04 Prado Diesel - is it strong enough ?

I haven't done the Canning but I know of people who did the canning in a grande with standard suspension but A/T tyres. There were only two people in this vehicle.

My opinion is to upgrade the suspension. I had a 120 Prado with an aftermarket suspension package that didn't stand up to the simpson last year. I changed it to anorther brand which is the best available for the Prado. In my opinion the best set up is one available from go_offroad who frequents this site. If he doesn't reply mm me and I will forward your details. He is based in Geelong.

Get yourself subscribed to the free chat group for 120 series Prado's at the Landcruiser owners on line website [www.lcool.org] and you'll get all the advice you will ever need on this subject!

Cheers, Paul B, Kal WA

Remembering the grande has air suspension in the rear, so it should be better than the gx,gxl,vx models with a weight in the back or heavy towing.
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The Toyota shocks are very good, and are less likely to fail than most aftermarket units. The springs are soft and the 120 series needs more clearance. I'd just upgrade the springs with some heavy duty lifted springs.

Cheers
phil