If you like watching people toss every bit of extra money they have endlessly at a build because they have an addiction to customizing vehicles than welcome to my build thread!
Most current photo of the FJC
The Build Goal
To outfit my rig so that it will function well for my work making signs and be able to escape out into the beautiful wilderness of the PNW on the weekends all while turning heads and bringing attention to my business. An Overland build looks to fit both needs perfectly.
The Check list so far
The Future
Where it all began!
The day I purchased my new love that I had once only admired from afar like a creeper in a high school lunch room.
Where I came from, the FJ's bratty little sister
Originally I was Subaru fan and built a JDM converted Impreza Wagon out of an Outback shell and a JDM STI front clip with the intent to Rally Cross it on the weekends. It eventually became my daily driver but its size didn't work well as my sign business got busier and it wasn't very good at towing things... Trying to fit large rolls of vinyl, ladders, sheets of material and large signs just wasn't possible or was a huge pain.
The search for an FJ began and 2 years later I finally found one a few states away while visiting family in California. It was a great price and in amazing shape so I picked her up, tossed my plain ticket in the trash and set out on my first road trip back home to the rainy state of Washington.
Its first trip into the great outdoors driving the mountain roads in the Twisp/Winthrop area
The FJ on the job photo bombing this vehicle wrap I had just finished for Brody Goble Motorsports
The Build begins!
Toytec 3" Boss Ultimate Lift w/upper control arms and BMC
BMC
Wheels and Tires
Wheels and tires will be installed this Friday along with an alignment. The tires will be Toyo Open Country RT 295/75/17 (RT is a mix of a AT and a MT) Get asked often so figured I would add that bit. The tires will be mounted to a set of Racelines that are 17x9 with a 12mm offset. Photos to come this friday!!! I choose the RT because admittedly she will be on pavement more than dirt but I wanted a tire that was still plenty capable off road and in mud.
Rear signs onsite installation work space and tool storage / overland tools and camping supplies storage and drawer system
The rear storage system is still in its early design faze but here is the current work in progress design
Roof and Half wrap concept
Found a vehicle outline and decided to start illustrating out the possible concept for the half wrap for the FJ using 3m satin black.
Updated concept illustration with wheels, Demello flat front bumper and Baja Flat Utility Rack.
Most current photo of the FJC
The Build Goal
To outfit my rig so that it will function well for my work making signs and be able to escape out into the beautiful wilderness of the PNW on the weekends all while turning heads and bringing attention to my business. An Overland build looks to fit both needs perfectly.
The Check list so far
- Baja Utility Flat Rack Small 51"x 91" (perfect for roof top tents and picking up sign supplies and materials. on order, arriving June)
- Design and Build rear drawer and storage system that will function both for Overland use and onsite sign installation. (Still in design stage)
- 3" Boss Ultimate Toytec Lift
- Demello Front bumper (on order, arriving a long as time from now lol)
- AP Rock Sliders (arrived and will be painting and installing in the next few weeks)
- Raceline 935BZ Defender 17x9 12mm offset wheels
- Toyo 295/70/17 RT tires (RT=MT/AT hybrid)
- Black out all silver bits on the FJ. (likely done at the same time the wrap is performed)
- Satin finish black half wrap and roof wrap (Waiting on Baja Rack)
The Future
- Bushwhacker pocket fender flares
- Demello or simular Rear Bumper with swing out
- Skid plates
- Rooftop tent
- Rear power for fridge
- Rear power converter for use of small tools
- Additional lighting
- Snorkel
- Various camping equipment
- Dual battery set up
Where it all began!
The day I purchased my new love that I had once only admired from afar like a creeper in a high school lunch room.
Where I came from, the FJ's bratty little sister
Originally I was Subaru fan and built a JDM converted Impreza Wagon out of an Outback shell and a JDM STI front clip with the intent to Rally Cross it on the weekends. It eventually became my daily driver but its size didn't work well as my sign business got busier and it wasn't very good at towing things... Trying to fit large rolls of vinyl, ladders, sheets of material and large signs just wasn't possible or was a huge pain.
The search for an FJ began and 2 years later I finally found one a few states away while visiting family in California. It was a great price and in amazing shape so I picked her up, tossed my plain ticket in the trash and set out on my first road trip back home to the rainy state of Washington.
Its first trip into the great outdoors driving the mountain roads in the Twisp/Winthrop area
The FJ on the job photo bombing this vehicle wrap I had just finished for Brody Goble Motorsports
The Build begins!
Toytec 3" Boss Ultimate Lift w/upper control arms and BMC
BMC
Wheels and Tires
Wheels and tires will be installed this Friday along with an alignment. The tires will be Toyo Open Country RT 295/75/17 (RT is a mix of a AT and a MT) Get asked often so figured I would add that bit. The tires will be mounted to a set of Racelines that are 17x9 with a 12mm offset. Photos to come this friday!!! I choose the RT because admittedly she will be on pavement more than dirt but I wanted a tire that was still plenty capable off road and in mud.
Rear signs onsite installation work space and tool storage / overland tools and camping supplies storage and drawer system
The rear storage system is still in its early design faze but here is the current work in progress design
Roof and Half wrap concept
Found a vehicle outline and decided to start illustrating out the possible concept for the half wrap for the FJ using 3m satin black.
Updated concept illustration with wheels, Demello flat front bumper and Baja Flat Utility Rack.