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Entries from June 2009

Just Fitted An Earth Grounding Kit To The Prado

June 18th, 2009 · No Comments

Just Fitted An Earth Grounding Kit To The Prado

I’m still fiddling with bits and pieces to make the Prado a better vehicle.  I have read a lot of forums for high performance Japanese vehicles, where people are fitting these kits.  Some claim a small increase in hp and torque, while most say the kit seems to make the car run just a little [...]

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ARB Rear Bars for Toyota 200 Series

June 11th, 2009 · No Comments

ARB Rear Bars for Toyota 200 Series

ARB’s extensive range of 4×4 equipment for the 200 Series continues to expand with the recent release of two distinct and exceptionally strong rear protection bars.

While ARB generally manufactures only one style of rear bar for each vehicle, considerable development and design by ARB’s engineers has given 200 Series owners the option of selecting [...]

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New Range of ARB Commercial Bars

June 11th, 2009 · No Comments

New Range of ARB Commercial Bars

After considerable development utilising the latest ARB engineering trends and advanced design principles, ARB is pleased to announce the launch of a major new range of commercial bull bars. With a fresh, distinctive appearance and premium protection at a budget price, the new model commercial bars are available now for the latest Toyota HiLux, Holden [...]

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Fitting Bigger Tyres To The Prado

June 5th, 2009 · No Comments

Fitting Bigger Tyres To The Prado

Hi,
We are currently running 265/75 x 16 Goodyear Wrangler MTR’s on the Prado, but for quite a long time I have been wanting to put 33″ tyres on to give just that bit more lift.
The big problem with the Prado in doing this is that the front tyres will rub on the lower rear of [...]

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Electric Supercharger for our Prado?

June 2nd, 2009 · No Comments

Electric Supercharger for our Prado?

G’day
As you probably know, our Prado is a 98 3.4lt V6 which performs very well in most areas.
However, there is one area that I feel really let down.
Let me explain. You come to this very steep hill and a decision has to be made to run in 1st or 2nd low range.
First is slow [...]

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