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Thanks for the input. Why the dual batt? Where would you recommend storing it? Brand and kit?It looks like a clean pallet and I'm sure there must be a lot of accessories for an FJ. It doesn't snow all that much in Portland....maybe over the mountain passes. A good set of snow tires should do the job. One of the first things I'd consider is a dual battery system and a refrigerator. Makes it nicer than you might think.
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First off. Wow! That is a truck. Awesome build my dude. I envy that for sure. I do not need something that impressive though. I would consider bumpers and skid plates. Compressor tent and lights I could also benefit from.I always own a set of chains, never used the ones for the FJ. Though I did resort to using chains on a previous few 2x and 4x vehicles. Starting in snow was never an issue, but stopping with snow or ice everywhere was hair raising a few times. Even subtle hills around PDX are an issue if you are headed down one and something gets in your way.
If you are serious about making the FJ stronger, there are Supercharger options - 350 BHP at the rear sounds like a great upgrade.
There are steel bumpers, rock rails, and steel or aluminum skid plates available. Great to have when crawling, but some like the looks of an orange armored underbody and angular bumpers. And with the bumpers comes the need for a 12000 lb winch and second battery. 35" tires on new bead lock rims and a 3" to 6" lift with sway bar disconnects finish the start of a serious offroad 'look'. But I'd also consider the tranaxle offset mods with anything more than a 3" lift.
Then the ARB fridge, Puma onboard compressor, a preferred tent rack, and of course 400w lights on the roof and 200w lights above the bumper. And snorkel.
Sick! How was it? I surfed Wednesday. Head high. Kinda fat though. I was thinking about putting a subfloor in the rear half of the FJ. It is just me so no backseat drivers. Driving back and forth to the coast is there anything you wish you had to make the drive better?Welcome... just got back from Indian Beach. Your FJC will get you there and back everytime
First off. Wow! That is a truck. Awesome build my dude. I envy that for sure. I do not need something that impressive though. I would consider bumpers and skid plates. Compressor tent and lights I could also benefit from.
First off. Wow! That is a truck. Awesome build my dude. I envy that for sure. I do not need something that impressive though. I would consider bumpers and skid plates. Compressor tent and lights I could also benefit from.
Better MPG ha ha Really your stock FJ Cruiser will do great back and forth to the coast.Driving back and forth to the coast is there anything you wish you had to make the drive better?
My idea is to remove the backseat. Maybe build is as high as the wheel wells.Also remember that these seem to be super sensitive (in my opinion) when it comes to a correlation between modifications (lifting, tires, bumpers) and gas mileage. They came from the factory more than capable so for those reasons I'm trying to keep mine as stock as possible.
I have the all weather floor mats which are nice and I'll prob invest in some durable seat covers. Most importantly I've baselined everything mechanically.
Like you, I will probably look into a storage type unit for the back. I've been thinking about making something that is low profile so my dog can still ride in the back with plenty of headroom.
I'd like something to give me the ability to not only gain some space for storage, but to level out the back for sleeping on. Right now as it is if you put the seats down you have a step-up so it's not level. For that reason I'd be looking at just a small 4-6" in depth
If anyone had pics I'd love to see what they did.
Even during the winter months?Better MPG ha ha Really your stock FJ Cruiser will do great back and forth to the coast.
yup... the coastal range doesn't get much in the way of snow... mostly rain.... a lot of rain in the winter. never hurts to carry a pair of chains but you will probably not use them unless you head east in the winter... and then the highways are kept pretty good...Even during the winter months?