Modifications

I have worked to document all the modification that I have made to my FJ Cruiser. If you are unable to find a specific type of mod try using the search box.

Electronics | Electronics

Alarm and XM Installed
Bytomas August 20, 2010January 26, 2012

I have been jealous of our friend Dale and his XM radio so I ordered and installed the Toyota upgrade to the Jammer radio to add XM. After I took all the interior panels out the install took about 1 hour. I now look forward to radio reception when we are in the middle of…

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Electrical | How Tos

Second Horn Installation
Bytomas August 18, 2010October 15, 2026

This is one of the first electrical mods I made to our new Iceberg FJ Cruiser. The FJ Cruiser is wired for a second horn. However, the wiring harness for the horn is located behind the washer fluid reservoir. I have written instruction on installing a second horn in front of the radiator using the…

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Miscellaneous

FJ Cruiser Grill Blackout
Bytomas August 17, 2010October 17, 2014

So the modifications have begun on our new Toyota FJ Cruiser. I have started with cosmetic changes and I am working on blacking out the silver on the grill, mirrors and door handles. The grill was first. It was easy to remove the grill from the FJ with the removal of a couple of retaining…

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Electronics | Mechanical

Speedometer Correction After Re-gear
Bytomas April 22, 2010October 15, 2026

I knew that my speedo was going to be off after re-gearing and changing the tire size on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. During a trip this last weekend I figured the error to be about 10%. Prior to the re-gear modification I had done some research on devices used to correct the speed and found one…

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Drive Line

New Shoes for My Toyota FJ Cruiser
Bytomas April 20, 2010October 15, 2026

I finally have my re-gearing project completed and have new wheels and tires mounted on my Toyota FJ Cruiser. For the wheels I selected Mickey Thompson Sidebiters. These wheels have 5″ back space and are 9″ wide. Mounted on these wheels are 295/70-17 E rated Hankook Dynapro ATM tires. The tires are mounted with Counter Balance…

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