Toyota Prado 90 GXL review, Modified Episode 48

[@camfam52002]

Much respect for this bloke. Humble, not showing off. Just loves the experiences and memories he's had with this car. That's what it's all about and always will be.

[@danieljohn589]

Well said!!

[@MonkeySpecs301]

what if someone else owned the same thing, but he wore sleeveless shirts, leather pants, bandana and tattoos all over, would he be showing off?

[@himakara245]

@@danieljohn589 hlolbvlb NH mjjmvnmhlhljvknglhkimvmbmgjb kg gkbvnv MN go on h

[@alternativeperception6949]

This man is a perfectionist , everything is 100% . Its extremely well thought out and very well looked after 👍 . I think the Prado is overlooked and underrated

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Cheers mate.

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700 do you still own this particular Landcruiser ?

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

potato filming yeah I still have it. I've done a heap more mods since this video was filmed

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700 Ronnie should do follow up series. I hope you have many many more happy trips in it

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

potato filming yeah it's been mentioned

[@OTWD]

The mighty 90! Regular service and they are bloody reliable. Hopefully six-years-on It's still going strong and reliable.

[@love2spinvinyl]

Great budget tourer with practical diy. A good honest bloke with a good honest vehicle.

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Cheers 🍺

[@grantkerr2971]

Good to see an older Prado make it to your modified series Ronny. I had one of those for 10 years, it went everywhere, did everything, without a problem and top of the tree reliability as well as the owner of this rig mentioned a few times. If anyone is looking for a cheap 4BY, that’s comfortable and reasonably quiet....a 90 series Prado I highly recommend. I drive a TD42 T auto GQ now which I love, but for me...the Prado was a more comfy bus for the long hwy stretches. I enjoyed this vid as per usual, cheers Ronny.

[@kylenelson5216]

90 prados are unstoppable got a 1999 model in manual with over 530,000 kms on the clock nice truck considering manuals are fairly rare in NZ

[@davidmorgan3022]

That's good to hear. Just bought a 98 model with 377,000 on the clock. Got some k,s left in it then...

[@smiddysmidton8313]

There are heaps of these 90's and Surfs in NZ .Pretty reliable things.

[@abdulmuhaimin2321]

I had a 90 series with turbo diesel here in pakistan. Pakistan is an offroaders heaven. Such a wonderfull allrounder. I straightpiped mine, hurt the fuel econony but increased the torque by alot. Next time i will buy one in petrol. If it was the end of the world id get this car. I miss mine soo much.

[@tahirsaid6993]

I love how clean, tidy and well organised everything is. For a regular tourer is looks like it has never seen dirt. Amazing.

[@slowboat6021]

I reckon he cleaned it for he show?

[@Ronny_Dahl]

Allan sends me regular message photos of his Prado out and about. He almost gets out there more than myself!

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

I'm out bush in this car all the time. It's not driven as a daily driver and is only used for heading out bush. In the video I guessed I had done about 30,000 is on these tyres. I checked the receipt for the tyres just after the video shoot and seen I'd done just over 50,000ks on those tyres in just under 2 years of touring

[@tahirsaid6993]

I love the Prado. And you certainly take amazing care of it considering how many trips you. Congrats. 👌👍

[@alexmaguire2596]

Love my 90, I've got mates that have spent well over 30k on their Patrol's, for my 5k Prado to go exactly where they can!!!

[@cisko_kid8221]

Alex Maguire do they use the same parts as 100 Series?

[@kevinasman1036]

@@cisko_kid8221 I'm not sure but I do know that they share parts with the 3rd gen 4runner/ hilux surf.

[@krloz3c857]

@@cisko_kid8221 120 series is very similar parts wise

[@ElkayLive]

Picked up my 98 prado in Dec 2020. Only 200km I'm the clock. Was garages most of its life. Mint condition 👌

[@shereejohnson4894]

I purchased my 2002 prado yesterday! 150k on clock! I’m it’s third owner. Mint.

[@ElkayLive]

@@shereejohnson4894 awesome stuff! Sounds like a great buy! What size motor was in it?

[@shereejohnson4894]

@@ElkayLive 3L Turbo Diesel, 5 speed manual.

[@Stylemaster911]

I knew this guy was army at the beginning of the video before it started. Something about how chill and humble he was. Love it

[@Craqthump]

Armored Corp, from the 2Cav Badge on the power board, as soon as I saw him & the first sentence he spoke I knew it as well

[@Stylemaster911]

Through the mud and the blood to the green fields beyond! I was in the Royal Canadian Armored Corps. Outstanding

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Yeah I'm ex 2Cav

[@darshyn]

i'v owned my 90 series for a good 5 years now, annother thing to note for anyone looking at one, standard exhaust system has a choke point at the Y joint, really reducing power, a simple mod, adding a set of pacemaker headers made an absolute world of difference to the low end torque of the car! (my rear end setup has quite alot of weight behind it, the extra power was more than welcome :P)

[@fekdani]

Petrol or diesel model?

[@allthingswithh3ndi644]

Nothing beats a mighty 90 love my rig

[@cliffbooth7075]

I can vouch for the long term reliability & offroad ability. I have a kitted out one that’s done 400,000km. Best bang for buck 4wd in the Australian used car market without a doubt. They leave most of their rivals in the same class for dead.

[@917guga]

Amazing J90. Congrats to the owner!! Been driving one (with the 5VZ engine like this one) this year, almost all stock just with monroe shocks. Covered about 30000km since April this year out int the Northen Mozambique bush. AMAZING CAR!!

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Cheers

[@fozzy_che]

Ronny, thanks for the video! I watching your channel for almost 3 years. I live in Russia, Far East. I too have a Prado 90 and i love this car. Thats why i was waiting for a Prado's review)) thanks, bro!! Good luckSasha, 33

[@Macrotechee1107]

Surprisingly good flex, especially on the rear axle at around 1:20! Great video Ronny!

[@Stylemaster911]

Ronny the type of guy to- Oh wrong channel. I wish we had these in Canada. I love the size and body lines.

[@DaciaProject]

You mean Doug the type of guy. . . :)))

[@bushnut8305]

closest thing we have to the Prado is a Nissan Xterra. Love mine.

[@DaneF1]

Steve LaForce Ronny the type of guy to arrive at camp in the dark

[@B-kl8vj]

4runner

[@rohitdhanda2061]

Steve LaForce, get hold of a good 4Runner... That's as closest as you can get to Prado's there.

[@LTT.Official]

Been waiting for this a while. Plenty of these in my country for relatively cheap and all of them have never seen an offroad track.

[@Bymyhandleatherworks]

As a 90 owner mate i love mine she goes anywhere and every where there a great rig cheers ronny

[@darrennewman2840]

What's the fuel like?? I'm getting around 600kms on the long range tank is it using too much fuel? The bloke reckons both tanks get him over a thousand kms

[@jeffsama7601]

I've always admired the prado 95 series

[@nickparr8524]

Love my 95 series '98 Prado GXL. 290'000km, fairly stock with basic budget touring mods but does a fair bit of stuff an 80 series or patrol would do. Only issue I have with it that apparently is becoming more known recently is the stock immobilizer transponder in the key barrel dying around the 20 year mark. To be fair though, 20 years you'd expect bigger issues but they're unstoppable otherwise

[@nevyntanis2665]

I really miss my prado, best 4x4 I have ever owned.

[@Keck_YT]

Have a 95 series 3.4... sure is up there on fuel consumption but ive never found it lacking in power or traction when needed.. factory center lock is brilliant

[@jeanpaullgarcia5268]

Keck SSJ does this have all time 4wd?

[@Keck_YT]

@@jeanpaullgarcia5268 yeah theyre AWD. Then has shifter for center locker high / low range

[@jackfarmer9947]

Rv6 or gxl man ? Just wondering because I’m looking at buying an rv6

[@ramireznico]

One of the best cars, I’m in Costa Rica I have one kzj95 for me great flexibility and Very good performance on 4wd here to expensive toyota genuine parts

[@gabrielalfaro1040]

I own a LJ90 with the 3L engine...basically the car will die before the engine mine has 33mt tires with a 2.5 inch lift with an iron man suspension...by the way I'm from Costa Rica...so Pura Vida 👌

[@derrickmurphy9988]

Bloody nice 90.always like the 90 very roomy inside.like it a lot.well done ronny.

[@chally_adventures37]

thats just a very well done set up tourer nice one. FYI that year model Prado,Pathfinder and Challenger were all solid built cars very underrated just a love a drink of fuel though, will give the prado bonus points for factory duel tanks though...

[@OmarLemusTactic]

That Prado is so good it is hard to find one in the used market.

[@jacobtakurit9671]

I’ve just bought myself a 1999 Prado. I’m keen to do some similar mods too

[@mutefeed]

90 Prado is my perfect all rounder 4by

[@johndiaz7240]

You do the best walk a round ,thanks

[@PaulMcCabe]

I’m really interested to hear your thoughts on the 90 series vs the 120 series Prada both on & off road if possible please? I’m looking at buying either one, I think I prefer the look of a well prepped 90 over the 120.

[@alfonsocasillas7290]

Great video for the common outdoorsman

[@locodriver601]

I have the same car, same colour as well. Its done almost 200k miles Its a fantastic LC . 3 litre turbo diesel automatic. Good luck from the UK

[@tx5brent]

Awesome attention to detail, really well sorted car.

[@King_David794]

Prado 90s are the best. No fuss they just get on with the mahi

[@janpur1417]

Prado 90 got same frame and suspension as a 3rd generation 4runner in the USA. Few things to mention about VITAL maintenance. Get the FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS replaced with TOYOTA ONLY at about 160,000 Km (100000 miles) to be safe. Aftermarket ball joints WILL FAIL in 25,000 Km's. For Automatic transmissions, replace the radiator if you have factory radiator or it is 20+ years old. Trans oil cooler located at the bottom of the radiator gets corroded and will mix with coolant: This is common for most Toyota trucks. Search Pinkmilkshake. Other than these two issues, the truck will run forever! If you like a car-like ride in the front try to get front progressive coil springs that came to tacoma pickup 4x4 2001 TRD version extended cab. I have that setup with Bilstein TRD shocks and the ride is amazing.

[@PaulMcCabe]

Very interesting info about the ride, I have just purchased a 90 & find the ride awful. I am looking for ideas on making the on road ride more plush & comfortable. I was looking at the Terrain tamer pro set up.

[@derrickmurphy9859]

Beautiful truck

[@skitzy8189]

Nice set up...For more info or ideas try looking at Prado point...

[@willian.direction6740]

Thanks Ronny great vehicle and a nice can do owner .

[@jasonwooler801]

I like the thumbnail mate. Getting the Prado from the rear door looks good.

[@marlonm396]

Rony, i like your videos and content. Keep up the good work mate.

[@MrTimstaaa]

That's a very well organised setup. Love it.

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Cheers

[@estbeta]

That powerboard looks soo nice

[@juandavidescobar6964]

More Prados!

[@guidonelliot5926]

They're really bloody capable vehicles

[@bullthrush]

Nice set up, very efficient use of space.

[@placesweexplore]

Prado👌 great video Ronny. We would like to see a video of a 120series as well. Cheers

[@malloc11]

He's done a 120 before kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6W2amqghZxpkK8

[@omarhaltam]

another great vid Ronny... Thanks

[@garywinkworth3380]

Thats not a bad set up

[@Morokigg]

Unfortunately there was no mention of LBJ issues which are becoming more common. Probably due to the age of the vehicles and more exposure on the net about them.

[@Simon_R]

I have a 90 and they are generally very reliable. But, as you say, you must know what condition your lower ball joints are in.

[@mayk3lll]

There was actually a recall from Toyota on lbj’s for the 90series

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Since the video shoot I've had all upper and lower ball joints replaced, flexible brake lines replaced, brand new power steering rack fitted, new BFG KM2 fitted and a few other little things done in prep for the Canning Stock Route trip. Spot lights are now replaced with a STEDI ST3303 light bar and a pair of STEDI Type X 8.5 LEDs

[@xavjones1642]

Have had my 90 for many years and taken it through everything. Gone through 4 lower ball joint changes.

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

I've had Pedders ball joints fitted. Hoping they are good enough quality to last

[@oildiver99]

Love the set up.

[@StohlTara]

Yeah the 90 👌

[@aussiedrifter]

G'day Ronny, Mate the only concern I have over this well set up truck was the zip ties on the fire extinguishers to stop them rattling & falling out of the plastic holders. ;-)

[@Ronny_Dahl]

I didn’t even notice that

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

The zip ties are only to stop the extinguisher from falling out of the plastic holders when going thru the rough stuff and corrugations They are only loose fitted and the extinguishers are positioned so that they can be pulled straight up out of the zip tie and holder. No need to cut the zip tie

[@Macrotechee1107]

Hey Ronny when can we expect to see 4k content on this channel? The eye candy would be absolutely brilliant with a little more resolution! Keep up the great work mate.

[@51d3w1nd312]

80 series might be king, but a 10k 90 series will be alot nicer than a 10K 80 series thats for sure

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

I only paid $4990 cash for this one. Then obviously modified it from there.

[@rileyhansen2517]

Outnabout Western Australia how many k’s were on the clock when you purchased the vehicle if you don’t mind me asking?

[@JFK786]

Very nice clean car.

[@mayk3lll]

Main things to keep an eye on on prado 90s lower ball joints!! Otherwise bullet proof!!

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

I've just replaced all ball joints plus a few other precautionary upgrades 👍

[@cliffbooth7075]

Michael Laz, If you mean keep an eye on the lower ball joints as well as the upper, tie rods and rack ends when those Toyota genuine parts are up for replacement at or after 350,000km, then yeah sure. That’s pretty damn good actually.

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

All ball joints replaced, brand new steering rack, tie rod ends etc etc all replaced. They all seemed to be still the original factory fitted parts. Nothing had failed, just getting tired and not worth risking running them on the next big remote trip. Easier to do them in the workshop than out in the middle of nowhere

[@mayk3lll]

Brett H yeah they do last, especially original Toyota’s.. however it is known to everyone that they simply are a bad design.

[@mayk3lll]

Allen Kemp Awesome Allen! Sounds like you’re onto it. I’m in the process of giving my front end a revamp too, only it’s part by part week by week lol.. you think it’s worth using poly or just stick with rubber

[@obedevert28]

Really good presentation.

[@stuartwatson3178]

just picked up the prado 90 series opened my eyes what 1 can do

[@kiragugichuri9747]

Nice one. Looking forward to the Toyota Fortuner episode.

[@mohd.makhdoom5407]

The newer prados are 4 cyl 2.8 lt. Does this mean they are inferior off road then 90s prado?

[@gabrielsoriano846]

Hi I'm from Venezuela I have Prado 90 and would like to do the adaptation of the subtank with the original meter like the one that appears in the video with the digital clock, if you can help me indicating the part number or if there is a page that I can get it would be a great help. Thank you very much in advance.

[@51d3w1nd312]

nearly all the 90's in australia had a subtank (i think the RV didnt get it?) so maybe try contacting some australian wrecking yards. for a 4x4 specific wrecking yard, try partington 4x4 spares in Townsville.

[@arturolopezsoleto9656]

I have a prado rz 3 doors and Its so hard to find one

[@adolfadolfvich3253]

prado 👍

[@danieljohn589]

Love it!

[@archiejacobsen3201]

Hey Ronny my 98 model Hilux has done over 700,000 k/m

[@lukeneave]

Archie Jacobsen what motor?

[@davidmorgan3022]

Was wondering the same thing. Petrol or diesel

[@DavidDeepGratz]

Sweet 90! I do realy love your addons. Sadly I am not able to find the 160l replacement fuel tank for the 90 series on thelongrangers website. Furthermore I where you got your side fuel tank from! All the best!

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

The long range fuel tank is from 4WD Systems as a 155lt. I've put nearly 165lts in it myself. I'm guessing by side tank, you mean the 69ltr sub tank. That's the factory fitted sub tank. They come with the original rear main 90ltr tank plus the sub tank

[@arbabadam9816]

Brilliant

[@FirstLightAdv]

Very nice review and car. Think I'll keep my 430,000km 90 now !

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

She’s clocked up over 431k now and still going strong and still only gets used for for heading out bush.

[@nicolastazzone4800]

Where can I Buy The handle on The passenger's Side?

[@ChuddleBuggy]

Do you happen to know if i can swap struts and springs from the Prado to my 3rd gen 4runner? I like the prado's pillowy ride characteristics. Thanks.

[@devroRR]

I have exactly same car but engine is diesel and manual transmission very economical car it can go any ware do anything with comfort.

[@peterwalkerden9410]

I have the same. Diesel is a lot better on fuel economy.

[@somedude3423]

Hi, great set up. Let me ask you what is the off set on the original steel rims ?

[@wintersteach]

Would really like to know how to go about getting a hitch for my own rig up here in Canada! My 90 series needs a lot a love !

[@sttawj]

Would love to see an N80 Hilux in the future mate!

[@jackchan6980]

Try to find one of them N60 4runners. There good old utes, would be interested to see the old "indistructable".

[@slowboat6021]

the old prado is a great vehicle, 1300km from 240L of fuel freak, my V10 does better towing a 2 tonne camper... any how nicely setup unit well done mate.

[@Macrotechee1107]

That's aroung 18l/100km, fairly standard for a lifted 4wd with large AT/MT tires and barwork.

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Yeah they are not the best on fuel. I do get just under 1400 km range fully loaded up with all the gear for a week or three out bush. None of the mods and weight I've added to the car help with fuel economy.

[@derJackistweg]

In Europe this would be considered a very bad fuel consumption for a car! I have personally driven an Iveco 3.5 ton high roof, long wheelbase truck flat out in Germany once: 100 mp/h over 140 miles trip > 17.5l/100km. I am taking full throttle for almost 2h. On normal conditions this would be ~13l.

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

When we buy these 4x4s and do what we do with them we don’t buy them for the fuel economy. We buy them because of the places they can take us to explore. That said, I’m lucky this is not my daily driver and it’s not the car I need to put fuel in all the time ( and my daily driver is much better on fuel ).

[@truthseeker3536]

@@derJackistweg It a petrol engine. Ofcouse the fuel economy wont be good on a vehicle that big and heavy! Especially an old vehicle!

[@grigas03]

i wonder how much the fuel tank gets hit

[@CodyShell]

im always wondering where Ronnie is going to pop out from in the beginning of the video! this time a tree! ha ha

[@jeanpaullgarcia5268]

Does this truck have a type of on road awd system??

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

It's constant all wheel drive with a centre diff lock when selected with High and Low range transfer case.

[@meanmaori00]

Owner: It’s a 600 watt power inverter Ronny: Ahh! A 600 power watt inverter

[@waynekerr2472]

very interesting this appears to be very similar to a 4runner of the same era same engine and everything under the car looked very similar if not identical

[@rainbowofcheese]

The current 4runner is a prado with a different body basically, so i suppose the same thing's happening here

[@vondy4430]

Basically Prado = 4Runner = Lexus GX

[@pablomaira]

Rear suspension of Prados has longer travel than 4 Runner, diferent probably thats the only diferent thing about chasis

[@henrypeterson2040]

The 4runner and tacoma have been on the prado chassis since 1996, the fj is on the prado 120 chassis as well.

[@jnadaf]

@@henrypeterson2040 They are on Hilux chasis, Prado came in after the 4Runner.

[@LuchiGarello]

Hi! Greetings from Argentina, I have a Toyota Hilux 2006 4x4 manufacturing Argentina equipped with rhino 2D front bumper and rhino 3d rear bumper, rhino skidplate and also Rock sliders on the side, led bar 22" Rigid, hi Lift 3", ion alloy wheels with covered Bf Goodrich all terrain in 32 x 11.5 R15. I really like your videos and I always see them! #4x4Love

[@LuchiGarello]

And snorkel hahaha

[@mayk3lll]

Wonder where he got that under hood liner from!

[@MichaelRCarlson]

When they're talking the camping, sleeping bit, what does "swag" mean?

[@JunixKuizon]

Michael Carlson it an Australian camp bed and tent i suppose. See some samples here www.bcf.com.au/store/tents-shade-shelter/swags-cots/571581?page=1&pageSize=24&sort=-ProductCreated

[@liamturner5465]

Back in the day people travelling around the country would sleep under a big piece of canvas iirc and now it's sort of evolved into a one person tent that's small and easy to setup, most only have room to lay down and sleep in

[@blackers10]

They originally had a roll of canvas and comfortable skins or what ever to make life a bit nicer when riding on horseback in remote areas. its just a bed and a tent in a roll. No idea what its called a "swag" its just what its always been called. The original ones did not have poles. they simply just flapped it over their head.

[@Gilder547]

Kind of like a plush bivy tent, with a nice soft mattress, and it all rolls up for storage.

[@MichaelRCarlson]

Ahh ok thanks guys. Kind of like what we call a "bedroll" in the States.

[@nathanbloomfield3093]

Just needs the 1kz diesel and it would be the business

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

When I bought this car I paid $4990 for it completely stock standard. The closest diesel at the time was $17000. That’s a lot of extra money for a diesel hard to justify.

[@daphatpelikan2713]

Do a 60 next!

[@fedvoxavoxa]

Bloody well thought! Is he a sparky?

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

Nah not a sparky

[@fekdani]

So if it has a rear LSD instead of a locker it means it still is a capable vehicle off road?

[@Southern21076]

A lsd is very good off road when it’s working in most conditions ! It’s like a half way locker , helps with traction on corrigations and off road if one wheel slips in the air , the one with traction will bite and hopefully get ya up

[@garethraven3933]

I'm wondering if this guy still has this Prado, this video was posted 6 years ago now.

[@blakehoskins9293]

Hey Ronny, any chance of a Mk Triton on modified any time soon? Cheers

[@callumjones1920]

Ronny u should do u Suzuki Sierra

[@xotic8617]

ronny how do we get in contact with you regarding a review of our 4wd..

[@johnryan7864]

Love the video. What is the brand of the longrange fuel tank?

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

4wdsystems

[@stuartfaulkner9933]

Hi there, anybody on here no where i can find out where the long range fuel tank was supplied from on this 90 series, i am in perth

[@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700]

I got this one from 4wd Systems in SA

[@stuartfaulkner9933]

@@outnaboutwesternaustralia1700 Thank you 👍

[@anguspudney2457]

great rig! any chance of nissan pathfinders??? and also got to love the sneaky 2 cav badge in there

[@jeanpaullgarcia5268]

My prado has H,HL,N and LL Is it ok for it to be driven in hl

[@fekdani]

HL locks the center diff, as far as I know, on road it is not advised for use because it may cause a so called windup.

[@RBFR01]

Off topic but what is better A 60 series landcruiser or an 80 series Sahara?

[@JeremyPetho]

Whether 60 or 80, a Sahara will be better with turbo diesel and factory diff locks. Personally I would go with a 60 because I prefer how they look, they are more simple mechanically and they get better fuel economy (if diesel with 5 speed). But 80 is probably the better choice for most being more modern, comfortable and powerful.

[@4x4andcampingchannel]

I would by a 60 because they are more simple, look better and are better off road than the 80

[@RBFR01]

I love the 61 sahara.I'll swap the motor with a 1VFJ v8 turbo diesel:D

[@mariannemerkus4642]

A Nissan Patrol

[@rollyb5061]

I have had both and would go the 80 with the coil suspension, both are top vehicles

[@jds7907]

I got my fj90 series 2001 full Rhino linings paint job.