Here's My DD/Wheeler

[Matt07FJ]

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1546_Medium_.JPG

After the ARB Bumper

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1471_Medium_.JPG
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1474_Medium_.JPG

Before the bumper...but post lift...

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/100_1548_Medium_.JPG

some rear flex after the lift....

I still have a few things to do to it...BudBuilt Skids, some Steelies w/ Nitto Mud Grapplers...but all in all it's coming right along

opinions?

[BillM]

Looking good. Keep it up.

[TiredIronGRB]

I like it, the yellow and blues ones are my favorites.
Don't hammer the rear diff too hard, I towed one in down at Gray Rock that grenaded the rear carrier :cry:

[Matt07FJ]

I hammered mine my rear diff pretty hard yesterday....but A-TRAC is amazing.....all in all I'm impressed w/ the abilities of it....

[SamuraiGuyTN]

I'd like to see one on 36's or even 38's

[Matt07FJ]

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/attachments/general-fj-discussion/6646d1165194678-december-fj-month-contest-nominations-img_0205cropped640.jpg

here's one on 35's......

it's owned by one of the Sales guys @ AllPro....

[SamuraiGuyTN]

not bad looking at all if I do say so myself. Hmm now if it only had solid axles.

[Matt07FJ]

It's got the solid in the rear...but I agree...I can't wait for a SAS kit for the front....

[BroncoMike]

Nice rig you got there Matt!

[Monstero]

I've always liked them......the one that they built up for the "Ultimate Adventure" was a sweet ride...with a SAS, I just didnt care much for the green color. Was a great lookin rig though....built up wth 35s they look pretty sweet....your A-TRAC is probably pretty similar to my MATT system on mine....I would still like locker on mine though instead....but it gets me where I need to go. :wink:

[Matt07FJ]

For the most part everywhere I've wanted to go - ATRAC has made it a lot easier then the locker.....I think that is a really really strong point to these rigs....

[TiredIronGRB]

That rear dif is the weak point, I know of four that have broke but they were really hammering them.

[Matt07FJ]

yeah, it uses the same rear diff as the tacoma's.....

here's a list to countless breaks on those things...

http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=35345

[Derrickalda]

ever take it off any sweet jumps

[Matt07FJ]

http://img226.imageshack.us/img226/8138/1002136mediumws1.jpg

closest I've came is taking it through a sweet splash.....

[Matt07FJ]

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/moab_wedding_023.jpg

But I could jump it like this guy did his.....

[TiredIronGRB]

I doubt that it would ever fail with moderate wheeling, the I actually saw break was when the guy was trying to get over a 30" ledge. There's pictures of it in the Galler under Gray Rock.

[Matt07FJ]

It looks like the FJ Cruiser Trail Teams was there....I'm pretty sure that Black Cherry one w/ Cali Plates is theirs...and maybe the Yellow one too....

I'm assuming it's the silver one that broke?

[Derrickalda]

yup the blackcherry one, and the yellow ones were part of the team. i didn't see them do any hard wheeling....they were more talk!

but they did give away alot of free stuff so FJ Cruisers are ok in my book

the grey one belonged to a private owner and it was the highest modified one.........i felt bad for him. he ruined the rig on a trail called bunny slope.

he'll never live that down

[Matt07FJ]

yeah, i've wheeled w/ the trail team a few times...if you can really get them in a bunch of FJs....they will do some more extreme stuff....I love the swag they've given out...I have a ton of it.....

Hate that for the silver one...but that's a chance you take.....

[Matt07FJ]

So as an update - the FJ has changed a lot since January...

It now has more stuff done to it then I can probably remember - but here goes:

Mickey Thompson Baja MTZs - 33x12.50x17 on Factory Alloy Rims
ARB Full Roof Rack
All-Pro Sliders
BudBuilt IFS, Transfer Case, Transmission & Gas Tank Skids
BudBuilt Crossmember
TrailGear 1.25" Wheel Spacers
BudBuilt ARB Rock Plate
TRD Performance Exhaust
TRD Cold Air Intake
Wet Okole Custom Seat Covers
ARB Front Bumper
Warn M8000 Winch
BentUp Rear Bumper
PIAA Headlights, Dome Lights, Backup Lights
FOX SHOX Front Adjustable Coilovers w/ Reservoirs
FOX SHOX Rear Adjustable Shocks w/ Reservoirs
All-Pro Rear Coils
All-Pro Extreme Lower Links
All-Pro Extreme Upper Links
All-Pro Bandi CB Antenna Mount
Cobra 75WXST CB

Here's one of the more recent pics of it:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/3458/mattvx3.jpg

[Matt07FJ]

But for the big news - it goes to Rough Country's shop in Dyersburg, TN October 1 & 2 for a 6" lift on top of the FOX coilovers - and the buildup will be featured in a couple of 4wd magazines. It will also pick up American Racing Thugs as the wheel. Everything should be completed in time for the Fall Crawl at Harlan.

See you guys there!

[Matt07FJ]

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1218/842268636_0b2eae67cd.jpg

[Matt07FJ]

and here's a shot of what it's growing into:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1090/834152016_9d2b3aecf4.jpg

[SamuraiGuyTN]

now I am only seeing x's on the pictures :? :?:

[Matt07FJ]

they're working for me?

[SamuraiGuyTN]

ok now I see them.....weird

[Jeep07]

Nice.. Wont be long and you will do SAS on it. :)

[Matt07FJ]

I dunno....SAS is a while off....

After the 6" lift I'm done....

Actually the only reason I'm doing this lift is b/c of the insanely cheap price...

[Jeep07]

I dunno....SAS is a while off....

After the 6" lift I'm done....

Actually the only reason I'm doing this lift is b/c of the insanely cheap price...

:scratch: Done?? The only way your done with it is if you sell it :)

[Matt07FJ]

I dunno....SAS is a while off....

After the 6" lift I'm done....

Actually the only reason I'm doing this lift is b/c of the insanely cheap price...

:scratch: Done?? The only way your done with it is if you sell it :)

All too true...:scratch:

[Derrickalda]

looking good......where were those pictures taken

[Matt07FJ]

The first picture was taken at Coon Creek Offroad Park in Dyersburg, TN...

The two with snow in them was taken in Ouray, Colorado at the FJ Cruiser Summit in July....

[Jeep07]

The first picture was taken at Coon Creek Offroad Park in Dyersburg, TN...

The two with snow in them was taken in Ouray, Colorado at the FJ Cruiser Summit in July....

You've been traveling son.

[Derrickalda]

The first picture was taken at Coon Creek Offroad Park in Dyersburg, TN...

The two with snow in them was taken in Ouray, Colorado at the FJ Cruiser Summit in July....

i hear colorado is awesome... :wink:

[Matt07FJ]

haha yeah it is a great place....but I'd also imagine that you are a little partial to the area :lol:

[Matt07FJ]

The first picture was taken at Coon Creek Offroad Park in Dyersburg, TN...

The two with snow in them was taken in Ouray, Colorado at the FJ Cruiser Summit in July....

You've been traveling son.

You're telling me....Since the April Fools thing @ Harlan - I've been as far west as running some trails in Moab. We did Poison Spider Mesa, Hells Revenge, Hells Gate, Fins & Things, and Top of the World.

But I'll for sure be in Harlan next month.

[tjrockcrawler]

Matt, I have seen this rig before. I live in abingdon, but work at ATT in ole L' town. Its a reall eye catcher. We'll have to get a ride together up in SWVA sometime.

[Derrickalda]

You're telling me....Since the April Fools thing @ Harlan - I've been as far west as running some trails in Moab. We did Poison Spider Mesa, Hells Revenge, Hells Gate, Fins & Things, and Top of the World.

But I'll for sure be in Harlan next month.

next time hit up golden spike. you start on poison spider and then you turn off onto it. its so awesome!

[Matt07FJ]

Matt, I have seen this rig before. I live in abingdon, but work at ATT in ole L' town. Its a reall eye catcher. We'll have to get a ride together up in SWVA sometime.

Awesome - if you run into me around town w/ it sometime - then just yell at me...

[Matt07FJ]

You're telling me....Since the April Fools thing @ Harlan - I've been as far west as running some trails in Moab. We did Poison Spider Mesa, Hells Revenge, Hells Gate, Fins & Things, and Top of the World.

But I'll for sure be in Harlan next month.

next time hit up golden spike. you start on poison spider and then you turn off onto it. its so awesome!

Yeah - we meant to hit it - but we were running a little late and didn't get a chance to....

That one is on our list for next year....

[tjrockcrawler]

Matt, I have seen this rig before. I live in abingdon, but work at ATT in ole L' town. Its a reall eye catcher. We'll have to get a ride together up in SWVA sometime.

Awesome - if you run into me around town w/ it sometime - then just yell at me...

Will do..I first saw your rig at the Russell Co. Fair... It was the night Dr. Ralph was there.

You should try to attend the Fall Meet and Greet next weekend. Gonna be a few trail rides too, here is the info.... http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7455

Hope you can make it....

[Matt07FJ]

Matt, I have seen this rig before. I live in abingdon, but work at ATT in ole L' town. Its a reall eye catcher. We'll have to get a ride together up in SWVA sometime.

Awesome - if you run into me around town w/ it sometime - then just yell at me...

Will do..I first saw your rig at the Russell Co. Fair... It was the night Dr. Ralph was there.

You should try to attend the Fall Meet and Greet next weekend. Gonna be a few trail rides too, here is the info.... http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7455

Hope you can make it....

Yeah I may try and make the M&G...no promises tho...

At the fair - did you see it when it was near the stage? or when it was near the commercial booths? It moved around a couple of times that night...haha

[tjrockcrawler]

Matt, I have seen this rig before. I live in abingdon, but work at ATT in ole L' town. Its a reall eye catcher. We'll have to get a ride together up in SWVA sometime.

Awesome - if you run into me around town w/ it sometime - then just yell at me...

Will do..I first saw your rig at the Russell Co. Fair... It was the night Dr. Ralph was there.

You should try to attend the Fall Meet and Greet next weekend. Gonna be a few trail rides too, here is the info.... http://www.4x4grace.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=7455

Hope you can make it....

Yeah I may try and make the M&G...no promises tho...

At the fair - did you see it when it was near the stage? or when it was near the commercial booths? It moved around a couple of times that night...haha

I just saw you pulling in. I was walking with my GF and stopped, but she didn't notice and kept on walking. I was standing there staring at it like a kid at an Icecream truck. lol

[Derrickalda]

I just saw you pulling in. I was walking with my GF and stopped, but she didn't notice and kept on walking. I was standing there staring at it like a kid at an Icecream truck. lol

haha we are all guilty of that before. I got my girl trained now though. She is seeing land rover before I even see them

[Jeep07]

haha a week or two ago the wife and I saw another rig or something and she asked what size tire it was running. (I think i said 33's) and she said oh you run 35's right?

lol was pretty funny to me.

[BroncoMike]

haha a week or two ago the wife and I saw another rig or something and she asked what size tire it was running. (I think i said 33's) and she said oh you run 35's right?

lol was pretty funny to me.


I just saw you pulling in. I was walking with my GF and stopped, but she didn't notice and kept on walking. I was standing there staring at it like a kid at an Icecream truck. lol

haha we are all guilty of that before. I got my girl trained now though. She is seeing land rover before I even see them

Luck suuckaars!!!!

[Bluegill]

My wife has her own rig, and years ago was a team member of a dirt track stock car pit crew. :smokin:

[Hadfield4WD]

My wife has her own rig, and years ago was a team member of a dirt track stock car pit crew. :smokin:

My wifes wants her own. I just will build it so I don't become the Karrie recovery team.

[SAS]

I really like the FJC. I was at Rockport ORV in April (?) 2006 and the Trail Team was there, so I got to drive one. Must say that it made my Trooper feel like the 20-year-old truck that it is!

ATRAC was really impressive...tracking through the mud then into a rock pile and idled right over the crest...it was smooooooth.

Many dislike the IFS, but not me...I suppose it all depends upon your preferred terrain and driving style.

[Matt07FJ]

Wellllll

I'm back from Dyersburg and I have to say I'm pretty excited about how the FJ turned out...

Here's a couple of spy shots....a full buildup explanation will be coming in the next couple of days :grin:

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r304/bcoppinger/10-03-07_0852.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r304/bcoppinger/10-03-07_0851.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r304/bcoppinger/10-03-07_0849.jpg

It's a Rough Country 6" lift adapted to fit Fox Shox in the rear and Fox Shox Racing Coilovers in the front...

I'm running Dick Cepek DC-1's in Black - 17x9 and Dick Cepek Mud Country 35x12.50x17....

[TiredIronGRB]

Looks good...now if you would just bring it on some of our rides :P

[Matt07FJ]

Looks good...now if you would just bring it on some of our rides :P

haha I'm telling ya....I'll be at the Harlan run :lol:

[Want2Wheel]

Very clean.

[BroncoMike]

Niiiiiiicccceee!!!!

[Bluegill]

Looking good! :smokin:

[Jeep07]

You weren't driving through blountville yesterday were you? Saw one almost exactly like it (lift/tires/colors) etc.

[Matt07FJ]

You weren't driving through blountville yesterday were you? Saw one almost exactly like it (lift/tires/colors) etc.

Yeah I was actually....I stopped by a friend of mine's house and let him check it out on my way home from Dyersburg....so that was me...haha

[Gordon]

Very nice.

[Jeep07]

Yup that was you I passed then. It really got my attention. Looked super nice.

Can't wait to see it in action at harlan. How crazy you gonna get with it? :twisted:

[Matt07FJ]

Yup that was you I passed then. It really got my attention. Looked super nice.

Can't wait to see it in action at harlan. How crazy you gonna get with it? :twisted:

Thanks!

I'm not gonna get too extremely crazy with it especially until I get a good feel of what it can do....

This is practically a custom lift kit due to the Fox Shox....they had to do so much modification to make it work w/ the longer coilovers...

I'm going to take it easy on it for the first couple of trips to make sure that I'm not flexing too much in the front and end up hyper-extending my CVs...

[Derrickalda]

looks awesome