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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 11:11 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Has the gap between the bull bar and the flare increased by a full 1.5", or have you pushed the bar slightly higher in mounting holes than before?
New tyres and rims next ay? I could go for a $econd $et of rim$ with mud tyre$! [/sarcasm]Last edited by williade; 11-09-2011, 07:54 PM.[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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Originally posted by Prado BB View Postthat looks awesome Glen. Are you really that fussed with the front bar? It looks ok to me.
cheers
Andy
As for the bar, it's a difficult decision. For looks I'd rather lift it, but for safety and strength, I'd rather leave it. Engineer says ask ARB. ARB says lift it to prevent the round bar obstructing the lights. ARB also says; don't install a winch because of the increased leaverage. *sigh*
Originally posted by williade View PostHas the gap between the bull bar and the flare increased by a full 1.5", or have you pushed the bar slightly higher in mounting holes than before?
New tyres and rims next ay? I could go for a $econd $et of rim$ with mud tyre$! [/sarcasm]
Rims$ and tyres$$$ definitely, but probably not right now. Tackling the 285 rubbing issues might cause to much of delay for the engineering cert. I'm sorta happier with 265/75R16 for driving and touring anyway - they're a good size and very common. So umm... for now... no tyres for you!Last edited by glen_ep; 11-09-2011, 10:29 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 11:08 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 11:04 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Alex did a good job on the brackets. Looks like he welded a piece at the top for the raised mounting holes and then added some extra to the sides. He was worried it might be wobbly without it?[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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Thanks for posting the pics of the steering spacer mod. I have a 25mm lift and I tried to space my steering out with washers, bit there is too much flex in the rubber mount now. So I also have a Milners spacer on the way to cure this - I will mod mine the same as yours.
Why do you need the body/cargo bump stops? I have not extended mine (yet).
I do have some odd noise coming from the back when going over uneven surfaces - I wonder if it is to do with the rear bumper... (I didn't fit the lift myself.)95 3.0 Camp Car, 150 V6 Daily Driver[SIZE=4]
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Originally posted by williade View PostAlex did a good job on the brackets. Looks like he welded a piece at the top for the raised mounting holes and then added some extra to the sides. He was worried it might be wobbly without it?
Originally posted by fridayman View PostThanks for posting the pics of the steering spacer mod. I have a 25mm lift and I tried to space my steering out with washers, bit there is too much flex in the rubber mount now. So I also have a Milners spacer on the way to cure this - I will mod mine the same as yours.
Why do you need the body/cargo bump stops? I have not extended mine (yet).
I do have some odd noise coming from the back when going over uneven surfaces - I wonder if it is to do with the rear bumper... (I didn't fit the lift myself.)
- The missing curves on the spacer, which takes some work to correct. Try to keep the mod curved to maintain strength. After cut grinding and coarse grinding, I used a flap disk to finish it off.
- The large holes are not deep enough to allow that steel rod/bolt (on the rubber piece) to move in. I lacked big enough tools to drill the hole out, so I ended up shortening the steel rod.
Body bump stops: Get a friend to climb into the cargo area and jump around. You'll notice the bump stop move up/down a little. Now imagine having 500kg of gear in the back, doing 60-100km and going over bumps (we get some nasty corrugations in Aus). The body is meant to move up and down by about +-6mm, not +-30mm, so without this mod you could fracture the body. I recommend you check into that noise, mine has not developed any (aside from the initial steering issues).glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Are there any more bump stops between the body and the chassis, other then those in the rear wheel arches?[B]Declan[/B]: [SIZE=1]1997 GXL 4.5 Auto 80 series on [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], ARB bullbar, 2" OME lift, 32" MTZ, GME UHF, rear ARB locker, Kaymar spare wheel carrier[/SIZE]
[B]PLANNED[/B]: [SIZE=1]3 or 4" suspension lift, 2" body lift (maybe), winch, 35" MTZ + roadies, front locker, sliders, cylinder head rebuilt for [B][COLOR="#FF0000"]LPG[/COLOR][/B], Garret [COLOR="#4499ff"][B]Turbocharger[/B][/COLOR][/SIZE]
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Originally posted by williade View PostAre there any more bump stops between the body and the chassis, other then those in the rear wheel arches?glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 11:03 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 11:03 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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Last edited by glen_ep; 01-04-2020, 11:02 PM.glen_ep - engineered, 4" lift, 33" 255/85R16, lockers, 4.88 ratios www.pradopoint.com.au/showthread.php?17237 www.youtube.com/user/glenep www.fb.com/groups/ToyotaPrado90
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