I started the install of my new HF Radio in the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The install includes the following items: Icom IC-7000 All Band Radio SCS PTC-IIusb Pactor-II HF Radio Modem Turbo-Tuner Screwdriver Antenna Controller RIGtalk USB Rig CV-I rig control interface Little Tarheel II Screwdriver Antenna Associated cables Icom remote speaker The install involves…
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.
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…
Suspension
Suspension Refinements
by tomas •
With our new build there are modification that are not working out right. With the our All Pro Off-Road suspension I found the read springs to be to soft for the load that we carry. All Pro makes a heavier spring (20% stiffer that stock) with a little more lift. Earlier this week I received a new set…
Lighting
Rear Reading Light
by tomas •
In our old Toyota FJ Cruiser our daughter always complained about not having a reading light in the back. With our new build I decided to install a reading light while I had the headliner removed. I used the stock map light that is installed in the front of the FJ. I was able to…
Electrical
Roof Access Wiring Ports
by tomas •
When waterproof fitting are needed, the best place to look is the marine industry. With a number of antennas and powered items mounted on our roof rack I needed lots of wiring access. To accommodate the high number of wires I chose to install 2 roof wiring ports. The part that I used is from…