Haddix's FJ Build

Would like to start off with my Toyota history. My first vehicle was a 99 single cab Tacoma. I kept it bone stock but it opened my eyes to the 4wd world. I have since then built up a couple other Toyota's.
My first Toyota Build. A 3rd gen 4runner.
Haddix's Build Thread - Expedition Portal
My last Toyota build. A double cab Tacoma.
HADDIX - 03 DoubleCab TRD build - Tacoma World Forums

I love Toyota's so here is the start of my FJ build.

My plans for this rig is to keep it semi DD friendly but still be able to tackle anything I throw at it. I want to be able 3-4 hours to the trail and drive back no problems. I am going to try to keep it semi mild with 3" lift, 33-35's, and the basic armor(bumpers,sliders and skids)

 

I traded my Tacoma for the FJ. It was bone stock so I was ready for another Toyota build. I kept my wheels and tires from the Tacoma to put on the FJ. They are 255/85/16's so I had to cut to fit. Here is a pic of the FJ with the tires/wheels.


I love cutting on my rigs.
Here is some pics from the body chop mount.



Turned out really nice. Here is a finished picture. Finally no rubbing!


Next on the list will be a spare KM2, probably an OME lift and possibly custom sliders.
I work at a machining shop so I deal with metal everyday. I may start to work on a custom front/rear bumper soon. Have a lot of ideas running through my mind with this rig so we will have to see how it unfolds.

 

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Forgot I had a build thread on here. Here's some updates.

I've added Old Man Emu suspension all around, made skids, ordered my spare km2 have a front bumper cut out and yesterday removed my rear bumper so I can get started on a custom rear bumper.

















Rear bumper removed. Looking naked.

 

I loved your Tacoma and Im liking your FJ thus far! Did it come with roof racks and yo removed them? Looks neked up top...

 

Thanks. It actually didn't come with the roof rack but I am a fan of the neked look. It makes it a little different from the rest but I'm looking into getting a canoe or kayak so may have to get some sort of rack.

 

Havent updated this post in a while. A lot has changed.
Made a rear bumper.




Made a front bumper







Ordered a snorkel




Installed the bumpers













Got rid of the steelies and installed some anthracite trd wheels

 

Installed 315/75/16 KO2 on the FJ.