This weekend I finished installing a set of Sylvania Silvestar low beams on my FJ62...wow! What a big difference, and $44, too! This got me thinking, I've had my Land Cruiser for many years and spent a lot of money/time modifying it, but some of the best mods I've done are ones that haven't cost me a whole lot. Anyone have similar experiences? I hear a lot of guys on this and other forums talk about being on a shoestring budget. I had my Cruiser while in college and grad school and through tough times, so I know what I feels. Therefore, I'd like to see other cool, cheap mods that people have done on their 60 series. I'll start with three of them:
1. Sylvania Silvestar low-beam headlights, $44 w/free shipping. An awesome improvement.
2. Leather wrap around steering wheel. FJ62's have the textured steering wheel, and over time, it gets worn and smooth. Before it happened to mine, I added a nice leather wrap, the kind that you fold over the whole steering wheel and then painstakingly stitch around the inside. Took some time to do it but it's been a real improvement, especially when off road.
3. 12-volt plug in the engine compartment. I bought a nice quality MARINCO 12-volt plug with the rubber cap on it, then mounted it on the radiator support, which meant I didn't have to run long wires from the battery. Works really great with my 12-volt work light!
Let's hear what you've done, if we get a bunch maybe we can add them to the FAQ.
1. Sylvania Silvestar low-beam headlights, $44 w/free shipping. An awesome improvement.
2. Leather wrap around steering wheel. FJ62's have the textured steering wheel, and over time, it gets worn and smooth. Before it happened to mine, I added a nice leather wrap, the kind that you fold over the whole steering wheel and then painstakingly stitch around the inside. Took some time to do it but it's been a real improvement, especially when off road.
3. 12-volt plug in the engine compartment. I bought a nice quality MARINCO 12-volt plug with the rubber cap on it, then mounted it on the radiator support, which meant I didn't have to run long wires from the battery. Works really great with my 12-volt work light!
Let's hear what you've done, if we get a bunch maybe we can add them to the FAQ.