GX460 / Prado150 pic thread (11 Viewers)

[cgs2k2]

It may not be a bad idea to just rinse the bottom of your rig after a drive like that. Maybe pressure wash it or a simple sprinkler/s setup that you can drive over so they're positioned under your car (one each in front, middle and rear) and then just turn on the sprinklers, go inside and have a cuppa coffee for 10 or 15 minutes and that should rinse the entire bottom of your car!

unfortunately drives like that are daily from about December to May where I live haha. But I do try to keep the undercarriage especially clean and rinse it often. I hate salt!!!

 

[cgs2k2]

 

[Hiluxforever]

Did a real basic trail around Central City called Pewabic Road today. Also bought some ARB skids from Slee. Those will go on tonight and tomorrow before we try some more difficult trails.

 

[jdam]

Had a little bit of chopping happen today! If/when I want to move up in sizes, I can. Car is otherwise completely stock drivetrain wise with 265/70s.

 

[cgs2k2]

Chopped the rear tonight. Front done last week. Starting to come together!

 

[cgs2k2]

My 255/80r17s (33s) are lookin SKINNY

 

[Hiluxforever]

My 255/80r17s (33s) are lookin SKINNY

I get that, I am worried my 33x10.5s will be the same once I get more front and rear clearance.

 

[cgs2k2]

I get that, I am worried my 33x10.5s will be the same once I get more front and rear clearance.

Yup - my tires are the same basic dimensions. I think it actually looks fine in person, but for some reason looks a little wonky in photos.

 

[cgs2k2]

Here's a profile shot of the front and rear cuts done.

 

[r2m]

Had a little bit of chopping happen today! If/when I want to move up in sizes, I can. Car is otherwise completely stock drivetrain wise with 265/70s.

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Looks like you about max'ed out what you could trim!
Is that just a 1/8"x 2" steel strap you welded on?

 

[jdam]

Looks like you about max'ed out what you could trim!
Is that just a 1/8"x 2" steel strap you welded on?

I'm not sure - I had a shop perform the work as I was uncomfortable welding (limited experience). It wasn't bad price wise as it was a relatively new shop in town (Reno) and charged $299. Looks like they did a pretty good job.

 

[Bang Bang]

I'm not sure - I had a shop perform the work as I was uncomfortable welding (limited experience). It wasn't bad price wise as it was a relatively new shop in town (Reno) and charged $299. Looks like they did a pretty good job.

$300 for a body mount chop??

 

[r2m]

Inflation, inflation, inflation...

 

[Bang Bang]

Inflation, inflation, inflation...

Uhhhhhh, that would be a no from me.

 

[jdam]

Uhhhhhh, that would be a no from me.

I live on the west coast - it's actually one of the better priced ones I found. Without access with a friend with a welder, it is what it is.

 

[re_guderian]

I live on the west coast - it's actually one of the better priced ones I found. Without access with a friend with a welder, it is what it is.

Yup. I did mine at the same time I had cam tab gussets welded on. It was close to 250, I think.

 

[cgs2k2]

Got my Wilco Hitchgate Switch on today.

 

[r2m]

That's looking very sharp!

 

[cgs2k2]

That's looking very sharp!

Thanks sir! Coming together.

 

[K Dub]

The road from Balch Camp to Wishon Reservation was a blast. One lane with some very serious drop offs and incredible views. More to come.