[Bert]

Picked up a 2007 Black FJ today. :rocker: No major mods are allowed until I get the FJ40 on the road, but I will be doing all the "cheap" mods very soon.

 

[Bert]

Welcome back to the cool kids club!!!

Thanks, although I didn't really have any complaints with the truck, it just wasn't the same. I am glad to be back! :cheers:

 

[Bert]

First Mods:
-Removed chrome plastic badges from rear door
-Added flexible shorty radio antenna
-Permanently disabled all chimes
-Removed bug deflector from hood
-Removed wind deflectors from windows

I know, thrilling, ain't it?


Bert.

 

[Bert]

Wow, after all those changes can it even be considered an FJ Cruiser anymore? :lol:

Don't worry, I will post pics of all the progress. I know it must be hard to imagine.


Bert.

 

[Bert]

It has been a while since I made any major modifications to the FJC. I promised myself that I would finish the FJ40 first. Well, I did finish it and ended up selling it, so I am now starting on the FJC.

Minor Mods:
Removed:
-OEM Roof Rack
Added:
-Bandi CB Antenna Mount (CB coax cable routed to center console)
-Tuffy Center Console
-Black Door Handles
-Black Mirrors (to replace oem silver ones broken while wheeling)
-Garmin Nuvi GPS (mounted above rearview mirror, see image below)

 

[Bert]

Now, the fun stuff!

Major Mods:
-Rough Country 3" lift kit
-All-pro Rock Sliders
-Metaltech Front Tube Bumper
-KC Driving Lights

 

[Bert]

Wish List:
-33" BFG T/A KO2's
-Warrior Low Profile Roof Rack
-Icon Front Coilovers
-Warrior Tail lights

 

[Bert]

Looking great Bert !!!!

Nice

Thanks guys!

Pics?:grin

Yes. Pics.

 

[Bert]

How's Texas Bert?

Texas is good. I am near family now, which is awesome!

He said he loves it there and Memphis is now a big blacked out area on his maps :rofl:

I am sure I will be back through Memphis at some point, but only because of the friends I have there. :cheers:

 

[Bert]

Latest Mod: Fuel Can Saddlebags

I used two Smittybuilt fuel can holders, a ratchet-strap and some homemade steel brackets.

 

[Bert]

I can't see pic on iPhone


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Stop using an iPhone? :shrug03: >

 

[Bert]

New tars!! 285/70/R17 KM2s

 

[Bert]

Looks good. You need steelies on that thing imo.

Yeah, that's the plan, just haven't found a good deal on set. I may just paint them black for now.

 

[Bert]

Finally found a reasonably-priced toolbox for the FJ! It has a locking catch that can also accept a padlock.

 

[Bert]

Hey y'all,

I haven't been on the forum for a while, but here is the latest pic of my FJ during a trip to Sunset Ridge Off-road Park. The only recent mod was painting the wheels black and removing the remainder of the tupperware from the back bumper. I am starting to shop for a rear bumper with a swing out tire mount, but that is still a ways off.

 

[Bert]

This is not necessarily an "FJ" mod, but it is one of the more useful accessories for my FJ.

I present my '73 GMC truck bed trailer, outfitted with fuel can holders, tool box/sticker collector, and ladder rack; painted to match my black FJ with white roof, good for hauling lumber or camping.

 

[Bert]

I haven't updated this thread in a while, so I thought I would.

I was in Texas for a few years and made several trips to the beach and the hill country

 

[Bert]

I have been in Tennessee for almost two years now, and I am headed back to Texas for a well-earned visit. In preparation, I upgraded the suspension with Metaltech upper and lower rear links, Skyjacker sway bar links, and 2.5" Toytec rear and front extended travel shocks/coilovers. The ride is firm and responsive, and I couldn't be more pleased.

Mods not pictured. I have sprayed most of the body with bedliner, except for the hood, driver's side door, and the rear door. (although the rear door is next on the list.