Meet The RAPTOR
First Annual 2007 FJ Cruiser SUMMIT - Ouray, CO.
Alpine Loop I - Engineer Pass & Cinnamon Trail with Volhoo - Ouray, CO.
Alpine Loop II - Engineer Pass & Cinnamon Trail with Volhoo - Ouray, CO.
Trail Leader for the Summit Team on Yankee Boy Basin - Ouray, CO.
Ophir Pass - Ouray, CO.
Tail Gunner for Metal Tech on Hurricane Gulch - Ouray, CO.
Trail Runs and Get-Togethers
2007 Coon Creek Crawl - Dyersburg, TN
2007 Trip to FLETC Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, GA. W/ LandCruiserSteve
BLACK BEAR
MOAB, UT - July, 2008
Hell's Revenge
EXPEDITIONS
Kokopelli Trail Expedition July 2008
BEFORE
AFTER
I decided to stay with everyone else in the naming of their FJ. Like the Scorpion, Paco, Teia, Blue Ox, Trail Bus, Odyssey, etc. I decided to name it the RAPTOR. For Reinforced (Armor) Amphibious (SCUBA & Snorkel MOD) Personal (People) Terrain (Land) Observation (For Exploring & Expeditions) Rover (Just another word for vehicle), so it made more sense to name it the Raptor, it sounds cool too
History:
I followed the concept & design of the FJ for years before it ever came out for sale to the public. I read every article that was written on it and saved any picture I could find on it. I was hooked the first time I saw it and read what the specs it was going to have.
I purchased mine in early Feb 07 after being in a major vehicle accident driving my 97 Toyota 4Runner with over 314,000 miles in it. This was my very first accident I ever had in my life. I hit some black ice early in the morning on the interstate and hit a concrete separator between the East and West bound lanes, then came off it straight on into a 07 tractor-trailer doing 65mph. He shot me back across the highway into a steel reinforced guard rail, taking it out too. I walked away with out a scratch, got to love Toyotas strength of their vehicles. Insurance money in hand I went to my local Toyota dealer to see what color FJ’s they had. They had just got in two TRD SE’s, the only difference between them was one had the front brush guard. I bought the one with out it, knowing that I would be changing out the front bumper a little ways down the road. I paid $34,223 for my FJ, I didn’t try to haggle with the sales guy, knowing they were going like crazy off the lots.
FROM THE DEALER
2007 / 4704C Toyota TRD SE 4x4 FJ Cruiser SUV
Build date: Dec,
Driver & Passenger Airbags
Vehicle Stability
VSC Traction Control Anti Lock
ABS w/ Electronic Brake-Force
EBD Distribution & Brake Assist
3pt Seat Belts
ELR Dr Seat Belts /ADR & ELR Pass Seatbelts
TRD Special Edition
Black Diamond exterior, Exterior color-keyed interior door panel inserts.
A-Trac & Rear Diff Lock
TRD Tuned Bilstein Shocks
TRD SS Exhaust System
TRD 16" x 7.5: Gunmetal Alum Wheels
TRD Special Edition Badges
TRD Logo All Season Floor Mats
TRD Rock Rails
Multi-information display
2-1 audio with 6 disc changer
Driver & Passenger front seat mounted side bolster airbags
1st and 2nd row side Curtain Shield Airbags
Security System Upgrade
Roof Rack
Vehicle Shield Package
Distributor Installed Options
S.S. Exhaust tip
Passenger Armrest
First Aid Kit
Door Sill Enhancements
Skid Plates
Security System Upgrade
Receiver Hitch / Wire Harness
Roof Rack
Spare Tire Cover
Vehicle Shield Package – Lusterizing Sealant, Sound Shield, Sealant Cleaner, Rental Car Assistance.
TOTAL COST FROM DEALER: $34,223.00
The Following is the list of changes that has been done to this base unit. I will be adding more as time permits along with finances. Items will be removed and added to. The Raptor is an ongoing work in progress. The base unit as you can see is a TRD SE. The RAPTOR is being built as an Expedition capable vehicle. I will be updating the thread with the future items along with pictures as the vehicle building progresses.
ARMOR
Road Armor - Titan Front Bumper
All Pro - Rear Bumper W/ Hitch
Bud Built Front Skid plate
Bud Built Middle Skid plate
Bud Built Transmission & Transfer Case Skid plate
Bud Built Rear Cross member
Bud Built Fuel Tank Skid Plate
Inchworm E-Locker Motor Skid Plate
All Pro Rear Lower Shock Skid Plate
All Pro Rear Trailing Link Skid Plate
All Phase Rear Differential Skid plate
TRD Sliders
Pro One Side Mirror Light Guards
MANIK Tail Light Guards
Racers Choice Headlight Stone Guards
Total Chaos Front Lower Control Arm Skids (Purchasing)
SUSPENSION AND TIRES
Mickey Thompson 8x16 Classic Locks w/ Black Faux Bead Lock Ring
Dick Cepek Mud Country - 305/70R16
Custom Body Mount Chop
ICON VD
(Donahoe Racing) 3.5” Coilovers ”New Version”
ICON VD
(Donahoe Racing) Rear Shocks & Springs
Camburg Upper Control Arms
All Pro - Pro Link Rear Lower Control Arms with Johnny Joints
All Pro – Rear Upper Links with Johnny Joints
All Pro - Ultimate Sway Bar Links (Not Installed yet)
Gorilla Lugs & Locks (Black)
RECOVERY
Warn M8000 Winch
Warn Fairlead Roller
Warn Receiver Hitch W/ Recovery Shackles
4 Ton Come-Along
(2) 3.5 Ton Shackles
ARB Tree Saver
ARB Snatch Block
ARB Safety Cover
ARB Snatch Strap
ARB Tow Strap
ARB Large Recovery Storage Bag
Hi-Lift 48” Extreme Jack
Hi-Lift Base
Hi-Lift Bumper Lift
ENGINE PERFORMANCE
TRD CAI (Cold Air Intake)
Relocated Transfer Case, Transmission, Rear Differential & E-Locker Breathers (SCUBA Mod)
ARB Safari Snorkel (Custom Install to CAI)
Std TRD package SS Exhaust System
Mobile One Synthetic Engine Oil
Mobile One Filter
Mobile One Synthetic Grease 75W-90
E3 Spark Plugs (E3.68)
LIGHTING
PIAA 510 Ion Super White Driving Lights (2)
IPF 900XSD Extreme Driving Lights (2)
IPF 900XSS Extreme Pencil Beams (4) Light Bar
Red Neon Under-dash Lighting (Night Vision) Driver & Passenger sides
Interior Overhead Puck Lights (uphill's Idea)
Changed out Dash, Instrument & AC Control lights from white to RED LED's
ELECTRONICS
SONY AM/FM CD/IPOD Player
Cobra 148 NW ST Sound Tracker SSB CB Radio
Lowrance 540C Baja GPS Unit
Uniden CT7 Police Scanner
Scanguage II
3’ Fire Stick CB Antenna
Bandi CB Mount
Whistler Radar Detector
Insignia DVD Player
SAFETY
Duel Vehicle Horns
Emergency Window Breakage Tool
Fire Extinguisher
Sceptor 5gal. Fuel Cans (2)
Tire Plugs, Patches & Tools
JB Weld (For Extreme Trail Breakage)
Heavy Work Gloves
Signal Flares
ARB Recovery Damper
Survival Kit (Very Comprehensive)
Emergency Medical Kit (Very Comprehensive)
CCW Weapon Mount
STORAGE
GOBI Ranger Custom Full Size Roof Rack
Sleeping / Tool Storage Box
Rear Door M-PAC Rear Door Storage Rack
Rear Side Storage Wall Racks
TOOLS & TRAIL EQUIPMENT
Fiskars Axe
Fiskars Shovel
Maxx Air Compressor
Staun Tire Deflator
Heavy Duty 4x4 Tire Gauge w/deflator button
Tool Kit including Hack Saw, Breaker Bar
Spare Vehicle Fuses
Gorilla Duct Tape
S.S. Bailing Wire
Large Breaker Bar
35mm Socket (Hubs)
GoJo Hand Cleaner
SPARE PARTS
(1) CV axles W/Boots
(2) Upper Rear Links
(2) Rear Lower Links
Serpentine Belt
Radiator Hoses
CAI Filter (Spare)
Spare Vehicle Fuses
Spare Plug Wires
Spare Grease Fittings
ADDITIONS
Custom Wet Okole Seat Covers
Vent Visors
Stant Locking Gas Cap
RAM Laptop Vehicle Mount
Ellis Precision CNC Billet Aluminum grab handles
Ellis Precision CNC Billet Aluminum Battery Clamp
Window Tint 5% Driver & Passenger Side windows / All Rear Windows 20%
Replaced the Stock Cheep Door Speakers
CUSTOM PERSONAL MOD’s
Removed stock emblems
Blacked out Mirrors, Door Handles & Bezel
Blacked out Front Turn Signals & Rear Tail Lights
Shorted Shifter 3"
Installed Custom Shifters
Removed Plastic Fenders
Painted Brake Calipers (Red)
Personalized License Plate (IH8PVMT)
FJ CLEANING ITEMS I USE
303 Aerospace Protectant for all Exterior Plastic
Mr. Clean Car Wash System For Exterior
FUTURE ITEMS TO BE ADDED
All Pro Rear Bumper Swing Out Spare Fuel Carrier (Ordered)
Sleeping/Tool Box
ARB X-Jack Exhaust Jack
Duel Battery Setup
Synthetic Winch Line
Complete CV Axe setup (Spare)
S.S. Break Lines
Spare Radiator Hoses Upper & Lower
VIAIR Reserve onboard Air System (Running Air Tools)
MOBI-ARC 200x or the Zena Welder (trying to decide which one, leaning towards the Zena setup due to river crossings)
SCORPION Mount
The following are some of the threads I made to help other forum members out on projects for their FJ. I figured this would be a good place for all the links.
Clean No Holes Drilled Large CB Mount
Shadow's Body Mount Chop w/Pics
SCUBA Driver Transmission, Transfer Case, Rear Differential & E-Locker Breather MOD
Easy Vehicle Fuse Storage Solution
Fender Clearence for Larger Tires MOD
Stock Door Speaker Switch out
Lowrance BAJA 540c GPS Install Thread
Concealed Handgun Mount
CLEAN 12v Fuse Block Accessory Install w/Pics
ROOF RACK LIGHTS, WIRING AND GAUGE INSTALLATION: Parts 1, 2 & 3
ARB Safari Snorkel Install Instructions w/ Pics
ARB Safari Snorkel to CAI Install w/Pics
How to Choose A Winch
Calibrating Staun Tire Deflators
Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide
Survival
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