boozewz
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With the ground looking like that, he could be on his way to Burning Man!
85 FJ62 Highroof aka Rafiki
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I forgot about this thread!
Rafiki has been great. Since last updated, i've changed a few things here and there to better suit how I use it. It has seen 3 different interior setups. I'll try to get detailed pics of the interior and rear setup. The focus has been mostly there.
The drivetrain has been flawless since rebuild. I did add a G turbo at some point but removed it later. It was making a lot of power but also drinking a lot of fuel. So back to stock injectors, pump and turbo.
We did a lot of electrical upgrades. I have two systems now. Truck electrical that are related to running the vehicle and driver-aid. The other system is mostly when the vehicle is off and we are camping. This system is powered by 2 100amp lithium batteries. I have things like fresh water pump, electric water heater. camp lights. Inverters, fridges, etc. There is a solar panel on top of the roof rack to charge the lithium batteries.
Since Rafiki has 4 batteries now, we upgraded the alternator on the 1HD-FT to 270amp alternator. This has been a great addition. The charge is great, even at idle.
Here are some random trip pics of Rafiki till I get detailed interior pics.
Near Tayma, Saudi Arabia.
Louz Mountains, Saudi Arabia.
Running out of fuel near Taif, Saudi Arabia.
A monkey on the road and monkeys of Albaha, Saudi Arabia
It's not Moab. But sure looks like it. This was taken near Alhabalah, Saudi Arabia
Taking in the views near Alnamas, Saudi Arabia.
Getting stuck Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Al Ulla, Saudi Arabia.
Aldessah Mountains, Saudi Arabia.
Haqil, Saudi Arabia
Rafiki has been great. Since last updated, i've changed a few things here and there to better suit how I use it. It has seen 3 different interior setups. I'll try to get detailed pics of the interior and rear setup. The focus has been mostly there.
The drivetrain has been flawless since rebuild. I did add a G turbo at some point but removed it later. It was making a lot of power but also drinking a lot of fuel. So back to stock injectors, pump and turbo.
We did a lot of electrical upgrades. I have two systems now. Truck electrical that are related to running the vehicle and driver-aid. The other system is mostly when the vehicle is off and we are camping. This system is powered by 2 100amp lithium batteries. I have things like fresh water pump, electric water heater. camp lights. Inverters, fridges, etc. There is a solar panel on top of the roof rack to charge the lithium batteries.
Since Rafiki has 4 batteries now, we upgraded the alternator on the 1HD-FT to 270amp alternator. This has been a great addition. The charge is great, even at idle.
Here are some random trip pics of Rafiki till I get detailed interior pics.
Near Tayma, Saudi Arabia.
Louz Mountains, Saudi Arabia.
Running out of fuel near Taif, Saudi Arabia.
A monkey on the road and monkeys of Albaha, Saudi Arabia
It's not Moab. But sure looks like it. This was taken near Alhabalah, Saudi Arabia
Taking in the views near Alnamas, Saudi Arabia.
Getting stuck Qassim, Saudi Arabia.
Al Ulla, Saudi Arabia.
Aldessah Mountains, Saudi Arabia.
Haqil, Saudi Arabia
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Somewhere south west, Saudi Arabia
Ghamar Wadi, Saudi Arabia
Solo recovery practice near Riyadh
Found other pics of the stuck in Qassim. Soft sand is quite something to get out of.
Driving south west.
Camping between Al Ulla and Tayma, Saudi Arabia.
The coldest day of the year for us so far was registered here at 1C. This was in Al Lawz mountains Saudi Arabia.
Ghamar Wadi, Saudi Arabia
Solo recovery practice near Riyadh
Found other pics of the stuck in Qassim. Soft sand is quite something to get out of.
Driving south west.
Camping between Al Ulla and Tayma, Saudi Arabia.
The coldest day of the year for us so far was registered here at 1C. This was in Al Lawz mountains Saudi Arabia.
boozewz
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Loving these trip photos. Keep em coming.
Great pics right there. Those D Pillar steps are rare birds indeed.
kenavt
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Absolutely wonderful photos.
Incredibly into those D pillar steps as well. Those look wonderful and very handy, wish I could get my hands on some!
Incredibly into those D pillar steps as well. Those look wonderful and very handy, wish I could get my hands on some!
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Feature Vehicle :: 1985 Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser Fit for the Saudi Arabian Desert
A Toyota FJ62 Land Cruiser fusing East with West: a sticker of Freddy Mercury pumping his fist here, and a Saudi national flag sticker there.
expeditionportal.com
A great article from my friends at expedition portal and overland journal covering the cruiser.
The interior now is under another revision along with the turbo and intercooler setup.
I'll post pics from the field once done
