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I bought her in 09 but wanted to wait till she got out of warranty before I started modifying her. Just in case anything went wrong I did not want Toyota to blame it on the modifications. So as soon as she turned 3 it was time for her birthday presents.


First set of mods were the Bull bar, snorkel, Winch, Under body protection, lift and suspension, UHF radio, Awning, coopers and rims.


That's her out camping. And I Just got E lockers Front and back.


Then I got ARB Floodlights, Rhino Roof Rack And a yellow top dual battery with the Ctek 250s Charger.


Close up of the battery I installed with the Ctek Charger.


I have left out heaps but I will get close up photos and add them.

Good to see once you got started you didn't muck around
Nice looking rig mate

Looks much better now

We'll I guess after 3 years planning and saving, things can happen rather quick. Great looking rig mate

Thanks guys. Much appreciated. I must admit. Most of the mods i made were off the advice in this forum.

very nice!!!!! whats next?

dr.lux13 wrote:very nice!!!!! whats next?

Install the diff breathers.
Solar panels that are ordered.
Chip.
Exhaust.
Voltmeter for both batteries
Then every single recreational gear you can imagine.

I lol'd at the quick transformation. I love it man, just looked really abbreviated when it goes from the first to second pic.

let me know what brand and how your install goes with the diff breathers!!! excited for updates!

ok guys, Been a while. Finally have done some more mods. I hope you like.
The first is I did the back seat mod. Then I put an ARB Twin Compressor in behind the back seat. Nice and low. Only problem is now the back bottom seat will not go all the way up.


I then fitted it out with a few tools for easy access.




First Aid Kit and compressor gear.



On the other side I have a Stanley 156 piece tool kit that fits in behind perfectly.



Then I did some mods to the back area. I made a box with a voltage meter and amp meter that ran off the second battery. I also put a multiple switch / circuit breaker board on there for all the outlets and lights that I was going to run off it.
It has a normal cig socket
2 usb outlets
1 Hella Socket




Off that board I installed some narva Flood lights at the back. Mainly for pulling up at camp at night gives you plenty of light to see what you are doing.


Then ran a small Led across the back window to really light up the cab.


I also installed the outlet for the compressor in the back corner so if I am ever towing I can reach it easy enough.

Down the beach with the barbecue on the back.

Forgot to mention I got some rock sliders on as well.

Nice rig mate, I like that box you made up for the auxiliaries, looks the part

Hey mate,

What beach is that with the buried tyres at the entrance?

wedmondson wrote:Hey mate,

What beach is that with the buried tyres at the entrance?

I think it was preston beach in wa. But dont quote me on that.

Nice lux mate, i also have to ctek 250s charger and mounted in the same spot! how do you find yours? Im also been looking at e-lockers, How do you find your lockers on and off road?

Looking forward to seeing more

Trent

Twento wrote:Nice lux mate, i also have to ctek 250s charger and mounted in the same spot! how do you find yours? Im also been looking at e-lockers, How do you find your lockers on and off road?

Looking forward to seeing more

Trent

Thanks trent, the 250s charger is the best. It charges the dual battery perfectly. I also have solar cells i plug in to it on trips where i am going to stay there a while.
With regard to the E lockers. I now would not have a 4wd with out them. I go out regulary with the 4wd club and it gets me up everything. You do heaps less damage to your car because you can go over obstacles slow as you dont need the momentum. Definately buy them if you have the coin.

Which chip are you thinking of? Exhaust?

Nice looking truck mate, Are they the harrop e lockers?

Jono_seco wrote:Nice looking truck mate, Are they the harrop e lockers?

Correct. Front and back. Makes a massive difference on the tracks. You wont realise how much till you get them.