We started our trip with a stop at Orvis Hot Springs. Orvis has a limited number of campsites, one of which we took advantage of. We arrived mid afternoon with plenty of time to spend in the hot healing waters. Orvis is a clothing optional spring, so keep this in mind if you decide to…
Monthly Archives: March 2011
Other Stuff
Spring Vacation is Here
by tomas •
I will be heading out on Saturday for a 10 day spring trip to SE Utah. You can track my trip here: http://aprs.fi/?call=k0nrz-9&mt=roadmap&z=11&timerange=43200. I will have APRS on when the FJ is moving so you will be able to track my breadcrumbs around SE Utah.
Drive Line
Re-Gear and Locker Installed
by tomas •
I have been holding onto the parts for the re-gear of our Toyota FJ Cruiser for some time. I purchased the gears from Nitro Gear and Axle which is the only company currently offering 4.56 gears for the 2010 FJ Cruiser. I also purchased a front ARB locker. Installing a locker adds very little additional…
Modifications
Extended Range Auxiliary Fuel Tank
by tomas •
I have grown very tired of the small fuel tank in the Toyota FJ Cruiser. Man-A-Fre offers a solution to this problem with there FJ auxiliary fuel tank. The fuel tank is constructed of aluminum and bolts in right in using existing bolt holes. With this being the only solution for the FJ cruiser I…
Electronics, Electronics, Ham Radio, Ham Radio
HF Radio Install – Part 2
by tomas •
I completed the install of my new Icom IC-7000 in our Toyota FJ Cruiser today. With the wiring completed all I had to finish was the mounting of the radio, MODEM, antenna controller and the radio head. I mounted the radio and MODEM on the installed mounting platform. The antenna controller is mounted to the…