Month: January 2009

Electronics

Car Computer
Bytomas January 31, 2009October 15, 2026

As part of my electrical accessory redo on the Toyota FJ Cruiser, I am converting from a Laptop to a full blown car computer. The systems is going to be mounted under the passenger seat. The Router will be mounted at the back of the FJ. Right now I am bench testing the system to…

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Interior

DaToy Gets New Clothes
Bytomas January 30, 2009October 15, 2026

My FJ Cruiser got new seat covers today. I ordered a full set from Wet Okole with the center panel the same color as the FJ. I have been using a cordura cover for the last 2 years that did protect the seats. The covers show wear but the seats underneath looked almost new. The…

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Trip Reports

Moon House Ruin
Bytomas January 29, 2009October 15, 2026

In the spring of 2008 we took a trip to the southeastern part of Utah with our objective being to visit native American rock art and ruin sites. Through my research on the Internet I discover a ruin called Moon House Ruin. The location of this ruin is not made public due to its sensitive…

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How Tos | Lighting

Low Cost HID Driving Lights Installed
Bytomas January 28, 2009October 15, 2026

I have been wanting to get driving lights installed on my Toyota FJ Cruiser to give me more light while driving at night. I selected a low cost HID light that Checker Auto is selling. I also decided to use as much of the factory harness as possible. With the factory harness and relay the…

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Electrical

New Accessory Electrical System Parts
Bytomas January 27, 2009October 15, 2026

So I finally have all the parts to rebuild my auxiliary electrical system for the FJ Cruiser. I was using Blue Sea fuse boxes but I have found a much better box for Automotive applications. The system is being designed to run off an axillary battery system with both switched and unswitched applications. I will…

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