Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

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Summary of Modifications:

ARB Deluxe Bullbar with Foglights, LED bulbs and Custom Recovery Points (Post #41 Page 5, Post #510 Page 51 & Post #662 Page 67) Now removed.
Safari Snorkel (Post #20 Page 2)
13,000 LB Winch with dash mounted switches and Remote Control (Post #154 Page 16)
OME 2” Lift with HD Rear Springs and LC80 Rear Shocks (Post #61 Page 7, Post #490 Page 49 & Post #506 Page 51)
TJM Sump/Gearbox Guard (Post #38 Page 4)
TJM Front Under Guard (Post #371 Page 38)
Rock Sliders (AJ120) (Post #397 Page 40)
Rear Auto Lokka (Post #65 Page 7)
Bridgestone D694s (Post #1 Page 1)
RDA Slotted Rotors and Bendix 4WD Pads (Post #489 Page 49)
GME TX3340 UHF (behind dash) (Post #2 Page 1)
Uniden AT870 6dB Aerial on Bullbar (Post #430 Page 43)
Uniden AT870 3dB Aerial on Rear wheel carrier (Post #465 Page 47)
GME SPK04 Speaker (installed in dash) (Post #134 Page 14)
GME TX670 Handheld UHF
Dual Battery and Redarc Isolator with Override Switch (Post #2 Page 1)
LED Sidelights
Narva Blue Plus 90 Headlights (Post #456 Page 46)
300W Pure Sine Wave Inverter (Post #50 Page 5)
RAM Mount for Netbook running Ozi Explorer (Post #47 Page 5 & Post #543 Page 55)
Custom Rear Drawers (Post #2 Page 1)
Custom Cargo Barrier (Post #194 Page 20)
Compressor (mounted to Drawers) (Post #246 Page 25)
Custom Rear Recovery Points (Post #350 Page 35)
DIY Rear Bar and Twin Wheel Carriers, HiLift mount and Rear 27W LED Light (Post #465 Page 47)
Quick Release Sand Flag (Post #41 Page 5)
Fire Extinguisher (mounted) (Post #7 Page 1)
Maglite (mounted) (Post #7 Page 1)
Life Hammer (mounted x 2) (Post #321 Page 33 & Post #430 Page 43)
First Aid kit (huge) (Post #488 Page 49)
Diff and Gearbox breathers (Post #8 Page 1)
Maxtrax (Post #31 Page 4)
TraxRax to carry the Maxtrax (Post #586 Page 59)
DVR (Post #137 Page 14)
SPOT 2 with RAM Mount (Post #514 Page 52)
Front & Rear cameras (Post #546 Page 55)
Custom Rear Sway Bar Link Extensions (Post #563 Page 57)
Pioneer AVH-P8450BT Head Unit (Post #562 Page 57)
Wipertech front wipers
OEM HD 3 Bar Roof Rack (Post #581 Page 59) Removed to fit Platform Tray
IPF 900XS Driving lights with blue covers (Post #585 Page 59)
DIY Roof Console (Post #608 Page 61 & Post #666 Page 67)
ARB 47L Fridge/Freezer with slide and tie downs (Post #618 Page 62)
Rhino rack Pioneer Platform Tray (Post #619 Page 62)
Rhino Rack Sunseeker II Awning (Post #624 Page 63)
Hilux Washer jets (85381-0K010) (Post #626 Page 63)
Rotating beacon (Post #631 Page 64)
Codan NGT HF with Amateur Pack (Post #641 Page 65)
GME TX3100 UHF (mounted in roof console) (Post #666 Page 67)
Pacemaker Headers & Custom 2.5" Exhaust (Post #679 Page 68)
LED Interior Lights
XROX Bull Bar (Post #687 Page 69)
Blackvue Dash Cam (Post #709 Page 71)
Tube carrier for HF Whip and Sand Flag etc. (Post #710 Page 71)
MSA small Barrier Bag (Post #712 Page 72)
Black, Steel, 17x8 Rims with Maxxis Bighorn MT-764, 265/70R17 Tyres (Post #721 Page 73)
Under Awning tent (Post #729 Page 73)

Things to do:
Rear wheel carrier Maxtrax mount
Line drawers with carpet

Wish List:

MSA Rear Wheel Bag
Spare wheel cover
Nomad Valve body & Torque Converter Lockup kit

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I thought I would start my own build thread for my 120 series.

Bought the car in December 2010 and started adding straight away so no photo's from day one but it was a completely standard GXL (apart from the factory Satnav). I added a set of Bridgestone D694s and a GME TX3340 UHF.









Note the small light bar to mount the UHF aerial - I wanted somewhere to mount the aerial until I can get a Bullbar but don't like the bonnet edge mounts - this seemed to be the only option.

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

I mounted the socket for the UHF handset in the centre console.





Next to go in was the Dual Battery System - DIY install using a Redarc switch.

Original Battery with 100A Blade fuse.



I've also started on a set of custom drawers, early days yet but the basic shells are in.



I'm going for two separate units that can be fitted individually. I have the drawer slides and T handles on order and picked up the 12mm steel rods to mount to the third row seat points today. This may be a slow project as spare time is short at the moment.

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

Nice one Trek, it must be a late 2006 model to have roof rails etc.

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Nice one Trek, it must be a late 2006 model to have roof rails etc.

Thanks Rob, it was first registered in 2007 so I guess it was a late model '06.

More on the dual battery setup:

Second Battery.



Relocation of Power Steering Reservoir.



Redarc switch and six way fuse panel.



Override switch and warning LED (Now replaced with Carling switch).

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

Great colour. :wink:

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

You must be excited about it

You're all barred up at the front.

Sorry I can sometimes be a little bit tasteless but the canvas looks good.

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

You're all barred up at the front.

Sorry I can sometimes be a little bit tasteless but the canvas looks good.

No worries mate, I know it looks a bit naff but I spent more on the car than I originally planned and the real bar is going to have to wait. I want to get the TJM T13 bar eventually but in the meantime I'm trying to find a cheap second hand Sovereign bar to be going on with. I also want to get a Snorkel but that has to wait for the time being as well - now where was that winning lottery ticket? And yes, I am excited about it

More mods:

Fire Extinguisher on Drivers side.



Maglite mount on Passenger side.



Next came the all important PP Sticker.



More to come.........

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

More additions I didn't mention.

Front Recovery points.





Rear Diff Breather.



Hose run for breather.



Like many others have done, the breather tube runs up into the body then up the rear pillar ending with a small petrol filter behind the rear light.



I plan to do all the breathers eventually and will take the others up into the engine bay.

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

I would love to see the pics in this thread but i have exceeded my monthly download limit and have been cut back to dial up speeds. You must have some huge pics because i cant download them after 10 minutes

Cheers Andrew

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I would love to see the pics in this thread but i have exceeded my monthly download limit and have been cut back to dial up speeds. You must have some huge pics because i cant download them after 10 minutes

Cheers Andrew

Sorry Andrew, Hadn't realised how big they were - now reduced, hopefully you should be able to see them now.

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

Where did you get the front recovery points done? Great work so far!

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Where did you get the front recovery points done? Great work so far!

Thanks, to answer your question, in my garage I got the recovery points from Coastal 4x4 and fitted them myself - easy job, just have to undo the radiator to swing it out of the way so that you can drill out the holes and fit the bolts.

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Got some more work done on the drawers today.





I have the side pieces and piano hinges - just need to cut these to size.

I'm waiting on the heavy duty runners and T Handles that I ordered this week and for Bunnings to get some Beige coloured marine carpet in stock (should also be this week).

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

Looking good It was great to meet you yesterday

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Re: Trekrider's 2006 V6 GXL

Managed to get the cases pretty much complete yesterday:



The other big event was getting command approval to get a Snorkel - so, off to ARB today