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.

Electrical | Expedition Gear | Gear Reviews

Viair Ultra Duty Onboard Air Installed
Bytomas February 26, 2010January 26, 2012

I have been running a CO2 system in My Toyota FJ Cruiser for the last 3 years. After each trip the CO2 tank needs to be refilled which costs over $18.00 at the local welding supply store which has started to add up. I’m also am planning on adding an ARB air locker to the…

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Electrical | Gear Reviews

EVERBLADES Heated Wipers – Installation
Bytomas February 24, 2010October 15, 2026

Dealing with ice and snow on the windscreen has always been a problem. Using winter blades keeps ice from freezing in the blade holder but ice and snow will still build up on the blade. A few members on the site http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/ recommended trying EVERBLADES heated wipers. After checking out the EVERBLADES website I decided…

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Miscellaneous

The Reality of FJ Cruiser Modification Costs – Updated 10/17
Bytomas February 13, 2010October 18, 2026

I am publishing the costs of modifying our Toyota FJ Cruiser so others can have a realistic expectation as to the cost involved in getting the FJ trail ready and more. I have modified our FJ Cruiser as an advanced adventure travel vehicle so the cost have been somewhat higher. Shipping charges and labor are…

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Miscellaneous

My FJ Cruiser gets new Fender Flares
Bytomas February 7, 2010January 26, 2012

As a part of my tire size change project I wanted to add fender flares to my Toyota FJ Cruiser. I went to Bushwacker to help with this part of the project. Bushwacker has 2 models of flares available for the FJ Cruiser. The Pocket Style Flares and the Extend-A-Fender models. I chose to go with…

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Getting Trail Ready | Trail Armor

Rasta Skid Plates
Bytomas January 12, 2010January 26, 2012

Full Rasta Skid Set In building our Toyota FJ Cruiser up for off road adventures I have worked hard to keep the weight down. Our initial build included steel skids from All Pro Off Road which have protected the bottom of our FJ from trail damage very well. However, in an attempt to reduce the…

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