Grouper's 07 FJC Build

Grouper

Observer
This is more of an "already built" thread vs a build thread, but I do still have a few things on my wish list. I realize that an FJC is not the ideal platform for overlanding but it has served me well since I generally travel solo. My wife and I and our twin 5 year old girls just took a 4000 mile road trip to Moab and Ouray and I can see an upgrade to a larger vehicle in my future if they continue to come along.

07 FJC AT 4x4 with roughly 122k on the clock. It was my wife's DD until around 09 when it became my DD. I've used it strictly for camping and traveling for about the last year or so.

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Here is a rundown on the current set up.

Suspension/Drivetrain

Front-Icon Extended Travel Coilovers w/ 700 lb. Springs
Icon Tubular UCAs
AllPro Spindle Gussets
Wheeler's Super Bumps
ARB Locker

Rear-Icon 3" Overland Series Coils
Icon 2.5 Piggybacks
ToyOutfitters Lower Links
Metal Tech Extended Rear Brake Lines
Swaybar Delete
8.2" Rear End Upgrade

Armor

Ricochet HD Bash/Engine Skid
Ricochet ARB Filler Skid, Tranny Skid, T-Case Skid, LCA Skids, & Gas Tank Skid
Demello Sliders
ARB Front Bumper
Rocktek Rear Bumper
Boztec Diff Skid
Rocktek Link & Shock Armor
SSS Front Rub Rails
Warrior Products Rear Tube Flares
Warrior Products Rear Body Panels

Wheels

Toyota Steelies
All Pro 1.5” Spacers

Tires

285 75 r17 (34” x 11.50) Nitto Trail Grapplers

Electronics

Midland Handheld CB w/ Firestick & Bandi Mount
Blue Sea Fuse Block
Blue Sea Extra Power Outlets (2)
OTRATTW Light Switches (8)
OTRATTW Switch Panel
Dirty Parts Dual Battery Kit w/Platinum Die Hard Marine 34M Aux Battery
Gopro HERO+LCD Windshield Mounted Driving Camera
4” C-Pillar Infinity Speakers

Performance

PRG Snorkel w/ Mushroom Cap
All Pro Hi-Clearance Exhaust

Lighting

8” ProComp light Housings Converted to 55 Watt HIDs (2)
4” Rigid Duallys (4)
40" LED Lightbar
4” ARB Driving Lights (2)


Recovery/Repair

Badlands 12K Winch
EHEO Ultrex Synthetic Winch Line w/ Viking Thimble and Synthetic Fairlead Rollers
Maxtrax Traction Pads
Hi-Lift XTreme 48"
Hi-Lift Slider Adapter
10 LB PowerTank (package B)
ARB Deflater
ARB Recovery Straps
ARB Tree Saver
ARB HD Compressor
ARB Tire Inflation Kit For HD Compressor
ARB Tire Repair Kit
Gerber Axe
Shovel, Snatchblock, D-rings. etc....
Field Repair Kit Complete With Replacement Parts & Tools.

Storage

ExtremePara Cargo Storage Drawer
Bajarack
Springtail M-PAC Basket
Springtail M-PAC Side Rack
Springtail M-PAC Rear Door Shelf/Rack
Springtail M-PX Seat Panel
Springtail Cargo Barrier
Tuffy Center Console Lock Box
Vi-Store Above Visor Storage Shelf
Rotopax 2 Gallon Gas Can (2)
Rotopax 2 Gallon Water Can
Rotopax 2 Gallon Storage Box
Bengal Fabrication Rear Door Rotopax Can Holder
Bajarack Hi-Lift Mount
Bajarack Maxtrax Mount
ARB 50qt Fridge
Trasharoo

Extra Stuff

Cintas Full First Aid Kit
Fire Extinguisher
Warrior Products Tube Doors
Wet Okole Front Seat Covers
ExtremePara Rear Door Grab Handles
ExtremePara Rear Window Latch
Maglights 2 Cell LED Flashlights (2) glass tap on one
Ellis Precision Shift Knobs
Cargo Matt
Body Mount Modification
Front and Rear Bumper Bottle Openers
Daytime Running Lights Delete
Proclip Mobile Mount
Ram Mount iPad Air2 Mount
Black Bezel
Amaesing Hood Decal
Sogfari Machete
Maxpedition Titanium Knife

Camping

OZTent RV-3 w/ Front and Side Panels
OZTent Goanna Stretcher
OZTent Goanna Chair
OZTent Rivergum Sleeping Bag
Frontrunner Stainless Prep Table
Frontrunner Utensils
Frontrunner Wolf Boxes (4)
Frontrunner Flatpack Kitchenware
Pelican Storm Case
BeaverTree Camp Kitchen
Coleman Stove/Grill
Privacy Pop Up
Reliance Hassock

I'm looking to upgrade my winch and bumper lights in the future but I haven't determined what I will use just yet. I also have a custom aux gas tank in my future plans.
 
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Grouper

Observer
Field Repair Kit

Here are a few shots of the field repair kit I'm working with.(I have added a few other items since this pic was taken and swapped to Carhartt tool rolls)

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I was able to transfer everything from my tool boxes in to a custom drawer storage box.

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I used an RV hose carrier to store my extra CV and it fits nicely between the rear seat and the storage drawer.

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I also put together a field manual with all pertinent info relating to the truck and "how to'" instructions on replacing commonly broken parts.

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  • 1/2" Impact gun
  • 1/2" Torque Wrench
  • 1/2" Torque Driver
  • 1/2" Metric Impact set
  • Metric socket set w/ driver
  • Large Crescent Wrench
  • Dead Blow Hammer
  • Large Flat Head Screwdriver
  • Pry Bar
  • 35mm Socket
  • CV Puller
  • Impact Gloves
  • Rubber Gloves
  • Safety Glasses
  • Funnel
  • CV Axle
  • Inner & Outer Tie Rod
  • Greasable U-joints (2)
  • Serpentine Belt
  • Lug Nuts
  • Left & Right front Axle Seals
  • Left & Right Rear Axle Seals
  • CV Axle Grease
  • Gear Oil - T-case & Diff
  • Motor Oil
  • Brake Cleaner
  • WD-40
  • Brake Fluid
  • Loctite
  • JB Weld
  • Hand Cleaner
  • Duct Tape
  • 12 Gauge wire
  • Electrical Tape
  • Rags
  • Tool kit
  • Tape Measure
  • 5 lb Moll
  • Full Socket Kit
  • Zip Ties
  • Misc. Wire Connectors & Fuses
  • Spray Lithium Grease
 
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Grouper

Observer
Various Interior Add Ons

Interior rooftop cargo net.

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First aid kit utilizing a Springtail MPX and a Cintas full shop first aid kit.

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Springtail storage basket utilized for recovery gear.

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Tuffy lockable center console.

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Vi-storage overhead shelf.

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Ram mount iPad air mount for the passenger side dash.

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GoPro

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Seat Covers

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Grouper

Observer
Moab & Ouray Videos from our Summer Road Trip

Black Bear Pass Steps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kFQrmsTF9A

Black Bear Pass Switchbacks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZX1-BTXivc

Top Of The World Obstacle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHwZbksJQ-A

Hell's Revenge Intro
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTURTmqCMFo

Hell's Revenge Steep Incline
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcK9MuwFfyg

Hell's Gate: Going Down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPGTYtSH-oc

Hell's Gate: Going Up Part One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGYty8rdS-k

Hell's Gate: Going Up Part Two
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06xIyQ6XlRQ


Hell's Gate: Going Up Part One From Top
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auLD3fteaaQ

Hell's Gate: Going Up Part Two From Top
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpyZyc52Ggg
 
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BigSwede

The Credible Hulk
Very nice.

Do you carry the Oz tent inside or strap it on top? One of the reasons I shied away from the Oz tent was how long it is when folded up.
 

Grouper

Observer
Very nice.

Do you carry the Oz tent inside or strap it on top? One of the reasons I shied away from the Oz tent was how long it is when folded up.

The biggest drawback of an Oztent is the bulk(and price). I use an RV-3 and there is no way to carry it inside an FJC. It is a tad longer than my Bajarack but it is easily secured up top.
 

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