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Originally posted by rob_macca67
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I have had both of mine crack, I have had mine welded and made apron braces for both batteries, no signs of cracks yet, I still have the patch in the workshop that I have not put in yet. I would agree bracing the top of the battery would prevent it, if you get a car with a cracked guard just put your hand on top and rock the battery and watch the crack move. bit of a shame that this was not a factory revision. -
My aux battery was braced when fitted pre delivery. 150k so far no cracks so far, which I am very pleased about.Comment
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Is your starter battery braced also? Mine cracked on the passenger side which is where the starter (original) battery is, not the drivers side where the aux battery is.Originally posted by REV View PostComment
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Time to add mine to the list#
Member: SAPRADO
DOM: 12/2011
Engine: D4D
Model: GXL
Crack Location: Passenger Side#
Crack appeared @: 117000
Toyota Response: I don't need or want the argument with these clowns.#
Outcome: purchased the patch kit and will weld the crack and fit patches myself.#
Battery & Weight: Original toyota battery
Battery Tray: OEM tray still
Tray Modifications: will make /buy steel tray similar to TJM tray on drivers side.#
Vehicle Modifications: TJM bullbar, winch, Bilstein/Dobinsons 50mm suspension, ARB compressor under bonnet and Redback AGM battery on drivers side on TJM tray. Rear drawers, Under guards.#
4WD Trips: Fraser Island, Simpson Desert, Beachport/Robe/Carpenters Rocks some local touring nothing extreme just family touring.#Comment
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No, Starter battery not braced.Comment
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Bracing doesn't actually transfer the load, all it does is possibly stop some minor movement. End result is same stress on the stress point. I discussed this in detail somewhere when I first raised the cracked guard issue on the 150.
From my research when it first happened the cracking appears to be caused by vibration such as from corrugated roads. There may be some benefit in placing the battery on some heavy vibration suppression foam, as it smooths out the vibration load on the guard. I did this and it hasn't done any harm.
Incidentally my guards with patch kit and weld have stood up to 3 more years with no further issues. Hopefully not jinxing myself![B]Steve[/B]
2010 Silver GXL Prado 150, D4D Auto, with a few non standard bitsComment
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Hi guys
Can someone who has puchased or fitted the patch kit for the 150 Prado from Toyota please confirm for me that it contains only one sheet metal patch per side.
On a side note the bolts and nuts are still available. Just purchased the kit $358.65 in total , nuts, bolts, plastic inner guard clips and two metal patches.
Regards SAPRADOComment
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The earlier 150 don't have the revised inner fender design so yours may well be like my 120 where I installed four plates.Dave
Views expressed are mine alone and are not intended to compromise the integrity of my employer nor offend those who may read such views.
Bugger Bali, get out and see Australia before we sell it all to China.Comment
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Originally posted by saprado View Post
My 150 repair only has 1 metal patch per side mounted under the inner guard.4WDriver since 1975, current 4WD, 2009 GX diesel auto 150 series, fitted with ARB bullbar, snokel, dual batteries, rear draws, water tank, mud tyres, side steps, 50mm lift & roof bars. Tow a Olympic Champion XPack caravan, travelled a lot of Australia, past big trips in 150, August 2010 - Hay River Track NT, July 2011 - Kimberleys and WA, July 2013 - Canning Stock Route WA.Comment
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Thought I should update what is going on.
Managed to get it in to the Toyota dealer and the service guy took some photos and then disappeared out the back for a bit. Comes back and said he needed some more photos. Whilst walking out to the car he mentioned it was common problem with the auxiliary battery, I told him thats awesome but this is on the OEM battery side, not the aux side. He took some more photos then disappeared again.
Next he returns with the service manager for a look. Same as above, who installed your aux battery, its a common problem. I said, yep I would agree with you but this is on the other side of the car, nothing to do with the aux battery... The service manager seemed to think due to it being on the passenger side it should be covered.
Next day dealer rings, you will need a quote from a panel beater before they can submit the claim to Toyota (which I find absurd, either you will cover it under warranty or you won't. I don't understand how a quote changes this). Anyway I got the quote to get it fixed, so now just waiting for an official response from Toyota.
Originally posted by Bailey84 View PostTime to add mine to the list
Member: Bailey84
DOM: 12/2012
Engine: D4D
Model: GXL
Crack Location: Passenger Side
Crack appeared @: 65,000km
Toyota Response: Took it for an inspection yesterday, initially told me I had to book it in to be inspected and if it wasn't covered by warranty it would be a minimum $150 fee. After some stern words, they agreed to have a look and take photos, just not today (yesterday) because they have a new computer system and can't spare the 5 minutes.
Outcome: Not there yet but from the dealers reluctance to even look at the car it doesn't look good.
Battery & Weight: Original toyota battery
Battery Tray: OEM tray still
Tray Modifications: None
Vehicle Modifications: ARB bullbar, winch, Ironman suspension, ARB compressor under bonnet and ARB battery tray and Century N70ZZ battery on drivers side.
4WD Trips: Cape York and Fraser Island a couple of times, some local touring nothing extreme just family touring. The car sees mostly dirt road driving due to where we live.Comment
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Well heard from the Toyota Dealer today, they have advised Toyota have declined the warranty claim as it is not a manufacturing fault and it was caused by the aftermarket suspension.Originally posted by Bailey84 View Post
The dealer has told me to ring Toyota directly if I want any more information.
So I guess tomorrow its a phone call to Toyota for their official response.Comment
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That's their standard response. Even if you show them examples of Prado's with stock suspension and cracks they will not admit they have a problem with their product. The fact that they make a repair kit and that they changed the inner guard design in 2014 clearly shows to me they know they have a problem.
I got them to at least supply the parts kit.White 2012 GXL 150 TD Auto. Work in progress. Aiming to spend less than when I kitted out the 120!Comment
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Is this just an issue with the older 150 models, or brand new ones also?Comment
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All pre the update in 2014. New ones have a different inner guard setupWhite 2012 GXL 150 TD Auto. Work in progress. Aiming to spend less than when I kitted out the 120!Comment
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