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This is freakin' genius! Really great, and cheap, solution. I'll have to seriously consider something like this. Thanks for the great idea!

How do you like the Nitto Trail Grapplers in 295/70/17 size? I'm running 285/70/17 BFG KM2's on my FJC and want to go just a bit taller and wider. The Nitto's are in the running but don't know anyone who runs them. Any thoughts are appreciated. Sweet 4Runner!

We're now moving on to the next phase of my build: bumpers and a winch. Why bumpers and a winch at this step? I'll be honest. If I'm going to spend a fistful of money I wanted something to show for it – the most bang for the buck, if you will. Arguably, nothing changes the look or off-road...

It isn't exactly easy but we make it work. I've got a 3 year old and we do extended camping trips in ours all the time. Having a rooftop tent helps as it frees up storage room inside the FJ. Prior to the rooftop tent we used a Thule box on top, which also worked really well. If I had the...

Low profile rack is already on the list for the reasons you listed and to lower the center of gravity a little bit. I haven't decided which rack I'll go with yet as I may opt for a different RTT to free up a little room on the rack for additional gear storage. My only gripe with the FJ is that...

I'm a professional landscape and adventure photographer in Moab, Utah. I'm also the proud owner of a 2007 FJ Cruiser. Living where I do and doing what I do, it goes without saying that I spend a fair amount of time exploring well away from paved roads. I'm not one to drive a trail just for...

Canon 5D MKII, 15mm fisheye, 16-35mm, 24-105mm and 70-200mm lenses, a few filters and a 550EX flash. Always have my trusty Gitzo tripod along for the ride, too. Usually carry my Canon S95 for grab shots.

Thanks for the offer to check out your FJ's, Doug. Count me in. PM sent.

Good to know. Thanks for the beta. I haven't decided on a fridge yet but I'm leaning toward the ARB 50 QT. No doubt they're all about the same size, though.

Great looking shelf unit! Do you have a photo or two of the Engel fridge in the truck on the slider? I'm trying to get an idea of how much space it is going to consume. Thanks!

Thanks for the video links. The GS lift was especially impressive. I did try the "back to the bike" technique and it was less successful than facing the bike. I didn't think about placing some branches or rocks under my feet to give a bit more of a solid base, though. Good advice!

You've made an excellent point, Craig. I do stay fit through CrossFit workouts, mountain biking, trail running and hiking. Obviously, I need to focus on doing more squats and deadlifts, though! I'm not a big guy and never will be but I could certainly focus more effort on functional strength...

Are you building your own? I might have to enlist the help of a friend who knows how to build stuff since I'm a certified idiot when it comes to using hand tools.

I've searched for posts about this but can't find anything specific to the topic. So, here goes: I'm building up my 2007 FJ Cruiser into an overland capable rig. Maybe not the best choice of base vehicle but it's what I've got and I can't afford to buy a new Tacoma at the moment. My next...

Thanks for the info, ReadyMedics and Wainiha. Much appreciated. ReadyMedics: Were you getting a lot of squeaking from the ball joint?

Really sweet ride. One of the nicer FJ's I've seen, actually.

Thanks for the feedback. Like I said, I've been running an OME medium duty lift on it for 5 years w/ stock UCA's and haven't run into any issues. But, the OME kit only provides 2" - 2.5" of lift, at most. The new Radflo's are adjustable up to 3.5" although I'll likely set them at 2.5" to 3"...

I'm in the process of building up my 2007 FJ Cruiser into an overland rig. I've been running a medium duty Old Man Emu lift kit for the last 5 years. Last week I installed front and rear Expedition One bumpers and a winch. The rear suspension is holding up okay, at least for now, until I add...

If you're willing to lay down a chunk of change for a beautiful presentation I can't recommend Duraplaq enough. They've got several mounting options, my favorite of which are the Megaplaq and the Floatplaq. Maybe not exactly what you intended but thought I'd throw it out in case you'd never...

We use a combination of a RTT and a base camp tent. Which one we use depends on how we'll be camping. If we're staying somewhere for a while we'll set up a gi-normous base camp tent. More often than not, we're on the move which makes the RTT more convenient. I can deploy mine in 3 minutes...