Modifying our LC250! We Have A Problem…

[@Hamish_ink]

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

[@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.

[@olliejay5727]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@PeterCarruthers-x5b]

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

[@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.

[@ianmac2963]

Good presentation mate ... you've come a long way

[@_suppsventures1149]

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

[@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 😊🎄

[@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

[@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👍

[@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.

[@Stuart.3132]

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

[@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

[@antoninosolano7667]

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

[@craigjensen4179]

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

[@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! 🙌🏻

[@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 👍

[@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 , 👍👍👍

[@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.🌲🎉👏👏

[@liamoconnor17]

Please please please add a transmission cooler before you detonate.

[@gavindereus3643]

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

[@gavindereus3643]

Are you guys still in Adelaide?

[@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.

[@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!

[@blair_bsting]

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

[@matthewfletcher9108]

Stickers look amazing. Nice work.

[@lilandjake]

Thanks mate! We’re super happy with them!

[@rostamr4096]

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

[@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. ❤✌️

[@NielsSorensen-sh8tm]

Here’s a hint back up on towing speeds and watch your fuel savings 👍🍺

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@4LayersOfStrength]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@robertjohnston3658]

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

[@Jaron0027]

Looks absolutely awesome guys. I like it a lot.

[@charlotte.luvsss]

Well done. Good taste in upgrades. Looks cool

[@Thari5]

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

[@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.

[@jamestanner9198]

What is the roof load rated to off road /?

[@stephenhorton119]

Side decals need som bold color

[@jamestanner9198]

@@stephenhorton119 ok meaningless reply?

[@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

[@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!! 😁

[@diannecain1]

Merry Christmas guys. I love the decals. Car looks great.

[@lilandjake]

Merry Christmas! Thankyou!

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

I can see why you added air bags with the tow ball loads you have but by removing the bump stops if you hit something hard and or the air bag fails your rear wheels will lock up under the guards! The big wheels look nice but they add about 25% extra LOAD ON THE axles AND DRIVE TRAIN and the added rolling resistance puts more load on the engine and gearbox. That's fine for a weekend play toy but for a remote touring rig that's close to its tow/weight limits the factory reliability will disappear out the rear view mirror

[@lilandjake]

Thanks for the heads up legend, we’re definitely considering it all! Sorry a miscommunication about the bump stops, it still has them, what I cut off was the coil retainer.

[@neilthorman3646]

Hi guys I love the rims tyres look noisy but they should be good off road, not sure about the stickers but hey if you like them that’s all that matters. Safe travels and have a great Christmas.🎄

[@ozzie.cruisers.4x4]

​@neilthorman3646 I have mt razors on a 79 series and have done over 40000kms on them and still have no noise so I don't think they will have a problem either, great choice guys.

[@Mosesk1988]

I have never seen an airbag man airbag fail. Probs .000000001 if ant

[@kisbushcraftdownunder]

@@Mosesk1988 I have had three cars with air bags one with full air suspension and when it worked it was fantastic but it was so unreliable I converted it to coils. The others two had assisted bags like in this video all failed from Brocken lines to punctured bags

[@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

[@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

[@cav125]

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

[@leecousins5440]

Lovely ❤ Merry Christmas 🎄

[@Daniel-qt1br]

Love the vintage Nod!! Def stay with the style

[@craigmooney2630]

Have a chat to Just Autos , they will possibly make you a transmission cooler Possibly needs a Converter lock up kit like they put on 200 series

[@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 😁

[@jodiemorris1708]

Looks so good guys.

[@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

[@lindaneumann3301]

99% great mods for the car - not sure about the style of pin stripe, maybe something more modern after bushwrapz goes on. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@lilandjake]

Merry Christmas to you!

[@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.

[@runawayruffys]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@debbiesullivan2390]

FULLY EPIC AS Guys 😎😎😎😎😎 Totally Love 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?

[@stevepierce3509]

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

[@Baldybunch]

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

[@steveharris5097]

Hey mate you might want to check the owners manual with regards to towing. If the 250 is the same as my 200 series you’re not supposed to tow in drive to avoid over heating. I tow in 4th gear in my 200 which keeps the torque converter locked and running cool. Also towing above 90/100 kmh is not really a good idea. Just my opinion but i would read the manual. BTW i have the altitude on order for pick in April. Keep the videos coming.

[@orangejuicepony6881]

Different Gearbox, specifically its not from the 1990s like the 200s is. It locks every gear, so heat is irrelevant now. Same as a ZF8 speed, tow in any gear, doesn't matter.

[@steveharris5097]

Good to know

[@grantkerr2971]

love the stripes. 285/70/17 would of been a better choice for this car.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

Just check the legality of beadlocks mate. I wasn't sure if they were legal and googled it. This is what Mr Google said. It may be wrong but I have heard they were not legal. Maybe different states have different rules. If they are not and they cause an accident, your insurance company might wipe you like a dirty one. The stripes look bloody good I reckon. Tyres are too big IMO. All the best for your future travels. I like the look of the 250. Beadlock wheels/rims are designated as strictly for off-road use (only). They are not legal for on-road use in Australia because they have not yet been approved for use on sealed surfaces and do not comply with existing vehicle standards in accordance with Australian Design Rules (ADR).3 days ago

[@andyg9991]

Beadlocks are 100% illegal in Australia (for light vehicles, on road) simply because the way the ADR's are written. Essentially, in Australia, everything is illegal unless it has been either been approved under other complying schemes (such as European regulations and are EC marked) or have been tested and found to meet ADR requirements. At the moment, no one has tested beadlocks for road use because if it was to occur, it would still only be legal for that specific wheel and tyre combo, and would not be a "type" approval for all beadlock wheel and tyre combinations. There are some manufacturers of wheels that do offer beadlocks that are EC marked (eg Hutchinson wheels from the US), but I dont think the importer has bothered with trying to obtain Australian approval , at least not for light vehicles. Hutchinson is the manufacturer of the beadlock wheels for the Unimogs and although I haven't looked into them specifically, because they were originally designed and used for military vehicles, Im pretty sure they have EC approval which is why they are allowed to be used on road for the Unimog.

[@Mrbuckaroonie..]

@@andyg9991 OK good info. I think it is important people know this.

[@Marks.Reviews]

Looks awesome, those dark rims were an awful choice by Toyota. Toyota say they wanted that heritage look for the 250, then they shouldn’t have chosen dark wheels. Your choice of wheels is a huge improvement to the appearance of the vehicle and suits the heritage theme. Those stripes is a hugh tick for following the heritage theme. I say that because, my uncle’s 60 series had a similar stripe.

[@richardwalsh5570]

Car looks mint and great video Jake

[@troymarshall3621]

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

[@AfkhamAzeez]

I love the body sticker

[@andrewkark5939]

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

[@AndrewBax-ul2uo]

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

[@dn059]

Looks great mate. tasty mods

[@shanedwyer4881]

I hope Toyota can sort out the warning messages that keep popping up on the dash. I think most other videos I have seen about the new Prado show the same problem with annoying warnings that can’t be turned off. Sounds like it’s got a mind of its own.

[@nathanjones3905]

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

[@mb-mp4iz]

Which trim level is this car? I heard that VX is more quiet than GXL. Is that true? I test drove GXL 250 and it seemed as whiny as the 150 GXL.

[@haygee2845]

Nice video mate, How heavy is your van? Have you thought about the rear seat delete by loaded drawers? I think it would suit you guys really well

[@chrismapstone9717]

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

[@netsiteing]

hey, what camera and drone gear are you using?

[@paulgeorge7158]

Toyota are possibly about to put a production halt on the prado , transmission failure is part of it , just a heads up 🤔

[@Stevegrande1]

Where can I find the link for this ?

[@ichecktpms]

Lovin the decals 😊

[@kamgirl64]

Starting to look good guys.. love your rims. ❤

[@mozartheart2958]

Great stripes!

[@Accolades70]

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

[@kevanharding9716]

Jake ! Like a kid in a candy shop with those wheels.

[@timford5892]

Have a Bullbar lined up yet?

[@timford5892]

Would love to put something different on it.

[@andrewt3952]

Gday Jake. I just wanted to mention, the way u promote ur sponsored things is first class. It’s great the way u do it. Just straight up, but incorporated genuinely (it seems 👍) into ur yarn. With some other channels it’s got a bit much. I completely understand ppl in ur kind of gig need sponsors, but it does get painful how it’s regularly done. Anyways, just sayin I think ur onto sumthin. I like ur channel, but I don’t like the prado. But that’s great, cos everyone’s different, n I enjoy ur content. Merry Xmas to u both. Travel safe. 👍🍻🎯🇦🇺

[@AnthonyWalsh-tt7vx]

Great job it looks sick

[@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

[@scottlawson764]

Car is looking awsome

[@hsvrodeo1]

Just remember, changing your gvm doesn't fix your gcm, so many people up their gvm to fix their weights, but it just costs you more because people forget about the most important thing gcm

[@runawayruffys]

Every gvm I have done has a gem increase also, I have not found a gvm only upgrade, is this a state issue.

[@petasmith6956]

Hi Jake just from watching your video putting larger diameter tyres on your vehicle will not show the correct speed it will read slower than what you are actually traveling ( actual speed will be faster , also if you are considering oil cooler for the transmission make sure that it is connected only te the external oil cooler I have seen to many mechanics put the old cooler and the new cooler joined together defeating all the benefits of the cooler as the external cooler will cool from the air flow and the internal cooler is heated up through the coolant temperature hope this makes sense regards peta

[@pawelkapica5363]

The LC250 starts at 79K in Germany. Ludacris

[@leslieloughnan1461]

The stripes make the Prado look like a 60 series. But they look great.

[@lilandjake]

That was sorta the plan! We love 60s! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@craigduck7841]

Hey guys loving your shows but it is hard to hear you talking when Lil is holding the camera and the other way around. Also when you are driving when you are not microphones up.

[@gregstrenzel3940]

More money than sense, should have bought a 300 series upfront.

[@Stevegrande1]

And still need airbags, roof rack, tranny cooler, decent off road tyres, and pay an extra 30k. Yes the V6 in the 300 would be better for towing, but would still need the same as what he has added to the 250. His money to do what he likes with.

[@derrickclayton7391]

Have watched L and J for a while now. Glad to see you are smarter than Toyota engineers. Smart move on your 7 year warranty that you don't have. Finish it off with a power upgrade ,and all the other smart stuff you have thought of including your 35mm offsets. Go back to what you know. Forklifts ! Sorry for this as I do like you both but you really need to run your ideas past f2f and Ronnie over a crap beer that f2f likes, but Harry can really cook and Ronnie really knows his stuff , use his knowledge to your advantage.