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I decided to name it the RAPTOR. For Reinforced, Amphibious, Personal, Terrain, Observation, Rover.

The following is what has been done to this Expedition Build of an FJ Cruiser.

ARMOR

Road Armor - Titan Front Bumper
All Pro - Rear Bumper W/ Hitch
Bud Built Front Skid plate
Bud Built Middle Skid plate
Bud Built Transmission & Transfer Case Skid plate
Bud Built Rear Cross member
Bud Built Fuel Tank Skid Plate
Inchworm E-Locker Motor Skid Plate
All Pro Rear Lower Shock Skid Plate
All Pro Rear Trailing Link Skid Plate
All Phase Rear Differential Skid plate
TRD Sliders
Pro One Side Mirror Light Guards
MANIK Tail Light Guards
Racers Choice Headlight Stone Guards
Total Chaos Front Lower Control Arm Skids (Purchasing)

SUSPENSION AND TIRES

Mickey Thompson 8x16 Classic Locks w/ Black Faux Bead Lock Ring
Dick Cepek Mud Country - 305/70R16
Custom Body Mount Chop
ICON VD (Donahoe Racing) 3.5” Coilovers ”New Version”
ICON VD (Donahoe Racing) Rear Shocks & Springs
Camburg Upper Control Arms
All Pro - Pro Link Rear Lower Control Arms with Johnny Joints
All Pro – Rear Upper Links with Johnny Joints
All Pro - Ultimate Sway Bar Links (Not Installed yet)
Gorilla Lugs & Locks (Black)

RECOVERY

Warn M8000 Winch
Warn Fairlead Roller
Warn Receiver Hitch W/ Recovery Shackles
4 Ton Come-Along
(2) 3.5 Ton Shackles
ARB Tree Saver
ARB Snatch Block
ARB Safety Cover
ARB Snatch Strap
ARB Tow Strap
ARB Large Recovery Storage Bag
Hi-Lift 48” Extreme Jack
Hi-Lift Base
Hi-Lift Bumper Lift

ENGINE PERFORMANCE

TRD CAI (Cold Air Intake)
Relocated Transfer Case, Transmission, Rear Differential & E-Locker Breathers (SCUBA Mod)
ARB Safari Snorkel (Custom Install to CAI)
Std TRD package SS Exhaust System
Mobile One Synthetic Engine Oil
Mobile One Filter
Mobile One Synthetic Grease 75W-90
E3 Spark Plugs (E3.68)

LIGHTING

PIAA 510 Ion Super White Driving Lights (2)
IPF 900XSD Extreme Driving Lights (2)
IPF 900XSS Extreme Pencil Beams (4) Light Bar
Red Neon Under-dash Lighting (Night Vision) Driver & Passenger sides
Interior Overhead Puck Lights (uphill's Idea)

ELECTRONICS

SONY AM/FM CD/IPOD Player
Cobra 148 NW ST Sound Tracker SSB CB Radio
Lowrance 540C Baja GPS Unit
Uniden CT7 Police Scanner
Scanguage II
3’ Fire Stick CB Antenna
Bandi CB Mount
Whistler Radar Detector
Insignia DVD Player

SAFETY

Duel Vehicle Horns
Emergency Window Breakage Tool
Fire Extinguisher
Sceptor 5gal. Fuel Cans (2)
Tire Plugs, Patches & Tools
JB Weld (For Extreme Trail Breakage)
Heavy Work Gloves
Signal Flares
ARB Recovery Damper
Survival Kit (Very Comprehensive)
CCW Weapon Mount

STORAGE

GOBI Ranger Custom Full Size Roof Rack
Sleeping / Tool Storage Box
Rear Door M-PAC Rear Door Storage Rack
Rear Side Storage Wall Racks

TOOLS & TRAIL EQUIPMENT

Fiskars Axe
Fiskars Shovel
Maxx Air Compressor
Staun Tire Deflator
Heavy Duty 4x4 Tire Gauge w/deflator button
Tool Kit including Hack Saw, Breaker Bar
Spare Vehicle Fuses
Gorilla Duct Tape
S.S. Bailing Wire
Large Breaker Bar
35mm Socket (Hubs)
GoJo Hand Cleaner

SPARE PARTS

(1) CV axles W/Boots
(2) Upper Rear Links
(2) Rear Lower Links
Serpentine Belt
Radiator Hoses
CAI Filter (Spare)
Spare Vehicle Fuses
Spare Plug Wires
Spare Grease Fittings

ADDITIONS

Custom Wet Okole Seat Covers
Vent Visors
Stant Locking Gas Cap
RAM Laptop Vehicle Mount
Ellis Precision CNC Billet Aluminum grab handles
Ellis Precision CNC Billet Aluminum Battery Clamp
Window Tint 5% Driver & Passenger Side windows / All Rear Windows 20%
Replaced the Stock Cheep Door Speakers

CUSTOM PERSONAL MOD’s

Removed stock emblems
Blacked out Mirrors, Door Handles & Bezel
Blacked out Front Turn Signals & Rear Tail Lights
Shorted Shifter 3"
Installed Custom Shifters
Removed Plastic Fenders
Painted Brake Calipers (Red)
Personalized License Plate (IH8PVMT)

The build can be seen here at http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/39068-raptor-shadow-warrior-s-build.html