The Cheekymonkey Build Thread
Recent Photos:
Uses and Build Purpose and Needs
- 90% Daily Driver, 10% Moderate Offroad
- Initially only reversible mods
- To be used to live out of on multiday excursions for biology field work
- As a kayak carrier
- To store my adventure equipment in (live in a condo with no garage)
Purpose in progress:
The Starting Package
- 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser with aftermarket light bar (no lights)
- 4x4 AT
- Convenience package
- 30,000 miles on it at time of purchase
Cheesy Modifications Now Removed
- Aries Push Bar (painted with truck bed liner)
- OEM Nerf Bars
Roof Rack Modifications
- Yakima Addon Rack System with 78” Crossbar
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/newbie-discussions/126825-new-crossbar-length.html
- Yakima Bowdown Kayak Rack Post #5
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/129474-diy-yakima-bowdown-stabilization-fix.html
- Camping Labs Mid-Size Tent Post #3
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/camping-equipment/127589-camping-lab-tent-review.html
- 4x KC Offroad Lights
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/newbie-discussions/129925-help-noobie-figure-out-roof-rack-lighting.html
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/135542-wiring-my-new-me-old-daylighters.html
Off Road Modifications
- Nitto Terra Grappler 285/70/17 Tires
- OME 3" lift
- Metaltech4x4 Sliders
- Metaltech tube bumper with winch plate
- ENGO 9000ES winch
- Hi-lift mounted to front bumper
Exterior Modifications
- Bandi Mount with Tune-able Firestik
- Front / Back wings blackout (truck bed liner)
- Front Bezel complete blackout (truck bed liner)
- Blind spot mirrors on both mirrors
- Trailer Hitch generally carrying Hitch mounted cargo carrier
- Yakima Sparetime bicycle rack Post #4
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/129929-yakima-sparetime-review-info.html
Interior Modifications
- Roof Liner Cargo Mesh (homemade) http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/143886-cheekymonkeys-cheekymonkey-build-3.html#post2142614
- Cobra 75 Radio mounted to the right of steering wheel
- 2 All time 12v jacks next to stock 115v jack
- ARB 54q Refrigerator
- 2 12V Jacks and 1 USB port added in center console with false bottom Post #7
- Bags attached to rear door interior, and left side interior
- Cell Phone Charger Left A Pillar with dash mounted phone holder
- Bluetooth and Charger from Left A Pillar
Cargo Always Carried
- 10 gallons of water behind seat
- Kayaking paddles, and safety gear
- Recovery Equipment in Pelican 1600
- Tools in Pelican 1500
- Spare Clothes and Bedding
- Full Size Maglight behind passenger seat
- Maglight Mini under steering wheel
- Empty 3 gallon Gas Tank
Trailer
- Now carries my Camping Lab RTT
- Kayak
- Welded up frame to hold tent and additionals
- Repainted in Truck bed liner
- Found on page 5
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/143886-cheekymonkeys-cheekymonkey-build-5.html#post2177589
Recent Photos:
Uses and Build Purpose and Needs
- 90% Daily Driver, 10% Moderate Offroad
- Initially only reversible mods
- To be used to live out of on multiday excursions for biology field work
- As a kayak carrier
- To store my adventure equipment in (live in a condo with no garage)
Purpose in progress:
The Starting Package
- 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser with aftermarket light bar (no lights)
- 4x4 AT
- Convenience package
- 30,000 miles on it at time of purchase
Cheesy Modifications Now Removed
- Aries Push Bar (painted with truck bed liner)
- OEM Nerf Bars
Roof Rack Modifications
- Yakima Addon Rack System with 78” Crossbar
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/newbie-discussions/126825-new-crossbar-length.html
- Yakima Bowdown Kayak Rack Post #5
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/129474-diy-yakima-bowdown-stabilization-fix.html
- Camping Labs Mid-Size Tent Post #3
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/camping-equipment/127589-camping-lab-tent-review.html
- 4x KC Offroad Lights
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/newbie-discussions/129925-help-noobie-figure-out-roof-rack-lighting.html
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/135542-wiring-my-new-me-old-daylighters.html
Off Road Modifications
- Nitto Terra Grappler 285/70/17 Tires
- OME 3" lift
- Metaltech4x4 Sliders
- Metaltech tube bumper with winch plate
- ENGO 9000ES winch
- Hi-lift mounted to front bumper
Exterior Modifications
- Bandi Mount with Tune-able Firestik
- Front / Back wings blackout (truck bed liner)
- Front Bezel complete blackout (truck bed liner)
- Blind spot mirrors on both mirrors
- Trailer Hitch generally carrying Hitch mounted cargo carrier
- Yakima Sparetime bicycle rack Post #4
- http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/129929-yakima-sparetime-review-info.html
Interior Modifications
- Roof Liner Cargo Mesh (homemade) http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/143886-cheekymonkeys-cheekymonkey-build-3.html#post2142614
- Cobra 75 Radio mounted to the right of steering wheel
- 2 All time 12v jacks next to stock 115v jack
- ARB 54q Refrigerator
- 2 12V Jacks and 1 USB port added in center console with false bottom Post #7
- Bags attached to rear door interior, and left side interior
- Cell Phone Charger Left A Pillar with dash mounted phone holder
- Bluetooth and Charger from Left A Pillar
Cargo Always Carried
- 10 gallons of water behind seat
- Kayaking paddles, and safety gear
- Recovery Equipment in Pelican 1600
- Tools in Pelican 1500
- Spare Clothes and Bedding
- Full Size Maglight behind passenger seat
- Maglight Mini under steering wheel
- Empty 3 gallon Gas Tank
Trailer
- Now carries my Camping Lab RTT
- Kayak
- Welded up frame to hold tent and additionals
- Repainted in Truck bed liner
- Found on page 5
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/143886-cheekymonkeys-cheekymonkey-build-5.html#post2177589