Month: January 2009

Electronics

Carling Switches
Bytomas January 26, 2009October 18, 2026

When adding multiple electrical components to the FJ Cruiser you will rapidly run out of switch locations. I spent sometime searching for the best switch technology for my additional applications. I settled on Carling Technology switches. Carling offers a switch called the Contura (J-Series) Rocker switch. The switch in environmentally sealed and rated for a…

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Expedition Trailer

M416 Tail Gate Modification
Bytomas January 26, 2009October 15, 2026

The M416 military trailer does not have a tail gate. For my use, as both an expedition and utility trailer, a tail gate was a necessity. I wanted the tail gate to look as original as possible and also be durable enough to hold up to off road abuse. I started out by cutting the…

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Trail Armor

All Pro Bumper Mods – Re-Install Day 1
Bytomas January 3, 2009October 15, 2026

I got my All Pro Bumper back from the powder coater today. The bumper finish looks OK. I learned that the sandblasting will not take out grinder marks so the bumper finish now has a little personality. I now have the bracket for the winch solenoid welded in: I also welded the backing plates for…

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Trail Armor

Hood Latch Brace
Bytomas January 3, 2009October 15, 2026

With aftermarket front bumpers and specifically the All Pro Off Road front bumper some people have been having problems with the replacement hood latch brace breaking the latch. The replacement brace that comes with the All Pro bumper attaches from the latch to the bumper. This ties the latch to the frame with a rigid…

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