2000 GXL PRADO KIMBERLEY

Pretty much trouble free.

There was a recall in 2001 to fit protective rubber covers to the lower front ball joints. Check that this has been done. If not, your Toyota dealer will do it for free.

Been some recent debate on the Prado group about the strength of the front diffs. Hard to gauge how common a problem are front diff breakages. I'd suggest they are very uncommon, but they get a bit of publicity because Toyota have a habit of refusing warranty claims and razzing the owners up the wrong way.

If you're offroading, the first thing people do is fit heavier springs, so that clearance is improved when loaded. The factory shocks are good so a lot of people keep them, while others replace the lot. The underbody shields for the fuel tanks are flimsy, which is another reason to improve the springs so you won't hit them. If upgrading tyres, the slightly bigger 265/75R16 are popular and come in an LT construction.

If you have no plans for serious offroading, then you don't have to modify a thing.

Phil

your comments are much appreciated
Jason

Thought you would have researched before dishing out the $$!!

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Dave Z the owner is out doing the border track at the moment, should be back in few days.