Bless your heart! I unfortunately live at the end of a primitive trail where my FJ gets to show it's off-road chops regularly. That said, I dig everything you've done here.
My favourite simple FJ mod was changing out the interior lighting with LEDs in order to get rid of the dim yellow factory interior lighting. Also upgraded the rear license plate lighting to LED white light.
Thank you! You might find my video on heated seats helpful: czcams.com/video/kj5D28hMKXY/video.html. I installed the heating elements way before I started filming my mods, so unfortunately, I don't have any video of the installation, but check the description in the video link - there's a step-by-step document that I have included that may be helpful. Good luck!
It's never too late. I'd recommend 2010 model year and above. You'll pay a little more than the earlier models, but you'll save yourself some future headaches.
Had the same idea as you with the Garage door opener. Actually put mine in the same area as you mentioned. One side of that double switch is my garage door and the other opens my back window.
Nice video, we pretty much did the exact same thing, only difference is I stuck the remote behind the switch. Would you have a link to the switch you used, the link you have brings to a round momentary switch.
I was looking for the OEM air compressor as well. I found it for sale on Caliraised. I just think it might be in the way, especially when you going on trail. The back probably packed with equipment and gear. Great videos, you always always find new ideas. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, Cali Raised Off-road was the local vendor I was put in contact with by NSV. As I mentioned, even at the sale price, it's quite a bit of coin, and that's not even including the cost of installation. The pros and cons have to be weighed, and for me at the moment, there are more cons. I still love the idea of an OEM-type on board compressor, but maybe in the distant future... If you do get it, let me know how it works out for you.
The EZ View mirrors aren't made anymore, but you can find a Japanese alternative here: bit.ly/3tONq9e bit.ly/3cWQObm If you get these, let me know how it works out. I'm curious about them myself.
With the installs you have done, I guarantee you can install the back up camera and forward camera yourself. The headunit is really not that complicated. The inputs are all labeled. I went with the homelink overhead console for the garage door opener. I personally need all three buttons though (2 garage doors and an entrance gate).
I considered homelink as well, and actually bought an overhead console from a Honda Accord initially, but I preferred the dual sunglasses from the Ford F-150, and figured I would go with a push button garage opener in the future.
I never heard of them until now... Everybody has a preference, but those mats seem to be more luxury oriented. I'm partial to the utilitarian rubber mats, personally.
I don't have a rear electrical outlet in my FJ. I considered adding another USB/cigarette outlet back there, but my drawer system is back there, so I wouldn't be able to access that area anyway.
Bless your heart!
I unfortunately live at the end of a primitive trail where my FJ gets to show it's off-road chops regularly. That said, I dig everything you've done here.
@@atypicalmotorcycle752 thank you!
My favourite simple FJ mod was changing out the interior lighting with LEDs in order to get rid of the dim yellow factory interior lighting. Also upgraded the rear license plate lighting to LED white light.
There is so much we can mod, it really never ends.
Love your walk-through of your mods! I love your choices. Great job and review! I want the heated seats in my 2012 silver.
Thank you! You might find my video on heated seats helpful: czcams.com/video/kj5D28hMKXY/video.html. I installed the heating elements way before I started filming my mods, so unfortunately, I don't have any video of the installation, but check the description in the video link - there's a step-by-step document that I have included that may be helpful. Good luck!
Wish I would have bought one, like it better then hummer and jeep, more reliable too.
It's never too late. I'd recommend 2010 model year and above. You'll pay a little more than the earlier models, but you'll save yourself some future headaches.
Just got mine, and already modding it and just got an awesome cement gray paint job
Nice, you are going to love it!
How much did you pay?
@@charmagneduque4101 a very inexpensive price. It was a 7000 dollar job, got it for 2500. Friends in high places sort of deal
Had the same idea as you with the Garage door opener. Actually put mine in the same area as you mentioned.
One side of that double switch is my garage door and the other opens my back window.
Nice! I ended up doing the mod shortly after posting the video. Not sure you've seen it yet, but here it is: czcams.com/video/hGHI3vgkV8w/video.html
Nice video, we pretty much did the exact same thing, only difference is I stuck the remote behind the switch.
Would you have a link to the switch you used, the link you have brings to a round momentary switch.
@@martinleger5554 www.ch4x4.com/search/garage/
@@LiL13izzy7 thanks
GREAT ❣️ simply loving your mods 🎉 happy new year 🥳
Thank you! Happy New Year to you as well!
That's good that you sound like you love your FJ bro.
I think I will be since I just bought recently like this!
You will love it too!
A Tuffy 144-01 Security Console adds locking storage space with a OEM look. Well made, strong.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Cool vid !!!! I just got my 2012 fJ. Unique vehjcle is what I wanted. I think my first mod will be black trd wheels abs roof rack.
Nice! You're gonna love it!
I was looking for the OEM air compressor as well. I found it for sale on Caliraised. I just think it might be in the way, especially when you going on trail. The back probably packed with equipment and gear. Great videos, you always always find new ideas. Keep up the great work.
Yeah, Cali Raised Off-road was the local vendor I was put in contact with by NSV. As I mentioned, even at the sale price, it's quite a bit of coin, and that's not even including the cost of installation. The pros and cons have to be weighed, and for me at the moment, there are more cons. I still love the idea of an OEM-type on board compressor, but maybe in the distant future... If you do get it, let me know how it works out for you.
I need those mirrors!
The EZ View mirrors aren't made anymore, but you can find a Japanese alternative here:
bit.ly/3tONq9e
bit.ly/3cWQObm
If you get these, let me know how it works out. I'm curious about them myself.
With the installs you have done, I guarantee you can install the back up camera and forward camera yourself. The headunit is really not that complicated. The inputs are all labeled.
I went with the homelink overhead console for the garage door opener. I personally need all three buttons though (2 garage doors and an entrance gate).
I considered homelink as well, and actually bought an overhead console from a Honda Accord initially, but I preferred the dual sunglasses from the Ford F-150, and figured I would go with a push button garage opener in the future.
look forward of your latest review of the stereo!
Here you go, Jackie: czcams.com/video/n8-7jSoiDd0/video.html
Thanks for sharing your mods!
Thanks for watching!
You have to have friends to tailgate!
Great job. Very helpful.
Thanks!
Great videos! I just got my FJ last week. What are your thoughts on manicci floor mats?
I never heard of them until now... Everybody has a preference, but those mats seem to be more luxury oriented. I'm partial to the utilitarian rubber mats, personally.
There is a spray to take that sun fade on the (running boards) rock slides to make them fresh black
Which is?
Maybe he's referring to spray paint? Plasti-Dip? Bed liner?
Good vid sir keep them coming!
10 usb chargers .. a bit overkill? 😮 .. still good job dude I will subscribe and like ur content thx
keep em stock
great job lots of great ideas 💡👍
Thank you
@@LiL13izzy7 I ditched all my social media accounts needed a break I wish you could see my 2008 Fj cruiser it's kinda built just a tad
@@larryrose1379 I did the same, and don't regret it at all.
@@LiL13izzy7 it's a time robber for sure more to life then all that 💩🙂
Have you tried any mods to the rear electrical outlet?
I don't have a rear electrical outlet in my FJ. I considered adding another USB/cigarette outlet back there, but my drawer system is back there, so I wouldn't be able to access that area anyway.
Need to fix mine first
Nice FJ, what is the gas mileage like for you?
It depends on whether I'm taking long trips or just driving around town. I usually get anywhere between 220-260 miles per tank.
Nice FJ ! are those factory wheels or aftermarket?
These are the factory wheels
@@LiL13izzy7 thanks !
If I ever see it parked unattended I promise no to steal your magnetic flag.
It happened to a friend of mine. Just get your own here: tactilian.com/
This guy must work from home with all this time to do all these mods 😂 very cool but too time consuming.
I didn't do all these mods at once! This is over the span of 4 years.