My Rig - A detailed look at my Modified Toyota Landcruiser Prado 120 Series

[@johnnyaganthiga1951]

One of the best detailed talk on the strength of prado 120

[@beejay_xo6820]

Awesome build video dude. Hope my 120 looks like this at some stage!!

[@hobiekanobie4982]

just subscribed, happy owner of a 2003 Grande, 1KZ-Te, bought 5ys ago, with 185km odo. have done a few mods, 2in lift, Airbagman bags on the rear, new 2.75 exh, winch bar and winch, 3/4 rack, uhf, light bars, Baja Driving lights, dual batt, Kaon door table and rack. Now doing a full egr clean out, new time belt,pump and rollers, new injectors, heat bulbs, and adding that same hood scoop., will look at turbo upgrades/ fixes as time goes by.

[@offroadcrusader]

Sounds like a great rig mate, thanks for subscribing!

[@fishernick2447]

Brilliant mate, the best run down on KZbin 😎

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate!

[@giggityjnr]

Look mate one of the best build breakdowns ive seen, done on a bit of budget, well explained, gave me some good ideas. Keep it up mate

[@offroadcrusader]

Awesome, thank you!

[@hamedtavousi4792]

The pantry and water tap are great.🍻

[@offroadcrusader]

I think so too!

[@dinul1792]

U could use bunji loops and a knob for the draws so they don’t open out. Great build looks mint

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers! I might try that!

[@welovemonsterenergy]

I've just kitted out mine for off road, still a work in progress, if you come down to vic, give me a shout! Before the prado I had a jeep. The jeep was way more capable but didn't have room for the family...

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate, will do!

[@timhartnett4322]

Great video mate, would be great to see the video on the bonnet scoop install!

[@joshnguyen2094]

Mate, this thing is prado goals. good stuff. Hopefully one day with little more time and with a little more money mine will be as awesome as yours is. 1kz crew represent

[@offroadcrusader]

Haha thanks mate, really appreciate it. Us 1KZ fellas gotta stick together!

[@joshnguyen2094]

@@offroadcrusader For sure, even if they are slow af

[@rasta77-x7o]

Great video mate, i have a 120 as well and have done almost all mods except Lockers and Lift, tossing up between which one to get and which one to drop, as i am spending $3k on all new AMD PC parts hahahaha.

[@frednoskillz5079]

Very nice! Could you give some more detail on the Hilux hood scoop? A parts list would be awesome! :)

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks mate. The bonnet scoop is from a 2015 SR5 hilux which I got from a wreckers. But any scoop of around the same size should be fine.

[@warboyrb]

Love your videos Todd. I just got my first 4WD, a 2009 Prado GRJ120. Plenty of useful info from all your videos 👍

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate, really appreciate it! I'm a bit jealous I never tried out a V6 Prado. They seem like they would be an awesome 4WD

[@competitiveautomotive1338]

check out what catch cans do to your vehicle. excessive pressure. will blow seals etc

[@offroadcrusader]

Very true mate, especially when not set up or serviced correctly. On the Prado it caught a lot of the oily blow by and I was happy with it. Also engine parts were cheap and it was an easy engine to work on. I wouldn't run one on my LC200 though, too much risk if things go wrong.

[@MasterAP15]

Классный Prado, все идеи очень хорошие, желаю удачи Todd!

[@geraldsouroup1900]

Very nice work Todd looks great

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks 👍

[@rollyb5061]

very well setup Todd, sweet looking Prado

[@ZuluZulu2658]

Hi Todd, Really enjoy your videos can you do a video on how you mounted your bonnet scoop, thinking of mounting one on my 120 keep up the good work. Cheers Paul

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks mate, cheers for the suggestion. I've had this question a lot so I'll be doing a full explanation video in the near future describing the whole process. Cheers.

[@mdrlz]

hey dude, enjoyed this one! I have a 120 that I bought new in 2007 and don't feel like selling it, at all. so looking for ideas how to improve it. your vid gave some ideas. then again, i'm in northern europe, so I need to figure out an angle. but still, great content mate! instant subscribe

[@offroadcrusader]

Glad I could help!

[@trenthemana4760]

Awesome work Todd. Love the unpretentious down to earth info you are sharing. Just traded our 03 SV8 commie on a 06 120 (hoping to pick up next monday due to covid travel restrictions). Went the 1gr-fe 4l v6 route. I don't suppose you know what differences there are between the diesel and petrol models apart from the obvious. I'm talking, drive train, suspension etc. Cheers mate , keep the content coming. Fan from over the ditch in NZ. P.s if you search KZbin for far north New Zealand 4x4 you will see my back yard and the reason the commie just isn't cutting it lol

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate, really appreciate your kind words. Good choice with the V6 prado mate. I hear plenty of good things about them. In terms of differences, I believe the transmission crossmember is different (which affects what side steps you can fit), different diff ratios and different radiators, but apart from that they are pretty much the same underneath. Enjoy!

[@tonydevenport3103]

Love the set up I have the same prado

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate!

[@aravr_project]

Awesome build mate. Im trying to work out a similar water set up for my own 120.

[@loumahfoud9572]

My favourite prado video so far. I've only just got my first prado (and first 4wd). I'm curious about your back table and pantry holder, how did you attach it to the back door? Do you have any design tips or just draw it up and make it?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, thanks for the feedback! Yeah I just attached it using bolts through the plastic door skin, with a sandwich plate on the back. The main weight of the table is taken up through the straps, which are also attached into the steel of the door through the plastic. In terms of advice, I would just start as simple at determining the size of your table, getting some hinges, then using some webbing or string for your support straps. It can be as elaborate or simple as you like, using whatever materials you desire. Just make sure there is enough room inside the cargo area for the table once it is attached, so it isnt going to foul on any drawers in the rear.

[@LVNITUPM8]

Upgrade your foxwing cover to the new Orange one and you won't look back. It has the pole storage and the rope storage. Mine was 99 bucks from tentworld

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks mate, yeah I'm going to be getting one very soon.

[@jfree1074]

great vid as always. Any advice on doing the bonnet scoop as I really want to do that. Looks awesome and serves a function.

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks mate. Source a genuine scoop from either a wreckers or Toyota themselves. Then measure a million times, to get it to sit over the intercooler as square as possible, then drill your corners and cut the bonnet with an angle grinder. Its nerve wracking but the results are worth it!

[@jfree1074]

Todd Lauren how does it actually attach? Are there studs in the scoop itself?

[@offroadcrusader]

@@jfree1074 yes mate

[@ShaneB666]

Nice setup

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks!

[@PaulMcCabe]

Nice, makes me want to get a 120 instead of the 90 I have just bought. Whats the ride comfort like on the tarmac?

[@offroadcrusader]

Its beautiful mate, definitely no problems eating up highway kilometers in comfort.

[@padraigosuilleabhain7429]

Hey mate! Great video, as are all of yours. Your Upright pantry drawer is one of the best ideas I've seen. Love it. In NSW having anything extrude from the frame of the bull bar is illegal. How heavy you offset the spoties

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks mate, really appreciate it! The spotlights protrude about 20mm. Not ideal I know, but for someting rounded and made of plastic, I would say it's a lesser of the evils that can protrude.

[@denveready3486]

How’s the bonnet glare with the stedi curved led lightbar ? Been thinking of mounting the stedi slimline 42 inch lightbar underneath my roof rack but have not gone ahead as yet

[@offroadcrusader]

Didn't get any glare as the light bar sat higher than the windscreen and has a very distinct lower cut off, so it didn't even light up my bullbar. Definitely recommend the ST2K lightbars

[@samkhush2008]

Shout out from loads of miles away - Kenya. Excellent run through your built. I own a 04 Prado 120 in white and I have some exterior mods done (bullbar, roof rack, 2" lift, MT tyres). Now looking at adding the camping gear. You've provided me with much needed inspiration on the setup in the rear. Especially the water tank - how many litres is it by way?

[@offroadcrusader]

Great to hear mate, well done. My water tank is 23L, but I always carry at least 5l of water extra to that throughout the car in water bottles.

[@kevinmckenzie2635]

Have you thought about doing the rear door gas strut mod?

[@offroadcrusader]

Yeah I have, but it's not something I'm desperate to do before other mods.

[@stevenmair7641]

Did you make the rear door fold up table? If so Did you have a video on making it?

[@offroadcrusader]

I did make it myself, but didn't film it sorry. It was built long before I started filming things haha

[@isaacmakin2084]

Great videos and love all your advice. I recently was driving on a fire trail and managed to all of it in AWD. Am I putting strain parts or should I Keep it in 4WD? I know how they binned up if the wheels don’t get the chance to move independently.

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks mate. Anytime I'm offroad I switch into low range. It gives me heaps more torque, better low speed control, and locks the centre diff so that I have a better split of power between the front and rear axles. The only time I don't use low range offroad is on a hard surface like a big rock outcrop, as it won't allow the wheels to spin to unbind the diff when turning. I would always advise using low range when offroad just for the greater control and reduced strain on the torque converter.

[@dalemartin6828]

So if you stick to a 2" lift kit you should be ok in all other running gear?

[@offroadcrusader]

Yeah man, 2" lift in these Prados is just springs and shocks

[@MarkPelleyTheSnakeHunter]

Hi. I have the exact prado you do. can you please advise what the boost devices were exactly so I can acquire these for myself.

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, I'm using a Turbosmart Boost control tee, combined with a GM 3 bar map sensor and the Torque Pro app for monitor boost levels

[@MarkPelleyTheSnakeHunter]

@@offroadcrusader Hey thanks for responding! I got the boost control tee, I'm struggling to figure out which is the GM 3 bar map sensor. Is it this one? If not where/which done did you buy?: raceworks.com.au/sensors/air-pressure-map-sensors/universal-3-bar-map-sensor/

[@Jeppyboi83]

When you bought the car at 300k did it have a catch can installed? I hear many conflicting information about catch cans. Do you think catch cans are essential?

[@offroadcrusader]

No it didn't, I added it on probably around the 400k mark. Definitely worth it when you see how much oil they catch. Inexpensive and easy to install

[@ANON-rf1yc]

with adjustable upper control arms and a bigger lift with more clearance would you say you could fit bigger tyres without any rubbing? eg. 285/75/17 from 265/70/17 ? I got the same car and want to fit much bigger muddies but struggling to figure out what exactly needs to be done to squeeze bigger tyres on

[@offroadcrusader]

Yes I could go a bigger size tyre, but the rims also need to be changed. When I do finally look at some play tyres for the Prado they will be a minimum 295/70/17. Bigger than that and you need to trim body mounts and things.

[@jarrahfitzgerald2752]

Hey mate. Sweet rig. Did you ever run 265/65s and, if so, did you notice any negatives (fuel economy, gearing, rubbing) going to 265/70s?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi Jarrah, no not particularly. I did trim my mudflaps a bit, and on full compression and steering lock the tyres just touched the chassis. But this could be solved with extended bump stops. The Speedo became perfect, power was still there, and I didn't notice any significant increase in fuel consumpton.

[@jarrahfitzgerald2752]

@@offroadcrusader thanks for the reply!

[@nickklein3484]

Epic build Todd. I have the same issue with the rear bumper constantly trying to come off. Any tips of trimming it?

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate. Mask it up, take your time drawing a neat line around where you want to cut, then remove the bumper and cut with an air body saw or angle grinder.

[@kanevivalakane3699]

Hi, I did a 2" Dobinson IMS lift on my Prado 150. My tires are still stock at 265/65/R17. I want to upgrade it to all terrain but keep the tire size same as stock 265s. I go for offroading on deserts. What do you advise?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi Kane, I would probably advice a 265/70/R17 tyre in an all terrain for what you have described. You will gain a bit of clearance under your diffs, without the need to change your rims or UCAs. The same width tyre will also help to reduce the power loss you would get from a 285/70 or larger tyre. Cheers

[@skitzy8189]

Nice work..you have listed a few things that I’m wanting to do or yet to fit in..are u running any diff breathers?

[@offroadcrusader]

Thanks, I've extended the rear diff breather, and the front is extended by factory up next to the starter battery, but I havent dont the transmission breather yet.

[@Itsalifestyle_ZN]

Awesome setup mate! Looks mint! Just wondering how you fixed the bottom of your ladder to the body? Cheers

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, thanks for your feedback! The bottom of the ladder is held in place by some shaped steel brackets, which curve to match the shape of the inner wheel arch. Then its bolted through the body skin in two places, to give it a firm grip. Lots of corrugations, jumping on the ladder and offroad driving later, and it hasn't moved an inch!

[@daklakfoto]

Could you share which roof rack you use to mount your RTT? I'm looking for solution to mount my RTT as the feet of my OEM rack broke when moving the rack with RTT on it. Tks.

[@offroadcrusader]

I'm using Alu Cab cross bars on some ARB backbone legs

[@sophenlen6665]

Would the superior engineer rear lower control arm work with a 3 inch lift?

[@offroadcrusader]

Sure would mate, can't see why not

[@alexdewitte235]

Can you tell me more about the hoodscoop I am very interested in doing this myself

[@sammulholland2859]

Hey mate, Just wondering what brand and where did you get your side ladder to access your rooftop? i like it alot.. cheers.

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, I made it myself at home. Couldn't find any bought ones that didn't look agricultural so I gave it a go to make my own. Came out better than expected haha

[@Sam-mz9eh]

Just curious how you go camping with the dogs and a rooftop tent? Where do they sleep? Cheers

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, the dogs sleep inside the car on the back seat. They like having an enclosed space to return to, and that way I don't have to worry about things in the night distracting them or hurting them. The smaller pup I sometimes take with me in the RTT if its just us, but otherwise its too awkward trying to carry 30kg up a ladder when its wriggling haha.

[@saeedalsuwaidi97]

Hey man, which STEDI LED light indicators you have used? i cant find them in the website

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, the indicators in the bullbar are from Ebay, while the foglights are from Stedi. You can get the LED indicators from ARB though, straight replacement

[@marksmolarczyk5161]

Hi Todd what map sensor did you use? cheers Mark

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, its just a generic 3 bar map sensor from ebay. I believe its a GM product, but theyre a common unit to mod with.

[@harrisonball4925]

Hi mate, What headlights have you used to replace the genuine?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi mate, I used the PS4x4 headlights from Ebay

[@danross84]

Hey @todd - Loving all the videos - Question: I just bought a 120 and am about to pull the trigger on bash plates. Do you use, recommend, or have ever wished you had a bash plate for the main fuel tank?

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi Dan, welcome to the channel! Bash plates are a must on these vehicles due to how low slung they are. The fuel tanks already come with factory bash plates on them, but the main fuel tank under the passenger side of the car does seem to have a weak bash plate. Kaon do a great replacement, but it isn't cheap. Bash plates are sacrificial in the end, and mine have taken a great battering over the years of driving tough tracks, but the fuel tank is still fine. If you are planning to do a lot of tough tracks with rocks, tree roots, mud, etc, then perhaps it would be a good idea to invest in them if you have the money. Otherwise, I'd be inclined to invest my money elsewhere.

[@danross84]

@@offroadcrusader Thanks mate! Kaon is having a sale this weekend and combined with my first time customer discount, the main fuel tank plate worked out to be $348 so I just pulled the trigger. Thanks again for what you do!

[@jimsmowing223]

how many klms on it mate , nice rig

[@offroadcrusader]

475,000km now

[@tonydevenport3103]

My 2004 vx starts runs fine but under power down the bottom any suggestions would be appreciated

[@offroadcrusader]

Assuming the engine is all up to date with servicing and things, I'd be checking for a boost leak. Intercooler gasket on the turbo side, throttle body gasket on the manifold side, all the vacuum lines around the MAP sensor. A full intake clean will definitely help if you are down on power.

[@petercanning8171]

Hey Todd I went back to check again on Ep 2 to see the desk install, the audio drops out at ~13.45 as you are explaining removal of centre consol, any chance you could fix this issue ? Like you vids on Prado 120, must admit I am stealing some ideas for mine , thanks

[@offroadcrusader]

Hi Peter, Sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you. After reviewing that video, it seems that a copyright issue has cut all audio where a song has played, meaning that the song no longer infringes on copyright, but also that I have a silent section in the video. Unfortunately without remaking the video, there isn't anything I can do to reverse this, and the original file no longer exists. I will endeavour to fix or replace the video as soon as possible, but in the mean time if you have any questions regarding the removal of the centre console removal, feel free to ask. And thank you for your support, you are more than welcome to use my ideas haha.

[@petercanning8171]

Todd Lauren thanks for getting back , I would like to know how to remove the section around the gear sticks and what you were saying about the switch panel to install the remote for the winch, just a few pointers would be helpful . Thanks mate

[@jasonmitchell8193]

I’m looking at doing my wheel bearing what is a good brand to get and where from Thanks

[@hieuphan4264]

get the gen toyota . abit more expensive but will last longer

[@offroadcrusader]

Genuine Toyota are always going to be the best option. However if you are proficient at changing the wheel bearing assembly yourself then a cheap unit from ebay will suffice for a number of years.

[@lukeagex]

Thoughts on using the ARB 'recovery points' given they're not rated?

[@offroadcrusader]

Most stuff ARB sell is trustworthy, and if it isn't they don't sell it for long. I wouldn't mind their recovery points, but my ARB bullbar already has recovery points built into the mounts.

[@mugzmugz7252]

Nice rig Todd! I have a 1kz with 400k on it and Im going down similar roads to you with the exception of having done a muffler delete instead of full 3 inch exhaust, tune-it chip, OBD reader and an intercooler fan. Just waiting on 3bar Map, boost-t and injectors to arrive. I Already have big mouth Hilux scoop, oil pressure, EGT and water temp ready to go in.. Was fitting your scoop much of an issue?

[@offroadcrusader]

Nice one mate. You need to take your time with the scoop install, just to get it to sit right on the bonnet. The Scoop has a flat base and the prado bonnet is curved, so you need to use wide brackets to help pull the bonnet skin up to meet the scoop nicely.

[@bobkats]

Thanks bloke, what are you studying?

[@offroadcrusader]

Cheers mate, I studied Paramedicine

[@FrigidColdFlying]

How much did you gain from going from factory boost to 18psi? Trying to get a boost controller shipped up to us here in Botswana. Do you have and EGT gauge? Cheers!

[@offroadcrusader]

Yeah its much more punchy at around 2500-3000rpm now. No EGT gauge yet.

[@FrigidColdFlying]

@@offroadcrusader I gave up on the boost controller. Borders shut and we can't get one shipped in for a while. I made a fitting with a 2mm hole as a boost leak in a T. Added a small restriction before it as well. Sitting at 13.5 psi now. 5US ;)

[@danielholmes2203]

Did you end up using adjustable upper rear trailing arms?

[@offroadcrusader]

No just the fixed extended lower rears with the curve in it. They help allow for better rear end flex and also help centre the rear diff in the wheel arch

[@MONSTERKILL-xh4zg]

what thickness is the rear 6x5 speaker mount.Thanks

[@offroadcrusader]

12mm plywood.

[@isaacadams7296]

What’s your recommendation between a petrol or a diesel Prado? I’m in the market at the moment and am still trying to decide

[@yaseenajam5022]

I myself got a V6 prado it's really strong engine, bit heavy on fuel but well worth it

[@offroadcrusader]

My recommendation would be diesel = long distance touring. Petrol = short distance commute/weekender 4wd trips. Both engines have their pros and cons, but I believe that if you are going to reap the benefits of a turbo diesel, you need to be driving it long distances or be giving it hell every now and then. If not, go the petrol.

[@isaacadams7296]

@@offroadcrusader great! thanks a lot!

[@ahmedxpvpx1630]

From where did u buy the front bumper?

[@offroadcrusader]

ARB 4x4 Accessories

[@patrickstaples7314]

Are you running a air locker? Front or rear or both?

[@offroadcrusader]

No lockers mate, just open diffs front and rear.

[@patrickstaples7314]

Todd Lauren Ohk any plans for a locker? I’m looking at putting a air locker in my rear

[@offroadcrusader]

@@patrickstaples7314 yes one day, when funds allow

[@gavinafabre7339]

wow nice car I wish to have own car hehehe

[@Yeah_na]

Where’s Ronnie? And his “because prado” remarks...

[@offroadcrusader]

Haha well I was a guest on Ronny Dahl's channel a while ago, where as this video is just by me. But those "because Prado" remarks were from me

[@Yeah_na]

Ahh I must of missed you saying it. I heard Ronnie say “because Prado” and I’m thinking what’s his problem... haha