I have owned an 04 white Prado GXL V6 manual for aprox 6yrs (awesome car) & sold that 3yrs ago to buy a black 07 GXL V6 auto (wife wanted an auto). I swear by the quad cam 4ltr V6 1GR-FE engine and if you want to improve fuel economy swap out the original 02 sensors for new ones (not expensive online ebay), clean MAF sensor and swap in a pair of Shortie Headers (extractors) & from under the drivers seat where straight pipe spring loaded join is swap out whole exhaust for 2.5" s/steel with hi-flow muffler (factory muffler is restrictive) and you will notice increased torque more response & improved fuel economy (especially when highway cruising). Mine has a lot of mods including suspension, Harrop rear diff locker, upgraded headlights, grille, tail-lights, Eco-light rear draw system, drop down table, etc. Agree the rooftop tent with full awning & bigger tyres would be impacting your fuel economy to some degree.
My 1KZ has 322k, probably 40% dirt or gravel. Fitted early 900mm Kings draws. Built for Crusers & Patrols, so very tight fit. No room for wing power panel. Love the 180 litre tank!
Nice video guys. Cool rig too 👍 Rare for a 120 to have such low Ks on now, especially at that age. Also cool to see another petrol build. Love my 1GR. Keen to see more videos in the future 😎
Hi mate, did you need new UCAs for the lift? Exact same car, exact same suspension setup but different brand, 50mm lift eith nullbar and winch spec when i dont have a winch
Nah don’t need them, always a bonus if you can add them. Will add more clearance for the bump stops but without them it doesn’t knock or anything like that
@@BradleyWatsonTV oh really? i did the same thing and had to get them. they make the tirrs have some serious positive camber and handles wayyyyy worse. hopefully the new upgraded arms will sort that out.
@@BradleyWatsonTV needed em anyway because i either had to get new UCAs or new wider offset rims to clear 33s. and new UCAs solved 2 issues so ya know. saving up to get some nice KMC beadlocks. no point in getting some steelies just to tide me over.
Great Video! Can I please ask, I have a 2008 Prado GXL petrol, what is the roof weight of these? I see you have a Hard Shell RTT and the Bushwacker awning, which looks great, but every one keeps telling this can’t be done due to the roof weight of the Prado being 100kg max less the weight of your rails or platform. Would love your experience on this please. Otherwise love your set up.
@HamishAgar You're right about the weight limits. I wouldn't overload the roof, to avoid placing extra strain on things and operating outside Toyota's defined limits (where who knows what might happen!) I looked up the products listed in this vid and there's about 145kg on the roof. I'd be careful driving around with this much, especially offroad! Love the wheels and tyres, I'm about to upgrade mine too so this gives me a good idea about how good it looks.
Hey Brad! Im pretty sure a 120 is going to be my next vehicle purchase, when you say the fuel economy of the v6 is horrific how bad is it? Im trying to find the perfect 120 with the 1kd but would consider a petrol version also. Thanks from QLD.
Hey! So the fuel economy isn’t too bad if it has no mods. Once you lift it, put bigger tyres, an awning and a rooftop tent you will notice that it will use a substantial more amount of fuel. The Prado with the current mods is using roughly 17L/100km if driven sensibly. I purchased a second car that runs at 6L/100km because of the Prado… so if it’s going to be a daily driver please take this into consideration because you will be spending big on fuel if you do a lot of driving. I hope that helps :) Thanks for watching!
Highway (80-90km/h) = 8.5L/100km Metro = 10L/km I have the diesel (D4D) with a steel bullbar, roof rack and 17x9" rims+ 265/70 AT tyres. Love the 120 Prado; petrol and diesel 💪
I have owned an 04 white Prado GXL V6 manual for aprox 6yrs (awesome car) & sold that 3yrs ago to buy a black 07 GXL V6 auto (wife wanted an auto).
I swear by the quad cam 4ltr V6 1GR-FE engine and if you want to improve fuel economy swap out the original 02 sensors for new ones (not expensive online ebay), clean MAF sensor and swap in a pair of Shortie Headers (extractors) & from under the drivers seat where straight pipe spring loaded join is swap out whole exhaust for 2.5" s/steel with hi-flow muffler (factory muffler is restrictive) and you will notice increased torque more response & improved fuel economy (especially when highway cruising). Mine has a lot of mods including suspension, Harrop rear diff locker, upgraded headlights, grille, tail-lights, Eco-light rear draw system, drop down table, etc. Agree the rooftop tent with full awning & bigger tyres would be impacting your fuel economy to some degree.
Nice video! Everything has a purpose, no unnecessary extras 🙌
Thanks mate I appreciate that, cut out all the fat ✌🏼
My 1KZ has 322k, probably 40% dirt or gravel. Fitted early 900mm Kings draws. Built for Crusers & Patrols, so very tight fit. No room for wing power panel. Love the 180 litre tank!
They’re a beast!
Nice video guys. Cool rig too 👍 Rare for a 120 to have such low Ks on now, especially at that age. Also cool to see another petrol build. Love my 1GR. Keen to see more videos in the future 😎
Thanks Alex 🤙🏼
Where did you get the table in boot from
V6 for the win💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Hi mate, did you need new UCAs for the lift? Exact same car, exact same suspension setup but different brand, 50mm lift eith nullbar and winch spec when i dont have a winch
Nah don’t need them, always a bonus if you can add them. Will add more clearance for the bump stops but without them it doesn’t knock or anything like that
@@BradleyWatsonTV oh really? i did the same thing and had to get them. they make the tirrs have some serious positive camber and handles wayyyyy worse. hopefully the new upgraded arms will sort that out.
@@BradleyWatsonTV needed em anyway because i either had to get new UCAs or new wider offset rims to clear 33s. and new UCAs solved 2 issues so ya know. saving up to get some nice KMC beadlocks. no point in getting some steelies just to tide me over.
I've got that awning just have to get it fitted
It's an amazing awning, you will love it!!
Great Video! Can I please ask, I have a 2008 Prado GXL petrol, what is the roof weight of these? I see you have a Hard Shell RTT and the Bushwacker awning, which looks great, but every one keeps telling this can’t be done due to the roof weight of the Prado being 100kg max less the weight of your rails or platform. Would love your experience on this please. Otherwise love your set up.
To be honest im not 100% sure on the rules and legalities of this, I suggest talking with Toyota or your RTT manufacturer directly.
@HamishAgar You're right about the weight limits. I wouldn't overload the roof, to avoid placing extra strain on things and operating outside Toyota's defined limits (where who knows what might happen!)
I looked up the products listed in this vid and there's about 145kg on the roof. I'd be careful driving around with this much, especially offroad!
Love the wheels and tyres, I'm about to upgrade mine too so this gives me a good idea about how good it looks.
Hey Brad! Im pretty sure a 120 is going to be my next vehicle purchase, when you say the fuel economy of the v6 is horrific how bad is it?
Im trying to find the perfect 120 with the 1kd but would consider a petrol version also.
Thanks from QLD.
Hey!
So the fuel economy isn’t too bad if it has no mods. Once you lift it, put bigger tyres, an awning and a rooftop tent you will notice that it will use a substantial more amount of fuel. The Prado with the current mods is using roughly 17L/100km if driven sensibly.
I purchased a second car that runs at 6L/100km because of the Prado… so if it’s going to be a daily driver please take this into consideration because you will be spending big on fuel if you do a lot of driving. I hope that helps :)
Thanks for watching!
stock I'm on about 13-14L/100KM driven easy.
Yeah I was the same without any mods
Highway (80-90km/h) = 8.5L/100km
Metro = 10L/km
I have the diesel (D4D) with a steel bullbar, roof rack and 17x9" rims+ 265/70 AT tyres.
Love the 120 Prado; petrol and diesel 💪
Toyota replaced the dash under a recall warranty
When, ages ago?
Doubt toyota would warranty it 21 years later
@@NahG7 They won't anymore as i tried a few mths ago with 07 GXL. The cut-off was some time ago