One of the things that I missed having on the Blue Burro, our first Toyota FJ Cruiser build was external utility lights. To rectify this I ordered a batch of 8 LED 18 watt utility lights from a company in China to test. The lights are contained in an Aluminum housing that is designed to…
Expedition Gear
Front Runner Roof Rack Installed
by tomas •
A major holdup in our new build was overcome with the install of our new Front Runner roof rack. The roof rack becomes a platform for a number of applications and accessories. The rack is made from extruded aluminum channels that provide an easy mounting system for equipment and is manufactured to high standards in…
Other Stuff
Social Media Progress and Digression
by tomas •
We have finally surpassed the 200 followers mark on facebook. It is nice to have a group of people who are interested in the work that I am doing building our new FJ and the adventures we will take it on. Photos, writing and posting all this information takes a good chunk of time but…
Other Stuff
Toyota Announces 2011 FJ Cruiser Line up
by tomas •
Toyota has issued a press release announcing the 2011 FJ Cruiser line up. It is nice to see the line continued with some improvements. The main changes look to be in the electronics with an improved stereo with additional phone and bluetooth controls. The Trail Team special edition will be a solid Army Green with…
Suspension
The White Knight Lifted
by tomas •
I chose to lift our new Toyota FJ Cruiser using All Pro Off Roads suspension components. Our last FJC had the OME lift installed. For the price the OME lift is a very good lift, however I found the rear to be a little soft and the performance during long runs on ruff roads to…