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.

Auxiliary Battery Upgrade

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November 17, 2011
Auxiliary Battery Upgrade

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...
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Re-Gear and Locker Installed

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March 14, 2011
Re-Gear and Locker Installed

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...
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Extended Range Auxiliary Fuel Tank

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March 12, 2011
Extended Range Auxiliary Fuel Tank

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...
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HF Radio Install – Part 2

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March 11, 2011
HF Radio Install – Part 2

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...
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HF Radio Install – Part 1

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March 9, 2011
HF Radio Install – Part 1

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...
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