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Three years and counting
Off to install a Duall band radio and next up is the Sub Fuel tank.
Every time you think your done, there is just some other mod that you have to do
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Three years and counting
Off to install a Duall band radio and next up is the Sub Fuel tank.
Every time you think your done, there is just some other mod that you have to do
Every time you think your done, there is just some other mod that you have to do
Amen to that, my friend
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Every time you think your done, there is just some other mod that you have to do
Amen to that, my friend
And here is one I finished just today after passing my FCC Technicians Test
I installed my setup after passing my test today. I still need to clean up the cable routing a bit and put clips for the mic in.
I installed the radio on top of the Safari Drawers and am tthinking I don't need to run an external speaker, but I ran the cable to the front just in case. I can always plug headphones into it as well
I velcroed the Head Unit to the bottom of the CB with the bottom resting on the CB external speaker.
I have anough antenna cable that I don't need an extension.
Here is the stuff I bought. And thanks to firsttoy on the heads up not to buy the seperation kit when you can buy the cables for $15 on ebay.
FT-7800R -- Yaesu FT-7800R 2M/70CM Dual Band FM Transceiver. Wide Receive of 108-520MHz and 700-999MHz (Cell Blocked). NOAA Weather Alert. Illuminated keypad & microphone.
K400CNMO -- NMO Deluxe mount. w/6.5' RG-316 Teflon coax & PL259.
SBB-5NMO -- Comet 2M/70cm Mobile Antenna (Black), 3.0/5.5 Gain, 38" Length, NMO Connector
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Nice job on the radio install Ken and congratulations on getting the Tech license. I have the license but no radio. I will have one before CM.
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Just thought I would update.
I installed the OEM Subtank from Australia and created this FAQ thread about it
I Installed the Safari Snorkel
I installed the JDM Aux Fan and wrote about it in this thread
I also Installed the new MAF Sensor from Landtank
Between the MAF and the snorkel I can really feel the difference with my supercharged truck.
I installed the OEM Subtank from Australia and created this FAQ thread about it
I Installed the Safari Snorkel
I installed the JDM Aux Fan and wrote about it in this thread
I also Installed the new MAF Sensor from Landtank
Between the MAF and the snorkel I can really feel the difference with my supercharged truck.
BRAVO!!.....
what a damn nice write-up! I'm new to the forum. I almost bought your yr n model, but couldn't pass up a perfect, no-rust, bone-stock FJ62. and the work you've done not just with yours, but with your girls...very nice. as they get older, I hope my kids are as willing to join in the fun.
thx for all you pics n updates.
cheers mate
jonathan
what a damn nice write-up! I'm new to the forum. I almost bought your yr n model, but couldn't pass up a perfect, no-rust, bone-stock FJ62. and the work you've done not just with yours, but with your girls...very nice. as they get older, I hope my kids are as willing to join in the fun.
thx for all you pics n updates.
cheers mate
jonathan
Next up was a lot of Colorado wheeling.
And a break between the wheeling
Then more wheeling (isn't that what we do?)
Very nice! I hope you shop at Camping World and are a President's Club member!! (inserting shamless plug for my company) It's good to know I have someone that can test "samples" now!
TC
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Red Cone near Webster pass
Two Lexi's and a BMW? Hmmmmm, labels anyone?
And you would label me what? You forgot the two 4runners.
Very Nice write up Romer. Nice to know there is such a wealth of information out there when I get ready to build my LX.
Josh
Josh
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Figured I would Update
I Replaced my leather with a kit from Shane as documented in this thread
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/217863-installation-replacement-leather.html
I isntalled a Twine Hot Water shower as documented in this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/224359-twine-board-shower-install.html
I Replaced my leather with a kit from Shane as documented in this thread
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/217863-installation-replacement-leather.html
I isntalled a Twine Hot Water shower as documented in this thread https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/224359-twine-board-shower-install.html
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Spent some time trail testing on the Rubicon. Managed to get through and only break the sway bar links
Installed Landtank's beefier setup as documented in this thread
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/230667-landtank-does-again-sway-bar-links.html
Installed a SCION 1805 radio based on write-up by knorrena https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/218369-how-i-installed-scion-1808-hu-into-my-lx-450-a.html
I have cleaned it up a bit since then. Sounds awesome and its great being able to play 6 MP3 CDs or switch to an Ipod
Installed Landtank's beefier setup as documented in this thread
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/230667-landtank-does-again-sway-bar-links.html
Installed a SCION 1805 radio based on write-up by knorrena https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/218369-how-i-installed-scion-1808-hu-into-my-lx-450-a.html
I have cleaned it up a bit since then. Sounds awesome and its great being able to play 6 MP3 CDs or switch to an Ipod
Romer,
Just a bit o' clarification on your lift... Are you running 850s or 850Js up FR? I think I recall you said you were running 863J in the RR.
Josh
Just a bit o' clarification on your lift... Are you running 850s or 850Js up FR? I think I recall you said you were running 863J in the RR.
Josh
years later and still an AWESOME rig/write up!
good stuff!
good stuff!
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Just to update on changes to my Rig
I have replaced both batteries in my setup with Sears Die Hard Platinums, same as the Odyssey
I swapped out the Engel frige witrh the newer ARB. I like the compartments and the digital display. I put the Engel in my trailer
I also modified my trailer connector to come out of my bumper
I have replaced both batteries in my setup with Sears Die Hard Platinums, same as the Odyssey
I swapped out the Engel frige witrh the newer ARB. I like the compartments and the digital display. I put the Engel in my trailer
I also modified my trailer connector to come out of my bumper
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I also installed a Ram Laptop Mount
I replaced Rachel's laptop last year and I had this 4 year old laptop lying around. I took it on trips like Moab and the Black Hills. It still works fine for the web and most office type applications.
I had a Dell Pocket PC I used as a GPS. The one thing I didn't like is it provided a small view based on its screen. When I expanded out it was hard to see.
So I researched computer mounts and seemed a lot of people had success with the RAM Mount III.
I went ahead and installed the setup. Using it for GPS and detecting wifi spots. In addition to my company provided broadband card, it provides a lot of flexibility on the road to surf the internet, look up my PDF engine repair manual, use MS Office for anything needed and to use for GPS for on and off road. I can also watch movies (Not while I am driving). So I also bought a 12V plug for the laptop to run off one of my aux ports
Not sure how much punishment it can take so I will try it out at Moab. If I like having the laptop and this doesn't hold up, I can get one of those smaller tough books.
If I don't like it, I can go back to my PocketPC setup
You can see the brake controller I installed in the above picture as well
I can take the top part off easily and the base really doesn't get in the way of the passenger.
With the laptop installed, you can still fit a passenger, just part of the laptop is in their space
Ohh, I also bought an AT Horizon and sold the Jayco
I have cleaned up the wire routing in the cab since I took those pictures
I replaced Rachel's laptop last year and I had this 4 year old laptop lying around. I took it on trips like Moab and the Black Hills. It still works fine for the web and most office type applications.
I had a Dell Pocket PC I used as a GPS. The one thing I didn't like is it provided a small view based on its screen. When I expanded out it was hard to see.
So I researched computer mounts and seemed a lot of people had success with the RAM Mount III.
I went ahead and installed the setup. Using it for GPS and detecting wifi spots. In addition to my company provided broadband card, it provides a lot of flexibility on the road to surf the internet, look up my PDF engine repair manual, use MS Office for anything needed and to use for GPS for on and off road. I can also watch movies (Not while I am driving). So I also bought a 12V plug for the laptop to run off one of my aux ports
Not sure how much punishment it can take so I will try it out at Moab. If I like having the laptop and this doesn't hold up, I can get one of those smaller tough books.
If I don't like it, I can go back to my PocketPC setup
You can see the brake controller I installed in the above picture as well
I can take the top part off easily and the base really doesn't get in the way of the passenger.
With the laptop installed, you can still fit a passenger, just part of the laptop is in their space
Ohh, I also bought an AT Horizon and sold the Jayco
I have cleaned up the wire routing in the cab since I took those pictures
romer, if you have a hard time finding a good laptop mount, look up a company in the denver area called global mounting solutions ( i think ), guys name is mike rickert. he specializes in pc mounting solutions for police/emergency/city type stuff. he also drives a tacoma, and likes to get out here and there.
