Years ago I stopped carrying a wallet in my back pocket, opting instead to carry a shoulder bag. With my old bag wearing out it was time to look for a new bag that would be good for traveling. We are planning France this year and I was interested in a more secure travel bag. The metrosafe…
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Reviews of adventure travel gear by the crew at MyFJCruiser.org.
Gear Reviews
New Rotors and Pads for my Toyota FJ Cruiser
by tomas •
When my Toyota FJ Cruiser was at the dealer for some service a few weeks ago they informed me that my front brakes pads were getting close to worn out. Instead of having them service the brakes I took this opportunity to add a simply brake upgrade to the FJ. The upgrade consists of better…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
Great lids for adventure – Tilley Hats
by tomas •
I have been a hat wearer for sometime with Baseball caps being the norm. About two years ago I decided I better start shading my face and neck better and I chose a Tilley Hat. Tilley hats are hand crafted in Canada with quality materials. The first hat I purchased from Tilley was the TH4…
Expedition Gear, Gear Reviews
Turbo Charged Golight Stryker
by tomas •
The Golight Stryker is a remote operated spotlight that utilizes halogen technology. I currently have two of the lights install on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I recently sent one of the lights to MagnaLight for an HID upgrade. The upgrade includes an integrated HID bulb and ballast as well as an external antenna for the…
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Projects for My FJ Cruiser in January
by tomas •
Christmas treated my Toyota FJ Cruiser well this year. We now have the following projects lined up: – Installation of a Viair on board air system – Installation of a full set of Rasta Aluminum skids – Installation of the 1″ Toytek body lift – Installation of Bushwacker Fender Flares I also will continue my…