Since I have been on this forum for a while and never posted a build thread, I thought it was finally time! Yay!
My rig as it sits today!
So...My first FJ was a Silver 2008 which I bought new in November '07. Only mods I did was add a 3 inch Skyjacker lift and 33" ProComp M/Ts mounted on 17x9 ProComp wheels and a body mount chop. I also added the Predator steps from N-FAB.
I kept until 2012 and about 2 months after I paid it off, my wife and I drove into a Toyota dealer and saw the new 2013 Trail Teams sitting there and the first thing my wife said was "oooh...pretty". That was good enough for me and we bought it. As you see in the pic below, my wife wasn't the only one excited about it, my daughter was really happy we were getting another one. Sadly I couldn't keep both so after a little over a month, I sold the '08. ;(
Here is the new addition the first weekend we had it.
First major mods was the Toytec Boss 3" lift with Light Racing upper control arms. I also had Dave at Trailworx do the BMC for me and install Spidertrax 1.25" spacers.
Next up was having Dave at Trailworx install my "new" Expedition One Rear Swing Out. It's actually the bumper off of Mad Mike's yellow FJ. I bought it from him when he decided to have one of Dave's rear swing out's installed on his. New race and bearings on the pivot, new lights and powdercoat and called it good!
I also added a couple RotoPax canisters and will be adding a gas RotoPax soon.
My brother had given me a set of PIAA 520's XTREME lights for my birthday back when I still had my '08 but never found the right light bar to mount on the bumper.
But then, only a few years later...I gave Dave at Trailworx a call and he started building this:
Really like this build. Planning to bring some elements over to my own 2013 TTSE - particularly the rack floodlights and the sPOD. Thanks for posting the build info.
Minor question - how did you run the wiring on the floods? It seems like the wires are going to the rear of the vehicle. I'm planning on putting two of those Rigid floods into the existing mounting holes at the back of my BajaRack, was considering trying to run the wire down the hinge side of the rear door and under the frame.
Thanks! Glad you like the build so far. As far as the lights though, I didn't have the time to do it myself so I had 4Wheel Parts do it. They drilled through the roof at the rear of the roof rack and sealed it up pretty good. Then ran the wiring tightly along the roof rack.
It's been awhile so at least a small update in order. Now that my FJ is finally payment free, hope to start some new mods this spring. Already updated the front shocks in the Toytec Boss lift to Radflo's but still using the Toytec coilover. Looking to upgrade the rear springs to the Toytec Boss HDs or Icon springs. Changing out the shocks in the rear as well to either Radflo as well. After that, I'm thinking at least some armor underneath and rear storage. BTW, it's been a little while but I also went with the Cooper STT PRO tires and love them!
Been a while but a small update on the build. I replaced the rear Toytec Superflex springs with the HDs and replced thje shocks in the coilovers with Radflos. Nice improvement. Also, I finally added my Molle rack on the cargo door. The next thing will be adding at least the front skid by Budbuilt. Just need to find time to put it on.
A little late in the response but thanks. :cheers: I reside in DFW but haven't been going out too much lately. Last trip was down to Hidden Falls over the summer. Hoping to get to Jambo next year.
Soooooo....yeah,....it's been a minute. Wasn't planning to be gone this long from here but just had to try and get back to updating since there will soon be more mod updates and hopefully adventures to share in the coming year. Ordered some new items for the FJ and will update in the coming weeks.
Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe and are having a good Holiday season. Most recent pic of my rig during a quick trail trip. Looking forward to a Colorado trip or two this year!
Finally updating this build thread. Not too many changes but there will be some new additions soon. For now this is what id did recently...
Installed some molle storage racks from Orangebox, will be adding some gear for them soon.
Also installed some Rockmen Rear Lower Links with armor from RCI. Love these but looking to get some ToyTec (Elka) rear Aluma 2.5 Shocks to help soften the stiffer ride from the links but will add a couple more inches of travel off road.
Installed the BudBuilt Front skid. More skids will be added. I'm a graphic designer and have been trying to design something for my FJ for a while. Finally decided on a Star Wars theme for my "Imperial Cruiser" and produced a partial wrap at my work. Actually looks really cool in person.
Near future mods will be 4:56 gears (ordered), 315/70/R17s, 17" wheels, exhaust, upgrade the rear shocks, more skids and hopefully upgrade the bumper lights.
Thanks. Yep, definitely a keeper. She’s been tolerating me for a long time, I’m pretty lucky.
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