Author: tomas

Tomas has lived in Colorado since age 5. Having grown up on the Western Slope of Colorado lots of time was spent in the Desert Southwest. Tomas' father introduced him to the love of 4 wheeling at an early age in the high mountains around Aspen, Colorado. While an avid Mountain Biker, Tomas and his Family enjoy adventures in the mountains and desert in the remote locations that can only be reached by 4wd. Day hikes are always a must when on the family trips. While enjoying outdoor activities he wants to share his love as a certified 4wd trainer and ski instructor. Tomas also enjoys caving and cave exploration. Tomas currently resides in Colorado Springs.

Drive Line

Tires and Wheels
Bytomas October 18, 2010January 26, 2012

With the FJ Built up the stock tires and wheels just look wimpy. I decided to give my old tires and wheels a try with out re gearing the Toyota FJ Cruiser. The wheels are Mickey Thompson Sidebiter mounted with 295/70-17 Hankook Dynapro AT tires. The tires add another 1″+ to the lift and provide…

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Expedition Gear

Custom Roof Rack Box – First Look
Bytomas October 13, 2010October 15, 2026

I have been looking around for some time for a hard shell gear box to mount on the roof rack. I like to carry all my recovery gear on the roof where it is easily accessible. I considered the Tuffy roof box, but the cost is very high at $550.00. My second solution was a…

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Trail Armor

Bud Built Skids Installed
Bytomas October 10, 2010October 15, 2026

Skid plates are one of the most important parts of an off road Toyota FJ Cruiser build. The Bud Built skids are the 3rd set of skids that I have run of the FJ Cruiser. On the Blue Burro I first ran All Pro Off Road skids. The All Pro skids offer the best clearance of…

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Mechanical

2010 FJ Cruiser Re-gear Problems
Bytomas October 6, 2010October 15, 2026

I did a little research on Monday about getting the FJ re-geared to 4.55 gears and there is a big hold up. The 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser uses a new carrier and gears in the rear differential. I had the dealership look up both the 2009 and the 2010 and the part numbers are different….

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Interior

Dynamat Xtreme Soundproofing
Bytomas September 29, 2010October 15, 2026

Having driven a Toyota FJ Cruiser for 4 years I have found that the road and wind noise is a little on the high side. In an effort to control this in our new FJ, I decided to install some Dynamat Xtreme while I had the interior trim panels pulled. The Dynamat will reduce noise…

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