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Archive for June, 2009

FJ Cruiser Underside Trail Armor

Monday, June 29th, 2009
FJ Cruiser Underside Trail Armor

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

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Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Armor

Saturday, June 27th, 2009
Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Armor

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... more

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Mechanical Fuses or Trail Side Repairs

Monday, June 22nd, 2009
Mechanical Fuses or Trail Side Repairs

  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... more

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Map Images

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

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

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Bug Out Bagz Emergency Go Pack

Friday, June 19th, 2009
Bug Out Bagz Emergency Go Pack

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

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Emergency Go Kit – Clothes

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

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.... more

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Emergency Go Kits – Fire and Food

Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Emergency Go Kits – Fire and Food

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... more

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May Adventure Trip Day 5

Monday, June 15th, 2009
May Adventure Trip Day 5

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

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Schofield Pass

Monday, June 15th, 2009
Schofield Pass

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

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Emergency Go Kits – Personal Care

Sunday, June 14th, 2009
Emergency Go Kits – Personal Care

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... more

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