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  • #241
    Originally posted by ondaboat View Post
    The number plate say's it all. It is a sik*120 you have. Great build, just wondering did the surepower unit die or did you replace it with the redarc dc-dc?

    Regards Adam
    thanks for the comment on the 120 adam.

    my original surepower unit died after 2 and a half years with no problems.

    i then replaced it with a spare i had, and found out there was a safety recall on those units, i checked the serial numbers and the replacement unit i had was with in the recall serial. ARB have all the info on these. there is a big chance of property damage caused by fire.

    i didn't stretch the funds out to get a dc-dc, i just got the sbi12 isolator unit. much better than the surepower unit IMHO.
    SIK-120
    2008 Toyota Prado 120
    ...with a few bits and pieces on it...

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    • #242
      Like many others on here I imagine, I'll be keen to see pics once you get some 33's on! Which brand do you feel you are heading towards?

      You are now amongst a very select group that appear to have done a 4" lift. Do you think now, looking back, that it may have been worthwhile going with the 4" kit from Superior Engineering, or are you happy with how its progressed?
      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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      • #243
        Originally posted by Madkore View Post
        Like many others on here I imagine, I'll be keen to see pics once you get some 33's on! Which brand do you feel you are heading towards?

        You are now amongst a very select group that appear to have done a 4" lift. Do you think now, looking back, that it may have been worthwhile going with the 4" kit from Superior Engineering, or are you happy with how its progressed?
        can't wait til i get new rubber on. did mention that i filled my prado up with water on boxing day. not very nice.

        as for the 4", i do not believe there is an off the shelf kit that is a true 4" or a kit that really works.

        knowing what i know now by building my 120, i would not even look at the superior 4" kit. it adds height with heavy springs.

        you will need the following as a min for the 4" i have fitted:

        no ABS
        fr adjustable uca's
        fr diff drop min. of 45mm
        fr struts at a min. open length of 580
        fr coils at about 405mm tall free height
        rr superior lca's
        rr coils at about 470mm tall free height
        rr shocks at a min of 650mm open length
        extended prop valve bracket
        ext rr brake line (only one for the rr due to not having ABS)

        i am still working on pics for you guys. they're coming.

        cheers.
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        Last edited by 8608; 21-01-2012, 10:18 AM.
        SIK-120
        2008 Toyota Prado 120
        ...with a few bits and pieces on it...

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        • #244
          I went out for a wheel today with Steve and his Prado, my Prado is in Arnhem Land so I brought out my Sierra since I recently got it back on the road.

          It was fun watching the big coils of the Prado soak up all the wash outs and bumps.. It was also fun recovering his Prado with my Sierra.. heh heh..

          Now for the pictures




          bum end flex
          [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
          Wrench, Wheel, Wreck, Repeat... [/SIZE][/FONT]

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          • #245
            And some more





            [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
            Wrench, Wheel, Wreck, Repeat... [/SIZE][/FONT]

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            • #246
              And now the photo's he was hoping I wouldn't post up .. heh heh



              [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
              Wrench, Wheel, Wreck, Repeat... [/SIZE][/FONT]

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              • #247
                ha ha ha

                Ya just haven't tried hard enough, until you need to be snatched out by a zuki !!!!

                Great pix..
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                • #248
                  Ha ha, love the kegs you have hangin off the back of the Sierra
                  My wife made me remove mine and she keeps them in her handbag now
                  Marc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
                  [url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21168-1Coolbanana-s-Grande-Build-Up]1Coolbanana's rig build up[/url]

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                  • #249
                    finally connected to the www again. fark its been that long and i see there's been sh!tloads of changes. can't keep up these days.

                    heaps has happened, with a new job and all.

                    got some new stuff to fit in the near future. will post pics when i get them uploaded.


                    new prototype mono tube front struts which are not billies and half the price. watch this space.


                    plus i'm saving to get some new tyres and a winch, and then to push the front back up to 4" again.
                    SIK-120
                    2008 Toyota Prado 120
                    ...with a few bits and pieces on it...

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                    • #250
                      Don't worry about a winch I'll have the Sierra or my Prado their to get you out. But at least buy yourself some new tyres.
                      [FONT="Comic Sans MS"][SIZE="2"]09 D4D Prado - Toyota issue White
                      Wrench, Wheel, Wreck, Repeat... [/SIZE][/FONT]

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                      • #251
                        nice and flexy there 8608 nice work. cheers samo
                        had an 03 gx 120 with some gear now got a 2013 bt 50 GT auto some ARB gear.

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                        • #252
                          here are a couple of pics of the front mono tube struts.





                          SIK-120
                          2008 Toyota Prado 120
                          ...with a few bits and pieces on it...

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                          • #253
                            They look errr... chromeish...

                            Nice!
                            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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                            • #254
                              loving this rig Mate top effort!!! to bad im not still living in the NT.. Love Those rims mate...... so expensive from Oposite lock tho.....
                              2008 120 Series 3lt D4D TD Prado GX, With to many bits to list :-) and more to come!!

                              Ghosts Build thread :- [url]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?22132-Ghosts-2008-D4D-Auto-build[/url]

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                              • #255
                                sik 120 flex

                                finally got a chance to put the 120 up the travel ramp.






                                i have a couple more pics to upload still.

                                ramp is 20 degrees.
                                front score: 612
                                rear score: 740
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                                Last edited by 8608; 30-06-2012, 09:20 AM. Reason: can't spell
                                SIK-120
                                2008 Toyota Prado 120
                                ...with a few bits and pieces on it...

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