What genuine accessories do you have?

[deeman111]

Hi guys/girls,

I have been thinking of getting some more accessories for the car but ive noticed there isnt really much info on the different parts that are available. So i figured we could start a bit of a database of accessories that people have, with photos, and others who are thinking of buying can get a better idea and not have to go to every dealership in town to find one with the part you want fitted to a demo vehicle.

So ill start,
I only have 2 so far, the Alloy winch compatible bull bar, and the standard tow bar

Alloy bar -

Things i've noticed - Its scary how much of the front bumper and inner wheel arch guards get cut away to fit the bar.
- Once fitted it looks quite good, doesn't protrude out too far in front
- The winch location is hidden inside the bar and protected by a big reinforced mount, so you will need a decent bump to start damaging anything (note: i havent got a winch yet, cant justify $3500 for a warn winch from Toyota)
- I have been told that the alloy bar, along with the Toyota/warn winch will overload the front springs, so part of the fitting kit is a suspension upgrade for the front

Tow Bar - Pretty standard unit, nothing that sets it apart from every other tow bar i've ever seen.
-Wont affect the departure angles by much at all, if anything it might even act as a bit of a bump guard and save the rear bumper





So bring out your accessories!! Anything that is Toyota genuine needs to be up here and with a review from someone who has used it in the real world

Cheers
James

P.S. sorry for the same photo again and again, if people are looking for close ups of certain parts of the bar, just let me know and ill sort it out

[Kiat]

Hi deeman111, is the front lowered after installing the bullbar? Mine scheduled install this week, currently measured est. 20" from center wheel hub to wheel arch. 34" from ground to arch,

Did they mention what suspension upgrade would be required if you're to install the winch? Lift / stiffer springs & shocks?

[Fortunate]

I just had genuine steel bullbar fitted. Small drop in suspension. Looks really well integrated. Was told if I put winch on needs upgrades heavier springs in front. Comes in genuine Toyota warn winch as part of package. To be honest my GX Fortuner drives nicer with the bar installed. Time will tell if sags etc

[Kiat]

Thanks Fortunate. My bullbar installation set tomorrow, hope all goes well. It's the alloy one, e sales rep so reluctant on the steel one, even though I specified several times. I don't know why,

[deeman111]

Hi deeman111, is the front lowered after installing the bullbar? Mine scheduled install this week, currently measured est. 34" from center wheel hub to wheel arch.

Did they mention what suspension upgrade would be required if you're to install the winch? Lift / stiffer springs & shocks?

I just measured and got 33 inch from the floor to the centre of the wheel arch, 19inch from centre of hub to arch.

From what they told me at the dealership, you can actually order the suspension upgrade without the winch. He said they put and ironman 4x4 winch on, and the suspension upgrade. Also mentioned the ironman winch was a pain in the ass to install, and the clutch release lever was milimeters from the radiator!!

Has anyone got the Warn winch from toyota? I was hoping to get some photos of the install and how its all mounted up

[Kiat]

Ops sorry my typo... (What was I typing hahaha) Mine was 34" from ground to arch and 20" from centre hub to arch. Seems like there is a 1" drop. Got a call from dealership today, the bullbar setup won't be ready until tomorrow.

[SJC]

Only genuine items are the snorkel and tow bar so far, waiting to see what the ARB offering looks like for the bar work before committing. On a seperate note, has anyone bought the genuine canvas seat covers? They look good, but I was quoted over $600 for front and middle row!

[Bretts-Forty]

hi there.
does your snorkel has 8 holes back of snorkel? mine has and wonder whats that for???

[gbrought]

I've ordered - bur not fitted until later next week - a tow pack, cargo barrier / mat and steel bull bar. I originally ordered the nudge bar to save some $$ but decided that the nudge bar was the equivalent to being "half pregnant" and so changed. Couldn't justify the extra $$ for the alloy bar even though it looks better. Like SJC I am very tempted by the canvas seat covers for front and middle but bailing at the price. On the non-genuine accessory list (I have a GX) I am waiting for Rhino racks to release the track mount version for the Fortuner (the new Hilux ones were released last week) so hopefully they might not be that far away.

[Farnk666]

I have the Genuine Towbar, but while I ordered the Toyota Roof racks - Toyota Australia told the Dealer not to fit them. Something to do with having to drill holes in the roof and voiding warranty.
They fitted a set of Rhino racks instead.

[Jncoxon27]

I have fitted the the steel bar, side steps, side rails and snorkel...

[deeman111]

I have fitted the the steel bar, side steps, side rails and snorkel...

Any chance you can post some photos of the side steps and side rails?

[Jncoxon27]

Deeman111:
Hear are some photos of genuine Toyota accessories
What brand is you roof rack? and what are the measurements.? looking at putting one on myself. cheers

[deeman111]

The rack is this cage, http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/160x110cm.../252273556001? with a home made mounting system until some decent racks come available on the market

[gbrought]

Love to hear a report of your home made mounting system & pics once completed, deeman111.

[Wallie82]

I have the steel bar and snorkel, looking at fitting a winch.
Does anyone know of any options other than the Toyota enhanced warm winch and what's required to fit it to the steel bar.

[Wallie82]