FJ Cruiser Trail Team Build

[shadowz]

Last year I was looking for a daily and bought a 07 C package, really enjoyed it but held myself back from modding it because it wasn't the color I wanted. Found a older guy in Banff selling a 08 TT with super low mileage and couldn't pass it up.

This is how it looked when I picked it up 11 weeks ago, had all front exposed panels completely covered in Expel Ultimate along with a LED headlamp kit

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/34A634A2-79F8-4439-B068-C52B115DEAD6.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/34A634A2-79F8-4439-B068-C52B115DEAD6.jpg.html)
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One week after went out to Waiprous and had a blast, and found the stock TT model had no issues navigating around even with OEM tires

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/28277410-89FF-4803-A920-2E202A7EA36F_1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/28277410-89FF-4803-A920-2E202A7EA36F_1.jpg.html)

First mods were a Toytec front coilover kit matched with Icon rear springs and Bilstein shocks for a 3 inch lift. Also I used the toytec front diff drop and sway bar relocation kit. As well 1.5 inch spacers

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/90DDEAB3-1EE5-43AB-A1D0-A1DF1EA504F6.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/90DDEAB3-1EE5-43AB-A1D0-A1DF1EA504F6.jpg.html)
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Photo post lift (thanks to Jackie at Zerolimit for the assist and alignment)

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/397B870F-AF28-4967-94EA-3B5BA284D8C5_1.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/397B870F-AF28-4967-94EA-3B5BA284D8C5_1.jpg.html)

Following this I installed a set of studded Goodyear Duratracs 33'

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/4991C1C8-0932-44CD-A51D-02AEAD62FFED.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/4991C1C8-0932-44CD-A51D-02AEAD62FFED.jpg.html)

Today a shipment from Demello Offroad finally arrived.

I got a Evil Eye Aluminum bumper, and Dominatorz sliders. Waiting on a OEM fog lamp switch before I install the LED fog lamps. Also debating on which winch I want to go with

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/F75E06EB-B6A3-4F70-80FF-CB2C60BE0426.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/F75E06EB-B6A3-4F70-80FF-CB2C60BE0426.jpg.html)
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Finished product

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o93/shadowz940/40A081D9-8BA0-4FCC-8864-1F74E064128B.jpg (http://s118.photobucket.com/user/shadowz940/media/40A081D9-8BA0-4FCC-8864-1F74E064128B.jpg.html)

Few more goodies are on their way. Ill update once I get them on.

[topher91]

Awe bro that's beautiful!

How does the led headlamps look?

I just got myself an 07 tundra, maybe join u one day @ waiprous!

[shadowz]

Originally posted by topher91
Awe bro that's beautiful!

How does the led headlamps look?

I just got myself an 07 tundra, maybe join u one day @ waiprous!

Long time no talk, they're great! DRL with high low they work great. I will try to take a video for you

[relyt92]

Bumper looks awesome. Are you running one of the Trucklite LED setups? What's the cutoff and spread like on what you've got?

[thinmyster]

Looks good! Ive got a very similar setup!

[Errol.]

Looks like we need to take this thing out again!

[That.Guy.S30]

Nick, are you selling the OE front skid plate?

[shadowz]

Originally posted by relyt92
Bumper looks awesome. Are you running one of the Trucklite LED setups? What's the cutoff and spread like on what you've got?

I forget what brand but the cutoff is very reasonable not a outrageous glare

Originally posted by thinmyster
Looks good! Ive got a very similar setup!

Thanks Id love to see your truck


Originally posted by Errol.
Looks like we need to take this thing out again!

Ya hopefully soon. Saw you ripping yesterday


Originally posted by That.Guy.S30
Nick, are you selling the OE front skid plate?

Sure Ya I don't mind pm me and we can work something out

[BensonTT]

I always wanted an FJ but why dont they come in leather?

[That.Guy.S30]

Originally posted by BensonTT
I always wanted an FJ but why dont they come in leather?

Off road deal. The interior is water proof. I think it's also so it can differentiate from the 4 runner.

[relyt92]

Originally posted by That.Guy.S30


Off road deal. The interior is water proof. I think it's also so it can differentiate from the 4 runner. I kinda wish the FJ came with the 4runner interior, I like the overall package of the FJ but the interior just feels too lacking.

[shadowz]

Totally understand what you guys mean, but I feel toyota wanted to stick with the functional theme and have the water resistant cloth, full plastic floor and such. Overall I'm very happy with this vehicle. Don't get me wrong 4runners have great interiors

[topher91]

Where'd u get the led headlight kits?

[shadowz]

Originally posted by topher91
Where'd u get the led headlight kits?

From Joe @ Autotech!