Recent content by TRD83

I think I saved a file with PNs I used and didn't... I'll try to locate the file. Are you interested in Prado mudflaps or just the rockers?

I run 1.25" Spidertrax with very little rub - just a touch on center of mud flap when going in reverse. I heated it up and it went away, but came back after alignment and I havent messed with it again a second time. I think stilespendleton is running a 275/70 on his GX460, and as he mentioned...

For researching suspension i spent a lot of time reading up what the guys in Australia are doing with their Prado 150s. They collected some great data that allowed me to make an informed decision on springs: Suspension Database Primary focus with spring selection was lift - not at the expense...

Its weird - that platform doesnt look much shorter than mine (if at all). I was debating between buying a fairing for a different rack and attach or just fab the whole thing. ;Yours looks great. In the mean time I heard of some folks running a strip of gorilla tape along the bottom of the...

Close call between Rhino and Front Runner for sure. I found the Rhino Rack for a bit cheaper and I liked the length-wise bars - at leaast in theory. I wasnt able to do any direct comparisons personally, but I found some reviews that the Pioneer Platform was a bit quieter unloaded. Maybe...

Looks great! I'll be following your puddle light replacement - I've been eyeing some aftermarket rock lights to tuck back up under mine as well.

Space goes quick inside when we travel, and with a second kid on the way I realized a roof rack would really be useful gain back some interior space. I went with the Backbone for increased static load capacity, lower over all height, and maybe a bit more aero. But seriously....I think it looks...

I typically leave the swing out carrier off in and around town then attach it for trips. I intentionally got the swing out hinged on the same side as the rear barn door on the lexus, but its still an extra step. The top window will swing up without hitting the spare, so its not terrible...

Heres a update so you can see where the tires (and TJM steps) are with Spidertrax spacers front and rear.

I havent taken pictures loaded with a car yet - still using the truck for hauling duties. As that becomes less frequent, Id like to ditch the truck and use the GX. Heres a picture pre-airbags with maybe 500 lbs of steel, a welder and some furniture. This was when I realized Id need bags if I...

Where are you planning to source parts from? I think only the southern-most portions of South America and Australia get the extra tank/ door mounted spare configurations. If that's the case, shipping for small bits would probably be reasonable, but the tank might be expensive enough to make the...

Spending time in a Prado 150 I constantly wondered about retrofitting diffetent OEM prado stuff. I remember thinking an aftermarket tank would be the better bet, but I don't remember exactly why. I'll see if I still have any notes saved. Refrigerated center console really had me interested but...

I started off by finding the recommended kit for a FJ Cruiser/ 4Runner. Then I gave the Air Lift tech line a call to see if the taller Dobinsons springs would make a difference. They had me measure the inner diameter and height inside of the spring (from metal to metal). I came up with a 4.5'...

Just going on what I could read of your original post (the sentence in red), I would say I am very happy with the changes I've made to and the "improved" ride quality. GX460 Build Thread Obviously, a hugely subjective subject but the reason I avoided OME is because a lot of their springs are...

Interesting point about the seat leather. Even conditioning the leather regularly I will say I don't expect the outside bolster (on the lower/ flat portion of drivers seat) to last forever. It seems like the foam that provides the shape deforms then will eventually cause issues. I've been...