Been away from the boards for a bit due to a family illness, and well had my first bite of offroading today, well it was a decent experience none the less, not "real" offroading;
was at the big weekend opening of the new Cross Iron Mills mall and spotted a Toyota demo in the parking lot of Bass Bros; anyways got to take and FJ through a bunch of moguls, sideways incline, and a decent hill, really just got a taste of what the truck can do.
I'm looking at a little upgrading on the truck with some parts and hoping maybe a few of the local guys may be heading out this coming long weekend and maybe teaching me a few tricks and techniques on offroad driving.
I lucked out with my new neighbor who has an FJ, he ordered a lift kit, got screwed around by the manufacturer and as a courtesy they send him an upgraded kit twice?? so he offered me the kit for free in turn that I install his...... so duh... I jumped at the offer, so in all of 3.5 hrs I had both trucks up, lifted and we were touring the dirt piles out back on our block.
Now that I'm lifted and had a bite from the offroading bug, I'm looking for some skid plates, bushguard, and some offroading time. Any and all help would be appreciated. Most of the parts on here are in the US and no one is really wanting to ship parts... so local would be great.
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07' Toyota FJ (Black), 10' Dodge Challenger (Silver)
to do list: Wheel Flares, Antenna Mount, Bush Guard
Done List:
Daystar 2.5" lift/level
HID conversion Kit
Side Mirror Bulb Swap
Light Bar
Nitto Terra Grapplers
Last edited by jacked up : 08-23-2009 at 08:09 PM.
They have regular meetings, offroad courses and planned offroading events. In addition to this they sometimes offer group buys on All-Pro Off Road gear.
there is national 4x4 in calgary they are an all pro dealer.pm me if you need any more info body mount chops ect ect and I now off few other guys that can help out that way also, not 4x4 shop but can source lots of stuff for also good luck with the modness
^ yeah checked it out and joined the site, thanks for the help guys, I have to admit, I've always been a lowrider import and muscle car guy. Since my Challenger has been a nightmare to deal with since the accident, I have been looking at purdying up the truck.. as she doesn't get too much part love from me. So the lift was the first and foremost. Now it's just lights, bushbar, intake and exhaust, then wheels and rubber.
planning to attend the upcoming BBQ, so hopefully put some faces to some names and meet new people
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07' Toyota FJ (Black), 10' Dodge Challenger (Silver)
to do list: Wheel Flares, Antenna Mount, Bush Guard
Done List:
Daystar 2.5" lift/level
HID conversion Kit
Side Mirror Bulb Swap
Light Bar
Nitto Terra Grapplers
Last edited by jacked up : 08-23-2009 at 09:39 PM.
You may want to check out these guys for offroad parts. Not Alberta but not too far from you. I've bought things from them with no problems shipping to Ontario.
__________________ Silly Wabbit Mods: BFG AT's, stone guard,vent visors,window tint,blacked out bezel/rear bumper. Joels grab handles. See Avatar. Demello front winch bumper/center hoop/Acro lights Titan 12k winch,recovery gear Scangauge II
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Gobi Ladder
Custom rock rails
Quick Fist Clamps
Tuffy security console
I will not but from nsor or there sister company sport trucks unlimited they build nothing but mall crawler crap and wont back anything they sell.I know, learned the hard way lol Ive had no problem with national 4x4 and Im a picky person. plus no shipping cost, also there is trailgear.ca that is up here and free shipping over $750 good luck and do whats best for you.
Jacked up, what is that toyota road course about?
I am a fellow begginer off-roader and would not mind going on a light run somewhere close (waiparous, maybe). Let me know if you are interested in going.
I don't really want to go with a whole bunch of advanced off-roaders and feel out of place.
I will not but from nsor or there sister company sport trucks unlimited they build nothing but mall crawler crap and wont back anything they sell.I know, learned the hard way lol Ive had no problem with national 4x4 and Im a picky person. plus no shipping cost, also there is trailgear.ca that is up here and free shipping over $750 good luck and do whats best for you.
Thats to bad. I wouldn't but from them either, but I would buy from them. Everyone has different takes on different companies. To each his own.
__________________ Silly Wabbit Mods: BFG AT's, stone guard,vent visors,window tint,blacked out bezel/rear bumper. Joels grab handles. See Avatar. Demello front winch bumper/center hoop/Acro lights Titan 12k winch,recovery gear Scangauge II
Joel's FJC badge
Gobi Ladder
Custom rock rails
Quick Fist Clamps
Tuffy security console
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