In an effort to build our new Toyota FJ Cruiser in the cleanest way possible I am creating custom wiring harnesses for all my electrical accessories. Today’s project was building the harness for the rear of the FJ. This harness will provide the power to the accessories mounted in the rear of the FJ as…
Electrical
Electrical, Electronics
National Luna Dual Battery System
by tomas •
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…
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
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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…
Electrical, How Tos
Second Horn Installation
by tomas •
This is one of the first electrical mods I made to our new Iceberg FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser is wired for a second horn. However, the wiring harness for the horn is located behind the washer fluid reservoir. I have written instruction on installing a second horn in front of the radiator using the…