Blueberry Gone Wild - Toyota FJ Cruiser Build

[BJ'sFJ]

12/10/14 Took home a meticulously maintained 2007 Voodoo Blue FJ. Just a hair over 100k miles, 4x4, never off road, factory locker + A-trac, all bone stock! Even had OEM running boards. Threw on a spacer lift , Bobby Mount Chop (BMC Poway special) , and 285/75/17 (33.8") Nitto Terra Grappler G2 and I was off !

This builds Primary use is a Reliable DD that can get me anywhere I want and home at the end of the weekend. Just a Build for camping, road trips, and exploring with the pup (Ozzy) and Family/Friends.
Not looking to PreRun the Baja 1000 or race KOH although I am trying to make it strong and reliable enough to hit some fun terrain! ;)

Post up if you have any questions or suggestions!!!

Current Mileage: 151,400 as of 8/23/17

Lighting :
Baja Designs XL80, Driving/Combo, Pair
Baja Designs Squadron-R Sport, Pair, Amber Wide Cornering
Baja Designs S2 Pro, Wide Cornering, Pair
Baja Designs Rock Lights as Dome Light Replacement
Baja Designs S2 Sport, Amber Driving/Combo, Dust/Safety Light


Armor :
Demello Off-Road Aluminum 3-Hoop Front Bumper
Demello Off-Road Swingout Rear Bumper
SRD Rock Sliders Welded On


Front Suspension :
Total Chaos UCA's
Total Chaos Race Series LCA's
Total Chaos Cam Tab Gussets
Total Chaos Spindle Gussets
Fox 2.5 w/ DSC Resi Coilovers + 700lb springs
Limit Straps


Rear Suspension :
Toytec Superflex 2.0 HD Rear Springs
Fox 2.5 Single Tube Bypass W/DSC
Total Chaos Fabrication Chromoly Link Kit
Limit Straps


Overland / Expedition Gear :
TemboTusk Skottle Kit
FrontRunner Slimline 2 Roof Rack
FrontRunner Expander Chair
Scepter 5 Gallon Water Can w/ JAGMTE pressurized cap kit
Tuffy Security Console
Goose Gear Floor Plate & Drawer System



Wheels / Tires :
285/75/17 33.8" Nitto Terra Grappler G2
4- 1.25" Wheel Spacers
Rotiform SIX-OR 17x9


Battery/Electrical :
sPod Power Source
OTRATTW Switches
Sears Die Hard 31M
IPAD w/ RAM mount and Gaia GPS
Pelfreybilt Off-Road 31 Battery Cage
ICOM IC-2730A w/ Extended Frequencies


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Trips/Runs :
2014
- 12/31/14 Palomar MTN snow exploration
2015
- 1/24/15 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 2/14/15 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 2/21/15 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 3/28/15 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 6/19/15 Sequoia National Park
- 8/22/15 Big Bear Lake
- 9/05/15 Eastern Sierra's
- 11/21/15 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
2016
- 1/02/16 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 1/09/16 Big Bear Snow Fun
- 2/20/16 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 3/04/16 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 4/30/16 Eastern Sierra's / Kennedy Meadows Area
- 7/16/16 FJ Summit / Ouray, CO
- 8/05/16 Eastern Sierra's / Kennedy Meadows Area
- 9/03/16 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 9/17/16 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 11/19/16 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 12/30/16 Big Bear Snow Fun
2017
- 1/01/17 Palomar MTN snow exploration
- 2/25/17 Anza Borrego/ Ocotillo Wells
- 3/10/17 Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
- 5/25/17 Mammoth Lakes & Surrounding Areas
- 7/17/17 FJ Summit / Ouray, CO
- 8/07/17 Eastern Sierra's / Kennedy Meadows Area
- 8/18/17 Eastern Sierras / Mammoth Lakes / Yosemite NP

To Be Continued.....

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Here are some pics from my recent trip to Anza Borrego:

Anza Borrego - San Diego's Hidden Gem

This Saturday I decided to go on an Adventure with Ozzy (Adventure Corgi/Lab Mix). Over the last 4+ years i've been exploring Anza...... Fast forward 4+ years and I still can't get enough!
Currently located in San Marcos, CA. I have a quick ~1:30 drive to Anza Borrego / Ocotillo Wells. Over the last couple of years I've made too many trips to count. This weekend I last-minute decided to head out to the north end of Anza Borrego State Park.

Dropping down into Anza Borrego from Julian

IMG_6668 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

Ozzy saying Hi to the camera while I got a couple of pics with the Anza Borrego State Park sign...

IMG_6683 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr
IMG_6677 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

The trip started off at "Buttes Pass" which leads to Hawk Canyon. Hawk Canyon is a VERY popular spot to camp. Didn't get any pictures. It was packed with any and ever car imaginable. It's very easy to access with even a Honda Civic ;)

IMG_6691 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

Ozzy out enjoying the cool morning temps while I was airing down the tires to 20psi

IMG_6687 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr
IMG_6695 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

A couple of pics along the way down towards San Felipe Wash

IMG_6701 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr
IMG_6700 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


I always like to run my Dust Lights (Baja Designs S2 Pro Flood/Work Amber) when cruising around on the trails. It is much easier to recognize other vehicles in poor conditions. These are tiny and double as a camp light when setting up or tearing down camp.
Don't want to ruin a desert trip by getting rear ended by another rig in the group.

IMG_6706 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


One of the many areas where Ocotillo Wells SVRA meets Anza Borrego State Park

IMG_6710 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6713 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

Making our way north towards the Calcite Mine Trail

IMG_6719 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6716 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

Stopped by Una Palma along the way

IMG_6720 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6731 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


Approaching the Calcite Mine Trail

IMG_6736 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6738 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


Had to take a few poser shots in a tippy section

IMG_6739 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6743 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6746 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


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[BJ'sFJ]

Slowly made our way towards coyote canyon. Didn't have a chance to take too many photos

IMG_6749 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6752 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


Cruising back I decided to camp in Inspiration Wash. Got the perfect view at Inspiration Point. Fun Fact: 4 Years go exact I camped in the same spot for the first time. It was my second or third trip to the desert
Lots of pics to follow of camp .....

IMG_6760 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6764 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6773 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6775 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6777 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6787 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6837 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr


And finally some flex shots in the morning before the camera battery died. Putting that Total Chaos Fabrication and Fox 2.5 suspension components to work
IMG_6845 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6842 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6846 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6850 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

IMG_6848 by Bailey Johnston, on Flickr

 

[Winterpeg]

Great pics!

 

[Jhberria]

Awesome FJ and I love the pup. I've seen your rig and trip photos over on ExPo and I'm glad you've made it over to this community!

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Thanks! Hope you have a great Thanksgiving

 

[Joey83]

More pics please!

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Here is a teaser shot of my current project. Fridge Cage to free up some storage area

More pics please!

 

[Scott]

Great rig! I like the fridge cage. I have been contemplating the arb transport cover for my fridge but haven't invested yet. Would you say it's worth the money?

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Great rig! I like the fridge cage. I have been contemplating the arb transport cover for my fridge but haven't invested yet. Would you say it's worth the money?

Thanks! The cover is definitely worth it without the cage. It helped protect it from any scuffs and also helps insulate it.
Can't really say it's still worth it now that I have the cage. Will probably still keep it on

 

[Sudingusnavy]

Great looking rig

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Great looking rig

Thanks! Really appreciate it

 

[TrailHawkZ71]

Lookin good!

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Whats everyone running for winches? Just picked up a Superwinch

 

[Scott]

Whats everyone running for winches? Just picked up a Superwinch

I'm running a bulldog 10k winch. Only reason is because it was a Christmas gift. Had I purchased one it would have been a warn 12k buy the bulldog works great for the limited times I've had to use it.

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[finlayforprez]

That's an awesome FJ!!! I'm running the WARN XD9000


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[O.Dfj]

Im running a warn m8000 on my fj

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[BJ'sFJ]

I'm running a bulldog 10k winch. Only reason is because it was a Christmas gift. Had I purchased one it would have been a warn 12k buy the bulldog works great for the limited times I've had to use it.

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That's an awesome FJ!!! I'm running the WARN XD9000


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Im running a warn m8000 on my fj

Sent from my LGMS631 using OB Talk mobile app

Awesome! Thanks for posting up. Can't wait to get mine installed. Just waiting on a solenoid relocation kit

 

[BJ'sFJ]

Tuffy Security Console - Installed
Custom Fridge Cage - Installed
Superwinch TS9500SR - Coming Soon
Goose Gear Floor Plate & Drawer - Coming Soon


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OP Updated... A few things added and removed. VERY happy with how my current setup is and can't wait for the goose-gear plate system and drawers.

Some may say the rig is overbuilt but I like to put quality products that serve a purpose. I can safely say that most (key word most) mods have a specific purpose. A few things just look cool haha

 

[BJ'sFJ]

And for those that want to check out the rig, feel free to follow my Instagram (@bdbjohnston)