Balancing off road tires can be a challenge. The tires are heavy and the tread is easily damaged. When the tires are aired down they can sometimes slip on the rim so the balance point moves. In muddy condition mud can adhere to the inside of the wheel throwing the tire out of balance. The…
Modifications
I have worked to document all the modification that I have made to my FJ Cruiser. If you are unable to find a specific type of mod try using the search box.
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FJ Cruiser New Wheel Fitment Check
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With any aftermarket wheels a fitment check is critical prior to mounting the tires. In most cases you will be able to return the wheels if they do not clear the brakes and other components. It is with this in mind that Jacked the left front om my Toyota FJ Cruiser up and removed the…
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Mickey Thompson Sidebiter Wheels
by tomas •
New rolling stock for my Toyota FJ Cruiser. The man in brown dropped off my new Mickey Thompson Sidebiter wheels yesterday. These wheels are a part of the re-gear and tire project for my FJ Cruiser. The numbers: Weight – 28.5 LB on my postage scale 5″ Back Spacing 17″ x 9″ Width The stock FJ…
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Re-gear Progress
by tomas •
It has been a few months since I posted any information on my re-gear project. With the gears ordered though a local shop the modification should be completed sometime next weekend. Here is where things stand at this time: Toytek 1″ body lift installed. Bushwacker fender flares installed. Frozen Rotor brake upgrade installed. Viair on…
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Brake Upgrade with Frozen Rotors – Rear
by tomas •
The rear brake upgrade is a little more complicated because the parking brake needs to be dealt with. I first jacked the rear of the FJ up and with the jack stands in place I removed the wheels from both sides. Removal of the rear requires that the parking brake pad be loosened using the…