Help me upgrade my FJ from stock

[rsrd]

Hey all, I've been loving my Stock FJ for almost 2 years now. It's got the running boards and roof rack but I'm thinking about putting some more into it. My main use is lugging 4-8 dogs to the river which does not require any uber off roading. So I guess I'm going for a better look....

I'd like to hear some suggestions on whats a good starting point. I was thinking about lights up top or maybe better tires (without raising) but not sure of brands/models. any input and pics would be appreciated.

Thomas

For the Love of Dog :: A Dog Walking Company Serving the City of Alexandria

[neworleansparrothead]

Tires can change the look pretty dramatically as does the blacking out of the silver portions of the truck. What color is yours?

Kim

[Landrover]

I am running the stock air dam and lights and also traded out my stock rubber with BFG A/T's. Big improvement in the looks department imo, and the tires are the bare minimum for off-roading and still have great on road manners and longevity.

Just take a look at the top of the page and that's exactly what my FJ looks like.

And just remember; The meek shall inherit the earth....

[Eagle Scout]

I'm mostly in a Stock FJ right now so far except for my tires and some other stuff.

For my Tires: Nitto Terra Grapplers are probably the better ones to get if you aren't going to raise your FJ. They look nice, they have good endurance, and you can still go off roading in them for they were made for that. They are not loud on the pavement either.

As for everything else:

FROM THE DEALER
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Model 4704C
Titanium
Upgrade Package 1 <ATRAC/Rear Locker>
CQ and C7 Convenience Packages
Curtain Shield Airbags
OEM Subwoofer

Build Date: May 2006
Purchase Date: June 2006

Self Upgraded:
Blacked out Bezel,Mirrors,Handles
NITTO Terra Grappler Wheels
OEM TT Rock Rails (Purchased Used)
OEM Roof Rack (Purdhased Used)
Cobra Handheld CB Radio/ Bandi Mount
Antenna – 4' and 3’ Firestick/CB
Springtail M-PAC rack and MOLLE gear
Springtail M-PAC Side Rack
Rear Door Cargo Net
American Titan HID Lights
2 x Oznium Flexible Super Thin (red) LED Dome Lights
Fire Extinguisher w/ mount
Fuel Can Option: 2 x Wedco 5.3 gal. Jerry Cans (gas)
Fourtreks HiLift Jack roof rack Mount
Fourtrecks Dual Tools roof rack Mount (Shovel/ Axe Mount)
Hi-Lift Jack
Smoke Grenades (pyro- red, Violet and green)
Star Clusters/ Parachute Flares
Chemlights (red orange and blue)
Shovel/Axe
Knive(s)

[Trail Gator]

Get a 3 inch lift and upgrade your tires (either Nitto Terra Grapplers or BFG A/Ts). That will change your look drastically.

[RabidPooch]

Dang......hope those 8 dogs aren't Mastiffs!!!

We have hauled multi Mastiffs (I think 3 once) in an old beater Bavaria BMW in the past......got lots of strange looks

[FJCcrawler]

Some new BFG A/Ts and maybe some new wheels will do the trick. Possibly a light bar up top or some driving lights on the bumper.

[6MMFJ]

Not sure how far you want to go, but you can probably get an Old Man EMU lift, some new tires, and wheels for around $3K all in. I am looking at Mickey Thompson Classic Locks ($175/wheel), and some Cooper SST tires.

I am leaning towards the All-Pro Fox Suspension Lift which is a lot more $$ than Old Man EMU but worth it I think. I was going to leave the bumper's stock until I really started looking at them....they truly are a POS but not really budgeted for a $10K mod this summer.

[Cashnutz73]

Stickers. Lots and lots of stickers.

[Toledo FJ]

Considering the number of dogs that you are dealing with, and the fact that you take them to the river.... I would get a set of Wet Okole Seat Covers. I have them and they are awesome for dog owners. So much easier to clean than the stock fabric. They are made out of diving suit material (neoprene) and come in a ton of color options and styles.

Lights are always a nice aesthetic addition. The black out of silver trim looks great. You could dress up the interior with billet accessories. Thats all I can think of at the moment.