This last weekend I completed the installation f my new accessory electrical system for the FJ Cruiser. The system is designed to isolate all my installed accessories from the Toyota wiring harness. If you look at the Toyota harness you can see that it has been designed with SMALL gauge wires too meet the specific…
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.
Electrical
Auxiliary Power System Under the Hood
by tomas •
I spent more time today working on my auxiliary power system install. The more I get into this, the more complex I realize it is. Pictured here are the components that are going under the hood. My system is designed to use a solar panel to charge the auxiliary battery when the FJ is parked.…
Electrical
Roof Wire Routing
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I spent a long time getting up the nerve to cut a hole in the roof of the FJ Cruiser. I wanted to be sure that when I crated my wiring path it would allow multiple wires and facilitate changes. For water proof accessories I look to the marine industry. In this case I looked…
Electrical
Overhead Switch Pod Installed
by tomas •
As part of my electrical rebuild I needed to find a place to install a large number of switches. I chose to install them in the ceiling panel of the FJ Cruiser. To do so I utilized Daystar switch panel designed for a jeep application. Here is an earlier post on the parts I used:…
Electrical
Interior Fuse Box Installed
by tomas •
I installed the vent panel and fuse box in the FJ. I must say I think I finally found the place for the auxiliary fuse box. The box will be easy to access when fuses need to be checked. The wire has plenty of space to route behind the panel.