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If you are considering taking your Toyota FJ Cruiser off road crawl under it and take a look around. There are a number of items that can get damaged. In this point we are going to talk about protecting the drive train. The drive train includes; the engine, transmission, transfer case and differentials. The... more
This starts a series of post where I will discuss protecting your Toyota FJ Cruiser from trail damage using Trail Armor. I will discuss the products that I use as well as point out a few others that I feel are well made. When you first get you off road vehicle or FJ Cruiser it... more
Reading the forums and discussing with others has led me to believe there are 2 common mechanical component failures that seem to be happening to Toyota FJ Cruiser off road. The first is a blown CV or Birfield Joint in the front drive axle and the second is a broken tie-rod. Both of these... more
I have been getting requests for maps of some of the trips that we take. As you can tell myfjcruiser.org has been evolving and changing. I will be working to add tracks / maps of the trips that we take for others to reference. The evolution is slow so I don’t mess things up... more
Over the last few weeks I have been blogging about emergency go kits. In this blog I am going to discuss how I built my own emergency go pack that I carry in my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I have been intending to build a pack for a number of years but I have never... more
The emergency go pack needs to include enough clothing to supplement what you have on your back. It is recommended that you include the following items at a minimum: 3 pairs under garments 3 pairs wool socks Extra warm wool shirt Sun hat Wool hat Include any season specific items that might be needed. I add outer layers... more
Heat and food go together in the emergency pack. Having both a small stove and a way to start a fire can be a great asset when surviving away from civilization. Fire or a heat source also allows you to heat food and make hot drinks. For a stove there is a very simple and... more
Day five of our trip in our Toyota FJ Cruiser took us back into Colorado. After packing we headed down the John Brown Creek Road to Gateway. This road is a very steep grade following the river down the canyon. The scenery is fantastic with the road traveling through some narrow section cut by... more
A new blog site has just come on line that is dedicated to Schofield Pass and the surrounding area. Schofield pass has a rich history and is a core outdoor recreation area in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. The blog promises to be a comprehensive resource for the outdoor recreation user. more
When all you have is your Emergency pack you need to be sure you can still care for yourself and personal hygiene. For this part of your kit the vacation supplies isle in the grocery store can be a great source. The following is a list of recommended items for this part of your emergency pack: Sun... more
