Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

[winniliss]

Completed my dual battery install. Items used are:

Optima D27F AGM battery
Piranha battery tray
Red Arc battery isolator SBI12 (also came with battery clamps)
200 amp rated over with of vehicle, dual insulated cable (3B&S or 35mm2)
Heat shrink
Battery lugs with 6mm eyelet
Zip ties
I also purchased my own battery lug crimper and cable cutter.

Battery tray came with the following items



First off I installed the battery tray. Location I used was the spot allocated on the drivers side wheel arch.



Remove bolt from earthing point. This bolt will be replaced with a longer one.



Remove cable clip as a bolt will take it's place

[winniliss]

I like the feel of the Geos. Did 200kms on a gravel road the other day where it was corrugated, bull dust, rocky and sandy with no problems at all at speeds up to 100kms/hr.
They also feel good on the bitumen and there is no noticeable noise increase compared to the GrandTreks.

[Golly]

You will like the Geos matey, I am up to approx 55000 on my set and still got heaps of tread. Have not done much offroad work at all, but on road very good tyre, very quiet.

[winniliss]

I have also decided on the following UHF. It's the GME TX 3540 http://www.prestigecom.net.au/index....oducts_id=2654
For the antenna I have chosen two types from ZCG. The first one is for out on the road / bush. Its 2 meters long and I can put a orange flag on top for safety. http://www.zcg.com.au/cb_radio_anten...l_bar_8dbi.htm
The second is for around town. It's 1.2 meters tall http://www.zcg.com.au/cb_radio_anten...l_bar_6dbi.htm
Both whips will be black and interchangeable and I will order in a few weeks.

[winniliss]

Well I finally got my tyres. Wanted BFG All-Terrain but stocks are limited. I got Yokohama Geolander A/T-S 275/65/17 for around $1800 for 5. Very happy so far on sealed and gravel roads and sand. Haven't tested them in the mud but no doubt they will be the same as any all-terrain and clog up. I got the spacers from AMTS for the spare wheel. For a larger picture click on the image.

I have also ordered my Endless Air system http://www.endlessair.com.au/ and my airbag suspension http://www.airbagman.com.au/OA.html

Getting the boys from L&S Suspension in Darwin to raise the vehicle 50mm and install the above parts, taking pics along the way. I will do a write-up on that later. In the mean time I will have to look at extending the mud flaps for the new lift.

[winniliss]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

how are things coming along?

anything new these days?

its almost 2010, can't you start the other mods early?

It all comes down to money. The only other mod I wanted to do was install the third spot light for 2009 but due to Christmas (driving down to Melb), my sons competition BMX bike is being replaced and his year 11 overseas camp (goes towards his International Bachelorette) things will have to be put off until mid 2010 at least…

[8608]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

how are things coming along?

anything new these days?

its almost 2010, can't you start the other mods early?

[stewy]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

Keep on it buddy, I'll be following the build with anticipation.

I'll be curious to see the install and pics of the Endless Air system with Tank you mentioned.

Cheers

[keithy]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

Lookin good,Will watch with interest for the lift .That list has got my attention,Go the custom white ones! :lol:

[winniliss]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

Got the Prado from SA for $57200 on road delivered to Darwin with window tint and rear cargo mat.
They wanted $62000 in Darwin.
Got my IPF900XS today, just waiting on the HID kit to be delivered.
Towed my mates 6.4mtr boat (2t) to Dundee (170Km away) and it handled well and used stuff all fuel. Very happy.
The body deadener worked well on the gravel road - no chipping etc.
Mobile ph antenna worked better than I thought. 2 bars showing on Samsung 411 Next G ph, plugged antenna in and went to full strength.

Seeing I'm not using the fog lights, I'm going to use the switch for my spot lights. Have the workshop CD which has everything on it...

Still to come in 2009 / 2010:
1. A third IPF light (2009) and diff/gearbox/T-case breathers Done
The rest 2010, hopefully
2. DVD player from Digoptions with Hema maps and two cameras (one looking down on towball and one looking to the back) and two head rest monitors Not yet
3. 2 inch lift kit with airbags on the back (no coils) Done
4. Endless air with tank Done
5. UHF Done
6. Hand recovery kit Done, got an electric winch
7. Turbo timer (maybe) Not going to get one
8. Diff lockers (rear first) Not yet
9. When the misses lets me take the two rear seats out - Cargo barrier / draws / 60ltr fridge got one of two fridges
10. Dual battery complete
11. Roof console

All up its around $10 grand of accessories.

[Grimace]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

Didnt muck around with the cheque book.......lookin good. Plenty of blokes and ideas on here to help you spend more though. Good Luck!!
Matt

[ntp]

Re: Winniliss 09 Prado GXL TD

Good stuff. 8) And a Territorian too. :wink:

[winniliss]

Well I finally got the Prado so here is my work in progress:
ARB deluxe bar / Safari snorkel / 6.6db RFI mobile ph antenna

Rubber moulding to hide gap

Convex mirror 360 degree rotation to change angle

Dust deflector

Towbar self install

Close-up of towbar (where's the electrical plug?)

towbar & plug / rear cargo mat

Towbar electrical plug storage location

Sandgrabber mats


Scangauge

Mobile phone cable routing along fender (cable just under small hole next to battery clamp)

Mobile phone cable through firewall (its the small corrugated tubing with the zip-tie)

Mobile phone cable terminated inside glove box (bluetooth connection)

Body deadener under rear wheel arch


IPF (HID) spotties (third one to be installed later)