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first, this is my rig when i first got her late '09
its a 2005 GXL 4.0l VVT-i with a 6 speed manual gearbox ( 97k on the clock )
:idea: Started the ball rolling by draining all the lubrication oils from the donk, gearbox, transfer case, and front and rear diffs.
new engine filter, all topped up with new Castrol products sticking with the magnetec 40/15w in the motor
:idea: Changed out the spark plugs with new densos , the 3 on the pass. side hadnt been done at the 100k service, so it was lucky i checked
:idea: while i was saving for the big stuff, i whipped up a rear recovery tongue,
:idea: added VVT-i badging and a black bonet protector
:idea: The front and rear wheel arch's, where taped and sprayed, spare holder packed out
:idea: the dollars a reality, the tyres were the first major mod, and honestly, worth every cent. I slipped some Mickey Thompson 5 rib ATZ's under it and evan replaced the brand new GT on the spare for the same... which has already been rotated and put into use
:idea: with a 45mm lift kit from Ironman siiting in boxes, and a second hand ARB deluxe Bullbar waiting to be modified, it was time to make the prado respectable. I replaced the stock shocks/springs, then sent it in for a camber and wheel alignment
before............................................ .............after
:idea: after it was raised, i found the mudflaps didnt look right, so i made some extensions out of 3mm rubber, and still very please with the new look
:idea: removed the front bumper for a dummy fit up of the bullbar, fly screen installed to protect the radiator, the under side of the lights etc. was blacked out ready for the bar
:idea: noticed the " non flared bar yet? "
:idea: about a week later, this is my modified bar painted SATIN BLACK
:idea: time to give her a good scrub, step back and have a good look
its a 2005 GXL 4.0l VVT-i with a 6 speed manual gearbox ( 97k on the clock )
:idea: Started the ball rolling by draining all the lubrication oils from the donk, gearbox, transfer case, and front and rear diffs.
new engine filter, all topped up with new Castrol products sticking with the magnetec 40/15w in the motor
:idea: Changed out the spark plugs with new densos , the 3 on the pass. side hadnt been done at the 100k service, so it was lucky i checked
:idea: while i was saving for the big stuff, i whipped up a rear recovery tongue,
:idea: added VVT-i badging and a black bonet protector
:idea: The front and rear wheel arch's, where taped and sprayed, spare holder packed out
:idea: the dollars a reality, the tyres were the first major mod, and honestly, worth every cent. I slipped some Mickey Thompson 5 rib ATZ's under it and evan replaced the brand new GT on the spare for the same... which has already been rotated and put into use
:idea: with a 45mm lift kit from Ironman siiting in boxes, and a second hand ARB deluxe Bullbar waiting to be modified, it was time to make the prado respectable. I replaced the stock shocks/springs, then sent it in for a camber and wheel alignment
before............................................ .............after
:idea: after it was raised, i found the mudflaps didnt look right, so i made some extensions out of 3mm rubber, and still very please with the new look
:idea: removed the front bumper for a dummy fit up of the bullbar, fly screen installed to protect the radiator, the under side of the lights etc. was blacked out ready for the bar
:idea: noticed the " non flared bar yet? "
:idea: about a week later, this is my modified bar painted SATIN BLACK
:idea: time to give her a good scrub, step back and have a good look
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