My FJs new Face

[swampyCU]

I have finally started working on my fj and wanted to post some pics of my progress. I like the look and will slowly be removing all chrome. I have painted the rear bumper; however, i have to get the bumper mount fixed before it can go back on. Hopefully soon to come is a lift. (That is going to be my Bday present). Im also in the middle of fixing/replacing the passenger side window. In the mean time im doing low budget maintainence items.

 

[Southeast Overland]

I like it! Good luck with the BFH and the bumper mount.

 

[swampyCU]

This is what i started with...

 

[swampyCU]

thanks. yeah we will see how the paint over chrome plastic will do. if it messes up i will eventually take it all off, get it sandblasted and then repaint it.

 

[clemson55]

Skip the lift and just go SOA Brian. If you do a lift a yr or two from now your gonna want more.

 

[SCJO06]

looks just like mine....err only my rear quarters are beat to hell and my two toned painted job is just about on its final leg. I like the black grill. I have been thinking about doing the same but i need to find some tires so i can throw them on with the black 15x8's i just picked up from Alex. Thanks Alex!!! Anyway....ruff stuff has a complete SOA kit now. All you need is a cut and turned axle, their kit, a anti wrap bar, and new shocks( i don't think I'm missing anything). Oh and well gears and tires to match the 5+ inches of lift you'll get. Now that there is a kit out there it cuts my SOA completion time in half.

good luck with what ever you decide.l

 

[SCJO06]

oooppss i forgot the hy-steer

 

[ClemsonCruiser]

Skip the lift and just go SOA Brian. If you do a lift a yr or two from now your gonna want more.

don't do spring over if it isn't a dedicated trail rig............... I think you are on the right path brian it looks really good so far

 

[swampyCU]

yeah i decided not to go SOA because i want it more user friendly for marya and i when we go on weekend trips and such... SOA is a little too big.... hopefully i will get about ~6 inches over stock height with tires, 3"lift, and a shackle lift... i too am going black steel rims.... i like the black look with the two tone

 

[clemson55]

SOA can be friendly man get some of those steps that fold down when you open the door. Those things are totally chick friendly. Looking good though man.

 

[Southeast Overland]

My SOA is very pavement friendly. I can drive 65 down the interstate w/o any problems - I do need to tigheten up my steering though but that's besides the point. The job was by Lance Williams @ IPOR though so that could have something to do with it...

 

[swampyCU]

yeah but if i get SOA, then i have to get bigger than 33-34 inch tires, then i have to re-gear... I dont have the money for all that... So if anyone is willing to Sponsor my SOA please let me know ASAP and i will consider it... otherwise im going the more budget friendly way