Aftermarket cruise control Prado diesel

GeeTee,
I have an "AP 50" brand cruise control fitted to my 85 HJ 75 diesel. It was purchased from K-mart quite a few years ago. It has given no problems so far except for losing the odd magnet or two on rough roads.
When going up a hill and the speed drops roughly 10% under the set speed it will drop out. I am usually ready for this and have my foot on the accelerator. Excellent on undulating country or flat country. Would'nt be without it. Hope this helps in some way.
Cheers,
Bros.

Hi Gee Tee

We don't have a Prado, but have put cruise control on our 2003 4.2L turbo diesel troopy. It is Auscruise by Autron, and we have been very happy with it. We had it put on here in Adelaide, and I know that Guests 4 x 4 in Melbourne fit them (in fact they recommended it to us). We tow a campertrailer which is a bit lighter than a caravan, but we have had no problems in 23,000kms around Australia. We used the cruise control without any problem on bitumen roads, and with some consideration on dirt roads too. Good luck

Happy travels
Anni

I have a 3.0L manual Patrol T/D and I looked into fitting an aftermarket cruise control when I first bought the car. The one that kept on being recommended was the Auscruise by Autron. Those with them sware by them and would not consider any other. The only reason I did not fit it was that they wanted $770 to supply and fit in Brisbane. There was no discussion on price, it was take it or leave it....so I left it... for the moment anyway.

Cheers,

Patrick

I have an "Autron" fitted on Diesel 100 series manual Landcruiser - the greatest thing since mushy peas were invented.

Wouldn't be without it - or the peas!

Bilbo

Gee Tee,
Have "Command Cruise" fitted to 2 x 79 series utes, and a standard 100 series. The utes are nearly 2 year old, and performed without fault. The 100 series isles than 12 months old, but has been okay.

These are mounted on a stalk on column, but function well, and retain the setting, even after stopping, or switching off ignition. Like them as much as genuine Tojo cruise.

The Autrons seem to get a lot of favourable reports.

Hooroo...

Your Prado has a fly-by-wire (no accelerator cable), so I believe the electronic units made by Autron are your only option.

Cheers
Phil
2002 HDJ79

Thank for the replies. I could not find anything on the AP 50 or Command Cruise. Follow up on the Autron here in Darwin gave me a $995 price tag.......

I may look further afield as there is only one supplier/agent here. Could be cheaper in Perth if so will leave it till we go back down the West coast mid year.

GeeTee