Ursos 150 GX

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After nearly 3 months (which appears to have been a short gestation in comparison with some I've read here), the big day finally arrived and the new baby has been delivered.

White 150 Series GX D4D Auto with factory window tint. Stock 17x6.5 wheels and Grandtreks traded for Speedy Grande Black 17x7.5 with BFG 265/65 All Terrains on delivery.


Day 1: 45km on the clock

12 Dec 2011
- ARB Bullbar with foglights kit,
- LightForce HID Spots (with combo lenses),
- Safari Snorkel,
- ARB Compressor mounted rear passenger side of engine bay
- Dual Battery System: Century Deep Cycle Gel Battery, Redarc BCDC 1220, ARB tray, Piranha Dual Battery Monitor, wiring to both sides of rear cabin (Merit socket for fridge on one side + 2x cig sockets on other side)
- OME Suspension upgrade with 50mm lift,
- GME TX3540 UHF radio (mounted behind dash with mic socket on driver's side foot well) and GME AE4705 aerial
- ARB 47L fridge, tie-down kit and canvas cover
- Diff breather extensions with Piranha Diff Breather kit mounted passenger side of engine bay firewall

20 Dec 2011
- RAM-mount for iPad DIY installed (see post #18 for photos)

25 Dec 2011
- Max Trax
- ARB Ezy Deflator

6 Jan 2012
- Black Widow Drawer system with cargo barrier, shelf, centre divider, water tank and extension table (see post #27 for photos)
- Black Widow 2200mm roof rack (see post #26 for photos)
- Black Widow Awning and Fred's Arm (see post #26 for photos)
- Black Widow Sand Flag

19 Jan 2012
- Powerful 4x4 slider side steps (see post #28 for photos)

20 Jan 2012
- MSA Seat organiser (see post #29 for photos)
- Sandgrabba floor mats (see post #29 for photos)

2 Feb 2012
- Avenger Mako 12000 winch
- 4x4 Equip Twin Duo 50 LED Strip Light (see post #53 for photos)

6 Feb 2012
- ARB Recovery Kit

27 Feb 2012
- Dash mat from Toyota but not sure of brand (see post #53 for photos)
- removed spare wheel cover from back door

5 Mar 2012
- Rear Door Light 4x4 Equip Twin Duo 50 LED Strip Light (see post #53 for photos)

12 Apr 2012
- Rear recovery points (see post #60 for photos)
- Rear view camera and mirror (see post #61 for photo)

27 Aug 2012
- Fire extinguisher
- Projecta 300W Inverter
- MSA Rear Wheel Bag

21 Sep 2012
- RoadSafe Front Recovery Points

5 Mar 2013
- Replaced power socket for fridge with Narva socket.

7 Mar 2013
- Tyredog TPMS

Latest pic (26 Feb 2012):

[boomer52 2014 Track Topaz owner! Find all posts View Profile Close boomer52]

Welcome Ursos, Neat drive! Hope you are going with black bullbar - that would look the goods. Get used to an empty wallet, but I must say its fun!

[KAKADAZ Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close KAKADAZ]

Nice bus mate....enjoy

[wooley Avid PP Poster! Find all posts View Profile Close wooley]

Welcome to the club of poor men with prados

[ursos Member Find all posts View Profile Close ursos]

Thanks Dennis
Yes going for all black mods where possible (hence starting with black wheels)

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

Looks good. I like the black rims.

Johno

[adamr7 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close adamr7]

Nice truck mate. Love the black and white look.

[Ages Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Ages]

shux!
thats just phase one aye?

can't wait to see whats in store for the other phases!

[ursos Member Find all posts View Profile Close ursos]

First service today and off to ARB tomorrow for phase 1...
Pre lift clearances (bottom of wheel to wheel arch):
Front left 765mm right 768mm
Rear left 798mm right 801mm
As I am also adding bullbar, lights and dual battery system to front end, I will be interested to see how much additional lift I get there. Rear will have nothing extra on it until I get drawer system and roof rack in phase 2.

[dreamon Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close dreamon]

I'm interested to see what you class as front and rear tow hooks as I didn't think they could be fitted to the 150

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I'm interested to see what you class as front and rear tow hooks as I didn't think they could be fitted to the 150

Originally I was looking to just put tow hooks, similar to these from Bushranger but ARB tell me that the existing hooks on the 150 are equal to or stronger than these anyway...

Any opinions on this appreciated.

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Phase 1 mods

Picked up the baby from ARB today with the following additions:
- ARB Winch Bar (black) with fog light kit
- Light Force Genesis 50W HID driving lights
- Safari Snorkel
- Diff Breathers with Piranha Breather kit in engine bay
- ARB Air Compressor: CKMA12 (mounted passenger side of engine bay) + tyre inflation kit
- Dual Battery System: ARB Battery Tray, RedArc BCDC1220, Century C12-75DA Deep Cycle Battery, Piranha Dual Battery Monitor, wiring to rear of vehicle with twin cig outlets on one side and Merit socket for fridge on other side
- OME Suspension 50mm lift kit (closer to 60mm lift but currently no weight in rear - waiting on drawer system and roof rack to be installed)
- GME TX3540 UHF Radio installed behind dash (still working out where to mount mic holder) + AE4705 Aerial
- ARB 47L fridge

Pics to follow

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Picked up the baby from ARB today with the following additions:
- ARB Winch Bar (black) with fog light kit
- Light Force Genesis 50W HID driving lights
- Safari Snorkel
- Diff Breathers with Piranha Breather kit in engine bay
- ARB Air Compressor: CKMA12 (mounted passenger side of engine bay) + tyre inflation kit
- Dual Battery System: ARB Battery Tray, RedArc BCDC1220, Century C12-75DA Deep Cycle Battery, Piranha Dual Battery Monitor, wiring to rear of vehicle with twin cig outlets on one side and Merit socket for fridge on other side
- OME Suspension 50mm lift kit (closer to 70mm lift but currently no weight in rear - waiting on drawer system and roof rack to be installed)
- GME TX3540 UHF Radio installed behind dash (still working out where to mount mic holder) + AE4705 Aerial
- ARB 47L fridge

Pics to follow

Hi Ian

Sounds good you probably won't see much of a drop in the suspension as mine has done 30000k's and is pretty much the same. also I bought a holder from Hold my Phone (they are a web company) and it clips on to the left side of the console and you just screw the mike holder to it, no holes in the car.

http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/Prado-...html?addcart=1

I put Outback Ideas recovery points on my car with the ARB deluxe bar, they are a bit expensive but I'm happy with them as they are usually the first part to hit the ground.




See ya on the tracks, Richo.

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Hi Ian

Sounds good you probably won't see much of a drop in the suspension as mine has done 30000k's and is pretty much the same. also I bought a holder from Hold my Phone (they are a web company) and it clips on to the left side of the console and you just screw the mike holder to it, no holes in the car.

http://www.holdmyphone.com.au/Prado-...html?addcart=1

I put Outback Ideas recovery points on my car with the ARB deluxe bar, they are a bit expensive but I'm happy with them as they are usually the first part to hit the ground.

Thanks Richo,

I'll check out the mic holder.

I have been thinking about the Outback Ideas recovery points for the front but there's no equivalent for the rear and I don't have (and don't intend to have) a towbar so not sure what to do with the rear.

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

Ursula, a tow bar in the rear maybe cheaper than the front recovery points, the big cost of the towbar is the wiring costs??? So a towbar without wiring would not only offer protection for the back of the car but also double as a good recovery point. Food for thought.