Introductions

[moving_on Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close moving_on]

Hi All,

Been lurking awhile and thought it was time to say gday.

Came across this site researching to buy 4wd when partner and I quit our jobs to drive across Oz.
Had driven a few Prados and Landcruisers on the mines in WA, that combined with the very enthusiastic members on this forum convinced me.

2004 120 series GX 3ltr TD, White. 200K on it when brought.

4 spotties on the front, gen toyota bullbar, parrot handsfree, 6 stacker dvd/cd in the center console, all there when i purchased.

Added a roofrack, no brand china import off a fella selling on gumtree in Perth (pretty bloody happy with it TBH), rear work light, dual battery system with ABR Sidewinder Isolater, couple of extra 12v points in the rear, midway through rear drawer build (PP inspired!)

Wishlist: 5ltr/100km fuel economy like the misso's diesel i30. If i could get that all the other add ons would be affordable and no longer a wish!

Big thanks to the PP community, have been a great help for tracking down info for DIY mods and maintenance. After 6 months of wandering around we finally have a base again, so hopefully will be more active on here.

Cheers,
Kieran

[Wightwood120 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Wightwood120]

Apologies all, I've already made a couple of posts without introducing myself but I'll categorise those previous posts as belonging to my 'ignorant 120 series era'... My current setup is as follows:

Model: GXL Turbo Diesel
Year: 2011
Colour: White
Accessories: ARB Deluxe Bull Bar, Dual Battery (Optima), DP Chip, Rear diff E-Locker, Lightforce Genesis HID spotlights, TJM Gold suspension + 2" lift, Polyair airbags in rear, Safari Snorkel, Tow Bar, Rhino Pioneer roof rack, Cooper Discoverer A/T3's, GME UHF radio and aerial, anderson plug to rear, Redarc brake controller, DIG Options DVD,GPS headunit and headrest video screens, bonnet protector, window tint
Wishlist: Winch, seat covers

Also want to add my thanks to the PP community, moderators etc. for a brilliant resource and forum for all things Prado.

Cheers,
Nick

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Welcome aboard Nick. Sounds like a well accessorized 150 already Enjoy the site!

[mjrandom Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close mjrandom]

Welcome on board.

[Marz9 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Marz9]

Hi Guys, I've been lurking on this great site for a few months now while I was researching my new purchase.
Got heaps of valuable information which helped me to decide on my current purchase, so thanks to everyone for their valuable comments.
I just picked up my 2010 Prado SX 2 weeks ago.
It is silver, has rear air suspension, red arc electric trailer brake system and nudge bar.
I've got a few things on my wish list but it will be a case of installing them as I need them, however saying that I will be installing an on board air compressor from ARB soon.
Thanks again for all the valuable info and I look forward to being a part of this great community.
Cheers, Mario.

[strawberrybob Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close strawberrybob]

I live in Adelaide, Australia. Found this forum from Google and thought I should register. I am planning to buy a prado. The reason I didn't buy any car yet because I am a bike rider! I love bikes.

[Elz Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Elz]

Hey Lads,

I've been reading this forum for a few months now and have just recently started posting. Thought I would introduce myself!

I live in Melbourne and drive a 90s Prado which I am currently building up and loving every minute!
I'm always keen to hit the tracks on the weekend, so if anyone is looking for an extra truck to tag along on a weekend bash, please shoot me a PM.

Look forward to getting to know you all.

Cheers, Elz

[Fat wagon Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Fat wagon]

Hi my name is Chris I live in Bundy I recently brought a 9/10 150 d4d it's got a bit of fruit on it with a few more mods in the pipe line its has the fowling fitted

Steinbauer chip
3" stainless exhurst
Electronic rust protecter
2" ome suspention
Bridgestone dualer at's
Dual batteries
Hid spot lights

I have just brought a set of tjm side rails and a bull bar not yet fitted but will probably do a build thread on fitting them the prado is far from my first 4wd but by far the most refined! It's mums taxi 90% of the time and a nice car to get away in the other 10% I took it to tuff trucks last weekend 3200km round trip towing a tandem axel trailer and 5 mates it went really well but the auto is all over the place in it gear selection and just today first time we have had it in 4wd we now have a perminate slip lndicator warning light on the dash I guess it's back to the dealership where we brought it lets see how that goes

Cheers

Chris

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welcome, I am new too

[Wilco1256 Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Wilco1256]

Wilco from Brisbane ZR 2 door, ARB bullbar, spotties, winch, oldman emu suspension, dual batteries, tradesman roof racks, side awning, 3" exhaust, mud tyres, dick cepek rims, tow bar, extra power points in rear compartment, 47ltr fridge, new windscreen- bummer.

[Nightwolve Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nightwolve]

Gday guys,

my name is Sven, I'm 28 years old and I live in Germany, more precisely in the Alps in southern Bavaria
I've been reading in Pradopoint for some time, and now I made it to sign up :mrgreen:

My ride is a blue 2005 Prado 120 Grande D4D (sold as LandCruiser 120 Executive in Germany), with factory dual batteries and Webasto diesel-heating.

I already did some slight modifications, but there's more to come! I will open a buildup-thread soon

Already done:
30mm lift
50mm wheel spacers
265/70R17 Tires on factory rims
Vision-X spotties
Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform
Hilux wiper jets
Waeco cooler

Wish List:
Another 15mm lift
slightly bigger tires (dreaming of 255/80R17)
LED-Bar for Roof Rack
Awning
Camping-box/sliders (for fridge, cooking, ...)
Roof tent
And everything else in my mind...haha

Cheers
Sven

I also have a RC 1/8.5 scale LC 75 series Ute (still in progress) and a 1/9.4 scale Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited...haha

[Setme3 Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close Setme3]

New and introducing myself and my Prado

Hi all
My name is Jacob I am new to this forum.
I own a 2005 Prado V6 Grande, dark grey in colour, with few extras:

Arb winch bullbar
Warn XD9000 winch
Arb Intensity lights
Dual battery system
Arb full length roof rack
Arb awning
Hi-lift jack
Led bar on roof rack
Led bar on bullbar
Safari snorkel
Front slotted half drilled front discs
Kaymar rear work light (updated light)
Reverse sensors
5 Watt GME UHF
25 watt PHILIPS UHF
BF Goodrich tyres all around
Raised suspension (2")
Converted rear suspension from factory airbags to springs
Rear draw plus fridge slide. (Only to one side)
Engel fridge/freezer
Led interior lights.
Extra led lights to the iner of the back door and the sides of the cargo area
3x 12v sockets on bullbar
4x 12v sockets in cargo area
Bluetooth/dvd/navigation ect.. System with reverse camera.
Dark tinted windows
Dash mat.
Genuine accessories:
Floor mats and on top rubber mats
Weather shields
Headlight protectors.
Bonnet protector
Rubber cargo mat
Next will be putting led lights to the side of the roof rack and I'm getting a table made up for the rear door.
I have just done:
Oil changes on engine,diffs,transfercase and I also flushed coolant, changed fuel filter, changed front hubs, and front and rear brake pads.

I am from Greystanes NSW and would be more than happy to participate in any activity and also in meeting local Prado owners.
Thank you all and hope to meet as many proud Prado owners as I am.

[craigm Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close craigm]

Sounds like a well setup Prado Jacob. Welcome aboard!


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Welcome everyone. Good to see a couple of international members.

Nice looking RC models there Sven. Any videos in action? Are there any 120 Prados available?

[Nightwolve Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nightwolve]

Welcome everyone. Good to see a couple of international members.

Nice looking RC models there Sven. Any videos in action? Are there any 120 Prados available?

Hey Andrew,

thank you very much. The 75 series-built is still in progress. It's nearly all selfmade.
Unfortunately there is no Prado 120 RC-body available But there are FJ40, FJ-Cruiser (Tamiya) and HDJ80 (Ebay) Bodies around, and a LJ70 (RCModelex) will be available soon, too. In a german RC-forum, der is also a FJ45-body available for purchase, produced by a member.

I made some videos of my Rubicon, which you can find here:
https://vimeo.com/nightwolve/videos

The latest video is this one:

There's still some material on my laptop to get cut an uploaded. :shock:

I also got some photo-galleries of my RC-models, but i do not know if this is open for public access:
http://www.rockcrawler.de/gallery/in...lbumList/3831/