Driver Awareness course included with your 1st year's membership.

Check out the website at - https://www.tlccv.com.au/

Thanks I'll check it out on the computer when i get a chance

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Looking tops there mate! With your second battery, looks like it might be in backwards? Was always taught to have the positive terminal on the engine-side of the bay, so that if you ever have an accident and get hit on that quarter panel, the positive terminal doesn't make contact with your fender and energize the entire car...

Finishing up the planning stage for a very similar build myself (6 months in the making!), so keeping a keen eye on yours!

Regards,

Cheers for that I'll have a look at turning it around! I love building them up, gets pricey though. I rekon this build from stock std has set me back 15k-16k but plans are to keep it until Toyota Sell the Tundra locally....

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Mate,you've done a top job on your rig.

Thanks mate! She's getting there !

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