G'Day Guys,
Great to be finally on this site, given that I have been trying for months to get my password issue resolved with now using "Canberra" as opposed to the PM's when resetting passwords.
Good to also see that this site is moving forward in both activity and reliability so kudos to the admin team.
Anyway, I bit the bullet and 2 weeks ago I took ownership of a 2018 Prado GXL. Have had the following done to date
Redarc Brake Controller - Pro Elite
2 x 12v sockets + anderson plug to rear
Towbar - 3 ton
TJM side steps - black powder-coated
Safari Snorkel
DChip - makes a HUGE difference in performance
Provent Catch Can
Torqit Exhaust 3" with dump pipe. - T304 Stainless Steel
Extra 100AH Battery
Projecta Battery Management system
TJM Outback Bullbar + winch
Lightforce HTX Spotties
Rhinorack Pioneer/Backbone 2180mm + numerous brackets and accessories
Sunseeker 2.5m awning (from previous landcruiser)
Bonnet protector + window shields
Seat Covers and rubber mats - front and back
Solvit Deluxe Sta-Put Bench Car Seat Cover - waterproof dog cover for back seat - excellent
Bilstein stone guards
Dobinson Coils C59-352 - front coils
Bilstein BE5 D563 - front shockers
Dobinson Coils C59-327 - back coils
Bilstein 24-217-897 - back shockers
Airbag Man High pressure - with kevlar sleeves
Vehicle Measurements are as follows:
Before:
Front :745 , Rear: 786
After:
Front : 805 , Rear : 850
Height gained, 60mm in front 64mm in rear. Note suspension will settle a few mm.
Im based in Adelaide and the guys at Northpoint Toyota were excellent. I have always been a TJM man as years ago I had a run in with an obnoxious ARB manager and vowed NEVER to buy ARB. Thought the TJM products, fitting and installation was excellent, TJM Nailsworth left much to be desired though in their client focus and communication, given that I had spent over 15k with them. Lesson learnt in having a service level agreement with TJM before committing. Wasted my rec leave in waiting for TJM to finish installs and they went 4 days beyond the promised time frame. So be warned in dealing with TJM Nailsworth when it comes to job timings. Their workmanship though is excellent.
Im currently researching the drawers and have nearly decided on wheels and tyres but that can wait until next year.
My old car was a Landcruiser 100 series FZJ105R GXL Petrol, and served its purpose well. Im an avid beach/fishing guy, take the dogs everywhere and am looking forward to trying out the new Prado on the far west coast this Xmas.
Some snaps attached of the old, and the new.
Looking forward to contributing this site, now that it appears to have had some endone and PP is working better. :-)
Cheers
Tom
Great to be finally on this site, given that I have been trying for months to get my password issue resolved with now using "Canberra" as opposed to the PM's when resetting passwords.
Good to also see that this site is moving forward in both activity and reliability so kudos to the admin team.
Anyway, I bit the bullet and 2 weeks ago I took ownership of a 2018 Prado GXL. Have had the following done to date
Redarc Brake Controller - Pro Elite
2 x 12v sockets + anderson plug to rear
Towbar - 3 ton
TJM side steps - black powder-coated
Safari Snorkel
DChip - makes a HUGE difference in performance
Provent Catch Can
Torqit Exhaust 3" with dump pipe. - T304 Stainless Steel
Extra 100AH Battery
Projecta Battery Management system
TJM Outback Bullbar + winch
Lightforce HTX Spotties
Rhinorack Pioneer/Backbone 2180mm + numerous brackets and accessories
Sunseeker 2.5m awning (from previous landcruiser)
Bonnet protector + window shields
Seat Covers and rubber mats - front and back
Solvit Deluxe Sta-Put Bench Car Seat Cover - waterproof dog cover for back seat - excellent
Bilstein stone guards
Dobinson Coils C59-352 - front coils
Bilstein BE5 D563 - front shockers
Dobinson Coils C59-327 - back coils
Bilstein 24-217-897 - back shockers
Airbag Man High pressure - with kevlar sleeves
Vehicle Measurements are as follows:
Before:
Front :745 , Rear: 786
After:
Front : 805 , Rear : 850
Height gained, 60mm in front 64mm in rear. Note suspension will settle a few mm.
Im based in Adelaide and the guys at Northpoint Toyota were excellent. I have always been a TJM man as years ago I had a run in with an obnoxious ARB manager and vowed NEVER to buy ARB. Thought the TJM products, fitting and installation was excellent, TJM Nailsworth left much to be desired though in their client focus and communication, given that I had spent over 15k with them. Lesson learnt in having a service level agreement with TJM before committing. Wasted my rec leave in waiting for TJM to finish installs and they went 4 days beyond the promised time frame. So be warned in dealing with TJM Nailsworth when it comes to job timings. Their workmanship though is excellent.
Im currently researching the drawers and have nearly decided on wheels and tyres but that can wait until next year.
My old car was a Landcruiser 100 series FZJ105R GXL Petrol, and served its purpose well. Im an avid beach/fishing guy, take the dogs everywhere and am looking forward to trying out the new Prado on the far west coast this Xmas.
Some snaps attached of the old, and the new.
Looking forward to contributing this site, now that it appears to have had some endone and PP is working better. :-)
Cheers
Tom
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