TOP 5 BEST 4x4 MODS for Performance & Reliability! Improve fuel economy in your 4wd / DIY MODs

[@DeneOLoughlin-ek9ee]

Need to consider if you buy new that most of those mods will void your mechanical warranty.

[@calamarininjabeast5866]

Tuning your engine is the worst thing you can do for the engine’s reliability

[@iandibley8032]

Totally agree Scangauge all day, I fitted a Flashlube catch can to the LC 200 at 200kls just back from W.A. 60,000k on the clock no issues. Both Provent & Flashlube have pressure relief for safety I empty every 5k. Safe Travels S&K 👍

[@MRPLUGZ1]

Thanks for the discount legends. I've just purchased myself the 8 sensor set up and got the tyre deflators and saved heaps👌🤙

[@trevorpahl4870]

100% agree done all of those on my NX Pajero except the manifold clean, which I am still contemplating . They are all very good mods. ECU remap and MM4X4 lockup were probably the biggest noticeable difference. ECU remap done at Diesel Tune Adelaide.👍👍.Keep it up you guys doing a great job and enjoying your travels.

[@bradfoster611]

Have you ever considered keeping it stock and having more money in the bank

[@BillRize]

The remap was really necessary after the exhaust upgrade.

[@gregoryTredwell]

Thanks learnt some torque knowledge that I can apply when switching from auto to manual. Good show good knowledge.

[@ixJonesy]

Have a look at the hpd catch can, it uses mesh to help catch the oil not a filter like the provent so it doesn't build up back pressure, I've had one on for about 6 years now and no dramas at all, I'm a mechanic and highly recommend it 👍

[@philandclarepatch6262]

Hey guys, as always we love your vids and would like to hear about your suspension mod8fivvcation! Thx and keep em coming,. Also maybe a q & a vid please? Phil

[@Buckopt1]

Well I'm just about to get my first 200 upgrade from a 1hdt 80 series , it's an older one 2007 with a new long block so looking forward to doing a bit of work to it remap and tune and lock up kit are on the cards for sure as towing a 9 meter caravan here in nz thanks heaps for all the tips and tricks just hope I can find all the gear I want in nz ha ha cheers Buck .

[@calebwilliams6733]

Whooo!!!!! New vid 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@damianvears4149]

Well done m8 great tips

[@russellmarker3673]

Just got a scan gauge 3 Will be interested in what you have on your 3 screens.

[@deanpotter3191]

Great Info Great videos

[@veneratedmortal4369]

For me, A fridge, roof top tent/swag, maxtracks/shovel, family/friends, 2 way if in convo, bullbar and maybe lights if you travel at night. Big tyres are a waste, skinny tires are the best, stock are fine. Don't get a lift unless you need it for the tyres, you probably don't. You don't need much, we have been EVERYWHERE in a stock car. They drive better, use no fuel and cheaper. You can make a car worse on and off road if you do the wrong things.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

I agree with you here but This video is the top 5 performance and reliability mods

[@TDubya811]

Grows arms and legs if you wanna tow. Then it's gvm upgrades, on board compressors and electric brake controller. Before you know it your adding a roof rack, awning camp lights and 2nd battery.

[@Malc664]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels I think because you're towing it's a plus to have the mods you have. A stock car maybe if travelling really lite.

[@johnpitt2742]

i know i like macking things my self but when i put a snorkle on my high ace it is like i had an extra gear in the box many hills i did not have to change down

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Cool Ship big banger

[@mickrose6450]

🍻👍wish I could modify my bank account

[@Feebeeee]

Haha don’t we all! I would be ordering a new cruiser if mine was modified enough.

[@mickrose6450]

@@Feebeeee 😁

[@stephenroche1278]

How have you found the throttle controller? Also thought you may have raved about the levelling tech on the van (and/or anti dust pressurizer).

[@stevegame8221]

Don’t waste your money on a throttle control. On a 200series it’s built in.

[@dutteridge]

Hey Keelan, What brand is your scan gauge 3? I’ve got a 2016 Prado and wondering what to get?

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

It’s called a scan gauge 3 and scan gauge is the brand, just make sure you buy the one suited for the Prado

[@davidmilledge221]

So if ya EGTS get up around 500 look at pulling over and letting her cool down to be safe ay is that what u recon i hope so 😮bloody scary that , highest mines got to is 4.5 with thermofan working , got close to 500 when the up top intercooler thermo fan stuffed up it wasnt working i pulled over 4 a few minutes then used a lower gear going up the twisty hills seemed cooler 🙏the fan has been fixed since , its 1hz after market turbo in 80series

[@johnpitt2742]

i would not spend money on an exhaust for sound but the clean air and more power and i get 400+ klms out of my vehicles not burning oil but extra power and economy

[@andrefischer5025]

My truck doesn’t has an obdii….

[@georgekelagis647]

more than 5 mate .....

[@chasintheroads9456]

The mistake you and other people make on the 200 series is the hoop bars on bullbar and spot lights which is restricting air flow to your scoops to the intercooler

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

It dosnt though, our 200 runs that cool with and without lights and bullbars it’s been the exact same temps and airflow with and without so that’s not the case

[@tonydodd-oe3hc]

You forgot the 200series dusting issue

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

I did forget that! Should of been bonus 2

[@tonydodd-oe3hc]

Lol ya goose, keep up the great work guys. Keelan, Sarah needs to do a few more klm’s. It’s good seeing her get uncomfortable lol

[@glenwillson5073]

Consider cutting intro time in half.

[@paulsmit8147]

🕶🤙👍

[@tomhoy7258]

HI. can I drop car off for you to mod up for a slab? ThNK you love you

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Yes you can but only you Tom haha

[@udiedby2h]

So what your saying is spend another 10-15k on your car before you go travelling 😢😢😢😢😢

[@fourhourswest2164]

Are we still doing the new car reveal!

[@howardmccall9528]

Great vid guys, I'm definetly leaning towards the Manta exhaust upgrade for our Patrol, looks pretty good. Planning a 15k km trip for next year from Perth to Qld coast via Outback way and back across the top.

[@yusufsayed1583]

Howdy Mates 😊 Awesome and informative video👌🏽 Thanks for sharing and Cheers🍻 From South Africa 🇿🇦

[@kevinwilson8350]

Hi Sarah & Keelan. Loving your vids & lots of really valuable info regarding mods & reliability. Pretty good for a sparky.. ha ha love it. Safe travels guys. Cheers Kev 🍻.

[@ianweal3081]

Totally with you but my first mod was the GVM upgrade prior to initial rego (Federal compliance preferred) as I knew prior to buying I'd require a GVM upgrade. The federal compliance certified upgrade, (secondary manufacturer compliance) gives me 100% peace of mind as it's legitimate in every state of Aus. Then snorkel, exhaust & yes for us a catch can (our vehicle was new, so elimated blow by immediately). Yes, I drain it regularly & replace filter well before it becomes restrictive. Yes, we had the ECU tuned also, primarily to reduce EGT's as those high temps frightened me intently. This totally transformed our vehicle and a huge benefit not talked about, engine braking, yes the higher boost pressure means more air to compress, better engine braking, an awesome unexpected benefit . I drive it with mechanical sympathy, just cause you've got it doesn't mean you have to use it. For ourselves, the bullbar winch fell into the initial category as well, as we live ruraly, hence animal strikes are not uncommon, Roo's don't have street smarts, unfortunately. Then an additional wiring harness front to rear incorporating all our perceived electrical add ins as it was much easier working on a new vehicle when all nooks & crannies are so obvious & clean totally assisting design instal. We haven't done the auto lock up yet, maybe into the further future along with beefed up torque converter. There's additional mods, but they are our personal requirements for total touring convenience, hence items for our preferred setup.

[@TDubya811]

Which GVM upgrade brand did you go for? Getting my new prado done pre rego next week.

[@ianweal3081]

@@TDubya811 ours was Pedders, they did absolutely the whole process, collected vehicle from dealership, installed, performed all necessary paperwork, delivered back to dealer who then registered it in my name. Obviously I paid the dealer for the agreed on road price of vehicle prior to them releasing it to Pedders, then paid Pedders prior to them delivering back to dealership. I would think there maybe dealerships now days whom may offer all this to occur in house, but that was my experience, as I wanted Pedders to do the work. Hope that helps. Oh, we also organised insurance prior to Pedders collecting from dealership just incase things went bad in the transfer, if you know what I mean, fortunately all went well. In-house wouldn't require this step.

[@TDubya811]

Sounds great, how is the ride comfort? Got mine booked into Pedders next week. I intend to get them to fit airbags which I'll have hooked into an ARB twin with 4l reservoir set up in about a month. The guy at Pedders told me that there were two choices of constant load rear springs and they have quoted for 300kg set. My intention is to get the lighter springs for a better unloaded ride which will still give the 3,500kg gvm and pump the airbags when towing and loaded for touring (expect the ball weight to be around 280kg). Many dealers in Brissy were absolutely refusing to allow pre rego GVM upgrades for new vehicles. Eventually I found one with an order cancellation who will allow it. Not seen it yet and only paid deposit thus far. I think I just pay the balance when I come to pick up the car. I will pay Pedders directly, so don't have any dealer Markup or anything. Gvm upgrade is exempt from LCT and GST in any case I beleive. I am also gonna get bushwrapz pro PPF at about 5k for bonnet and sides, less stress when hitting the tracks with a new vehicle.

[@ianweal3081]

@@TDubya811 rides great, was a tad harsh initially empty as ours was a constant load rated, not progressive as we always leave vehicle fully loaded prepared for trips, weekends or long tours. Only fridge needs topping up, then off we go. With all gear loaded, rides awesome, flexs well off-road, corners lovely and flat on road. No complaints at all. Didn't add airbags to ours. Personal choice that was. We have just done 110k in ours, shocks going fine, still hear them working the oil on recoil after all that use, totally surprised us, thought they'd be fatiguing for sure. Other reputable brands on other vehicles we've had wouldn't have lasted, so Pedders has truly pleased us. Hope they serve you well. Whilst I'm keen to keep appearances up, I do utilise as intended, so we have plenty of bush pin striping, some gouges in rear bar, and scaped side steps, yes it was always intended for off-road, beach work, outback touring, so damage is inevitable, I just accept it. Enjoy new truck. 😊

[@TDubya811]

​@ianweal3081 My last car got keyed down to the metal on both sides in town. Was about 6 weeks wait and car was gone for almost two weeks to repair.

[@brabs2754]

What are the best alternatives for LC200 LowBeam HID lights, the standard light are so bad. High beams/LED spots are easy mods.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

We have the VX so it comes with LEDs so not sure, maybe lightforce

[@brabs2754]

@@SarahandKeelanTravels thanks for that, love the show.

[@stevegame8221]

You must have a bit of a lead foot Keenan😂. I’ve got a stock 2016 200 with 320k on it and get 19L towing my 3.2T van. I always drive trying not to make the eco light switch off. Doesn’t always work with heads winds though.

[@SarahandKeelanTravels]

Awesome mate that sounds amazing ! Ours is far from stock though and makes twice as much power as a stock one! I always say if you want a horse you have to feed it

[@shaunwhite4338]

What about replacing those dribbly injectors

[@guywilson8601]

very informative Keelan. Thanks