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    Well after the disaster that was my last Prado (re: Ouch), it was time to re-enter the fold.

    On Friday 8/6/12 we picked up our 2005 silver GXL diesel auto.

    Accessories with purchase: Alloy bar, Cooper Discovery ATR's, upgraded rear springs(no lift) and airlines where airbags had been fitted. Nice of him to take the airbags and leave me with just the lines, oh well at least that's a job that's half done.

    First thing fitted that afternoon was a set of Rhino Rack commercial bars.

    Accessories when bought:
    IPF lights, Sovereign bar, cargo barrier.

    Installed:
    2nd battery, Rhino Rack commercial bars, GME TX3450 UHF radio, outback Ideas recovery points, single drawer, Dobinsons/Bilstein 2" lift, rear door fold down table, ARB CKMA12 air compressor.

    Wish List:
    3rd Rhino bar, air bags, front and rear lockers, Lightforce HID's, fridge slide, LED interior lights, AMTS bash plates, winch, Autotunze head unit with reverse camera, plus whatever else I can sneak past the wife.
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    Gramps
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    Last edited by Gramps; 21-07-2012, 10:18 PM.
    04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

  • #2
    So today I thought I had better start the additions in readiness for the GTG in a few months.

    The 2nd battery was successfully installed today. I picked up a Pirahna battery tray from TJM and had it installed first. I'm lucky I kept my battery and Red Centa management unit from the last ride, so that saved forking out for a new one.

    The photos below will be in no particular order but the description will explain the procedure. First I ran 7m of 8 B&S cable from the battery along the passenger chassis rail to the rear grommet. Getting through this was a bit time consuming, but I didn't need to split it so there should be a good seal.
    I then ran the cable up past the jack, over the wheel arch and into the base of the storage tray. I've drilled a 12mm hole in the base so I should be able pass all the cabling through this to wherever I need to. Once this was attached and terminated, it was back to the engine bay to install the battery management unit.
    This was pretty straight forward with the firewall chosen to hold the unit. I wold have liked to use a nut and bolt but instead a couple of self tapping screws will do the job. They held pretty well at the last trip to Bendleby so I don't mind trusting them again.

    I took my time with this one as I didn't want the install to stand out, so all up it took me 4 hours. 30 minutes of that was spent trying to stop a bleeding finger that got in he way of a stanley knife. Lol, Every time I work on a car I end up with some sort of injury.
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    04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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    • #3
      She's all back together now ready for another job tomorrow. I'm going to attack an old steel cage I've been holding onto and cut it down to make it a bit shorter and lighter. At 2.2m long and I dunno what weight, I want to make it easier to load onto the roof myself.

      After that, it's wait for payday to grab a set of Outback recovery points. Hopefully they will be installed next weekend.

      I forgot to mention that a set of AMTS spacers were added about 10 minutes after it first pulled up in the driveway.
      Gramps
      Advanced Member
      Last edited by Gramps; 10-06-2012, 07:32 PM.
      04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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      • #4
        This picture wouldn't happen to have been taken at Regency TAFE? The building looks similar
        [b]Black 2007 Chrysler 300c 5.7L V8[/b]
        SOLD - 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser Prado GXL

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        • #5
          Nah, just Modbury Triangle shopping centre. I took a quick photo with the phone b4 I did the rego changeover.
          04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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          • #6
            Hey Gramps

            You going to put in a lift before the GTG? Would be a good move not just for Bendleby but for Ngarkat and Beachport!!
            Nice colour that Silver.
            Dennis

            Ag Nomad

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            • #7
              Sure am. Still have the springs that I was going to put under the other Prado. I'm trying to get a good price from OL on a set of Tough Dog shocks. Hopefully it'll be installed by the middle of next month.

              Silver's ok, I am still partial to white but beggars can't be choosers.
              04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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              • #8
                A job hopefully for the weekend will be to install the new purchase.
                I just picked up a new GME TX3540 with the AE4702 antenna for touring and a little one for around town. Pretty happy with a price of $570 for the lot.
                Now to decide whether to wire it straight up to the 2nd battery, or hook into the accessory power feed. I like the idea of haveing power to the unit all the time, as long as I remember to turn it off when I'm finished.
                What are the pro's and cons for using the auxillary battry?
                Can anyone tell me where they've installed this unit in their rigs. I'm about to scroll through all the threads and have a look at other installs, but if anyone can help out it would make life easier.
                Attached Files
                04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Gramps View Post
                  A job hopefully for the weekend will be to install the new purchase.
                  I just picked up a new GME TX3540 with the AE4702 antenna for touring and a little one for around town. Pretty happy with a price of $570 for the lot.
                  Now to decide whether to wire it straight up to the 2nd battery, or hook into the accessory power feed. I like the idea of haveing power to the unit all the time, as long as I remember to turn it off when I'm finished.
                  What are the pro's and cons for using the auxillary battry?
                  Can anyone tell me where they've installed this unit in their rigs. I'm about to scroll through all the threads and have a look at other installs, but if anyone can help out it would make life easier.
                  I always wire mine to auxiliary.

                  If you do happen to leave it on its not going to kill the battery as they draw very little power.
                  2011 150series GXL

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                  • #10
                    I just installed mine recently, different unit though (Oricom UHF180) and on discussion with 1coolbanana, I installed the main unit behind the dash panel under the steering wheel column. There is just enough space for it.

                    If you do decide to mount it there, take note that the back of the dash panels are ribbed for a bit of rigidity. The mounting bracket won't sit flush because of these ribs. So I first put a screw through the dash panel from the front and secure it in place with a washer and nut from the rear. The nut is then flush with the ribs and allows the mounting bracket to go on.

                    I have no problems with the speaker being behind the dash panel. Still plenty of volume adjustment if required.

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                    • #11
                      i have the same unit the 3540, took no time at all installing, the face i screwed the bracket to hold it into those little switch inserts next to 120w aux plug, that way i fiqure if i take it out to sell just gota put new switch things in and no holes i dash, if you go to a signmaking place i got a tiny bit of double sided tape for the hand piece holder, (no holes in dash) its a 3m product its real tough stuff the hang signs with it nowadays. and the base i just put inside the glovebox in that top compartment, easy as, cords easy run along and down to the face, took 20mins, the power i stole from that 120w plug. thats how i done it. . . i Hate putting holes in my dash thats all, this way i can take it out and for 3 dollars i can make it look like i never had a two way in there.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by amts View Post
                        I installed the main unit behind the dash panel under the steering wheel column.
                        I like the sound of this. Does the mike cord hang down and reach your legs?
                        04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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                        • #13
                          Gramps have a look at my build up ( link under signature) all mine is under the dash, plug for the mic is in a spare slot, u could use the slots at the front of the centre console under the cigarette lighter in the 120.
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Gramps View Post
                            I like the sound of this. Does the mike cord hang down and reach your legs?
                            Mine's a tad different as mine is a remote head unit as oppose to yours which is a remote mic unit. The remote head unit is fitted under the ashtray, so the curly cord is out of the way of my legs. The mic is fitted to the square blanking plate to the left of the steering column. The curly cord does touch my knees but not annoyingly so.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Hutch View Post
                              plug for the mic is in a spare slot, u could use the slots at the front of the centre console under the cigarette lighter in the 120.
                              You've sold me. I've just been reading threads on how to remove the centre console so this will tie in nicely.
                              Cheers guys, I'll take photos a I go and post them up.
                              04 GXL - Red Centa dual battery, Alloy B/bar, BFG AT's, Rhino Rack commercial bars x 3, GME TX3540, TJM roof cage, Outback Ideas recovery points, LHS rear drawer, 2" Dobinsons/Bilstein lift, ARB CKMA12 air compressor, CoilRite airbags, ARB 2.5m awning, MCC Dual Wheel Carrier, Eagle Eye headlights with 55w hid lo beam.

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