LC120 tech questions

[FirstToy]

looking at Darren's post with the 120 got a few Q's

OK, here are my slew of questions, hopefully I can gain some knowledge...

are the 34x10.5's clearing the frame ok with 3" of lift? (80mm= about 3")
what are they using for lifts on the Prados- spacers, new springs...?

what are 120's doing to compensate for the weight of the ARB bumper...?
what about skidplates? The weak spot is that tcase is vulnerable...any insight into underbelly mods?

also, disconnects for the front sway bar? anyone doing this in aussie? I know it's a biatch so... that leads me to KDSS (GX has it) do the 120's share this or not?

 

[the shed guy]

looking at Darren's post with the 120 got a few Q's

OK, here are my slew of questions, hopefully I can gain some knowledge...

are the 34x10.5's clearing the frame ok with 3" of lift? (80mm= about 3")
what are they using for lifts on the Prados- spacers, new springs...?

what are 120's doing to compensate for the weight of the ARB bumper...?
what about skidplates? The weak spot is that tcase is vulnerable...any insight into underbelly mods?

also, disconnects for the front sway bar? anyone doing this in aussie? I know it's a biatch so... that leads me to KDSS (GX has it) do the 120's share this or not?

The 34 x 10.5's on that offset rim [same as 80 steel factory wheel offset] jsut touch the frame on full lock under the firewall.

We had to put an extra fixing in the front mudflap to hold it back where the body mount goes, and that was it.

We use new springs 25% higher in rate for family loaded vehicle with winch and bar and bilstien shocks valved specifically to suit the vehcile, with front spring seat height adjusters of 7mm and 12mm [12mm and 25mm @ wheel] to fine tune load/lift.

Skid plate for t/case is easy, witht he gearbox x member right there, and fixings along the chassis rails.

here is an under pic of 120, with or front protector plate in place to protect the radiator [and the front rated recovery hooks] under a 120

And no sway bar disconnects here as yet, but simple to do on the upright section from the hub section between the bar itself and the joint.

 

[FirstToy]

looks like you guys already have everything sorted out

Do you have info on the skids? pictures and/or ordering?
Curious about the TEMS... is TEMS the same as KDSS? The Gen II ATRAC, DAT are all the same here.

The dual fuel tanks on Prados is cool...is the underbody tank (between the wheels) a clearance issue or do you run a beefed up skid for that as well?

disconnects would be at the top of my list-

 

[FirstToy]

Oh crap, I can't believe it you have recovery hooks! How do I order?

Ok that plate is also very cool- looks like a diy job. What thickness metal do you recommend?

 

[the shed guy]

Oh crap, I can't believe it you have recovery hooks! How do I order?

Ok that plate is also very cool- looks like a diy job. What thickness metal do you recommend?

The plate itself we use 3mm alloy, and bolt it to the factory alloy bull bar, and it slips under the factory front bash plate bolts.

Send me a pic like the one here, re the hooks, we will ensure they fit, and I can post them anywhere they come with a rating certificate on the hook itself, which is rated to 13 tonne, on a single hook.

The tank between the axles on our model has a plastic tank there, with bash plate, which does hang down, and the factory protector plate isnt very strong, but for what most people here use them for, they seem to be just ok.

The rear tank is a 90lt steel unit, which is factory on the 120, along with auto transfer etc.

 

[Good Times]

Darren,

Sent ya an email. By any chance, do you have the dimensions on the 90lt tank for the rear?

Thanks!

Lance

 

[the shed guy]

G'Day Lance,
can make a template, and some measurements easy enough for rear tank, looking at pics you sent it would seem spare mount has afew chassis brackets under neath a 120 may not, but cant see a 120 without removing the tank

some more "good" shots will help in that dept while we work it out.

 

[Good Times]

Darren,

when the rain lets up I'll take a shot to show the depth as well as take measurements of the entire open area as I have taken off the spare cross member.

Lance