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nanbar · 22-02-2016, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by Lski View Post

Picked up my 2016 built Prado GXL auto 2.5 weeks ago with tint, bonnet/headlight protectors and rubber floor mats.

Since then I have installed/fitted the following:
ARB Deluxe colour coded bulbar
Safari snorkel
9in LED lights
Tin's underbody protection
Roadsafe tow points
Dual battery - 120AH AGM w/isolator and digital incabin display
Uniden 8060S UHF
Dobinson/Bilstein suspension lift (Zordo)
BFG AT KO2 265/70 17 tyres
Wynnum towbar
ARB onboard compressor (installed under passenger seat)

Still to go (within next 1-2 weeks):
Removal of 3rd row seating and installation of false floor with fridge slide, fuse block and multiple 12v sockets
Diff/box breathers
Alum roof rack w/ awning

Very impressed with the Prado thus far, particularly after the modifications. The suspension work has really made it a far nicer car to drive and sits almost exactly at the height I was after. Also impressed with the on-road performance of the BFG's, they are very quite, handle well and look good with the side bitters. Cant wait to get them off-road!

Potential mods:
Rock Amour steps/sliders
ARB rear diff lock (decision pending based on how it performs off-road)

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Looks good. What LED lights did you get?

Lski · 23-02-2016, 08:47 AM

They are the Penetrator LED's (4WD Supercenter) - 370w/30,000LM.

Odlaw · 23-02-2016, 12:19 PM

Nice rig, do you get any flare back from the lights on the white bar?

mjrandom · 23-02-2016, 12:36 PM

Very nice.

Lski · 23-02-2016, 03:40 PM

Originally posted by Odlaw View Post

Nice rig, do you get any flare back from the lights on the white bar?

Not that I've noticed.. but only had the bar and lights on for less then a week..

Lski · 21-03-2016, 10:38 AM

Just finished removing the 3rd row seats and installing the false floor. Really happy with the way it turned out - looks almost factory and provides the added space that I was after. Removing the seats was a 15 min job, but it was a fairly tedious process cutting the templates and ply to suit the many different angles..

Managed to install a Baintech fuse block in the passenger side void which provides easy fuse access. In the same void I also installed 1x12v socket for my Waeco and 3x12v sockets on the other void for aux, all connected to the fuse block. Still contemplating the requirement to install fridge slides...

mjrandom · 21-03-2016, 11:09 AM

Floor looks good. Nice work.

saftgt · 21-03-2016, 11:40 AM

Hi Brilliant work.

Great you would have gained height, but would you have lost in width due to the sloping edges?

What width do you have now? See image

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Lski · 21-03-2016, 02:43 PM

Originally posted by saftgt View Post

Hi Brilliant work.

Great you would have gained height, but would you have lost in width due to the sloping edges?

What width do you have now? See image

Along the floor side to side there would be slightly less (would have to measure), however front to back size increases due to removal of the chucky plastic piece before the door, and it also extends closer to the back of the 2nd row seats due to the seat angle and height.

It is the overall height gain that is the biggest advantage for me, it assists when Im transporting the mountain bike and for when I am trying to 'tetris in' my camping gear!

120D4D · 21-03-2016, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Lski View Post

Just finished removing the 3rd row seats and installing the false floor. Really happy with the way it turned out - looks almost factory and provides the added space that I was after. Removing the seats was a 15 min job, but it was a fairly tedious process cutting the templates and ply to suit the many different angles..

Managed to install a Baintech fuse block in the passenger side void which provides easy fuse access. In the same void I also installed 1x12v socket for my Waeco and 3x12v sockets on the other void for aux, all connected to the fuse block. Still contemplating the requirement to install fridge slides...

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And in the spirit of giving back to the community, when do you think you'll be uploading the schematics/template for the rest of us lazy sods to copy.....?!

Lski · 23-03-2016, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by 120D4D View Post

And in the spirit of giving back to the community, when do you think you'll be uploading the schematics/template for the rest of us lazy sods to copy.....?!

Sorry would if I could but my templates are in no condition to upload, I only used templates for the basic outline. I did allot of cutting/trimming of the ply to get it right ..

120D4D · 23-03-2016, 12:10 PM

Yeah, its the fiddling trimming and repeated test-fitting that im not looking forward to!

mjrandom · 23-03-2016, 12:50 PM

Do what I did. Rule a centreline on the steel floor and run out at right angles every 100mm. Rule up a sheet of ply the same. Use cardboard sheet (craft stuff) to get the shape and mark match marks to the centre lines and cross lines. This is CAD (cardboard aided design) and CAM (cardboard aided manufacture). Take the cardboard template and line up the corresponding marks. Draw. Then come back 5mm to allow for carpet. This will give enough clearance to test fit before gluing on the carpet. Use a pencil or sharpie to confirm the shape on the ply. Trim and test fit. Slide a piece of carpet around the ply before gluing to make sure you have enough clearance. Then glue. Do this in a well ventilated area and let the volatiles boil off before fitting. For the little winglets same process but get your karma balance up first.

Lski · 15-01-2017, 08:53 AM

New Rock Armour side steps/sliders now fitted. Quite impressed with the quality, really like that they sit up high, I've actually achieved an additional 35mm clearance over the factory steps!

Diff breathers extensions for rear and front diff, gearbox and 2xtransfer case installed.

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