Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Is it just me or does it seem extraordianrily difficult to fit an item that should be one of the first things included on a vehcile designed for off road activities?

I mean its not like fitting a supercharger or or nitrous...............its a recovery point ..........why have they made it so difficult?????

Toyota......get your act together!

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Hi Folks

Bad news, Macquarie 4WD have just replied none yet, still working on a local solution.

Regards, Ricgo.

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

I mean its not like fitting a supercharger or or nitrous...............its a recovery point ..........why have they made it so difficult?????

Because Toyota thinks the 150 does not need recovery ?!?! But obviously you would need recovery point to recover 'other' vehicles from the opposition.

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Front recovery points almost available

Howdy,

Spoke to a mate of mine today who owns All Terrain 4WD in Moorabbin/Vic. He has completed the manufacture of the front 150 recovery points. They are getting electro plated as we speak, and will be on my car next week, so I will upload pics of them as soon as I can.

Cheers,


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Re: Front recovery points almost available

can't wait to see pics..

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

any update on recovery points?

my 4x4 guy told me just to use an equaliser strap on the standard ones and will be fine. however if there are aftermarket ones available I would prefer to be safe.

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Re: Front recovery points almost available

Howdy,

Spoke to a mate of mine today who owns All Terrain 4WD in Moorabbin/Vic. He has completed the manufacture of the front 150 recovery points. They are getting electro plated as we speak, and will be on my car next week, so I will upload pics of them as soon as I can.

Cheers,


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Hey Rambo

Do you know if they will fit the 150 with an ARB bar?

Regards, Richo.

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Howdy all,

Unfortunately the recovery points I spoke of will not fit either the ARB or the TJM bar without modification to the bar. Both bars have a fold which continues under the front chassis rail which prevents the recovery point plate being bolted on. The only way to fit them is to grind away this fold, but then of course you have modified the bullbar with possible consequences. I was confident they would fit on my car with the TJM T13 bar, but the prototype bar that was measued up to make the recovery points from was just that - a prototype. The production bar ended up with the extensions a la ARB, so its a no go.

Cheers

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

I just picked up a set of All Terrain 4x4 front recovery points. The guy at the shop said they have fitted them to a 150 with ARB bar and they didn't have an issue. From the instructions it looks like you are required to open two existing holes up to 13mm but then they bolt right on. 8t rated...
Cost $160 including all hardware.

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

I just picked up a set of All Terrain 4x4 front recovery points. The guy at the shop said they have fitted them to a 150 with ARB bar and they didn't have an issue. From the instructions it looks like you are required to open two existing holes up to 13mm but then they bolt right on. 8t rated...
Cost $160 including all hardware.

Make sure you show us what it looks like fitted and feedback on how easy it was to fit. Its incredible that there are STILL no aftermarket recovery points!

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

Hi Guys,

The information we were advised was that the 120 series points would fit 150 series if there was slight elongation made to the mounting holes, as advised we had not
actually fitted the points ourselves and were only passing the information on that we were told. However I have great news that the 150 prado points are not too far away,
as soon as I get information as to what bars they are designed to work with etc I will let you all know. We have pre ordered these so as soon as they are available we will have
them ready to go.
I apologise if there was any misunderstanding in regards to the conversation we had about the modification apparently required for fitment and would like to replace them for
the 150 points when they are available at no charge.

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

Hi Guys,

The information we were advised was that the 120 series points would fit 150 series if there was slight elongation made to the mounting holes, as advised we had not
actually fitted the points ourselves and were only passing the information on that we were told. However I have great news that the 150 prado points are not too far away,
as soon as I get information as to what bars they are designed to work with etc I will let you all know. We have pre ordered these so as soon as they are available we will have
them ready to go.
I apologise if there was any misunderstanding in regards to the conversation we had about the modification apparently required for fitment and would like to replace them for
the 150 points when they are available at no charge.

Hi Giles,

I will certainly take you up on that offer as by the time I had elongated the holes enough to line up with the chassis holes, there was only about 9mm of metal left to the outside edges and I feel this seriously comprises the strength of the points.
Fortunately I did not have the need to put them to the test on the Pradopoint Gettogether so at the moment they are purely for decoration. Please let mme know when the 150 ones arrive.

Cheers,

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

Bought a set of OI recovery points last week from Manell Motors but when I did a test fit, the holes didn't line up with the ones on the chassis.
I rang Mannell Saturday morning and was told that the points are 120 ones and that I had to elongate one of the holes on each point so that they line up.
I'm none too happy about this so be aware guys if ordering a set from Manell.
That aside, has anyone fitted them yet and how hard was it to remove the radiator out of the way?
Dobbo.

Hi Guys,

The information we were advised was that the 120 series points would fit 150 series if there was slight elongation made to the mounting holes, as advised we had not
actually fitted the points ourselves and were only passing the information on that we were told. However I have great news that the 150 prado points are not too far away,
as soon as I get information as to what bars they are designed to work with etc I will let you all know. We have pre ordered these so as soon as they are available we will have
them ready to go.
I apologise if there was any misunderstanding in regards to the conversation we had about the modification apparently required for fitment and would like to replace them for
the 150 points when they are available at no charge.

Hi Giles,

I will certainly take you up on that offer as by the time I had elongated the holes enough to line up with the chassis holes, there was only about 9mm of metal left to the outside edges and I feel this seriously comprises the strength of the points.
Fortunately I did not have the need to put them to the test on the Pradopoint Gettogether so at the moment they are purely for decoration. Please let mme know when the 150 ones arrive.

Cheers,

Hey,

Yep will do mate.

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Re: Aftermarket front recovery points for 150 Series

This Morning i had contact with Outback Ideas to let us know that the 150 points are getting closer.
His words were "finally have the Prado 150 designed. Will get them tested etc ".