Best I could do but you can see I have tons of clearance and my fitting look smaller
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Originally posted by amts View PostMaybe the floor of your boot has a dent in it (??)[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=#000080][COLOR=#FF0000]2003 V6 Parado Grande.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
Custom rear drawer system, Custom 6mm alloy bash plate and Custom rear steel bar, Dual battery and ARB duel compressor. SPC upper control arms. So far....[COLOR=#0000CD]See my build[/COLOR] [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31855-Kevdebbi-s-120-V6-Grande[/URL][/B][/FONT]
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I could be wrong (usually am according to the missus) but I think its more likely to be different fittings on the airbags than the car being different.
Yours and mine are the same, 2003, Grande V6.
The top of my airbags look different to yours although they should be identical.Marc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
[url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21168-1Coolbanana-s-Grande-Build-Up]1Coolbanana's rig build up[/url]
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Originally posted by 1coolbanana View PostBest I could do but you can see I have tons of clearance and my fitting look smaller
I am also thinking about making a shim plate 4-5mm thick to sit between the top of the airbag and the mount, this will space the fitting down by the thickness of the shim which will give me plenty of space. Or I might do the small body lift which will also give me more clearance for the bolts mounting my side steps on.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=#000080][COLOR=#FF0000]2003 V6 Parado Grande.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
Custom rear drawer system, Custom 6mm alloy bash plate and Custom rear steel bar, Dual battery and ARB duel compressor. SPC upper control arms. So far....[COLOR=#0000CD]See my build[/COLOR] [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31855-Kevdebbi-s-120-V6-Grande[/URL][/B][/FONT]
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The top of my airbags look different to yours although they should be identical.[SIZE=1]03 TD 120 Grande, L&R weathershields, f&r deflectors, Sov bar Amts rad b.pl, TJM front B.P, Uniden UH7760NB Kaymar LED worklight, ARB 47l, lifestyle rack & Milford C. Barrier, 9500llb Superwinch, IPF 900SR spots, T. Dog 40mm adj shocks/struts, coils, airbagman OA6011 airbags, 2.75" Beaudesert exhaust, 300w inverter, 1L Catch can,outback rec points, R.R awning, dual batteries redarc SBI12 Cooper LT A/T3's 265/65, Safari snorkel, Hilux jets, Brains TG150, Leigh's booster diode [/SIZE]
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Originally posted by 1coolbanana View PostI could be wrong (usually am according to the missus) but I think its more likely to be different fittings on the airbags than the car being different.
Yours and mine are the same, 2003, Grande V6.
The top of my airbags look different to yours although they should be identical.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=#000080][COLOR=#FF0000]2003 V6 Parado Grande.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
Custom rear drawer system, Custom 6mm alloy bash plate and Custom rear steel bar, Dual battery and ARB duel compressor. SPC upper control arms. So far....[COLOR=#0000CD]See my build[/COLOR] [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31855-Kevdebbi-s-120-V6-Grande[/URL][/B][/FONT]
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Bugger, I wonder if theres a problem with the old version NOT having the retaining screw as on the new.
Havent really heard on any problems with any of them really, old or new?Marc, 2003 Grande V6, Just a Bit of Stuff Done..........Work in progress.
[url=http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?21168-1Coolbanana-s-Grande-Build-Up]1Coolbanana's rig build up[/url]
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Originally posted by 1coolbanana View PostBugger, I wonder if theres a problem with the old version NOT having the retaining screw as on the new.
Havent really heard on any problems with any of them really, old or new?[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=#000080][COLOR=#FF0000]2003 V6 Parado Grande.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
Custom rear drawer system, Custom 6mm alloy bash plate and Custom rear steel bar, Dual battery and ARB duel compressor. SPC upper control arms. So far....[COLOR=#0000CD]See my build[/COLOR] [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31855-Kevdebbi-s-120-V6-Grande[/URL][/B][/FONT]
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Good old Airbagman have come through with some new fittings. They sent me 6 fittings to try, free of charge and sent via express post. I really must rate their customer service as outstanding. Even the very best products can have problems, its how the company deals with them that makes the difference. The fitting I will use is pictured below. As you can see it much lower profile, approximately 5mm, this should give plenty of clearance. The fitting is for 6mm not 1/4 so the air line is much tighter to fit and may not be able to be easily removed, not really a problem as you just disconnect the airline at the other end and draw it through.
I will try and install them this week and get some pictures.
[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=#000080][COLOR=#FF0000]2003 V6 Parado Grande.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
Custom rear drawer system, Custom 6mm alloy bash plate and Custom rear steel bar, Dual battery and ARB duel compressor. SPC upper control arms. So far....[COLOR=#0000CD]See my build[/COLOR] [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31855-Kevdebbi-s-120-V6-Grande[/URL][/B][/FONT]
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I installed the lower profile fittings today and they do give much more clearance. I am able to get my finger over the top of them now so there is plenty of clearance and I don't expect any more troubles with them rubbing.
These are the old fittings, they sit 17mm high
These are the new fittings which are only 12mm high giving an extra 5mm clearance.
The new fittings installed with plenty of clearance now.[FONT=Comic Sans MS][B][COLOR=#000080][COLOR=#FF0000]2003 V6 Parado Grande.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
Custom rear drawer system, Custom 6mm alloy bash plate and Custom rear steel bar, Dual battery and ARB duel compressor. SPC upper control arms. So far....[COLOR=#0000CD]See my build[/COLOR] [URL]http://www.pradopoint.com/showthread.php?31855-Kevdebbi-s-120-V6-Grande[/URL][/B][/FONT]
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Hi, I've just received my new Airbag Man OA6011 kit from AU and plan to join your club. My Prado is X ver. which is European Grande. Your posts are a huge base of knowledge and experience. Usually people in EU replacing the rear air suspension by std coils but my way will different Also thanks to You... try to post next steps...
Greetings from cold Poland
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