update Feb 20 08: more mods & pics posted
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update Mar 2 08: snorkel install pics
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update Mar 29 08: scuba mod pics
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update Aug 16 08: Icon rear link install pics
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Exactly one year ago today, I drove my FJC off the dealer lot, so I thought it would be kinda cool to do a build write-up on this milestone date.
My Japanese friends at work refer to my truck "Ao-chan" and it sort of just stuck.
"Ao" is japanese for "blue".
"Chan" is a Japanese title used to address children, female family members, or as a term of endearment. Ao-chan... get it? Good. (n_n)/
Then and Now pic (click to view full-size):
List of mods to date:
- Demello Offroad sliders
- Demello Offroad front bumper
- Demello Offroad skid plate
- Donahoe Racing front and rear lift
- Donahoe Racing UCAs
- 33x12.5 Mickey Thompson Baja Claws
- Acro lights (for DO bumper)
- Aeroflow clear headlight covers
- TRD cold air intake
- Bandi Mount
- FourTreks Hi-lift mounts
- Powertank CO2
- ProClip mounts for GPS and CB
- Alpine IVA-W200 head unit
- Rockford Fosgate P500-2 amp
- Rockford Fosgate P400-4 amp
- Rockford Fosgate P3 12" subs
- Focal 165 A1 6.5 components (front)
- Focal 130 CA1 coaxial (rear)
Random buildup pics (click to view full-size):
Even though I've previously owned other off-road capable trucks (97 4Runner, 00 Taco Ext Cab, 01 Taco Dbl Cab), this was the first one that demanded to be taken off-pavement. Kinda hard to explain but I'm thinking you know what I'm talking about. So with the FJC just 2-months old, I went on
this newbie-friendly run and thus began my newest hobby. I've had a blast each time I've hit the trails and meeting great people. Since then, I've been lucky enough to do something at least once a month.
Nov 06: Main Divide
Dec 06: Anza Borrego
Jan 07: Anza Borrego, Rincon Shortcut, Beek's Place
Feb 07: Anza Borrego
Mar 07: Anza Borrego
Apr 07: Meet n Greet Azusa OHV
May 07: Main Divide
Jun 07: Red Rock Canyon
Jul 07: Beek's Place night run
Aug 07: Azusa OHV
More random pics (click to view full-size):
