CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:50 AM

In the beginning.....

These early pictures are from the first run I took, to Rowher Flats, with FJEssence, and BigDougieDoug. We didn't know it when these were taken, but this was going to be a run we would not soon forget.

It looks so tiny...

The first go at suspension and tires were ProComp A/T's, and the Old Man Emu Heavy's. I now have E rated Guard Dog tires from TreadWright, and a front suspension from Overland Warehouse.
(pictures soonish)

I have a [url=http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/stereo-electronics/5127-new-cb-antena-mount.html]Bandi Mount, Firestick antennae, and a Radio Shack CB.

Originally I had the stock roof rack and Manik light bar with some 6" IPF lights. That is gone, and replaced with an Aluminess roof rack, and lights to come soon.

The next step was to start getting some armor. First was some Trail-Gear Sliders, followed by a partial set of Aluminum ASFIR skids that I picked up from a forum member. I got the pieces that mount from the transfer case all the way back to the gas tank. These will work to give me some protection in those areas (which had none or thin plastic) and not weigh too much for my daily driver. Eventually I purchased a nice RED Demello Front Skid Plate, and modified the ASFIR and Demello skids to connect together.

I decided to get some beefier rear lower arms. I chose the All-Pro Ultimate Links, and got the All-Pro Lower Links Skids too. I also purchased the All-Pro Shock Skids, but it seems I didn't get the new ones. These will do for now, and I'll weld up a lip on them once I learn how. ;D

This area seems to be the skid section... Just got some new Lower Front arm skids from Total Chaos. Painted them red to match the front center skid from Demello...

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:50 AM

Pending update

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:50 AM

Pending update

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:50 AM

Odd's and ends.....

I think the pictures will show the various nick knack's and such that have made their way into my rig....

This was my first real mod, and I had to force myself to drill into the plastic of my nearly brand new car. whew, I did it right. ;D

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:50 AM

Pending update

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Electronic stuff....

Scan Gauge - LOVE this mod. 2 second install. ;D

Phone/PDA/GPS mount - ProClip. Another 2 second install...

Remote CB speaker.

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Future plans....

1 - RadFlo rear suspension
2 - Lights up top
3 - Demello sliders
4 - Aluminess(?) rear swing out bumper
5 - Install onboard air
6 - hook up Bulldozer air horn

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Hold for future use

CADavebert · 07-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Hold for future use

GTKrockeTT · 07-05-2008, 09:07 PM

it's about time!

07-05-2008, 10:50 AM	#1
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ In the beginning..... These early pictures are from the first run I took, to Rowher Flats, with FJEssence, and BigDougieDoug. We didn't know it when these were taken, but this was going to be a run we would not soon forget. It looks so tiny... The first go at suspension and tires were ProComp A/T's, and the Old Man Emu Heavy's. I now have E rated Guard Dog tires from TreadWright, and a front suspension from Overland Warehouse. (pictures soonish) I have a [url=http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/stereo-electronics/5127-new-cb-antena-mount.html]Bandi Mount, Firestick antennae, and a Radio Shack CB. Originally I had the stock roof rack and Manik light bar with some 6" IPF lights. That is gone, and replaced with an Aluminess roof rack, and lights to come soon. The next step was to start getting some armor. First was some Trail-Gear Sliders, followed by a partial set of Aluminum ASFIR skids that I picked up from a forum member. I got the pieces that mount from the transfer case all the way back to the gas tank. These will work to give me some protection in those areas (which had none or thin plastic) and not weigh too much for my daily driver. Eventually I purchased a nice RED Demello Front Skid Plate, and modified the ASFIR and Demello skids to connect together. I decided to get some beefier rear lower arms. I chose the All-Pro Ultimate Links, and got the All-Pro Lower Links Skids too. I also purchased the All-Pro Shock Skids, but it seems I didn't get the new ones. These will do for now, and I'll weld up a lip on them once I learn how. ;D This area seems to be the skid section... Just got some new Lower Front arm skids from Total Chaos. Painted them red to match the front center skid from Demello... __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-31-2010 at 11:59 AM.

07-05-2008, 10:50 AM	#2
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Pending update __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-12-2010 at 04:43 PM.

07-05-2008, 10:50 AM	#3
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Pending update __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-12-2010 at 04:44 PM.

07-05-2008, 10:50 AM	#4
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Odd's and ends..... I think the pictures will show the various nick knack's and such that have made their way into my rig.... This was my first real mod, and I had to force myself to drill into the plastic of my nearly brand new car. whew, I did it right. ;D __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-12-2010 at 04:45 PM.

07-05-2008, 10:50 AM	#5
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Pending update __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-12-2010 at 04:45 PM.

07-05-2008, 10:51 AM	#6
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Electronic stuff.... Scan Gauge - LOVE this mod. 2 second install. ;D Phone/PDA/GPS mount - ProClip. Another 2 second install... Remote CB speaker. __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ

07-05-2008, 10:51 AM	#7
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Future plans.... 1 - RadFlo rear suspension 2 - Lights up top 3 - Demello sliders 4 - Aluminess(?) rear swing out bumper 5 - Install onboard air 6 - hook up Bulldozer air horn __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-12-2010 at 04:48 PM.

07-05-2008, 10:51 AM	#8
CADavebert Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Laguna Hills Posts: 2,926	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ Hold for future use __________________ 2007 Black Cherry FJC, AT, 4x4... Just look here.... CADaveberts Eggplant FJ Last edited by CADavebert; 08-12-2010 at 04:49 PM.

07-05-2008, 09:07 PM	#10
GTKrockeTT Beyond Help Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,241	Re: CADavebert's Egg Plant FJ it's about time!

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