I received a new solenoid from Superwinch on Monday so it was time to get the winch working again. Having completed this repair at least two time it was going to be no problem again. Superwinch sent me a Talon solenoid which required me to run over to Redline Landcruisers to get a new bracket fabricated to…
Service & Warranty
Service & Warranty related issues.
Service & Warranty
Rear Door Replacement
by tomas •
During our trip to Alaska this last summer I managed to damage the inner skin of the rear door to out Toyota FJ Cruiser. I managed this by leaving the rear door open while I move the FJ forward about 10 feet. I turned and the door caught on the trailer and you can just…
Service & Warranty, Suspension
Spring Suspension Repairs and Upgrades
by tomas •
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…
Service & Warranty
Alcan Claims My Windshield
by tomas •
I had always heard stories that a trip on the Alcan would cost a windscreen. I made it through 7000 miles of our Alaskan trip with not a single chip. I made it through the Dempster and the Dalton with no problems. It was on the return trip on the Alcan that my luck finally…
Drive Line, Service & Warranty
Brake Upgrade with Frozen Rotors – Front
by tomas •
As part of my re-gear and tire size upgrade I wanted to improve brake performance on My Toyota FJ Cruiser. To this end I chose to upgrade the rotors and pads on the FJ to slotted rotors and better pads. I chose to go with cryogenically treated slotted rotors from Frozen Rotors combined with Hawk…