Modifying our LC250! We Have A Problem…

[@dr.killjoy5001]

I freakin love this 80s style retro look with the stickers and those wheels and tyres look awesome too! Keep up the good work, bud!

[@JohnDorward-os4jk]

I like the stripes which give a kind of retro look and I think that really suits the design of the car. Great choice.

[@lilandjake]

Thanks so much legend, that’s what we’re going for!

[@truey90s]

At first glance it looked like a and rover

[@DW-10]

We tow with a V6 Ranger. I have similar concerns with the trans temp. Towing the same caravan as we did with our MR Triton, the trans temps (monitored with Scangauge) are generally about 15-20C higher in the Ranger. Once it gets to mid 90C you simply cannot get it back below 90C. The Triton had a factory front mounted heat exchange radiator for the trans and would typically sit at about 75-80C. Spikes in temp due to hills etc were quickly brought under control once back on a flat section of road. Ranger uses the engine coolant meaning the engine coolant temp becomes the lowest the trans temp can get. I'd put a cooler on the Ranger but that would impact the warranty. Really wish manufacturers at least made it an option for those who tow or work the trans hard. If you are worried about the trans temp, I'd suggest getting some form of OBD2 scan tool so you can see actual temp not rely on the generally vague nature of the factory gauge.

[@somewhere_downunder655]

Merry Christmas Lil, Jake and Hazel. Thanks for creating content week in and week out for us to watch at home. I couldn't in a million years do what you guys do as my mental health would suffer. Sending you a big hug of support. To anyone that feels the need to leave a nasty comment please remember kindness cost nothing. If you dont have anything nice to say dont say it at all. Lil and Jake are human and im sure what you say absolutely cuts deep.

[@lilandjake]

merry christmas to you too! thankyou so much what a nice comment! yes there are a lot of nasties out there! we love that saying! if you dont have anything nice to say say nothing at all! and we also like that a harsh comment says more about the person commenting than the person its directed at. have a lovely holiday break!

[@olliejay5727]

Looks great. Towing in 7th is an overdrive gear and will make the gearbox hotter. Stick to 6th and the extra fuel use.

[@bencarthew3106]

Towing in 6th in a 10 spd box, what a joke 😆

[@olliejay5727]

It’s an eight speed.

[@Hamish_ink]

Toyota should be sponsoring your adventures because you're doing practical research which they seemed to have skipped over

[@Charlie-ec3bc]

Love the old school stickers down the side ! Glad to see you fitting equipment without being very skilled in that sort of stuff .

[@veneratedmortal4369]

About the gearbox temperature. Are you in a gearbox mode where the torque converter is locked up? And are you in a gear where you're letting the engine rev more. 2 things heat up gearboxes, the torque converter slipping, and the gearbox doing more work in each revolution. If you need to slow down a bit and pick a gear where it's doing 3000+ rpm to reduce the load on the gearbox.

[@shanethackeray1988]

The 250 looks “ tough “ with the wheels and tyres. The upgrades are sweet. Overheating autos are common in certain 4x4 ‘s nothing an after market transmission cooler won’t fix. They will be coming soon.

[@Colin_In_VK]

The stripes look great, I still suggest you check about the engine oil, the stock oil is 0w-30, it is recommender to go to 5w-30 as the zero is not good for our hot weather or towing.

[@user-zp6ln4su2r]

Not very "Landcrusier" like is it?

[@jeffwills9978]

The stickers look great Looks like a retro 60 series wagon Stickers and wheels look 🔥

[@PeterCarruthers-x5b]

Merry Christmas to you both. Hope you have a terrific New Year and enjoy where ever you are in this wonderful country.

[@LandcruiserAdventures]

I love how the stripes are upside down, curving upwards when the character line in the door goes down.... Looks classy

[@10beerman]

Don't forget to send John Cadogan a postcard from DPC when you get there..👍

[@garrywoodward9049]

The new wheels make it look like they were made for it!

[@ringo2202]

Hey Mate, looking good. In relation to rear wheel carriers, I just spent 2 years touring in a 200 with a rear wheel carrier. (Now have a Silverado 2500). They add a lot of weight to the rear axle due to the cantilever effect of the weight. I also found it painful to access the rear of the wagon. Give that thought when it’s decision time. Have a great Chrissy

[@digbysdownunder]

Mate, that was such an informative video, really well done and loads of information. Even though I'm not in the market for the 250 series it was very interesting. I personally don't like the late model cars in most makes with all the warnings and turn this off can't do that etc.. as for the ones you pointed out would do my head in. Will stick with my 13 , 150 series for now. Although I do love the fit out of your Ranger.. but yes Prados are so comfy for long distance drives. You have got this beast looking awesome I have to say. Great channel, ps Jack and Megan got us here.. Hope to see you on the rd one day cheers.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Jake and Lil wow that changes the truck completely different looks a complete different vehicle. Absolutely fantastic. I really love it I’m looking at a Isuzu dmax which is very plain, but after what you’ve done to this vehicle completely changed. Fantastic gives me heaps of ideas thanks once again guys really appreciate you Cliff from Logan city, Queensland Australia. I’m on the big island

[@lilandjake]

Cheers Cliff! Glad you liked it, it's come a long way! We're always happy to help. Have a great Christmas! 🙌🏻

[@wyattfamily8997]

As I understand it, this model is recommended to use 0 - 10w oil, and the sump volume has been reduced to around 5 litres. An aftermarket sump is available that increases oil volume by 30% (which assists in cooling too), and many run 5w - 30w also as it holds its lubrication properties better/longer. The recommended oil is far to light, and the reduced volume means it can't cool as much as it would with the more usual, larger volume. Expect bearing problems (failure) if under heavy load for prolonged periods like towing etc. without aftermarket changes.

[@Spoonfed78]

If it's sold with tow rating and associated gcm and it's not engineered to do this, let it burn and get a new one under warranty. That's ridiculous you've got to do motivations likely voiding the warranty because of bad design

[@chad7580-t2l]

I’m pretty sure that’s the 300 series landcruiser with the v6 turbo diesel. This has the same 4cyl 2.8 that’s in fortuner, hilux and previous prado.

[@ozevox]

first thing i would do is remove the 0-20 weight oil out of it . jump to a 5/40 if towing

[@Ranger670]

I just can't get my head around spending close to $100K on a vehicle that requires modifications so that it does what you it to. Anyway, your choices are respected and it's interesting to watch. Your channel; your choice! Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year. Safe travels.

[@phyju]

Look at those big American trucks that cost twice as much and have undersized brakes 🙄

[@NeilCooper-ij1gw]

@@phyjureally?

[@lilandjake]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too! Thanks for watching and for your comments 😊🎄

[@GO-SEE-OZ]

The rig looks awesome guys 🎉🥳

[@_suppsventures1149]

Looking good guys! Love the influence from TJ with the editing hahaha love it

[@lilandjake]

Cheers legend, glad you liked it! Haha TJ is a top bloke! i dont think ill ever be that good though

[@JoanneProcter]

Love the new additions to the car😍 Looks scmicko✔️✔️

[@NeilF4x4Crusading]

Those wheels look awesome ! I had similar tyres on my 2.8 Fortuner, the bigger mud terrain tyres absolutely killed the performance when towing and I had it tuned with 600nm. I had a torque converter lock up kit and a trans cooler, the lock up kit was much better at keeping the trans temps down (trans doesn't get hot when it's locked up) I had to tow in 4th gear (equal to your 6th gear) as it would not hold 5th gear (your 7th gear) with the bigger tyres . This meant using more fuel and doing dpf regen a lot more often. In NSW it's not legal to remove rear seats unless you get it registered as a lesser seat vehicle, if you are concerned about being legal I can send you the relevant clauses.

[@brianmaclennan561]

Gotta ask why mud terrains at start of summer?

[@johnmathisen1167]

Jake get an accurate temperature sensor setup I have an Australian made kit which bolts on to the motor and gearbox, so no warranty issues and it works great,sorry forgot the brand. But an auto cooler is must for towing.

[@Stevegrande1]

Just get a reader and plug into the port. Direct readings for a range of other things as well. I’d be adding an EGT to it as a must

[@rodneym5868]

It’s amazing what a few mods do, the Prado it’s looking awesome guys! Definitely get a transmission cooler as soon as one is available and a catch can. These 250’s look fantastic done up and can’t wait to get ours 😊 Always enjoy your channel guys👍

[@craigjensen4179]

How good does it look with those stripes, very retro. Wheels are mint too. Good stuff guys, you're doing a great job

[@lilandjake]

Cheers! Glad you like the stripes, it’s all about that retro vibe. 😎

[@thinkingmedia9119]

You need to measure the temperatures from the sensors in the toque converter and also in the pan (check with IR temp gun) to see if the radiator embedded trany cooler is working.

[@matthewfletcher9108]

Stickers look amazing. Nice work.

[@lilandjake]

Thanks mate! We’re super happy with them!

[@robertjohnston3658]

Car looks great and the stripes make the prado stand out from the crowd and no longer look like a fridge

[@michaelsmith9866]

Does GVM upgrade void your warranty?

[@blair_bsting]

Stickers look good. Good on you for having a go putting them on.

[@jamestanner9198]

More weight more fuel more heat in the trans. bigger wheels tyres more rolling resistance more heat in the trans.

[@wyattfamily8997]

And not just the transmission, also the motor itself, which already is prone to heat issues due to reduced sump oil capacity (5 litres) and the crazy recommendation of 0 - 5w oils. So bearing issues incoming. There is an aftermarket sump that increases oil volume by 30% and many use 5w - 20w instead.

[@promxrippa]

​@@wyattfamily8997 not suitable for oz conditions

[@Spoonfed78]

​@@wyattfamily8997that's crazy. Total mall crawler. If you're having to change sumps you know it's not designed for proper use

[@chase1as]

No doubt the oil temp is a result of further Toyota cost cutting. Im sure some mods will be coming soon. Love the stripes and wheels too

[@ericjohnson6802]

Retro look reminds me of a Patrol with a squared off front. Pity there's the usual Toyota M.A.N - aka Many Alterations Necessary, and you're gonna discover the limitations of the underrated engine and transmission very quickly. So, keep the weight down.

[@grahamep8635]

Don't tow heavy loads in any overdrive gear. It will help reduce loads on engine and gearbox, definitely reduce exhaust gas temps and auto trans temps. In my 150 series, fuel usage towing in 1:1 ratio (S4) is the same or only negligably more than towing in higher gears. And do check your vehicle handbook in the towing section. Probably same as 150 series so there will be an instruction re which gear to tow in. Don't give Toyota a back door to avoid warranty liability in the event of an expensive engine or tranny failure and the vehicle data proves you have been doing otherwise. Thanks for the videos..

[@bobtheboozer15]

Mods are fun and a lot of thought needs to go into it to suit individual needs. Have fun and remember it not a mistake if you learn from it

[@Stuart.3132]

Hi guys great job at personalising you new car. Have a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Safe travels

[@lilandjake]

Thanks heaps legend, Merry Christmas to you too!

[@susanmccusker5931]

The car looks great. Hope you can put the stickers on top of the bush wrap. Wishing you both a merry Christmas and happy new year. Looking forward to your 2025 videos and adventures

[@RingoTravels]

I fitted airbags and kept my stock suspension some years ago - tows my van beautifully! What PSI?

[@lilandjake]

How good are they! We’re just playing around with them but about 30 seems good at the moment

[@RingoTravels]

@ I run mine at 40 - perfect

[@davidflorance7650]

I run mine at 50psi , tow a 22ft van , 200 ball weight with Pajero NP , A1 , 👍👍👍

[@harleyboo6951]

I like the new look, gives the car a more aggressive look. Only thing I don't like is the Gold bolts on the bead lock rim, I think silver ones would look better with the silver wheels.

[@bryannicholson2108]

Hi Jake you have done a great job with all of the modifications they look good and should all be very beneficial with your touring requirements well done 👍

[@Thari5]

Cool stripes.. and the car looks sic with the new rims as well..

[@stevehogan723]

Great video guys love the toyota 🍺👍🛻

[@63holden]

Love your choice's on the 250,looks awesome. The joys of being an early adopter. 😂 Good to see your happy with your choice's Jake. It will be interesting to see where the build goes. ❤✌️

[@lilandjake]

Thanks heaps, yeah it’s been a hell of a ride so far, a few headaches here and there but worth it! 👊🏼

[@noodlefoo]

I hate it after you have changed the tyres to bigger AT/MT tyres, you cannot fit the bigger spare tyre in its original spare wheel placement. That's a fail for me.

[@cafts1]

Same for the last 3 Prado series. Just need a wheel spacer. Agree that sucks

[@Stevegrande1]

@@cafts1not sure how a wheel spacer will work, the spare is located underneath

[@Vintage-Vespa-Miami]

Great video ! Where I can get these stickers ?

[@TheMongard]

PPF has hydrophobic qualities similar to a ceramic coat. Its made so nothing sticks to it. If you want your stripes to last protect them under the the PPF just get them professionally installed before the PPF.

[@lilandjake]

Good tip, I didn’t know that!

[@rey073]

Hey ya L&J. From where I sit, your rig is look’n tops. We have the 250 as well and for our trip around the block, I’m contemplating taking the middle seats out and leaving the rear in. It may not suit you 2 with your lifestyle, but for us it’s even more weight removed, better utilisation of the extra space and when we are home and not travelling, the extra legroom in the back seat is like a limo. As I said, may not suit you but food for thought. Love your channel and honesty, but then again what do you expect from fellow Tasmaniacs.

[@kymbatten6738]

Hi Jake, you mentioned in your video that you ran 10 gauge wire to charge your van. If that is what you have done you will have all sorts of problems as the voltage drop is too high. You need to run a minimum of 6B&S (6AWG) to charge your batteries. Also I think driving at 110km with a van on the back is crazy and in most states illegal.

[@adamriley6468]

Illegal? We tow a similar van at the speed limit no problem

[@sharonwaldram5]

Towing anything over 100kms is illegal

[@adamriley6468]

@ only in NSW and WA

[@brianwalker1933]

​@sharonwaldram5 Agreed 💯 % and spot on. I hope Jake doesn't learn his mistakes the hard way. He's being lucky, for now at least.

[@balmoresegovia8853]

This Toyota Land Cruiser looks amazing

[@juliekhann7018]

Great jobs guys merry Christmas

[@charlotte.luvsss]

Well done. Good taste in upgrades. Looks cool

[@davidstirling2044]

You've checked your weights right? You'll need fender flares too. Stripes look good

[@terryfowler7809]

Finally some mud terrains! You won't regret it. Your off road travels will be less stressful. The stripes look good, keep them but maybe change one of lighter colours to tie in the bolts on the bead locks, looks a bit off with too many colours going on. Its looking good 👍 oh and get a ARB double compressor with tank, will pump your tyres up in seconds

[@runawayruffys]

Jake did 🎉you check the manual about towing, Toyotas standard is towing anything over 2200kgs, they recommend Weight dis bars

[@lyndalouise3480]

Hi Lil Jake and of course Hazel, wishing you a healthy happy fun filled Christmas full of Love Laughter and new adventures, look forward to seeing what you get up to in the new year, Love the Stripes.🌲🎉👏👏

[@lilandjake]

Thanks heaps! We’re looking forward to some new adventures next year too!

[@richardbrookhouse7782]

Super informative video J and luv how honest and open you and Lili are The look is Hot…!!!! and that new rack is great from Rhino … keenly watching what’s next

[@Jaron0027]

Looks absolutely awesome guys. I like it a lot.

[@spudboy1328]

I know you love the look of your new tyres, but: - you've increased your diameter by 6.5%, from 803mm to 859mm. The limits in Sth Aust are 50mm increase in diameter so you are over that, so not legal. - my tyre place will not fit tyres over 5% increase in diameter - No part of the tyre may protrude past the edge of the bodywork - so that's going to get you defected - in SA the max increase in tyre width is 15mm, and you've gone from 265 to 305, so that's 40mm - your braking will be worse - acceleration will be worse - MTs will be a lot noiser, althought the MAXXIS are quieter than most. ATs are probaby all you need. - fuel consumption will be crap - You're asking a lot for the little 2.8L to drive 33.8" tyres. It's too late now, but you probably should have gone for 285/70R17, which is 32.7" diameter. Anyway - we'll see how you get on, but in my opinion/experience you've gone too big for that vehicle.

[@theozBandit]

100% Spuddo...his gearbox is getting hot cause it's a 2.8l diesel with only 140kw so trying to turn these over alone is busting it's balls...AND he wants to tow a caravan??...first thing that's going to go will be gearbox and it's heat...exactly as in this video...wait and see...

[@ngochuybk]

so true. I agree with you

[@lordcmdradama3969]

I’ve had a few things to say previously, but this looks mint guys, love the wheels, stripes and roof platform. Can you adjust the warnings in the customisation menus? Very weird about the rear sensors - is the trailer loom OEM or spliced in as my SUV has a notch in the OEM plug set up that turns those things off when a trailer is plugged in.

[@leeblake1437]

Well done, the car looks awesome. Now all you need is a transmission cooler ( around $800 fitted )

[@lilandjake]

Would love to get one if they made one for it! Let me know if you know anyone that’s done it yet! We’re keen!

[@leeblake1437]

@lilandjake from research most transmission coolers are made to fit several different types of cars so if you talk again with wholesale automatics a 150 Prado or 300 series one should be able to get fitted I think it's just mounting and space but it should be able to be done. Maybe contact Kaon they may be able to do a kit for you

[@4bnewb969]

@@lilandjakecheck with Wholesale Automatics in Vic. They have coolers for the previous model 150 Prado and the 10 speed in the LC300. I’d be surprised if they are not currently developing and testing a cooler for the new Prado

[@jarrodbourne7595]

Looks great!!. The retro strip's are cool...very 60 series tribute. I can't wait to see the offroad animal toro bar on it!! 😁

[@antoninosolano7667]

Merry Xmas guys I've been with from the start love all your adventures have a safe one happy new year 🎉 😊 😀

[@colinbelfield3985]

The stripes look great

[@Daniel-qt1br]

Love the vintage Nod!! Def stay with the style

[@jeremyharris4415]

It definitely starting to look the part only thing I’m not a big fan of is the stripes down the sides. Hopefully you to have a fantastic Christmas next week and keep up the awesome content

[@travelling_kelpies]

Love the stripes, and the colour matches all the accessories perfectly. Would you not want the stripes protected by the bushwapz too? They're worth keeping 😉 I've gone from Ranger to a 300, too. Agree about the storage and things in the Ranger, but I still have the Ranger until I sell it, and switching between them I care less and less about those things the Ranger has. The Cruiser is a beast. Love it! Toyota definitely haven't perfected their infotainment technology, for sure. They've always been years behind, but hope they come out with updates real soon to fix their warning messages.

[@TheSkskitey]

Hi , great job with mods so far . I think the law with tyres is no part of the tyre is to be outside the guard but see how you go 😁

[@marlxxv]

thanks for the vid mate! definitely gonna get the roof rack. did you just wired straight from the battery for your anderson plug at the back? wanna do the same thing as well. i thought we needed an isolator so that it doesnt drain the battery? cheers!

[@gavindereus3643]

Lil and Jake, your Prado is looking awesome with the new wheels and shoes. Guys 😢

[@gavindereus3643]

Are you guys still in Adelaide?

[@rostamr4096]

Man, you did a great job. Love your build, especially those wheels and tires..👌👌👌

[@lilandjake]

Thanks so much! We've got a lot of plans for the build 💪

[@rostamr4096]

@@lilandjake Looking forward to it..I just test-drove a Land cruiser today. We shall see...

[@stevepierce3509]

I think it looks very cool and modern guys. I like it . I like it alot.

[@cav125]

Hi Jake, What is your rear axle weights with the mods done?

[@redmondrealty8888]

Looks great! What rhino rack is that exactly do you have the size and model handy with a link? Cheers

[@nathanjones3905]

you can get a plug to fix the revers brake, its got to do with power draw from the trailer. Ford sell them.

[@AfkhamAzeez]

I love the body sticker

[@Accolades70]

Like the rrims but have a look at the Method 701 and 707's with Beadgrip. I think Beadlock is illegal on road?

[@stevekenny4732]

Hey guys, I guess there aren’t any towing mirrors for the 250 yet. How are you going without them?

[@lilandjake]

Yea not yet, our van has a camera on the back and we have live feed in the car, works a treat!

[@chrismapstone9717]

Very Landcruiser Sahara colour scheme. With a bigger tyre, do you need to adjust your speedo?

[@leecousins5440]

Lovely ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@debbiesullivan2390]

FULLY EPIC AS Guys 😎😎😎😎😎 Totally Love it ! ❤

[@Scalihoo]

It's beautiful ..I'm not sure if it would look better to me if the rims didn't have the black beauty ring & gold hardware or not, decal looks great..wow.cool.

[@lilandjake]

Maybe just go all polished? We might do! Thanks for watching!

[@Scalihoo]

@@lilandjake The first impression effect was" wow" when you pulled them out of the box, the rings toned them down maybe..they still look great either way..just a preference thing

[@Baldybunch]

G’day, cheers for the video. Can you please link the airbag kit you have fitted? Cheers

[@liamoconnor17]

Please please please add a transmission cooler before you detonate.

[@offroadanimal]

Rig is looking sweet

[@lilandjake]

cheers legends! Really happy with it so far!

[@Lifestyle_Brisbane]

Not a fan of silver wheels but with the side decals they look very neat so you have to keep the decals after the bush wraps

[@troymarshall3621]

Yeah nah that’s a hot rig 😮 nice guys killing it 🎉

[@neverendingjourneys6780]

Great video. With those stripes, it will definitely be easy to identify you. What are the load limits on the new rack. On road, off road?

[@JimsCS2]

Why didn't you fit a trans cooler?

[@paulhunter4413]

You need a scan gauge 3 now. So you can monitor the gearbox temp and exhaust gas temps constantly. The much bigger tyres will add a lot of load to the whole drive train.

[@jodiemorris1708]

Looks so good guys.

[@AndrewBax-ul2uo]

Stickers give the car a bit of a retro feel don’t mind it at all looks good👍

[@jamestanner9198]

What is the roof load rated to off road /?

[@stephenhorton119]

Side decals need som bold color

[@jamestanner9198]

@@stephenhorton119 ok meaningless reply?

[@brettpinnegar]

Looks sweet . Seen you guys yesterday out near the riverland . Looks epic on the road .

[@lilandjake]

Cheers! Glad you saw us! We’re having a blast out there!

[@camdcam]

It would be great if you could do us a running total of what you’ve spent/continue to spend, even if sponsored, put a dollar value to it. Would be really interesting to follow/track. Love your channel!

[@032254855]

if you get time you should check out DL auto rapid tyre deflater valves take my 33s from 35psi to 15psi in 9 sec just undo the cap and pull up on the valve made in Australia a well . The 250 is looking good .

[@4LayersOfStrength]

"Thanks Zac, for letting Jake use your workshop."

[@andrewkark5939]

Looks great how is the rack at speed noise wise some not named racks on the 300 are annoyingly noisy