Another modifications complete. Today I finished the dual battery system install in our new Toyota FJ Cruiser. For this build I chose to go with the National Luna Dual Battery system. “The National Luna Intelligent Split Charging System allows you to maintain two or more batteries in your vehicle. The Intelligent Solenoid manages the charging…
Trail Armor
All Pro Front Bumper Installed
by tomas •
One of the items that I salvaged from the Blue Burro was my All Pro Off Road front bumper and EP-9000 Superwinch. With the 1″ body lift installed I needed to modify the headlamp bracket to clear the All Pro Bumper. I cut the existing brackets off then welded 1/2″ square tube on to the…
Mechanical
FJ Cruiser High Clearance Tail Pipe
by tomas •
Another toy that All Pro Off Road fabricates for the Toyota FJ Cruiser is the High Clearance Tail Pipe. This pipe runs from the muffler back and is bolt on. Both the stock and TRD tail pipes are exposed and prone to damage while wheeling. Installation takes very little time when being installed on a…
Trail Armor
All Pro Rock Sliders install
by tomas •
The parts from All Pro Off Road have started to filter in. They fabricate what I consider to be one of the best sliders out there for the Toyota FJ Cruiser. For this build I went with the Extreme Duty Rock Guard which is built from super strong DOM tubing. Prior to painting I fully…
Electrical
Auxiliary Battery Install
by tomas •
Using the battery platform on the right fender of our 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser made the installation of the second battery very easy. To make room for the battery I first had to relocate the power steering reservoir. I then used a few sheets of polyurethane under the battery to help secure it in place.…
Electrical, Electronics
Odyssey Primary Battery Installed
by tomas •
I consider Odyssey one of the best battery manufactures. The Odyssey battery is dual use and can be used as both a deep cycle and start battery. For adventure travel and Ham radio use batteries are charge cycled much deeper and more often than normal automotive use. The Toyota FJ Cruiser has room to fit…
Miscellaneous
2010 FJ Cruiser Power Steering Reservoir Move
by tomas •
The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser has a battery tray mount on the right fender. I chose to use this location for my second battery. I also will be installing a 1″ body lift which will stretch one of the PS hoses to much. Both these items required me to move the Power Steering Reservoir as…
Electronics, Electronics
Alarm and XM Installed
by tomas •
I have been jealous of our friend Dale and his XM radio so I ordered and installed the Toyota upgrade to the Jammer radio to add XM. After I took all the interior panels out the install took about 1 hour. I now look forward to radio reception when we are in the middle of…