1. About how much would a front locker cost? What is good to get? and Do I need to upgrade the front axles? (I am assuming that with the differential locked, you could put up to 50% of your torque through one axle)

Written by Raj Patra
ARB has two front lockers (depends on what gearing you have and will have).

RD111 - Gears for lower than 4.10 (4.33/4.56/4.88/5.29)
RD121 - Gears for higher than 4.10 (3.9/3.727/3.5)

Price on those are around $750 I think. These are air lockers so you will need an air compressor (ARB has them on the market - a new smaller/slimmer version should be out soon).

Front axles do not need to be upgraded. One thing to remember when you lock the front, be easy on the skinny pedal and watch out how much you are turning your wheels.

2008 FJ Cruiser Available Options and Packages

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This is a detailed version of the available options and packages for the '08 model year. Note that this does not include optional accessories that can be bought for the FJ Cruiser.
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Any way to kill the seatbelt and door open alarms?

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Can I get a FREE FJ Cruiser T-Shirt?

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In late 2007 we started a contest with www.fjcruiserpro.com to give away one t-shirt or similar item every week or so to a member who made a post in the forum, submitted a link, news article, or picture. If the contest is still running you will see a link on the front page.

Does anyone have any advise on replacing the factory radio? Are there any "issues" that i may have to address?

Written by Raj Patra
Very easy straight forward install. get the scosche dash kit and scosche harness. then all you will need is a 10mm socket with about a 4-6" extension and a medium sized phillips. pull the screws at the bottom of the silver trim pieces around the middle of the dash, those pull up from the bottom up, gently. then its straight forward from there. unplug the a/c controls. very straight forward.

How does it look when Off-Road lights are mounted to OEM rack ????

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Manik light bar (thanks CruiserLarry!) with 4 KC Slimlites (2 Outside=Driving Beam, 2 Inside=Long Range):


Delta 250 Rectangular Driving Lights (7.25" x 3.5", I think) mounted on custom brackets (see below for more details):


Each pair of lights is switched on a OEM Taco switch (2 shown here for the overhead lights, 1 more switch next to clutch cancel buttom for rear lights):


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I am about to buy an FJ with MT6 and no ATRAC switch. If I install an ATRAC switch, will ATRAC and the Rear Diff work together without further hacking??

Written by Raj Patra
If it is new, the ATRAC switch will allow the Locker to work with ATRAC, without any additional modification.

If it is used, it might work, it might not, depending on the date it was manufactured.

I have a 2x4 FJ and wanted to know if it could be used in off road courses ?

Written by Raj Patra
What do you mean by offroad courses?

If you are simply asking if you can take it offroad, yes you can. 2x4's are excellent in the desert and sand when properly driven and outfitted.

Definitely stay out of deep mud, and big rocks, as 4x4 is a must there.

I suggest going out with someone, possibly on one of the many trips planned here just in case you get stuck and you need a friendly pull!

Some downey offroad lift kit steps are???

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What are items listed under the packages available for FJ cruiser??

Written by Raj Patra
*CQ PKG INCLUDES:
-Keyless Entry
-Power Outside Mirrors, w/ image lights
-Rear Wiper
-Cruise Control
-daytime running lights
-back sonar
-rear privacy glass

**UP: UPGRADE PKG #1 INCLUDES:
- requires CQ
-Multi-Info Display (Dash mounted trip pc, compass, altimeter
-2-1 audio 6-disc changer, equalizer, D-Pillar speakers, 400W Inverter, Headliner Speaker, (No Sub)
-AL: 17" alloys
-Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel w/ audio & cruise controls
-Metallic like shifter
- Rear Differential Lock
-Color Keyed (exterior color) interior door trim inserts
- active traction VSC (not on GV slides but part of preferencing system)

***UR UPGRADE PKG#2 INCLUDES:
-UP and adds a rear wall mounted subwoofer

**** TRD Package (Planned)
-Off-Road Tuned Shocks
-Off-Road "All-Terrain" BF Goodrich Tires
-Performance Exhaust
-Rock Rails

What are some of the individual options available with the cruiser?

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Individual Options
FE- 50 State Emmissions
GY- Side Curtain airbags
AL-17" Aluminum Wheels w/Spare
DL-Rear Differential locks
RB- Running Boards

What are some of the packages available???

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Packages
CQ Package*
UP Package**
UR Package***
TRD Package****

What are some of the spare parts available and what are its various details???

Written by Raj Patra

There are many spare parts available online.

I have listed main ones below with all specifications and purchase details.

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What are some specialities of the new 2007 FJ cruiser??

Written by Raj Patra
Speaker manufacturer NXT has announced that Toyota's new 2007 FJ Cruiser SUV will be the first commercial vehicle to incorporate its flat speaker technology, with the FJ to rock the enclosure-less speakers in its ceiling panel. The NXT tech differs from traditional conical speakers in that it uses a light, flat diaphragm to disburse sound frequencies over the entire panel surface as opposed to producing vibrations that ripple from the center outwards. The NXT-enabled FJ will be available in March 2006 for an as-yet-unspecified price.

What are the items available which can be listed as accessoties for the FJ cruiser??

Written by Raj Patra
Accessories
alloy fuel door
Alloy Wheel w/ BFG Tires
All Weather Cargo Mat
All Weather Floor mats
Arm Rest Passenger side
Ashtray
Brush Guard
Cargo Cover
Cargo Net
Cargo Tote
Carpeted Cargo Mat
Carpeted Floor Mat
Door Sill Enhancements
Driving Lights- Off-Road
Emergency Assistance Kit
Exhaust System - TRD
Exhaust Tip
First Aid Kit
Front Skid Plate
Hood Protector
License Plate Frame
Navigation System - GPS (Quest 2)
Off-Road Shocks - TRD
Read Door Storage
Rock Rails
Roof Rack
Roof Rack Mounted Off-Road Lights
RR Attachments - Bike
RR Attachments - Ski/Board
Running Boards
Satellite Radio - XM or Sirius
Spare Tire Cover
Sport Shift Knobs
Tail Lamp Guards
Touch Up Paint
Towing Accessories
Towing Receiver Hitch w/ Wire Harness
VIP security w/ motion detection
Wheel Locks (5 piece set)

What are the OFFICIAL 2008 FJ Cruiser Info???

Written by Raj Patra
DELETE COLOR: Black Cherry Pearl (02JT)
ADD COLORS: Iceberg (0058), Sandstorm (02JY), Brick (02JX)

ITEMS ADDED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT (all packages):
-Front Seat Mounted Side Airbags and Roll-Sensing Front and Rear Head/Side Curtain Airbags
-Engine Immobilizer
-Rear Window Wiper/Washer
-TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
-Front Seat Side Sun Visors

PACKAGES:

1. BASE PACKAGE
-see standard equipment changes above

2. New OFF-ROAD PACKAGE replaces the B PACKAGE
ITEMS ADDED:
-16" Unique Alloy Wheels
-P265/75R16 BFG M&S Tires
-Front & Rear Bilstein Shock Absorbers
-Front Passenger Armrest

3. C PACKAGE
ITEMS ADDED:
-SubWoofer to FJammer Audio (remember, this is changes to the Canadian version, we couldn't get the sub before)
-Front Passenger Armrest

Still have your choice of Automatic or Manual Transmission, although the Manual gets dinged with the Canadian Government's Green Levy for $1000 for 2007 - probably will be the same for 2008!

What are the price variations for different FJ Cruisers??

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4X2 AT V6	$22,110
4X4 MT V6	$23,290
4X4 AT V6	$23,700

What are the various colours available for the FJ cruiser??

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Colors
02JR-WHITE/TITANIUM MET.
02JT-WHITE/BLACKCHERRY PEARL
02JU-WHITE/SUN FUSION
02JV-WHITE/VOODOO BLUE
02JW-WHITE/BLACK DIAMOND

What are the various models of Toyota FJ cruiser?

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Models
4702 - FJ 4X2 WAGON (AUTO)
4703 - FJ 4X4 WAGON (6SPD MAN)
4704 - FJ 4X4 WAGON ( 5spd AUTO)

what is a easy hack for Active Track??

Written by Raj Patra
What I understand about A-TRAC is that it simulates an LSD, and an LSD checks wether a wheel is slipping or not based on the torque it is getting( a lot more complicated but that's the bottom line) so if the rear is locked then the wheels get or atleast they're suposed to get 50-50 torque split (which in practice rarely happens but atleast the engine/computer thinks it does, there's a huge thread in the forums about this go check it out) . So if the computer/engine thinks it's getting 50/50 torque then A-TRAC should never even bother to apply brakes to the rear wheels?

Just putting this out there. obviously a lot more research is needed before attempting this but I definite see it working..

another crazy idea would be to sort of fool the rear A-TRAC sensors(which I believe are different from the ABS ones or at least more accurate) with some sort of electric signal.. but this is way out of my league, so I'll leave it up to you guys to take this idea further if you'd like to.

What is the grinding-clicking noise you hear when A-TRAC is active ?

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What is the grinding-clicking noise you hear when A-TRAC is active ?

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What purpose would a "Rear Bumper Guard" serve??

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Where can I get an FJ Cruiser Manual or Installation Instructions?

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Try our "Manuals and Movies" section.