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.

Expedition Gear | Expedition Gear | Interior

ARB Fridge Slide
Bytomas March 11, 2009January 26, 2012

I figured I should add a post for my home built ARB Fridge slide. I have been using this slide for a year and it has functioned flawlessly. The slide is built using 100 lb. drawer slides that are fastened to the floor of the FJ with bolts. The tray is fabricated out of 2″…

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How Tos | Lighting

Golight Stryker Bulb Replacement
Bytomas March 9, 2009January 26, 2012

I decided to replace the bulbs in my Golight Strykers with Toshiba HIR ( Halogen Infrared Reflecting ) 9011 bulbs. This bulb is supposed to produce more light than a comparable halogen bulb. I spent about $48.00 on 2 bulbs ordered them from an eBay seller. The documentation for the Stryker has no information on…

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Expedition Gear | Expedition Gear | Recovery Gear

Pull Pal Rack Mount
Bytomas March 8, 2009October 15, 2026

I preparation for our next desert adventure I added a Pull Pal to our off road gear a few weeks ago. After I received the Pull Pal I was at a loss for a place to mount it on the FJ. I figured I would just strap it down and be good to go. The…

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Expedition Gear | Gear Reviews | How Tos | Mechanical

Safari Snorkel Installed on DaToy
Bytomas February 25, 2009October 15, 2026

After careful consideration and discussion with other Toyota FJ Cruiser owners I decided to install a Safari Snorkel on DaToy. I do not anticipate deep water fords, rather, I installed the snorkel to provide a clean air intake. We use our Toyota FJ Cruiser as an expedition vehicle in the southwest. Many of the roads…

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Electronics | Ham Radio | Ham Radio

Car PC Build for DaToy
Bytomas February 24, 2009October 15, 2026

With the redo of DaToy’s electronics I decided to get away from the laptop and implement an integrated Car PC. The Computer is designed to have the following functionality: – Built in GPS using Garmin GPS 15 – Integration with the FJ Jammer using Car2PC – OBD II Support – Touch Screen Capability – Bluetooth…

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