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Was a bit worried about the lifestyle rack going over corrigations as the fridge gets up quite a bounce so purchased a set of support legs and they look like they will work a treat.
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[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAX -
How far can you angle the seats back with the cargo barrier fitted? We also have a child seat fitted and angle it back a fair way to keep his head from falling forward when he sleeps.[url=http://www.myswag.org/index.php?topic=12264]My Prado[/url]Comment
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I set the cargo barrier as far foward as the seats would allow. We run two car seats so the rear seat is set at a normal seating position. This is not straight up but just angled slightly back.
There is adjustments with the brackets if you needed to have the rack back further to allow for the angle of the seats.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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I've got the Autosafe barrier also and reckon it is a good bit of kit. The ease of install and no drilling required is what sold me also.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]Comment
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Picked up an earth bus today to fit with the power distribution block. Hope to get it fitted tonight to see how it all looks. Need to then determine how to drill? the holes into the inside to fit the merit/cigar power outlets. Not sure what others have used but am looking at using hole saws.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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This is the earth bus I purchased.
And this is how it will look once I screw it into place under the distribution block.
[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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Well I got around to getting a mate to give me a hand and we finally fitted and wired up the second battery and distribution block.
The isolator has been in for a while but all neatly wired up now.
With power going to the back a circuit breaker from ABR Sidewinder was installed.
Here is the battery all wired into place. Went a for a battery with twin posts to make the wiring neater.
To Be Continued.......[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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Two outlets at this stage. A cigar and a merit.
One distribution block and earth bus neatly out of sight. Pleanty of room for other power requirements when needed.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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Howdy VKPrado
Great work on the very tidy install there. Hope all is going well with the pre preparation for "team VJKPrado's" assult on the 2012GTG.
Was on the "Pure Sense" website having a look can you put me down for 4 car smell things if you have the room.
Look forward to catching up at the GTG.
Regards AdamYep.....I have a Prado just like you
Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China
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Thanks for the comments Adam. It took all day to get it all installed and looking neat/ tidy/ practical.
I have sent you a PM with regards to the Pure Sense order.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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Since we are going to the GTG it was a good time to get a suspension lift to ensure safe clearance and also I felt the Prado was getting to low to the ground.
Well after much thought and delibiration I decided to go with OME and fitted the following; Front shocks- 90000, Front springs- 2884, Rear shocks- 60004, Rear springs- 2896
It now looks like I have gone from a low rider to a high rider, the lift has raised the vehicle 70mm all round.
Originally; FL- 731, FR- 730, RL- 766, RR- 766
Now; FL-800, FR- 802, RL- 835, RR- 835
Just goes to show how much it had lost in height over original.
The only issue I have found so far is that it will no longer fit in the garage with the east west bars fitted.[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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Do like the fuse box in there VKComment
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Thanks for that. It was a bit of work but once a template was formed it was a lot easier.Originally posted by Palmer View Post[B]Tasmania 2015 GTG Committee Member[/B] 2005 Prado Pilbara, Sovereign Bar, Driver & passenger weathershields, UHF TX3220, Spare wheel spaces, Lifestyle rack, Genuine front & midrow seatcovers, Genuine front & midrow rubber floor mats, ARB 47 litre fridge/freezer, Hilux washer jets, BF Goodridge A/T, Radiator protection plate, Dual battery tray and isolator, ARB 2.5m awning, Rhino heavy duty areo bars, MSA rear wheel bin, MAXTRAXComment
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You have some pretty neat ideas there VK. I hadn't looked at your rig build before now, but the way you have done the rear fuse block is great. I am yet to do mine as well (have temporarily got power to the back in a 6B&S cable, but that is way overkill for a 12v socket on its own and I will split it eventually, when I work out future electrical mods for the rear... (basically LED lighting options)
When I bought the power through for the fridge I ran a second set of power cables from the auxiliary battery at the same time to save the future need - I ran these through the chasis rail, and though worth it in the end, it was a fair job to get done.
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