Winterpeg's build

[Winterpeg]

I was thinking I should actually do a build thread.

I got my FJ in 2010. It’s a 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Trail Teams edition. It already had an ARB bumper with IPF lights on the bumper, ARB roof rack, OME suspension, and ARB sliders. Sight unseen I was 98% sure I would buy it. Prior to even seeing it in person though I paid the previous owner to take his FJ to the local 4x4 store and install a Warn winch (M9000). My wife and I flew to Seattle, WA to buy and pick it up. The previous owner was very nice and toured us around Seattle. Great guy.

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Everybody seemed to want to go on the roof rack:

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First wheeling trip… man I thought that was pretty intense. Pretty tame by comparison now.

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Skid plates were a must in my mind… and they sure did get used hard over the years:

(I forgot how good looking they were)

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[Winterpeg]

The rest may not be 100% chronological….

Mashed rear link brackets… a good friend fab’d up some armour using ¼” steel… “no such thing as overkill, lol”



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MPAC side rack and cargo barrier, also wired things up for my 3000w power inverter.

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Extra blue top Optima… in rear cargo area for now. Wired together with the one up front (exact same size) with 00 ga cable.

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Different ALT fuse that makes the alternator put out a few more volts to the batteries…. Keeps the AGM batteries a bit happier. I also installed a Mean Green high output alternator.

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[Winterpeg]

Allpro APEX sliders
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Switched winches to an Engo winch after my Warn failed. So far I’m pretty happy with it. I think I’ve only used it twice though.

Icon suspension upgrade. 2.5” shocks, 3” Overland coils, rear shock shin-guards, MetalTech offset rear links,



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Transmission cooler:

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Brake controller

Expedition One rear bumper with STC (smooth tire carrier)

Rotopax bracket and rotopax cans (two 4 gallon cans)

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ARB fridge/freezer

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Two 40w solar panels trickle charging my batteries as we camp and the ARB fridge uses power.

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Double quad trailer for the quads. Installed E-track to REALLY improve the security of the quads as they bounce down a trail. Put the kids to work of course ;)

The big box on the trailer I got made to store the camping gear. I got tired of getting out every 5 minutes and readjusting my load because of branches and limbs hitting the Rubbermaid totes and loosening my straps.

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I’m sure I missed something…. So I’ll reserve a post right after this one….

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[Winterpeg]

Front ARB bumper got replaced and some Lightforce lights added.




Cell phone booster (thick antennae front and centre on roof rack and booster box in cargo area plugged into inverter) and limb risers added (cables from bumper to roof rack).

 

[NorthStar96]

Nice Cruiser Bro! Looks very capable! keep up the good work. Poutine Power!

 

[ShawnR]

Awesome rig! I'm a Jeep guy but contemplated getting an FJ awhile ago. Decided not to solely for the fact that I can take the top off my Jeep. Otherwise, I'd probably be driving an FJ right now. Ideally though, I'd own both.

 

[Tacoma889]

Looking really good keep up the great work man!!!

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[Daniel Etter]

I really like the FJs, if I didn't get a good deal on my H3 I would have gotten one! Your rig looks really good!


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[Winterpeg]

Thanks guys

 

[Luis Merlo]

What a machine !

 

[warriorlabs]

Great machine!


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[O.Dfj]

When my fj grows up i want it to be like yours.

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[Winterpeg]

LOL!
Thanks guys!

 

[Winterpeg]

So after beating on my A pillars and having my FM antennae ripped off.... I finally constructed some limb risers!! :rocker:

I sacrificed my shovel mount from my roof rack. It was using Fourtrex mounts and quick fists.

We bored out the quick fists so they would fit the larger ARB bar.


I used galvanized aircraft pvc coated cable and aluminum crimp thingy's... :nerd

I looped it around one of the main bars on my roof rack, looped it around the top rail of the roof rack and then down to the ARB bumper with a turnbuckle. I will have to undo these to access under my hood so I wanted it relatively simple to do.

Big thanks to my buddy Paul :rocker: :cheers: