Toyota Prado
120, 2002–09

Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the Prado, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise. A few figures here are still waiting on a factory document; the calculators mark them.

Use this truck in the calculators

109.8 in wheelbase · 34.9 in front · 46.2 in rear overhang

Axle ratio3.727–3.909Factory, by trim

Crawl ratio41.8:1Best trim: 2008 Standard, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT

Angles31 · ~21.6 · 26°Approach, breakover, departure (~ estimated)

Clearance8.1 inFactory figure

Trims

18 we have figures for

Trim	Tire	Axle	Angles	Clearance	Use in the calculators
2003 GX, 2.7 3RZ-FE, 5MT or 4AT	225/70R17	—	31^* · ~21.6 · 26^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 GX, 3.0 1KZ-TE, 5MT or 4AT	225/70R17	—	31^* · ~21.6 · 26^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 GX, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5MT or 4AT	225/70R17	—	31^* · ~21.6 · 26^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 GXL, 3.0 1KZ-TE, 5MT or 4AT	265/65R17	—	32^* · ~21.6 · 27^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 GXL, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5MT or 4AT	265/65R17	—	32^* · ~21.6 · 27^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 VX, 3.0 1KZ-TE, 4AT	265/65R17	—	32^* · ~21.6 · 27^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 VX, 4.0 1GR-FE, 4AT	265/65R17	—	32^* · ~21.6 · 27^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 Grande, 3.0 1KZ-TE, 4AT	265/65R17	—	32^* · ~21.6 · 27^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2003 Grande, 4.0 1GR-FE, 4AT	265/65R17	—	32^* · ~21.6 · 27^*	8.1 in^*	Use →
2008 Standard, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT	225/70R17	3.909	31 · ~21.6 · 26	8.1 in	Use →
2008 GX, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT	265/65R17	3.909	32 · ~21.6 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
2008 GX, 4.0 1GR-FE, 6MT or 5AT	265/65R17	3.727	32 · ~21.6 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
2008 GXL, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT	265/65R17	3.909	32 · ~21.6 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
2008 GXL, 4.0 1GR-FE, 6MT or 5AT	265/65R17	3.727	32 · ~21.6 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
2008 VX, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT	265/65R17	3.909	32 · ~21.6 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
2008 VX, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5AT	265/65R17	3.727	32 · ~21.6 · 27	8.1 in	Use →
2008 Grande, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT	265/65R17	3.909	32 · ~21.6 · 26	8.1 in	Use →
2008 Grande, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5AT	265/65R17	3.727	32 · ~21.6 · 26	8.1 in	Use →

* The maker doesn’t publish this figure for that trim, so it shows the closest trim’s (same tire where we have one), or a close relative’s that shares the same body or front end. Hover the star to see which.

~ Estimated from the wheelbase and ground clearance. No maker has published it for this truck yet.

Size

Wheelbase: 109.8 in
Front overhang: 34.2 in to 34.9 in
Rear overhang: 45.4 in to 46.2 in
Height: 73.6 in
Body: SUV
Stock tires: 225/70R17, 265/65R17

Transmissions and low range

6-speed manual (RA61F, 2004/05 revision): 4.171 · 2.19 · 1.488 · 1.193 · 1 · 0.799
5-speed manual (R150F, earlier spec; 2TR-FE carry-over): 3.83 · 2.062 · 1.436 · 1 · 0.838
5-speed automatic (A750F, 2004/05 revision): 3.52 · 2.042 · 1.4 · 1 · 0.716
4-speed automatic (A340F, earlier spec): 2.804 · 1.531 · 1 · 0.705
4-speed automatic (A343F, 2TR-FE, GCC market): 2.804 · 1.531 · 1 · 0.753
Low range, full-time: 2.566:1

Axles

3.727 ratio: 2008 GX, 4.0 1GR-FE, 6MT or 5AT, 2008 GXL, 4.0 1GR-FE, 6MT or 5AT, 2008 VX, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5AT, 2008 Grande, 4.0 1GR-FE, 5AT
3.909 ratio: 2008 Standard, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT, 2008 GX, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT, 2008 GXL, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 6MT or 5AT, 2008 VX, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT, 2008 Grande, 3.0 1KD-FTV, 5AT
Ratios made for it: 3.727 · 3.909 · 4.1 · 4.3 · 4.555 · 4.88

Brakes

Rear: disc

Suspension

Front: Independent double-wishbone with coil springs
Rear: Live axle with coil springs and trailing links
Rear layout: Factory 4-link
Front shock, factory-length replacement: 17.6 to 21.26 in eye to eye, 3.66 in of stroke (KYB Excel-G 341344)
Rear shock, factory-length replacement: 13.5 to 22.32 in eye to eye, 8.82 in of stroke (KYB Excel-G 344416)
Work out yours: Wheel travel and flex with your parts

Roof and stability

Roof load limit: 176 lb, with the factory rails
Roof: Raised rails
Payload by configuration, as printed: 8 figures
What the maker prints for a cab, bed, engine or wheelbase that no trim on file matches, as printed. Kept apart from the figures above.
Swiss type approval 1TA254 (20021015), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ125?-GJMEYW,-/GJPEYW; 3 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m5/a4; import bis 20061231: Garantiegewicht von, kg from the ASTRA field definition2,600 kgGVWRtypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA307 (20040913), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ120?-GK?EYW; 5 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m6/a5; import bis 20061231: Garantiegewicht von, kg from the ASTRA field definition2,850 kgGVWRtypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA254 (20021015), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ125?-GJMEYW,-/GJPEYW; 3 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m5/a4; import bis 20061231: Achsgarantie v von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,290 kgGAWR fronttypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA254 (20021015), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ125?-GJMEYW,-/GJPEYW; 3 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m5/a4; import bis 20061231: Achsgarantie h von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,800 kgGAWR reartypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA307 (20040913), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ120?-GK?EYW; 5 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m6/a5; import bis 20061231: Achsgarantie v von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,290 kgGAWR fronttypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA307 (20040913), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ120?-GK?EYW; 5 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m6/a5; import bis 20061231: Achsgarantie h von, kg from the ASTRA field definition1,800 kgGAWR reartypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA254 (20021015), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ125?-GJMEYW,-/GJPEYW; 3 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m5/a4; import bis 20061231: Leergewicht von (printed range 1915 to 2095), kg from the ASTRA field definition1,915 kgCurb weighttypenscheinschweiz.ch
Swiss type approval 1TA307 (20040913), TOYOTA Land Cruiser 3.0 Prado J12; KDJ120?-GK?EYW; 5 Türen; 1KD-FTV; 4WD; m6/a5; import bis 20061231: Leergewicht von (printed range 2025 to 2265), kg from the ASTRA field definition2,025 kgCurb weighttypenscheinschweiz.ch
Rack and tent: Roof rack and tent calculator

Aftermarket bumpers

3 listed

Makers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it with the Clearance calculator and every owner of this Prado sees how it does on their tires and lift.

Front 3

Armoured 4x4 Combat Bull Bar – Toyota Prado 120 Series209 lb (95 kg as printed) · winch ready
MCC 4x4 Prado 120 2002-2009 078-02SQ Rocker Bull Bar Triple Loops Package (MCC-01010-7802SQ)108 lb (49 kg as printed) · winch ready
MCC 4x4 Prado 120 2002-2009 707-01 Falcon Bull Bar Single Black Loop Package (LED Foglight) (MCC-01010-701SBLFOG)86 lb (39 kg as printed) · winch ready

Rear

None listed yet.

Every calculator, set up for the Prado

Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tires RegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gears Crawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawl SpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedo LinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your links ClearanceReal angles from a tape, and the bumpers that fit.Measure your angles Build sheetEvery part and number on your truck, on one sheet.Start a build sheet LeaderboardsWhere the Prado ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks

Source: onlymanuals.com.

Use at your own risk. These calculators are here to help you plan and to inform your decisions, not to sign off on a build. Many numbers are estimates worked out from factory figures, and some factory figures are not yet confirmed. Check every number against your own truck, its manuals and a qualified shop before you buy parts, cut, weld, lift, regear or drive on it. Long Range Desert Tools is not liable for anything you do based on these calculators or their results. The full terms are in our policies.

Toyota Prado120, 2002–09