BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Hi,

Just wondering if the 80L would fit this same setup with a cargo barrier installed? Do you have much room between the seat and the handle of the Waeco.

Looking at getting a 80L Waeco next week, any feedback would be appreciated.

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Hi,

Just wondering if the 80L would fit this same setup with a cargo barrier installed? Do you have much room between the seat and the handle of the Waeco.

Looking at getting a 80L Waeco next week, any feedback would be appreciated.

Hi Omni

Sorry for the long lead time to reply...I haven't been able to be on here for a while.

I can't see any reason why it wouldn't. My seats recline to the first position before they hit the handle. It is this way intentionally as I wanted it as far back ()towards front of car) as possible so that my table etc on the door didn't foul the front of the fridge.

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Hi,

Just wondering if the 80L would fit this same setup with a cargo barrier installed? Do you have much room between the seat and the handle of the Waeco.

Looking at getting a 80L Waeco next week, any feedback would be appreciated.

Hi Omni

Sorry for the long lead time to reply...I haven't been able to be on here for a while.

I can't see any reason why it wouldn't. My seats recline to the first position before they hit the handle. It is this way intentionally as I wanted it as far back ()towards front of car) as possible so that my table etc on the door didn't foul the front of the fridge.

I've got the 110 Litre WAECO in the back of mine .... and the boys have no problems with being able to recline the seats (perhaps not all the way - but enough tfor them to be comfortable).

Cheers
Chippy

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Hi Bankrupt,

Just wondering if you had to adjust your front suspension after you fitted the ARB Bullbar? If so, what did you change and are you still getting the same measurements pre-bullbar?

Cheers

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Hey Bankrupt,

One more question for you, I'm looking into the same roof rack as your - tracklander. Does it fit onto the standard rails that come with the GXL or does it NEED its own rails? Reason why I'm asking is I would have preffered to mount it onto the stock rail and remove it if I'm not using it but still have the stock rails for the looks

Also would you recommend it? Is it sturdy etc? Any help would be great!

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

nice build up mate.

just outa interest where di you mount the box for the icom?

cheers

lippa

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Hi Bankrupt,

Just wondering if you had to adjust your front suspension after you fitted the ARB Bullbar? If so, what did you change and are you still getting the same measurements pre-bullbar?

Cheers

Yeah, it's on the top setting. Mind you I opted for the slightly softer coil at the front so that it was nicer on the body and welds.
I also have a dual battery set-up, lights and antenna on the front like most I suppose so its about +85kg all up over the nose. Rides nice, no complaints at all.

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Hey Bankrupt,

One more question for you, I'm looking into the same roof rack as your - tracklander. Does it fit onto the standard rails that come with the GXL or does it NEED its own rails? Reason why I'm asking is I would have preffered to mount it onto the stock rail and remove it if I'm not using it but still have the stock rails for the looks

Also would you recommend it? Is it sturdy etc? Any help would be great!

It comes with its own mounts. The factory rails get deleted.

I know its a pain to remove / reinstall but you get the increased clearance (big issue if you're raised and visit undercover carparks) and its stronger.
Tracklander also assured me tha tbeing closer to the roof meant for a quiter rack as well.

I must say it's definately not the rack you want to install and then pull off. It's two person job and is fidly. I reckon you'd end up scatching the roof etc so much you'd only do it once or twice.

I thought of pulling mine off, but now I'm used to it and it comes in handy for that Saturday morning trip to Bunnings. Afterall no point having a perfectly good roof rack there if it never carries anything Mrs disagrees...typical!

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

nice build up mate.

just outa interest where di you mount the box for the icom?

cheers

lippa

Up under the dash (Vertically). I bought some metal strap from Bunnings, bent it up, teck screwed it into place and then mounted the CB to it. THe cord runs down the console and out under the bottom whilst in use and then gets tucked under when no longer required. Handpiece then gets stored in the glovebox.

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

just wanted to say thanks! Your floor has inspired me and today i put one in my self. Great option as there is only the two of us so we have heaps of room! 8)

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

G day bankrupt,They say everyone has a twin and i guess our prados got separated at the factory! Like what u have done and will keep my eye out for any future mods to keep up! By the way did you keep your steps off or were you just experimenting? :shock:

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Nah not experimenting I crunched it on a Pradopoint outing...looking forward to making some steel ones over the christmas break to replace them.

New seats in the front will be my next mod I think...something with more support...I'm only small and I feel like I'm sitting on the couch.

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Well it's been a while but I've finally got around to getting some replacement steps:

AJ120 helped out with some steel jobbies:





Have also ordered front and rear lockers and the new ARB Twin Head CKMTA12 air compressor.

Will be fitting it up as soon as it and the battery tray, in which I hope to fit it arrives so stay tuned.

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Re: BANKRUPT's 09 D4D

Nice work Bankrupt, great to see your still around, that step copped a flogging that day. How much for AJ's sliders ?

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Fitted an ARB CKSA12 Air compressor and diff locker controls today ready for the lockers themselves to go in tomorrow.