My FJ Cruiser Upgrades

[oliverwinstn]

I just ordered my FJ and it should be in in 2 weeks.

I only have a $1,000.00 for a off road upgrade budget.

Where do you think the money would be best spent?

Oliver
http://www.fjcruiserowners.com/content/view/35/9/ My Blog

 

[Cali_FJC]

if you're fj comes with bridgestone duelers, like mine did, you'll want to upgrade those tires first. if you only have 1000 to work with, work on finding a deal for tires. i went with the stock 17" alloys and bfg at ko - due to financial constraints and the wife's angry eye and my new found obsession. plus the kids need some new summer clothes. anyway, tires. the stock tires suck ass.

 

[uhoh7]

if you're fj comes with bridgestone duelers, like mine did, you'll want to upgrade those tires first. if you only have 1000 to work with, work on finding a deal for tires. i went with the stock 17" alloys and bfg at ko - due to financial constraints and the wife's angry eye and my new found obsession. plus the kids need some new summer clothes. anyway, tires. the stock tires suck ass.

I did the same thing: 5 BFGs for 662.00 installed incl tax and credit for the OEM tires.

 

[Corey]

Spend a little more, and get tires and order an ARB.
http://sleeoffroad.com/

Proof that an aftermarket bumper can save the front end of your riig.
http://www.yotatech.com/showthread.php?t=83664

Had he not had an aftermarket bumper on his rig, there would be a whole lot more damage.

I plan on getting the ARB within a year after I get my FJ.
Tires first for me too though.

 

[FusionCruiser]

I did the same thing: 5 BFGs for 662.00 installed incl tax and credit for the OEM tires.

I did the same thing: 5 Goodyear Wrangler MTRs for $895 CAD installed with credit for the OEM tires. (I also upsized them to 285/70/17 but the truck hasn't arrived yet so I can't let you know if the tires rub)

 

[Cali_FJC]

armor is next than if you got your tires already...

 

[oliverwinstn]

Video Camera Surveillance System & Other FJ Upgrades

I will check out new tires for sure.

Depending how how the audio, video, & security system install goes i could have another $1,000 or so to upgrade for off-roading.

I'm keeping a blog complete with photos of my upgrades including the planned video camera system that will be a real pain in the arse to setup.

http://www.fjcruiserowners.com/content/blogsection/0/9/

If my vehicle gets stolen my security system can upload or email pics of the driver to me, also the gps coordinates

Oliver

BTW- The ARB looks like a must have! I'm saving my pennies right now!

 

[Cali_FJC]

wow. video? ok.