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#1 · (Edited)
Crack rock-crawler Build

Okay I figured I would start my own build thread for Alex's Crack rock Toyeti now that I purchased it, as I'm going to be doing my own things to it and just didn't want to flood his thread and confuse people. So lets start off with what Alex did... Well that's everything right now. So here it is...

The way I got it.
IMG_6407 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

And the way it looks now.
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IMG_9605 by Colin F, on Flickr


Here is the link to Alex's build thread as well, tons more info there! My addiction- the "crack rock Toyeti"
Also here is a link to my Flickr photography page, TONs of pictures in here. Colin F

NEW UPDATE.
Put on new Demello Rally aluminum bumper, more Baja Designs LEDs, and Level 8 bully pro wheels.
IMG_0491 by Colin F, on Flickr

Current modifications: as of 2-26-21 My changes done in blue.

Suspension/ Steering-
Front-
All Pro +2” Long Travel (UCA/ LCA) (now running, Total Chaos +2 LT pro kit)
2.5” Fox Coilovers w/ external reservoirs (Now running King 2.5")
Timbren Bump stops
All Pro Spindle Gussets
Total Chaos Tower Gussets
Total Chaos Cam Gussets
Currie +2” CrMo Axles (Broke both those so far. LOL)
All Pro HD Steering system (gone)
SS extended brake lines

Rear-
Custom Metal Tech Long Travel
ICON Omega Twin Tube Bypass- Custom lengthened for LT set up
Light Racing Jounce Shocks with custom welded spacers
Metal Tech Long Travel Springs Now replaced with New Apache Dobinsons 3.5" long travel springs.
APACHE OFFROAD 3″ VARIABLE RATE MEDIUM LONG TRAVEL REAR SPRINGS (PAIR) | TOYOTA FJ CRUISER/4RUNNER , LEXUS GX470/GX460 | Apache Offroad

Day Star 1.5" Spring Spacer ---Removed.
Metal Tech 3" Bump Drop spacers
Timbren Bump stops- modified
All Pro HD Upper Links (Control Arms) Now running Resz Fab
Metal Tech Offset Lower Links (Control Arms) Now running Resz Fab
SS extended brake lines


Wheels/ tires/ accessories
17" x 9" Level 8 Bully Pro Wheels from Discount tire
35x12.50x17r Yokohama X-MT

Past-
17” x 8.5” Trail Ready HD Bead Locks with Blue anodized World Series Rock Rings (w/ rock ring spacers)
35” x 12.5” 17R Pitbull Rockers (Tennis ball, golf ball and airsoft pellet balanced)
MTRs, STT pros, Ko3s


Spidertrax 1.25” Spacer- Rear only
ARB Airdown tool
ARB Compressor (See TC / Gearing)

Transfer Case/ Gearing
Marlin "Lefty" with 30 Spline CroMo Output shafts (Front and Rear), 23 Spline Competition 4.7.1 Gears and 4.0 Inchworm Adapter Plate. Installed with Tummy Tuck package- 4" additional break over clearance.
Nitro 4.56.1 Gears (Front and Rear)
8" ARB Air Locker- RD121 for 8" IFS Clamshell
ARB Compressor- Hi-output- CKMA12- 12 Volt w/ 2 Gallon reserve tank- Air lines plumbed to rear bumper with quick connect (also used to activate locker)


Armor/ Exterior
Front Bumper- Demello Aluminum Rally bumper
Rear Bumper- LoD with Tire Swing out- includes Hi-Lift mount, RotoPax mounts and tray
Briareos Bumper Mod
Bud Built 5 piece "Tummy Tuck" skids- PC Hammertone Grey
Bud Built Rear Differential Skid- PC Hammertone Grey
Demello X-Wing Heavy Duty kick out sliders
Rocktec Upper link armor
Outrider Lower link armor
FJToyman Shock armor
Plastic fender removal
Pinch weld "correction" with BFH
BMC
Threadworkz Custom CB antenna Flags (Toyeti & Punisher)


Lighting (changing constantly)
New Headlights! A local friend made me a set of retrofit Bi-Xenon projectors with RGB Halos.

Now I changed out all the Baja Designs lights for Diode Dynamics! Why did I do this? Baja's were great, but only my rich friends could afford them and Diode Dynamics
controls their light patterns better, with better lenses, same made in USA quality, street legal options and they are more then 50% cheaper!

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All my lights are controlled wireless from up to 250 feet away with this NSA Switch Panel This NSA unit is awesome! It makes having all these lights a breeze to turn on and off, check it out for sure!

OLD set up was-
1 Pair- Lightforce Blitz 240’s with yellow/ clear lens covers/diffusers spot/flood combo beam (REMOVED-sold already to a friend)
"1 Pair- Scorpion-LED 109 watt LED (5”)- flood beam-
1 Pair- Rigid Dually D2’s- euro beam-
1 Pair- PIAA LP530- LED lights in rear bumper

I went and replaced everything for Baja Designs!! Which then got replaced by Diode Dynamics
2 pairs of the new bad ass XL-pro 80s in combo beam!!!
1 pair of the Squadron pro in wide cornering on the cowl mounts ( These will shock you! highly recommend)
1 pair of Squadron pro in amber wide corning.
1 pair of Squadron sports used as DRL/ cornering lights
1 pair of S2 pro mounted on rear bumper mounted on teflon washers and aim-able as needed from side light to rear lights.


LA Trail Teams 10- Side Mirror Light Mod- Amber LED
Insanely bright interior leds! Amazon.com: LEMONBEST Pack of 4 New Energy-saving Vehicle White COB LED Dome Light Roof Lamp Car Interior Plate COB LED Light For Lighting In Car Reading Light: Automotive
also used as rock lights.

Recovery
ComeUP 9000 lb wireless winch with synthetic rope.
Warn Industries Winch solenoid shut off w/ remote switch
Custom made Aluminum Fairlead with my logo on it from Greg at GZila Designs

48” Hi-Lift Extreme
Hi-Lift Base
Rocktek Hi-Lift/ Slider adaptor
Bushranger X-Jack (AKA- The Orange Marshmallow) (sold)
ARB Premium Recovery (9000 Snatch block, Snatch strap, Tree saver, Winch extension, Shackles, winch line isolator and gloves)
Wheel chocks
RotoPax 4 x 2 Gallon gas cans
Trail Spare +2” CV (Total Chaos axle)
Additional Shackles

Sound system- 17 speakers
Pioneer AVH- P8400BH head unit
JL Audio XD600/6 600watt x 6 amplifier
JL Audio XD500/3 100watt x 2/ 300watt x 1 amplifier
JL Audio remote level controller
6 x 9" Focal Access 690 CA1 SG's 2-Way Coaxial speakers (Door)
TacoTunes 6 x 9" Speaker door mounts
3 1/2" Infinity Reference 3002CFX 2-Way Coaxial speakers- (Dash)
4" Focal Polyglass 100CVX 2-Way Coaxial speakers (Rear Pods)
4" VersaPod enclosures
3 1/2" Polk Audio DXi350 2-Way Coaxial speakers (Rear Pillar)
10" JL Audio 10TW3 Slimline Sub woofer
SubThump FJ Cruiser subwoofer enclosure
Kicker 4 gauge OFC wire- to amps and ground
100 amp AGU Fuses/ 50 amp MAXI fuses
12 gauge Monster speaker wire throughout- soldered connections
JL Audio power distribution block and Battery mount
Dynomat Xtreme Light- 20 sq ft- front doors
Fat Mat sound insulator- 100 sq/ft- floor/ walls/ remaining doors

Communication/ Audio
Cobra LX 29 Limited Edition -Post- 537
Astatic Noise Cancelling Microphone
4’ Firestik FS4 antenna
Firestik SS Spring
Quik-Disconnect
Bandi Mount
Astatic PDC1 SWR meter -(so you can help others tune their radios)
Wilson 801212 Dual Band Car Cell Phone Booster Antenna
Garmin Nuvi 500- Offroad GPS
Ultra gauge- OBD2 controller/ scanner

Engine/ Electric Other
Stock airfilter (the best to run if you are on dust)
Megan SS catback exhaust- post 309
Dirty Parts Dual Battery Kit w/ Odyssey PC2150 battery and Sears Platinum Battery w/ Lots of booger weldz- post 505
Blue Sea Systems 3000HD battery switch/ single circuit On/Off- 600 amp continuous

Interior
PRP Podium Racing seats SOLD and replaced with Corbeau seats that I could fit into. Now those are sold and I have some awesome SCHEEL-MANN seats out of BakesFJ old FJ.
Metal Tech PRP seat brackets w/ SRS delete switch (sold)
Ellis Precision shifter handle- Stealth Black
Bones- DeadPedal replacement mod
Custom ARB locker/ Compressor switches
DIY- 12 Volt receptacle
SpringTail Side M-Pac Rack with Large MOLLE bag
SpringTail M-Pac- 1st Aid MOLLE Bag
TPMS light- always on (same with compass- hoping thy burn out soon)
Custom Aluminum Dead pedal - Bone Offroad
Interior grab handles- Gzilla Designs custom Captures by Colin logo in aluminum


So not a bad starting point for a rig uh? :wink

2-26-2021 Finally updated the mod list a bit and here is a new picture.
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4-26-21. After 6 years I finally decided to put on a roof rack! I went with the Sherpa Fuji. The Fuji (2007-2014 FJ Cruiser Roof Rack)
I also put on the Diode Dynamics 42" light bar of course!
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#85 ·
I got in the new light bar today. You can use just the amber, or just the white, so I hooked up the white with the cowl lights that come on with the high beams. Then the Amber go on their own switch. I still have to rewire stuff, but I'm going to wait until I get the next bar comes in.

IMG_6647 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

IMG_6652 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr
 
#87 · (Edited)
Re: Crack rock-crawler Build

I'm looking for something just like that! What model is it? Also what is the next bar going to be..?
Some Chinese knock off of Baja. If you have money I would recommend the real things, but if your a cheap bastard like me these work pretty good. They are 10w leds and have a nice throw. PM Me for more info. Well I guess I'll let the cat out of the bag on the other bar, as I have it, I'm just waiting for the mount from Resz Fab. I got a 50" curved for the roof.

Here are both of them together.




 
#89 ·
Re: Crack rock-crawler Build

I'll shoot you a PM, that bar looks sweet tho, 50" curved? From eBay? I have one of those coming.
No, I am/was a dealer so I just got them from manufacture, but I would recommend people go thru Mike at RESZ Fab. for them, his prices are great and an awesome warranty too. These aren't the cheap crappy bars you see for $200 bucks either. They are great quality with 3d lenses and PC lens. Hit him up for more info.
 
#91 ·
Had a great day wheeling today! I'm impressed more every day I go out with this truck. (Sounds like I'm dating a new chick and she is showing Me some new moves LOL). We did some high speed sections today and damn it was so nice being able to haul ass over the bumps at 8psi and not have to worry about a tire coming off while drifting it thru the turns and over the bumps. I even had to let My friend drive so he could feel how smooth it is! lol

IMG_6758 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

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IMG_6709 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr
 
#98 ·
Well the bad news is, I live in the middle of nowhere! We don't have a target! Maybe when I take it on a road trip I can do it. lol



What LED bar is that on the front? If you dont want to post, could you PM me?

Thanks!
Its just one I sell. PM Me if you would like more info or want one. Great bar, they are single 10w leds about 10k lumen total and a nice throw.
 
#99 ·
So what roof rack are you going to use for the 50"?

I'm surprised you haven't gotten the TTUE white grill :rofl:

Where are the new stickers?

I am loving the new lights!! I never really liked the look of the huge Lightforce :rofl: (sorry Alex)
 
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You know you wanted to throw mud everywhere !!!!!!
 
#106 ·
Loving the pics, Colin! I really wish I could take similar pics with mine. I have had my camera for awhile now and still don't know all it can do. ;) I got a Nikon D40X. Need to get some filters though.
 
#107 ·
Just get out and shoot! I don't use filters usually. If I do its a polarized filter and that's about it. Sometimes for my waterfall shots Ill use a very dark ND filter.

Like this one I took in yankee boy basin during the FJ summit.

IMG_2477 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr
 
#109 ·
Those are awesome. I can get pretty decent day shots but when the lighting starts to get darker, I have trouble getting the right exposure. Of course I rarely have my tripod with me. I guess I need to start carrying that around more. ;)
 
#112 ·
Is that a 50" bar I see???:wink
 
#113 ·
It was for about 14 hours. LOL I already sold it.

There are actually HUGE changes coming up next week! Speaking of which, if anybody wants the 109 watt scorpion leds I have to take them off, actually ALL the LEDS are for sale! PM for more info or for a hook up price.
 
#117 ·
One of the first of these months major changes happened this weekend. I took off the Allpro sliders and I put on a set of Demello's Xwings. We wanted a bit more of a step and I wanted something a little different looking then all the other same-ole sliders out there.

IMG_7182 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

IMG_7292 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr
 
#125 ·
One of the first of these months major changes happened this weekend. I took off the Allpro sliders and I put on a set of Demello's Xwings. We wanted a bit more of a step and I wanted something a little different looking then all the other same-ole sliders out there.

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IMG_7292 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr
I think those sliders were a great choice, the plated portions and angles seem like a good match for the rear bumper, while the tube portions match with the tube elements on the front bumper. I think it ties everything together nicely.
 
#118 ·
So today was My wife's first time driving the CRC. She loved it! She is a great driver and loved wheeling this one even more then the last (duh right? LOL) So I got to sit back and relax and just take pix today, until the end where it almost rolled. LOL Well not really, but it could have, it slipped of its line and got a little sketchy for a bit, but a few bumps later she made it just fine.

IMG_7239 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

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#120 ·
Time for the update on the lights. I have become an ambassador for Baja Designs as I have been wanting a set for a LONG time! I very happy I did, these things ROCK! The throw is awesome and the light pattern is great. I bought a 20" OnX6 in Driving combo, a pair of the XL-pro in combo, a pair of the Squadron pro in wide cornering ( These will shock you! highly recommend) and I also got a pair in amber driving, plus one amber for the rear dust light. The pix don't even do these guys justice!
Here is their website. PM me for a coupon code too as I can hook up friends a bit! http://www.bajadesigns.com/home

IMG_7442 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

IMG_7452 by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

Here is a shot comparing the lights I had on before. new lights by Captures by Colin, on Flickr

Sorry for the cell phone pic. lol

New Baja Designs! by Captures by Colin, on Flickr
 
#122 ·
Time for the update on the lights. I have become an ambassador for Baja Designs as I have been wanting a set for a LONG time! I very happy I did, these things ROCK! The throw is awesome and the light pattern is great. I bought a 20" OnX6 in Driving combo, a pair of the XL-pro in combo, a pair of the Squadron pro in wide cornering ( These will shock you! highly recommend) and I also got a pair in amber driving, plus one amber for the rear dust light. The pix don't even do these guys justice!
Here is their website. PM me for a coupon code too as I can hook up friends a bit! Home of Off Road LED auxiliary lights and LED Light Bars

Sorry for the cell phone pic. lol

New Baja Designs! by Captures by Colin, on Flickr


These shots always remind me of "Close Encounters"...:rocker:
 
#121 ·
Re: Crack rock-crawler Build

Just saw this. Congrats on the truck.

Looks awesome.

Cheers?
 
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