On my trip home from Overland Expo our dog Triss decided to modify the valve on my Therm-A-Rest pad. She was bored and the pad was available for her to chew on. Once her modifications were done the valve was shot and the pad would no longer hold air. Once home I checked the company…
How Tos
A selection of post that detail instructions for modifications or other technical processes for the Toyota FJ Cruiser
How Tos
Rooftop Tent Mildew Cleaning
by tomas •
This is the method recommended by ARB. For really bad mildew it will require removing the tent from the platform. Mildew can develop any time your tent is stored wet. It looks bad, smells bad and can damage your tent’s waterproof coatings. DON’T LET IT START. Alas, if it already exists, here’s how to approach…
How Tos, Mechanical
Rear Differential Breather Relocation
by tomas •
All of the gear boxes on the FJ Cruiser have breather caps on them. The breather cap allows the gear box to release pressure and prevent pressure from being applied to the seals. The breathers can present a problem when submerged. When a gear box is cooled quickly by water the pressure drops and it…
Electrical, How Tos
Second Horn Installation
by tomas •
This is one of the first electrical mods I made to our new Iceberg FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser is wired for a second horn. However, the wiring harness for the horn is located behind the washer fluid reservoir. I have written instruction on installing a second horn in front of the radiator using the…
How Tos
Boot Care
by tomas •
Having invested lots in the boots we wear for our travels, cleaning and condition is very important to extend their life. Cleaning removes the small dirt particles that get in the pores of the leather which contribute to the breakdown of the leather. Cleaning also removes any chemicals that are on the surface of the…