Getting the Toyota FJ Cruiser ready for the 2012 season included some rear suspension repairs and upgrades. First, one of the Walker Evans shock was leaking. Working with All Pro Off Road they sent me replacement shock for the rear. Second, I have been running All Pro heavy or 3.5 inch lift springs in 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.
Electrical
Auxiliary Battery Upgrade
by tomas •
Over the last few adventures that we have taken in our Toyota FJ Cruiser and especially the trip to Alaska I found that I undersized the auxiliary battery. The battery was getting run down most nights and I was even having problems with is getting fully drained at home. I am a believer in the Odyssey…
Drive Line
Re-Gear and Locker Installed
by tomas •
I have been holding onto the parts for the re-gear of our Toyota FJ Cruiser for some time. I purchased the gears from Nitro Gear and Axle which is the only company currently offering 4.56 gears for the 2010 FJ Cruiser. I also purchased a front ARB locker. Installing a locker adds very little additional…
Modifications
Extended Range Auxiliary Fuel Tank
by tomas •
I have grown very tired of the small fuel tank in the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Man-A-Fre offers a solution to this problem with there FJ auxiliary fuel tank. The fuel tank is constructed of aluminum and bolts in right in using existing bolt holes. With this being the only solution for the FJ cruiser I…
Electronics, Electronics, Ham Radio, Ham Radio
HF Radio Install – Part 2
by tomas •
I completed the install of my new Icom IC-7000 in our Toyota FJ Cruiser today. With the wiring completed all I had to finish was the mounting of the radio, MODEM, antenna controller and the radio head. I mounted the radio and MODEM on the installed mounting platform. The antenna controller is mounted to the…