Corey's 2007 FJ Cruiser Build-Up Thread

[Corey]

I am not touching it, it is beyond what I would want to tackle. Maybe 10 years ago, but not now.

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[Corey]

If it take 5 minutes or less for this old fart to do it, you young buckaroos can do it in half the time

Step one:
Peel back the tape off of the harness under the hood.

Step two:
Harness with plug on it is in there, pull it out, and it has a little bit of gray tape around it holding it to the bigger wire that was under the tape you peeled back.



Step three:
Take plug and plug it into the horn.

Step four:
Take horn and position on the fender the way you want it.
Take the included bolt and insert into the hole in the fender and do the righty tighty with a 10 mm wrench.



That is all there is to it.
Very easy.

Here is a 2.5 MB WMV video of before and after.

So easy, and it did take less than 5 minutes to install.
Now I can be heard more easily.

Part numbers are in the vid and pictures, but I will post them here too.
Bought these from TRD Parts 4U
Horn part # 86510-60240
Bolt part # 90080-11545

[justinh]

Corey-

Are you still liking the ipod adapter you purchased? Have they released the update for it yet? What made you purchase this particular one over some of the others out there that function in a similar fashion?

-Justin

[Corey]

Justin, this is the only iPod adapter that works with the FJammer 6 CD head unit.

There is another one out there, but it is for the 1 CD head unit.

I am very happy with it, although many over on the fj cruiser forums are having a tough time with it loosing sync with the head unit, even with the new firmware.
They have to turn the rig off then back on for the head unit to find the DICE unit.

It works great for me.

I will be jammin' into work tomorrow morning with the new Everescence album I just bought through iTunes store.

[justinh]

Originally Posted by Corey

Justin, this is the only iPod adapter that works with the FJammer 6 CD head unit.

There is another one out there, but it is for the 1 CD head unit.

I am very happy with it, although many over on the fj cruiser forums are having a tough time with it loosing sync with the head unit, even with the new firmware.
They have to turn the rig off then back on for the head unit to find the DICE unit.

It works great for me.

I will be jammin' into work tomorrow morning with the new Everescence album I just bought through iTunes store.

I see. I want one for my tacoma but everyone that i find doesn't have consistently good reviews and this is the only one I have noticed as having the ability to display the artist/title of the songs.

[Corey]

I would call up DICE and speak directly with them to see if the unit works with your head unit.

I will use this for awhile longer until I get my Alpine W200 head unit which will control the iPod too, but shows it on the double DIN screen.

[justinh]

Originally Posted by Corey

I would call up DICE and speak directly with them to see if the unit works with your head unit.

I will use this for awhile longer until I get my Alpine W200 head unit which will control the iPod too, but shows it on the double DIN screen.

They list a model for my truck. It is now at the top of my list!

[Corey]

Justin, I was just informed of another option from this outfit.
http://www.neocaraudio.com/advanced_...icle_year=2007

I know nothing about it, you might check into it too.

[Corey]

I was not happy with my 7' Firestik flag pole I had mounted to a trailer hitch.
There was to much sway in it.

I saw this posted by member BDFJ, and I got in touch with his friend who just signed up on YotaTech, and his member name is mschradercnc.
If you would like one of these flag mounts, you can contact him.

From the ground to the top of his mount with the HD CB spring on it, it was around 6'10".
To be legal in WA. and OR. state when running sand dunes, your flag must be about 9' off the ground.
I cut down the 7' pole to 30", that leave me a little over 9' tall.

I am also using a quick disconnect CB antenna mount similar to what I have on my 4' Firestik II CB antenna.

The first picture below shows his mount and the supplied screw.
That is what you get.
The other stuff on the right side of the picture is 1/2 of my quick disconnect mount, a lock washer to go under the spring, and a bolt.

When putting the bolt into the bracket, Mark designed it so you do not have to use a wrench.
The bolt fits in a groove and is held in tight.
You just tighten down your spring, or if not using a spring, the pole.

This is really a cool mount, and a lot less sway than using a long pole.
This mount is made for a 1.75" round tube such as the FJ Cruisers round tubes on the rack.

Mark has some other cool stuff in the works for the future, so stay tuned to this thread...

The flag I had made by Devil Woman Flags, a vendor on YotaTech.
You can get just abut any artwork of yours made into a flag, and she also has custom flags already made up.

[BT17R]

Hey, that's what I've been looking for, well done. Yeah, if the spare weren't there, the rear door would be all marked up by the swaying mast in my current setup using the hitch. Plus yours frees the hitch to mount a recovery loop thing in the receiver to pull out Jeeps. Nice!

[Corey]

Yeah, I really did not want that 7' pole swinging back and forth.
This will be perfect Bob.
His setup is very high quality.

[Corey]

Was to tired to post pics yesternight, got home late and it was dark.
Only got two pics yesternight anyways.

Took some more at work today, but it was very overcast, so they did not turn out the best.
Plus the rig is downright filthy from last weeks snow/ice storm.

Finally got all the goodies installed Tuesday at the shop.
ARB, (A Real Bumper) OME 3" lift, IPF fog lights in the ARB and Toyota switch in the dash, and my old Warn XD 9000 winch from the '91 4Runner.

Why did I go with the ARB bumper when there are others out there too?
ARB has been in the business a long time, and their products are air bag compatible, and I really liked the quality of my old ARB on the 4Runner.
The bumper is top notch material.

The Old Man Emu is a proven lift, and from all the FJ Cruiser owners I have conversed with, they are extremely happy with the setup.
I got the 886 coils up front to handle the extra weight of the bumper and winch, and the 895 regular coils back aft.

I plan on adding an ARB rear bumper later (when available) and I may have to upgrade to the 896 coils, not 100% sure yet.

The Warn XD9000 winch is a workhorse, and perfectly suited for the FJ and other Toyotas.
It is well enough to handle any situation.

The IPF fog lights are installed into the lower part of the ARB bumper and look factory.
A factory Toyota switch in the dash controls them.

I want to thank Phil and company at TRD Parts 4U, they are an ARB dealer, and great to work with.
I have ordered quite a few things in the past for the FJ from them, and the pricing is very good.

I will wait until next week to get the rig into Toyota to get my front end aligned.
I want to let the springs settle a bit.

The drive into work and home was great.
It is stiffer than stock, that is to be expected.
It will lighten up a bit I am told after the springs break in a tad.
But it feels a lot better on the highway, and already corners better.
That was my main concern that it take corners better and faster without understeer or oversteer, I get the two mixed up.

Hopefully I can find some time with my Christmas break coming up to get the rig up to the mountains and test it all out.

OK, on with a few pictures.

[waskillywabbit]

Looking mighty slick. I see you got the "good" parking place too.

[Corey]

Thanks Brian, it sure feels and rides great.
Hard to get in though, and when I get out, the sliderz totally go down the side of my pants depositing anything that is on them.
I can not whip my leg out far enough to avoid the tubes.
I use to hit it before when getting out, but just so ever slightly.
Now it really rubs.

It is almost the best parking space at my work.

Just two spots in that section, and that is my boss's Lexus parked next to me.
He gives me a wide berth.
Actually he use to park where I am, but I stole his space, and now he parks next to it

He has a 4th gen 4Runner too with the 4.7 V8.

[sbechtold]

Looks great Corey!

[91_4x4runner]

He has a 4th gen 4Runner too with the 5.7 V8.

I thought the runners had a 2UZ, 4.7 V8?

Looks great by the way!

[wiebs6]

looks Awesome Corey. Now its time for a snow run

[Swissdrums]

Looking amazing! Congrats, your deserve this rig!

[Corey]

Originally Posted by 91_4x4runner

I thought the runners had a 2UZ, 4.7 V8?

Ooooops, typo

Thanks guy's.
Having a ton of fun with this rig.
It took me years to mod the 4Runner, I am going at a faster pace on this rig.

Wieb, I agree.
I have to get an alignment first next week, then the rig goes back to the shop in ten days to inspect all the bolts to make sure they are tight.

I think I will be ready for a quick run come Christmas.
I may not do a big run, I just want to get it out and test it, and get some good snow pics.

Might have to play with the winch too.
Reminds me, I should try and get my Ramsey Remote hooked up to it too.
Had that on the old rig.

[BT17R]

Top notch gear and installation Corey, congrats! It looks Rubicon ready! No excuses for not getting to work in any conditions now. Well, maybe if Rainier blows, but that's about it. Have fun, looking forward to the snow pics.

[Corey]

Thanks Bob.

If Rainier blows, I am going with it
The mud flows very well could run down this way.

I bet you are counting the days now when you take delivery of your new FJ.

[Nate C]

Corey,

There is no more ass left to kick cuz you've kicked it all!!!!

AWESOME!!!!!!

[BT17R]

Originally Posted by Corey

I bet you are counting the days now when you take delivery of your new FJ.

Double-edged sword there. I want to delay it until the new roof lights, wind deflector and bumper lights become available in the PPO system, but also understand they won't keep it in the port just for that. Hopefully by mid-January and before the typical price increase around then.

[Strap22]

Corey the FJ looks great. Glad we could help. You can let the cat out of the bag about the install if you want. I am sure others will be anxious to read about it.

[JJ Fan]

WOW. Man Corey your FJ looks great. nice work, showed my wife the pictures and asked her if she had any last minute ideas for christmas, she replyed with ya right we just made the first payment. ha ha....