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Old 09-10-2007, 10:42 AM   #11 (permalink)
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I had the privilege and honor of seeing your great rig and its respective mods in Ouray, and I'm still in awe of your creation.

Great job, Thong!!
Thank you Steve. Your post on your storage box inspires me to design and build my version. I'll post up photos when I got the truck back.
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Old 09-10-2007, 10:43 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Looking good Thong...good write up
Thanks Jake.
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Great write up.
Great photos.
Great truck.

You're an asset to this community! Thanks for taking the time to share your ride with us.
Thank you Bill. I'm still planning the Nova Scotia trip and I'll keep you informed.
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I especially enjoyed your Alaskan Trip posting. It really gave me a yearning to follow in your footsteps.

Thanks for posting your build-ups. One question: If you had it to do over again, would you install the aux. battery? I've been swayed in both directions (add/don't add) and would like your thoughts on the subject.
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Wowsers! Nice rig.
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I especially enjoyed your Alaskan Trip posting. It really gave me a yearning to follow in your footsteps.

Thanks for posting your build-ups. One question: If you had it to do over again, would you install the aux. battery? I've been swayed in both directions (add/don't add) and would like your thoughts on the subject.
If I have to do it over again, I'd still install an aux battery except it won't be on the right inner fender. I'm considering relocating the aux battery inside the FJ. I have already removed the rear seats and build a storage box very similar to Steve's design and that's where I would locate the Optima (passenger side). I like to travel to very remote locations and having an aux battery is a necessity. I also listed the Sunsei battery charger in the misc equipment. This charger works great for times when I want to camp in the same locations for a few days and not drive the FJ. The solar charger provides just enough charge to maintain the Optima battery with the ARB fridge running. Dirty Parts has the only kit I know of so far for our FJC.
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Wowsers! Nice rig.
Thanks. I'm glad you like my Fantastic Journeymobile.
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Thong, thanks for the detailed analysis of the TC UCA. Much appreciated.
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Thanks Josh. I dropped off my FJ last week and the initial repair estimate is 3 weeks. My insurance company (AAA) allows me to use another after market front bumper of equivalent quality (i.e. cost). So, I ordered a custom tube bumper from Jason DeMello the same day I dropped off the truck; this tube bumper should be about half the weight of the Fabfours. I also ordered two Lightforce 240 GTX driving lights to replace the current IPF 960. Hopefully, I'll be ready for Borregofest II.
Very nice, and those lights are going to be sick, I want them.
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Thong, just realized you mentioned the XGTs. I was spoke to Wil earlier this week (Sierra Expeditions) about the difference between the XGT and Blitz. I originally was going with the XGTs, but he swayed me towards the Blitz. The XGTs are a little bit brighter then the Blitz, but they are not adjustable. The Blitz can be adjusted for different degree of light spread. They are also more driving light like then pencil. XGTs will be great for open desert bombing, but the Blitz should be better for general trails and rocks. Both lights are extremely bright. Brightest non HIDs in the market. You may have already know that but I thought I'd share in case others are thinking about them.
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