First Time 4WDING the Import PRADO! Testing In Toolangi Mud!

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  • We took the Import 70 Series Prado out for its first time 4WDing in Toolangi State Forest and it went surprisingly well! Apart from the few issues to begin with, the Landcruiser Prado KZJ78 handled these tracks with ease and was never in doubt of making it. The Yokohama Geolandar G003's definitely performed well and we are keen to see how these go in slipperier conditions and give you a full review.
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  • @jacksonstandley555
    @jacksonstandley555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    happens to be the best prado ever produced

  • @OzTrax4X4
    @OzTrax4X4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Dont need to touch the gearing, just need the torque converter lockup kit and Nomad valve body upgrade from Rocket at Wholesale Automatic Transmissions, then first gear will work like it would in a manual. 👌
    I'd also add another trans cooler inline after the factory cooler too while you're at it.

    • @Jacobtheunwise
      @Jacobtheunwise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      This comment. Also anything from rocket is amazing

    • @jacksonstandley555
      @jacksonstandley555 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      we love rocket rod and his big orto 79

    • @OzTrax4X4
      @OzTrax4X4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jacksonstandley555 quite a nice guy over the phone too.
      Had an issue when I did my valve body upgrade in my previous 4WD and was quite helpful.👌

    • @TC-iz6xe
      @TC-iz6xe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I would still put diff reduction gears in it

    • @OzTrax4X4
      @OzTrax4X4 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TC-iz6xe you would only regear if you went from 29's to 35's.
      29's to 33's it's not required.
      Owned a 90 series auto previously and never needed to regear for off-road.
      I have an 80 series now that's fine from 31s to 33s and I wouldn't even bother regearing as it's fine off-road.

  • @_knotty3510
    @_knotty3510 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i see upload, i watch. keep up the great work

  • @robertchestnut3331
    @robertchestnut3331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    on my kzj78 I replaced my eHubs with manual locking ones.Also found out the hard way they were not working by getting stock on the beach first day I brought it home. The brushes in the hub go bad and then they don't lock.

  • @jamespledger4095
    @jamespledger4095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey there guys. Another good video. I don't usually comment but I thought that I would this time around because I have a Prado myself. I own a 2001 petrol 3.4 5VZFE manual. Last of the 90's. Got it stock as. Chucked on a bullbar, winch & some Falken Wildpeak AT3 31's & went to the High Country to see what she could do. I was amazed at how capable she was even with stock height KYB's, no lockers & only 31's. Pick the right lines & they will get just about anywhere except for when clearance is absolutely everything. But I wouldn't even bother considering going bigger than 33's if I were to recommend anything to you. Welcome to the Prado family brother. You will love it. Especially when you lock her. Enjoy your adventures in her!

  • @aaronjones5502
    @aaronjones5502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    @Livin 4x4, Those electronic free wheeling hubs are known for shitting out flatout, There's a guy here in NZ that manualises them so they can be actuated with a Allan key, Or the better fix is to replace hubs and stubs with LN106 hilux ones then you can fit normal Aisin free wheeling hubs on. If you fit normal free wheeling hubs to the prado hubs you have to run spacers and then they snap all the bolts flat out when your getting up it

    • @lukemceniery1588
      @lukemceniery1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      AMV hubs go straight on. Don't think as good though. Have them in mine so far so good

    • @kiwizookoffroad2040
      @kiwizookoffroad2040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukemceniery1588 AVM hubs are shit, they're not waterproof and you'll eat bearings and stub axles like no tomorrow. Aisin are better but not perfect. The best mod is the "old blue" manualisation of the original electric hubs - the electric hubs are also stronger than aisins.

  • @my19ranger76
    @my19ranger76 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fresh set of G003's are great in the slippery stuff. Even one locker and she will be great. Looking forward to more content.

  • @traveln4x4
    @traveln4x4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you boys got this video edited and up real quick! saw you all yesterday on the road

  • @trickster8635
    @trickster8635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Torque convertor lock-up kit before differential lock. Maybe Low range gears if available?

  • @Jacobtheunwise
    @Jacobtheunwise 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love that you boys dont drive the tracks hard unless you have to. So much better for the track and for anyone that has a shit fourby like me🤣

  • @bogged2theeyeballs695
    @bogged2theeyeballs695 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely got potential. Thought the front would flex a bit better than it does. Diff locks and a working winch for sure.

    • @nilz6432
      @nilz6432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probybly has the front and rear swaybar in ist, they are verry stiff. Zero body roll on the road thoug.

  • @SirLuisBarrera
    @SirLuisBarrera 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    fantastic video guys. The 76 Prado did great!

    • @brwils3378
      @brwils3378 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a KZJ78

  • @fatchunk3678
    @fatchunk3678 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love these things, basically a more economical 76 with matching diffs hahah

    • @4WheelingInNSW
      @4WheelingInNSW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ‘Matching diffs’ … only because it doesn’t have that lovely rumbling sound of a meaty V8 😆👍

    • @TC-iz6xe
      @TC-iz6xe 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@4WheelingInNSW you mean the overpriced thong clapper

  • @4WheelingInNSW
    @4WheelingInNSW 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ahhh the Jap 76, sweet 👌👍🇯🇵

  • @Haywoodjablomie100
    @Haywoodjablomie100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Twin locked and she will walk up a brick wall, great little rig!

  • @j_culwick
    @j_culwick 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i had a very similar thing happen with a stick that popped you throught the rails of my sliders and did both my sill and passo door.. moral, always get skid plats under your sliders

  • @sketchy2740
    @sketchy2740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So good

  • @nilz6432
    @nilz6432 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Change the Glowplugs in the engine as soon as possible, theres plenty of videos about kz gloplug tips breaking off

  • @louiskudlak2241
    @louiskudlak2241 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She went alright buddy, you guys always having fun 🤣🤣😆

  • @mickwhitehouse7537
    @mickwhitehouse7537 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome stuff mate keep it up

  • @realm_200
    @realm_200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When my wife had a prado it was a 120series, i called it the handbag, in refference to prada, it was a girls 4wd but it did the job, prados are underrated, they are like coldplay, you love them or you cant stand em 😆

  • @sassall4284
    @sassall4284 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got those Yokohamas on my Prado. Not bad they are.

  • @derrickmurphy9859
    @derrickmurphy9859 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful truck

  • @brentmcd12
    @brentmcd12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wicked ! good to see you guys back out on the tracks ! 🏞️📹🛻😎🤙

  • @some8777
    @some8777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you can get a different ring gear from the states that make the gearing better and fix the speedo being out but im on 35s

    • @johnjackman7622
      @johnjackman7622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m running mine on 32’s on the original 15 inch rims, the speedo is perfect and it hasn’t lost too much in the gearing for hills.

  • @madcat4563
    @madcat4563 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was surprised to see no rocksliders.
    Up the 2wd Prado, quite the little mountain goat.

  • @Slaney44
    @Slaney44 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Now im kinda glad i didnt join ya’s 😂 the ol fully open 4runner wouldve made that day so much longer

  • @Chook57
    @Chook57 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    yeah chopsticks fits lol

  • @zPITBIKEz
    @zPITBIKEz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Reason it potentially was running away down hill might be a trans issue, definitely sort the oil issue, but would be worth inspecting the ecu for swollen/leaking capacitors as this can be a trans shifting issue for piece of mind.
    Absolutely loving the prado man!

  • @Onsonggarage
    @Onsonggarage 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Needs a torque converter lock up switch just need to remember to turn it off after the decent otherwise it will stall haha. Autos unreal for wheeling tho

  • @ak144ful
    @ak144ful 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would highly recommend the front manual locking hubs

  • @brucebaxter6923
    @brucebaxter6923 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    2wd impressive

  • @Chance32
    @Chance32 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    my boys always in shorts no matter the weather🤣

  • @liammales1672
    @liammales1672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When you boys planning to come back to mt disappointment keen to go for a drive

  • @chrishiggins1811
    @chrishiggins1811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm with Sam the new prado needs to be called chopsticks

  • @gunny4082
    @gunny4082 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can anyone give me the location in toolangi of this track and 'the playground' please

  • @aarongerman7857
    @aarongerman7857 ปีที่แล้ว

    is that a LC 105!?

  • @paulclarke4431
    @paulclarke4431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surely you'd call it the Pradog!

  • @chriswaters5594
    @chriswaters5594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What’s the track name?

  • @BoostedTJ
    @BoostedTJ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cave the door sill in on the first trip that's got to hurt

  • @SHOCKcustoms
    @SHOCKcustoms 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Reeeeeeeeet!

  • @nilz6432
    @nilz6432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Definitely let me know when you find a propper lift kit for it, most manufacturers only do them for the 70 and 73 KZJ and that means the rear springs are too soft. I have a KZJ77 and im running it all stock.

    • @johnjackman7622
      @johnjackman7622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Raw 50mm lift from Ebay just over 800 dollars that is where I got mine for my 1994 Prado import. Fits great.

    • @nilz6432
      @nilz6432 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnjackman7622 A long wheel base?

    • @lukemceniery1588
      @lukemceniery1588 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have an ironman kit in mine it's class

    • @lukejones4017
      @lukejones4017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@lukemceniery1588 ironman here in Brisbane used my truck to do the R&D for the kzj78. They've got a ser set up with proper dampening and travel now. Had mine about a year and no dramas at all. I did put air bags in the back for towing the camper though.

    • @johnjackman7622
      @johnjackman7622 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nilz6432 Yes mate, mine is the same as the one in the video but black. I’ve done a hidden winch too an ARB cradle fitted right in behind the bumper and an Auto Locker from Lokka, and a lot more.

  • @donaldwills2135
    @donaldwills2135 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd call it the kizza cause 1kz haha kzza

  • @jexhunt.307
    @jexhunt.307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this model doesnt have factory lockers?

    • @maxratzlaff8333
      @maxratzlaff8333 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No it's a taxi

    • @lukejones4017
      @lukejones4017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah my kzj78 has factory rear lockers

    • @jexhunt.307
      @jexhunt.307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maxratzlaff8333 i wasnt asking if it was a taxi

    • @jexhunt.307
      @jexhunt.307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lukejones4017 same, is yours the 3l one?

    • @kiwizookoffroad2040
      @kiwizookoffroad2040 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      KZJ78 had optional rear locker, this one doesn't appear to be equipped.

  • @glennkiller3195
    @glennkiller3195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What Track/s is that?

    • @phs84
      @phs84 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not a track, that’s still open anyway, it was part of an old one which was shut long ago when they put the pipe line in
      Off Marginal road

    • @glennkiller3195
      @glennkiller3195 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phs84 Near the Top of Rockey?

  • @TC-iz6xe
    @TC-iz6xe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I reckon the 90 series prado is more capable and better built to be honest

  • @radhijai82
    @radhijai82 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This prado is a rig I froth it ay

  • @Adventure_Rig
    @Adventure_Rig 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    hey brother I've owned one of these for about 3 years. The front e locking hubs suck. I converted mine to manual. I have a few sets coming from Russia if you want to order a set from me. they are easy to install. just check my youtube channel

  • @DarrenBoxhall
    @DarrenBoxhall 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why the fuck do people keep airing down to weird numbers. 16? Lol. Just do 15
    14? Just do 15.
    5,10,15,20,25
    Just keep it simple

    • @TC-iz6xe
      @TC-iz6xe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      A tyre gauge has increments of 1psi dropping to 16psi is simple

  • @jadenmann9292
    @jadenmann9292 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeah chopsticks it is

  • @032254855
    @032254855 ปีที่แล้ว

    my old man had a stick come up through the passenger seat floor and stick into the seat lucky there was no passenger

  • @Ronhickmott
    @Ronhickmott 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    4 door bundera pretty much, they have a lot of potential.