Prado_Primate
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- Jan 3, 2019
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Hi All,
My family and I usually reside in the US (although I'm Canadian). We are in Kenya for up to 18 months while my wife collects data for her dissertation.
We needed a truck for the field that would also be comfortable to shuttle our 18 mo old around in. We also wanted a reliable engine that would be easy to service and find parts for in Kenya. That's why when we found a 2004 Prado 120 1kz, we decided to buy. I had a trusted mechanic do the timing belt, tie rod ends, brakes and a few worn bushes. Since the vehicle was probably driven on tarmac only before us, the truck has shown us a lot more that needed to be replaced including the rear shocks and coils, control arm bushes and body mount bushes. The engine is solid and pulls great.
I understand automotive basics and I can change oil, filters, etc. and can troubleshoot alright. I worked on cars a lot more when I was younger, helping my dad restore an old beetle, but I'm nowhere near a mechanic.
I look forward to learning more about my Prado from you folks. I would welcome any advice or direction in regard to things I should have in the field and what I should keep my eye on. I'm putting together a small toolbox right now. We have a high jack and have had supports welded for it. We can't afford much more in the way of mods or anything like that.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
My family and I usually reside in the US (although I'm Canadian). We are in Kenya for up to 18 months while my wife collects data for her dissertation.
We needed a truck for the field that would also be comfortable to shuttle our 18 mo old around in. We also wanted a reliable engine that would be easy to service and find parts for in Kenya. That's why when we found a 2004 Prado 120 1kz, we decided to buy. I had a trusted mechanic do the timing belt, tie rod ends, brakes and a few worn bushes. Since the vehicle was probably driven on tarmac only before us, the truck has shown us a lot more that needed to be replaced including the rear shocks and coils, control arm bushes and body mount bushes. The engine is solid and pulls great.
I understand automotive basics and I can change oil, filters, etc. and can troubleshoot alright. I worked on cars a lot more when I was younger, helping my dad restore an old beetle, but I'm nowhere near a mechanic.
I look forward to learning more about my Prado from you folks. I would welcome any advice or direction in regard to things I should have in the field and what I should keep my eye on. I'm putting together a small toolbox right now. We have a high jack and have had supports welded for it. We can't afford much more in the way of mods or anything like that.
Thanks in advance for any advice!