Corey's FJ with a few mods! - Page 5

**Corey** · 10-05-2006, 08:08 PM

Ahhhh, nothing like a mod on a work night to rush me, so excuse me if I type fast, gotta hit the hay in a bit.

These mounts use the circle rings that are similar to Demello's.
They have a bigger wingnut on them though.

I still have my Slee mounts up on the roof, I gave up on them since I can not heft the jack up.

I gotta tell you, putting these mounts on was a piece of cake.
I angled up the bolts that you slip the jack over so it would lean in towards the FJ Cruiser.
I can lift the jack up with ease to do this, I stood on a small step stool, will try it later without the stool, but I was in a hurry to get this mod done by tonight.

To purchase these, contact owner Luke at FourTreks Precision Off-Road Products.
Here is the direct URL to the product.

The diameter you want is 1.75", and you will see it listed in the drop down list to purchase them.

Also on the Hi-Lift is WabFabs Hi-Lift adaptor.
The Wabbit makes them in many sizes to fit various diameters of sliderz.
His device will allow you to use the Hi-Lift with your sliderz and not worry about the jack slipping off of them.
Here is the URL to WabFab.

Here are some pictures below including a break down of the parts in the first photo.

bandi · 10-05-2006, 09:10 PM

Very Nice !!!... SOme Day I need to Get a Jack for Mine !!!!

... Tomorrow I will Order in the Hi-Lift Xtreme 48", handele keeper and the Sliderz Adapter...

Great Write Up...

**Corey** · 10-06-2006, 06:27 AM

Thanks Leroy.
I am debating whether to get them powder coated black or not.
I sure like the big handles on them, makes it easy to grab.

When I got into work this morning, I reached up there and I think I may be able to put the Hi-Lift up there without the small step stool I used yesternight.

I am really diggin' the factory rack.
There is so much you can do with it.

bandi · 10-06-2006, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Corey previously said:

Thanks Leroy.
I am debating whether to get them powder coated black or not.
I sure like the big handles on them, makes it easy to grab.

When I got into work this morning, I reached up there and I think I may be able to put the Hi-Lift up there without the small step stool I used yesternight.

I am really diggin' the factory rack.
There is so much you can do with it.

I also Got 2 extra sets of rings for an awesome project I hope to get working on soon, and the 2 Perp/ring mounts too for the shovel and placement for the other sie of the rack... makes the both accessible !!!!

Plus I got a message into Luke for another set of Knobs same as the Hi-Lift Ones toy use for the Shovel/axe Mount...

**Corey** · 10-13-2006, 05:46 PM

Not really a mod, but it goes with the Hi-Lift just as much as the Wabbit's WabFab Hi-Lift adaptor.
Look in the upper right corner of the Hi-Lift.

Just picked it up from Central 4WD.
This one is made by Daystar.
Hi Lift Jack Isolator

It simply slips over the jack and handle and keeps them from rattling.
I had some Velcro strap on there before, this will be much better.

Hwtrader · 10-30-2006, 10:33 AM

Thanks for the info on the window visors. Got mine ordered today!

**Corey** · 10-30-2006, 10:48 AM

You are welcome.
I am sure you will enjoy them.

No more rain coming in when you have the windows down a bit, and it stops a lot of that crosswind from blowing your face when both windows are down some too.

**Corey** · 11-14-2006, 06:25 PM

If it take 5 minutes or less for this old fart to do it, you young buckaroos can do it in half the time

Step one:
Peel back the tape off of the harness under the hood.

Step two:
Harness with plug on it is in there, pull it out, and it has a little bit of gray tape around it holding it to the bigger wire that was under the tape you peeled back.

Step three:
Take plug and plug it into the horn.

Step four:
Take horn and position on the fender the way you want it.
Take the included bolt and insert into the hole in the fender and do the righty tighty with a 10 mm wrench.

That is all there is to it.
Very easy.

Here is a 2.5 MB WMV video of before and after.

So easy, and it did take less than 5 minutes to install.
Now I can be heard more easily.

Part numbers are in the vid and pictures, but I will post them here too.
Bought these from TRD Parts 4U
Horn part # 86510-60240
Bolt part # 90080-11545

**Corey** · 11-20-2006, 05:27 PM

I was not happy with my 7' Firestik flag pole I had mounted to a trailer hitch.
There was to much sway in it.

I saw this posted by member BDFJ, and I got in touch with his friend who just signed up on YotaTech, and his member name is mschradercnc.
If you would like one of these flag mounts, you can contact him.

From the ground to the top of his mount with the HD CB spring on it, it was around 6'10".
To be legal in WA. and OR. state when running sand dunes, your flag must be about 9' off the ground.
I cut down the 7' pole to 30", that leave me a little over 9' tall.

I am also using a quick disconnect CB antenna mount similar to what I have on my 4' Firestik II CB antenna.

The first picture below shows his mount and the supplied screw.
That is what you get.
The other stuff on the right side of the picture is 1/2 of my quick disconnect mount, a lock washer to go under the spring, and a bolt.

When putting the bolt into the bracket, Mark designed it so you do not have to use a wrench.
The bolt fits in a groove and is held in tight.
You just tighten down your spring, or if not using a spring, the pole.

This is really a cool mount, and a lot less sway than using a long pole.
This mount is made for a 1.75" round tube such as the FJ Cruisers round tubes on the rack.

Mark has some other cool stuff in the works for the future, so stay tuned to this thread...

The flag I had made by Devil Woman Flags, a vendor on YotaTech.
You can get just abut any artwork of yours made into a flag, and she also has custom flags already made up.

**Corey** · 12-06-2006, 05:47 PM

Was to tired to post pics yesternight, got home late and it was dark.
Only got two pics yesternight anyways.

Took some more at work today, but it was very overcast, so they did not turn out the best.
Plus the rig is downright filthy from last weeks snow/ice storm.

Finally got all the goodies installed Tuesday at the shop.
ARB, (A Real Bumper) OME 3" lift, IPF fog lights in the ARB and Toyota switch in the dash, and my old Warn XD 9000 winch from the '91 4Runner.

Why did I go with the ARB bumper when there are others out there too?
ARB has been in the business a long time, and their products are air bag compatible, and I really liked the quality of my old ARB on the 4Runner.
The bumper is top notch material.

The Old Man Emu is a proven lift, and from all the FJ Cruiser owners I have conversed with, they are extremely happy with the setup.
I got the 886 coils up front to handle the extra weight of the bumper and winch, and the 895 regular coils back aft.

I plan on adding an ARB rear bumper later (when available) and I may have to upgrade to the 896 coils, not 100% sure yet.

The Warn XD9000 winch is a workhorse, and perfectly suited for the FJ and other Toyotas.
It is well enough to handle any situation.

The IPF fog lights are installed into the lower part of the ARB bumper and look factory.
A factory Toyota switch in the dash controls them.

I want to thank Phil and company at TRD Parts 4U, they are an ARB dealer, and great to work with.
I have ordered quite a few things in the past for the FJ from them, and the pricing is very good.

I will wait until next week to get the rig into Toyota to get my front end aligned.
I want to let the springs settle a bit.

The drive into work and home was great.
It is stiffer than stock, that is to be expected.
It will lighten up a bit I am told after the springs break in a tad.
But it feels a lot better on the highway, and already corners better.
That was my main concern that it take corners better and faster without understeer or oversteer, I get the two mixed up.

Hopefully I can find some time with my Christmas break coming up to get the rig up to the mountains and test it all out.

OK, on with a few pictures.