I went with the All Pro sliders for 2 main reasons; I liked the extended rail for use as a step. I liked the kick out design that would push the rear of the FJ away from a rock. I purchased the sliders unfinished. I used Hammered paint to finish which allows easy touch up.
Recovery Gear, Trail Armor
All Pro Bumper and Superwinch
by tomas •
I am currently modifying and refinishing my All Pro bumper. The powder coat was junk and started pealing off on all the edges. After using the bumper for 1.5 years I have some changes that I wanted to make. The upper edge of the bumper wings contact the body work so I have cut the…
Electronics, Ham Radio, Interior
RAM Laptop Computer Mount
by tomas •
I use a Laptop computer in my Toyota FJ Cruiser for a number of applications. I needed a solid off road mount which I found from RAM Mounts. RAM Mounts are designed for applications such as Police and Emergency vehicles. The mount connects to the front bolts of the passenger seat which provides a very…
Electrical, How Tos
Second Horn Install
by tomas •
Optional Horn Relocation to Front of Radiator I was starting on implementing my auxiliary power fuse/distribution block today and needed the location of the optional horn for components used for my auxiliary power system. I pulled up the electrical diagram and found that the horn wire is GR-B (Grey/Black). Using this information I was able…
Trip Reports
2008 Canyonlands Maze Trip
by tomas •
We finished the trip with a night camping on the BLM land near Indian Creek. This is the alternate to camping in Canyonlands at Squaw Flats. We found a nice site and were finally able to have a campfire and roast marshmallows. Spending the evening around the camp fire was a great way to end…