Hi all, the mods might not happen as quickly as some of the other build ups on here but I thought I'd get some photos in from the start to kick things off.
Looking forward to adding bits and pieces over time turning the Prado into a good touring vehicle capable of some weekend fun on the tracks as well.
Factory options I went for were
1. The cargo barrier (although it needs to be refitted at the first service) see here for details viewtopic.php?f=45&t=9175
2. Towbar (looks aside, I reckon it'll provide great protection for the rear bumper off road)
3. Redarc Brake Controller
4. As well as the obligatory rubber mats (including cargo area)
Redarc Brake Controller fitting
Since then, I have added Rhino Sportz cross bars which I will attach my Rhino Platform Rack to. I pinched this from my Pajero before I traded it. A great low profile rack!
I've also had BFG AT's in 275/65/R17 added which look great and are really quiet. Highly recommend Nathan at Jax Quickfit in Caulfield South. Great price and easy to deal with. Oh and the free Black Max Compressor promo BFG has at the moment is great too. Received mine yesterday.
BFG AT 275/65/R17
My first bit of DIY on the new Prado was to install a dual battery system. I grabbed a aux battery tray from Derek at ABR and a Redarc isolator. Mounting the battery tray was very straight forward with the instructions from Derek. Re the mounting of the isolator, there are two captive nuts in the engine bay (drivers side) near the wheel arch that are the perfect distance apart for matching the mounting holes on the isolator. You need to mount it on a diagonal but is much easier than having to drill new holes.
Redarc isolator mounting
Aux Battery (Supercharge Allrounder)
Modified power steering and aircon bracket
Unfortunately my 75ah Exide Extreme battery didn't fit (slightly too long) in the space so I had to settle with a Supercharge Allrounder 60ah which fits with space to spare. The Exide will now go into our camper as a second battery for that.
Next DIY mod will be to install my GME TX 3440 and aerial and then an Anderson plug (probably ABR kit) to the rear for charging our camper batteries.
Future mods wish list includes:
1. Polyair Bags
2. Bullbar
3. Two inch lift
4. Snorkel
5. Window Tint
Just need to put some $$$ in the piggy bank first
Cheers, Sam.
Looking forward to adding bits and pieces over time turning the Prado into a good touring vehicle capable of some weekend fun on the tracks as well.
Factory options I went for were
1. The cargo barrier (although it needs to be refitted at the first service) see here for details viewtopic.php?f=45&t=9175
2. Towbar (looks aside, I reckon it'll provide great protection for the rear bumper off road)
3. Redarc Brake Controller
4. As well as the obligatory rubber mats (including cargo area)
Redarc Brake Controller fitting
Since then, I have added Rhino Sportz cross bars which I will attach my Rhino Platform Rack to. I pinched this from my Pajero before I traded it. A great low profile rack!
I've also had BFG AT's in 275/65/R17 added which look great and are really quiet. Highly recommend Nathan at Jax Quickfit in Caulfield South. Great price and easy to deal with. Oh and the free Black Max Compressor promo BFG has at the moment is great too. Received mine yesterday.
BFG AT 275/65/R17
My first bit of DIY on the new Prado was to install a dual battery system. I grabbed a aux battery tray from Derek at ABR and a Redarc isolator. Mounting the battery tray was very straight forward with the instructions from Derek. Re the mounting of the isolator, there are two captive nuts in the engine bay (drivers side) near the wheel arch that are the perfect distance apart for matching the mounting holes on the isolator. You need to mount it on a diagonal but is much easier than having to drill new holes.
Redarc isolator mounting
Aux Battery (Supercharge Allrounder)
Modified power steering and aircon bracket
Unfortunately my 75ah Exide Extreme battery didn't fit (slightly too long) in the space so I had to settle with a Supercharge Allrounder 60ah which fits with space to spare. The Exide will now go into our camper as a second battery for that.
Next DIY mod will be to install my GME TX 3440 and aerial and then an Anderson plug (probably ABR kit) to the rear for charging our camper batteries.
Future mods wish list includes:
1. Polyair Bags
2. Bullbar
3. Two inch lift
4. Snorkel
5. Window Tint
Just need to put some $$$ in the piggy bank first
Cheers, Sam.
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