Builds 1989 FJ62 Refresh - Update Build

[Beams37]

Both of those upgrades =

On my list.

Completely worth it. The stereo is obvious, but the LED's really help visibility. I had to bend the contacts inside the outlets to help them stay in.

 

[RevISK]

Yeah, can’t see much at night for sure. It has nothing to do with my eyes getting old, nope.

I’ll look back but did you list source/parts #’s for the LED?

 

[Beams37]

Yeah, can’t see much at night for sure. It has nothing to do with my eyes getting old, nope.

I’ll look back but did you list source/parts #’s for the LED?

Can't find the post at the moment, but here is the guy's list that I used.

 

[RevISK]

Wow, amazingly awesome list!

 

[Beams37]

I may have spoken too soon. Stereo turns on and CarPlay works, but no sound.

So, now it's time to troubleshoot. If anyone has any 62 specific things I should check for??

 

[Beams37]

Ok ... So I may have spoken to soon before I spoke to soon. On the advice of the microbypass guy, I went and checked the remote wires and they weren't connected. Connected them and we're rockin!

I'll have to tidy the wires again tomorrow, but it is what it is !!

 

[RevISK]

I was going to ask if the wires were plugged in.

 

[Beams37]

Finally got my seats installed. The style won’t work for most people, but I love the way they look and feel.

 

[MWM1]

Finally got my seats installed. The style won’t work for most people, but I love the way they look and feel.

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Sweet! With bolsters even to keep you centered over the bumpity bumps!

 

[Beams37]

Sweet! With bolsters even to keep you centered over the bumpity bumps!

That’s exactly why I got them. Don’t feel like I’m getting tossed around.

 

[zeeklafreek]

Finally got my seats installed. The style won’t work for most people, but I love the way they look and feel.

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[Beams37]

I would have been done with these panels and speakers, but I ran into A LOT of s***ty wiring. I had multiple trailer wire harnesses, multiple rats nest of stuff not there anymore and several items hard-wired instead of having actual terminal connectors. So, there was a lot of cutting, splicing, and pinning. It took a lot of time, but I think it will be worth it in the end.

Cargo Panels:

Front Seats (again):

Front Door Panels:

 

[Beams37]

I would also like to thank @crtx and @John McVicker for their write-ups on Hella horns. After some mistakes, I got them installed today. They're not train horns, but they put off far more than my old horns. The old ones were like a 90-year-old grandma playing the kazoo!

 

[Beams37]

For anyone considering the Corbeau GTS2 seats, I will say they aren't built for big people. I'm a fairly trim guy and have plenty of space, but probably not for everyone.

 

[tmxmotorsports]

You saying the rest of us are fat loo

 

[Beams37]

You saying the rest of us are fat loo

Maybe. LOL

 

[tmxmotorsports]

Well i like my burgers in a bottle.

 

[kody472]

Been traveling for work, so haven’t gotten much done. Carpet half done. Sound deadened inside doors half done. Lol

But my Planted seat brackets should be here soon (depending on weather) and my Orikawa door card and cargo panels should be here soon (again depending on weather).

That being said I was able to get my windows tinted. I know people like the fish bowl look, but I prefer some actual tint. Did 25 in the rear, 35 in the front, and clear on the windshield. Definitely happy with the results.

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Was there a reason you went with the Planted seat brackets instead of the ones on the Corbeau website? I'm looking to do this exact set up.

 

[Beams37]

Was there a reason you went with the Planted seat brackets instead of the ones on the Corbeau website? I'm looking to do this exact set up.

Not really. The biggest thing was that Planted were far more sturdy and well built. They also have flexibility to attach different brands of seats in the future if I go a different route. I would also say that Planted is a small business and have been great to work with.

One thing I will tell you if you're looking at any of these brackets ... Get the specs on your hole spacing. Many people know there was a change in the early vs later models. That being said, mine were different from anything they had seen before. So, they worked with me to make a custom bracket with custom spacing to work with my truck. I'm doubtful that Corbeau would have done the same.

I can elaborate more on the spacing if needed.

 

[kody472]

Not really. The biggest thing was that Planted were far more sturdy and well built. They also have flexibility to attach different brands of seats in the future if I go a different route. I would also say that Planted is a small business and have been great to work with.

One thing I will tell you if you're looking at any of these brackets ... Get the specs on your hole spacing. Many people know there was a change in the early vs later models. That being said, mine were different from anything they had seen before. So, they worked with me to make a custom bracket with custom spacing to work with my truck. I'm doubtful that Corbeau would have done the same.

I can elaborate more on the spacing if needed.

Great points. I’ll go with Planted to make sure the brackets are correct.