90 series Prado flex pics (1 Viewer)

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Here's my KZJ 95 doing the flexin
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and from the other side

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GOt a bit to go before wheels come off, but I recons it's OK

:cheers: big ears
 
Nice 95 dhula...

is that bug screen home made or can they be purchased in OZ?
if so, could you point me to the vendor?

I got mine form the local ARB shop, but they are available from Toyota also.

I'll try and get some part numbers for you.

:cheers: big ears
 
While we are all showing our flex here is one of mine.

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I got mine form the local ARB shop, but they are available from Toyota also.

I'll try and get some part numbers for you.

:cheers: big ears

That would be great, and if you know where I could buy one online, even better!
 
Tepui, Yep they are. Goodyear Wrangler MTR 265/75/R16 to be precise, and they are a great tyre. Have a look at the link to the movie file I posted in on of the other threads to see what they can handle.

Regards
D.T.
 
Hi DT.

It looks likek you ahve the plate under the bar fitted as ARB intended.

I've turned mine upside down and found no probs with overheating, but the main reason I did it ws to stop stuff getting to the rad.

It has certainly helped (hasn't stopped it all tho)

Seeing you pics on the other thread (the real muddy one) perhaps this is a good idea to reduce the amount of mud on the rad when doing this kind of driving.

Just a thought.

Damien
 
yeah, the back axel is moved 12,5 cm, to make 38 wheels fit...

Thank's, I just love my car, going to a Lokal offroad meet this weekend, so I'm going to take a few pick, and share here.Dont think its so much prados, but other Toyotas...
 
TEPUI,

here are the part numbers for the insect (bug) screeen.

TOYOTA part numbers

old version (to 99 - without toyota badge in grill) 08711-60500-c. Cost - $82.90

new version (post 99 - with toyota badge in grill) pzq11-60050. Cost $90.75

ARB part numbers

Pre 00 - IS22. Cost $85

RV and GXL models post 00 - IS59. Cost $89

The Toyota numbers and prices I got this morn from the local Toyota dealer

The ARB numbers prices I got from the local ARB shop and are in the new price list (Sept 1 2006)

Points to note.

The local ARB shop does not recommend fittment of the bug screen to TD models due to increased engine and underbonnet temps. Mies a TD and I have had no probs to date after 4 years but I'm only going by 'heat on the face' method so it's not really technical and I change the coolant every 2 years. Engine temp reads just under 1/2 no matter what I do.

Toyota say it makes no difference (both the parts guys and the workshop guys)

Damien
 
those screeens are a 48% air flow blocker through the grille.

Standard car, standard tyre size unloaded ok, but run a TD, dtronic, bigger tyres, high ambient temps, keep an eye on the temp gauge, if you think the screen is worth having for some reason.

[I havent found one ]
 
They really do get ........ deep......in.......it.................
...........Don't they............. even need a snorkel.
 
those screeens are a 48% air flow blocker through the grille.

Standard car, standard tyre size unloaded ok, but run a TD, dtronic, bigger tyres, high ambient temps, keep an eye on the temp gauge, if you think the screen is worth having for some reason.

[I havent found one ]

WOW 48% is a bloody lot of air to stop.

Mines on slightly bigger tyres (265/75 16's so not that much bigger) with no chip/dtronic/etc. Haven't been in what I'd call real hot places, but I've worked it pretty hard at times

I haven't really had to clean it toooo much in the past (the odd bug or three) so maybe it's just wank factor more than anything else.

If it's blocking that much air, then I guess it's blocking it from the intercooler too (TD).

I'm guna take it off and see what happens.

I'get back to yus all soon.

Thanks for the info Darren
 

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