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What have you done so far to your FJ?

  • ICE (audio/video, etc.) or Exterior only

    Votes: 4 12%
  • Performance & Rugged (suspensions, tires, engine work, bumpers, etc.)

    Votes: 12 35%
  • Both Exterior and real Performance/Rugged mods

    Votes: 9 26%
  • Stock is best baby!

    Votes: 9 26%

Current Owners: Have you modded yet?

1.4K views 9 replies 10 participants last post by  gsgmac  
#1 ·
Trying to get a gauge of overall FJ owners that have modded their vehicles...your participation is greatly appreciated!
 
#3 ·
All I've done so far is to add the door edge guards, and two window stickers.

I'm getting the N-Fab Nerf bars for my birthday next month, and I do intend to put in new speakers at some point. That's pretty much it - so I voted "stock, baby!"

Sandi
 
#4 ·
So far I've only added 285/70R17 BFG AT KO's, but will be getting a suspension lift as soon as I figure out which one I'm going with.

Also removed the running boards and will be adding sliders - again after I make a decision on which ones.
 
#6 ·
For the independently wealthy or the Hard Core Off-Roader, what I'm about to say - ignore.

Just a suggestion from someone who has made all the mistakes. THINK long and Hard about modding.
It is fun and sometimes rewarding.

It is also expensive, diminishes value and often leads to many more contributory mods and problems to fix.

Let me briefly highlight just one of my vevicles.

My '05 Jeep Rubicon.
I started by missing a Deer one night - So I decided I needed A LOT more bumber and some really bright lights .... that was the start.

Put on an ARB BULLBar and some IPF lights - Great!
Noticed the front end sagging - Not so Great.
Bought an OME suspension (HD) brought the front back up - Great!
Noticed some mild drive train vibes - not so great.
Bought adjustable CA's and custom made driveshafts - Great.
The jeep was now up 3" and I needed bigger tires and a tummy tuck.

I won't bore you with the rest (and it was a lot more) - Great hobby. $8,000 later on a $30,000 Jeep - I had spent a lot of $$, spent a lot of time, stressed a relationship and ended up with a seriously modified machine that was no longer suited for its original purpose - a full-time DD and a part-time toy.

Have fun with your FJ, mod carefully, consider each move and ask,ask,ask!
 
#7 ·
My mods didn't really fit into your voting categories.

My ride is "stock" with extra add-on "stock" goodies. See sig for info.
 
#8 ·
I added a sunroof this week ... I'll try and get some pictures posted over the weekend.
 
#9 ·
It's awfully good stock. Minor additions such as GPS, blind spot mirrors etc. are helpful. It looks lie bumpers and tires can cause the kind of problems brought up by RubiconSS.