Kakadu Build Series Ep 1 - Kaon KDSS Bashplates - Prado 150
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- Опубликовано: 6 дек 2024
- DIY Fitting up my new 4mm Steel Bashplates from Kaon Australia.
Made to Fit KDSS Diesel Models!
3 piece kit.
Fits quite well over all but will require some trimming with the grinder to work 100% as they should.
I fitted 3mm stainless bash plates to my Everest, but I never thought to check for clearance at full travel. I just assumed it was engineered to work & fit properly. You learn something every day. I like the test track you used - very handy for working the bugs out.
Yeah well you are right as they should be fitting properly.
Yeah that test track is only 2 mins from my house which is super convineient
How are these Kaon Bash Plates going now, being that it's over 2 years later Aaron? I'm looking at getting some for my MY22 Fortuner. Cheers, Don, Perth WA (Dons Shed and Xplor Overland)
How’d the old one get written off mate ? What happen ?
Ty Fenwick he has flooded the engine with a salt water in Fraser Island.
Hey bro. Yeah no flooding in the engine.
Drove out of the crossing and off the island under its own steam.
But incurred 2-3” of water in the cab during the crossing. Which did eventually cause absolute havic with the electrics. It sat under insurances watch for 5 weeks with wet salty carpet which racked up the repair quote over 45k. So they convinced me to let it go. They said it will never perform like it did and reliability would be completely comprimised.
I have the same car so super Keen to see what Aaron does on his build compared to my own :)
Cant wait to show yous too :)
G'day mate do you run a second battery under the bonnet still ?
Keen as mate - no barwork and still on road tyres but hitting the trails already =)
Was the offroad section close to Singleton at the end of the video?
With all that sand coming out is that after a wash? What rust prevention do you use? I've got a new Prado as well but worry about rust in 10 years time with all that sand getting caught in there
I wonder what bull bar you'll put on, AFN? 🤔
Hey mate, did you end up cutting those corners?
That's why i went with ARB bash plates for my Lexus GX, i know it's made in Australia and i know it's quality. No trimming and no test fitting.
Kaon/Koan is made in China 😬
Kaon is Aussie made and owned as well, but like all aftermarket stuff, sometimes they miss things, it happens. Best to let them know.
Aaron. Excellent job on the Prado. So I have a question. Do you think that I can put 20 inch wheels on the Kakadu or will it interfere with the off roading capability mechanism etc.
Aarron,what wheels are you going to run, or could you keep the old ones from the VX in you new build.
Nahh i wasnt able to reuse. But this time i have got myself a set of Method Alloy Wheels. 17” and some larger Rubber. Stay tuned :)
@@AaronOffroader will do.
Do you notice any diffrent in road driving with KDSS? Does it flex more offroad?
Yes.. KDSS better for onroad and offroad.
Hi Aaron, awesome channel mate! Love it. Did you talk the manufacture about the plates rubbing against the suspension componentry? This is a pretty big oversight. I was actually looking at buying a set for my Prado VX 150 which is a V6 Petrol. Any help / tips on these would be greatly appreciated, Thanks
Nahh i havent spoke to then about it. I never ended up trimming any of it. Ill have to recheck it as its had 2 wheel alignments and lift kit put in it since. I havent heard it contacting but might still be.
Silly question but what ND filter did you use?
Hi mate! Its just a cheap Zomei one
72mm
Or K&F concept ones are good too.
I wanna buy the Polar Pro VNDs for the New Gmaster Lenses. But nearly $1000 for the 2 filters in Aus 🙄😬
Nice job bro , and where is the place to test bash place bro ?
This place is only 2 mins away from my house.
Singleton Heights, NSW bro.
Its nothing too out of the ordinary
Bumper replacement bull bar?
Hey man! Nahh ill be going the same as the last one i had. It was a great setup 🙌🏼👌🏽
Nice your car bro.
Thankyou, really appreciate it :)
I really don't think those flimsy looking bash-plates are strong enough to safely replace the massive radiator-support bars you've removed...
Maybe you should feel some for yourself. You will find they are far from flimsy.
@@AaronOffroader Fair enough. But I still think they won't structurally replace those thick bars you removed. Those are there for good reasons...