I am planning on getting an FJ, and I have some questions I was hopeing I could get some help with.
(I plan on using it on and off road; It will be a 4x4)
1. What wheel/tire size and type do you recommend?
2. What lift and how much of it?
3. What factory options would you recommend or say are a "must" for on/off road use?
4. What after-market modification(s) would you say make it "better"?
5. What tranny should I get? (Im undecided) the 5 speed auto, or the 6 speed manual?
6. What are your experiences with the FJ?
I beleive thats it, if I get some more questions Ill be sure to ask!
Thank you in advance!
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Re:Suggestions Please!...
Date: 2007/12/16 17:34
By: FunkyBCfj
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Hey, just a couple of things, we have the auto trans its been great, better on gas mpg because its true 2wd, not so on the man tran. I drove truck and have had enuf gearjammin and clutchin. Also we installed a Skyjacker 3" lift part# FJ 730 and it is sweet, it comes with adjustable front coilover shocks , unlike some other kits we looked at where you had to use a strut compressor to do the install and re-use your front coils, the ride is still firm but it is noticebly better in the back country. We went with 285/70r/17" BFG All Terrains and we live in a rough terrain area (mountains) and its sometimes scary where it can go, usually I limit out before the FJ does. We stayed with this lift and tire combo because tho we enjoy offroading we sill make some long highway journeys. Just thinkin, maybe in a couple of years we'll buy a used FJ ,keep the one we have and go crazy on the used one. Hmmmm. Gotta go I hear my wife coming. TTFN
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Re:Suggestions Please!...
Date: 2007/12/22 08:08
By: cruzgirl
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Hey there,I got the auto FJ (silver) and love it! The part time 4wd is plenty adequate as is, get the rear lockers for sure, the A-trac will help you in stopped and stuck situations. As for the accessories I got the rubber mats, they're so worth every penny, and the trailer hitch. I passed on the front skid plate and running boards, they seemed more for looks than anything else. Hope that helps with the basics. I haven't made any mods, it's awesome as is for now. I just did my first snow driving and it handled the road conditions perfectly. I tried getting really sideways in a snow field and the car beeped at me as a warning, the antilock brakes were fighting me! Tons of fun to drive!
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Re:Suggestions Please!...
Date: 2007/12/23 04:21
By: waterlad112002
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The last time it snowed over here i found an empty parking lot and had a blast doin 360's with my 6-speed! Definately handled like a dream but still let me have my fun at the same time!
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Gotta go I hear my wife coming. TTFN
