Recent content by kgrove

Agree, but let me add a clarification because I've heard people take this simplification (which is not wrong) and apply it incorrectly. It's not spacers that wear out bearings faster, it's moving the center of the tire further outside instead of being basically directly underneath the hub's...

The next couple generations of 1kz powered Prados had a top mounted intercooler. Could you source one of those and adapt that for your front mounted IC? I assume those would accommodate the EGR butterfly. You could possibly source a used one from Ebay Australia, though many of the vendors there...

yes, it sold some months back. I do have a set of 3rd row seats I can part with. PM me and we can talk.

There are several listed on eBay, but buyer beware. I have not tried one of these for a KZJ7x, but installed a similar aluminum radiator on an HDJ81 and it was troublesome as the mounts did not line up correctly and had to be modified. I'm sure it's case by case - there may in fact be one...

I'd recommend changing your requirements. - Skip fuel injected and go diesel. It likely would be the 1hz engine, which is one of the most proven engines in any car (though it is a bit wimpy in it's base, non turbo form) - add coil springs to your requirements as it greatly improves the...

Highly recommend a CarPlay or Android capable solution. I've used a few brands over the past few years. Generally I prefer the Alpine units, but they are pricier. You can get wired CarPlay units for maybe $300-350 and wireless for more like $450. I used a 10" Boss unit once and it was decent...

Don't go with just any speakers in that location. One, those two front speakers are the only ones the driver can really hear. Two, they're enough a pain in the a$$ to reach that you only want to replace them once. My first shot was a set of really cheap Boss speakers as I figured they were so...

Removing the egr pipe was a bear, but the best part about removing it is the blank is an outstanding spot for the EGT probe. Where I wish I had done mine was the exhaust manifold, but it's not easy either... Especially if you want to go the extra mile and remove the manifold so you don't put...

While collecting EGT data points is helpful, I'd caution against reading too much into any one single set of EGT measurements. There are a lot of other variables between the two cars that could impact EGT - clogged injectors, worn piston rings, sludge in the intake manifold, etc. I used an EGR...

This is nearly the same exact situation and results as I've found on mine. I deleted my EGR system and used the exhaust manifold blanking plate to insert an EGT probe and also have a 10 blade fan installed. Where mine differs is I'm running 33x12.5x15 tires. My boost gauge says mine peaks at...

PM me. I've got my eye on a full set from Japan, but worst case scenario is I could do both and then save a full set for my next potential import or sell it as a full set of 4 windows.

I've had 4 Prado over the years... two for sure did NOT have functioning power antennas - one had the premium sound option (amp in left rear quarter panel, antenna on left side of car, 14-pin stereo connector), and one with the standard sound system (typical Toyota stereo harness). The other two...

I had 2 different 2-tone green KZJ78 over the last few years. The first I sold a couple years ago and then sold the other very recently. I had that same paint scheme on an HDJ81 as well, and yes, I like the color combination other than two-tone adds complexity if you need to paint a body panel...

If you like the look of the current grill, you could also paint the chrome trim around the corner lights. I've seen that done a number of times. You could go an extra step and also paint the side mirror either body color or the same black as what was used on the grill. That would be a fairly...

I'm looking for the rain shield / window visor for a KZJ78 driver's door. I only need the driver's door (right front), but will consider buying a full set if that's the only way I can find them. Let me know if you have them.