Wife wants one and I want to see what people have done for bumpers. etc. Mild lift, 33's or so Black on black with a roof rack is what she wants.

Honestly, the best fj cruiserr specifc source for stuff like that is fjcruiserforums.com. Or mud. There just doesn't seem to be a lot of FJC owners that are of the "pirate" mindset.

Be warned -- The fjcforum is loaded with mall crawlers. about 20% wheel. Mud has a good following, but not nearly as FJC specific.

There are 3 SAS modded FJC that I know of, and one bad ass desert racer/mall crawler.

There are a number of manufactures making bumpers, sliders, roof racks, etc. I went with the Demello bumper and sliders.

Here is a few threads that might be helpful. There are lots of pics in those threads. I think there are slider and lift comparison threads as well.

Bumper Comparison (http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/fj-cruiser-technical-articles/39812-complete-front-bumper-comparison.html)

Roof rack comparison (http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/interior-exterior-visual-tech/19244-complete-roof-rack-comparison.html)

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Mr Bechtold has a VERY nice SAS rig on there ;)

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Mr Bechtold has a VERY nice SAS rig on there ;)


LOL! Thanks. Here's my bumper BTW. To the OP, you might see it cruising through Magalia every now and then.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/sbechtold/FJC/TTORA/2007-11%20Deer%20Valley/IMG_4223.jpg

Oh, and wilson, if she wants black on black she has two options:

#1 - buy one of the 3200 07 TRD's that came that way fromt he factory

#2 - spend $500 - $1500 on getting the roof painted.

I may be selling my TRD, as I really like the new sand storm

All-Pro bumper offers the best approach angle and i also think it is the lightest. I am very happy with mine.

Also the all-pro fits the best. My opinion

Oh, lemme tell ya... I'm a wife and mom... have your wife check out MY FJ!!


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=582336


Good Luck!!! :D

i have the "3 toytec lift, demello sliders, moto wheels with 285/17 bfg allterrain
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2639000-2639999/2639123_25_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/2639000-2639999/2639123_39_full.jpg

Oh, lemme tell ya... I'm a wife and mom... have your wife check out MY FJ!!


http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=582336


Good Luck!!! :D

That looks real nice! This rig won't be built with pirate mentality, we've got a slightly modded Fj40 that I was given free reign on for things like that. We saw a ton of the FJC's at SnT last weekend and she decided she wants one. Won't be for another year or so (most likely). What's this sandstorm you speak of? We will likely get the TRD package from the factory, just don't see a reason not to. Maybe I'll SAS it by the time the kids can drive it :evil:

What's this sandstorm you speak of? :evil:

New color for 08. It looks good!

New color for 08. It looks good!

Ahh, thought it was a special edition or something. She's standing her ground on Black. I like silver or yellow, personally but...she's the boss. I just emailed her a link to your build

tell her this...


The best thing about driving my FJ is the approval ratings from onlookers. I went to the car wash a couple of weeks ago and happened to pull in right behind another FJ. Problem is the other FJ was sporting 20" chrome wheels, was slightly lowered, and had the bass thumpin'. What a poser! When I pulled up behind him, the car wash attendants all looked at my FJ and simultaneously did a "thumbs up" to my modifications! That felt pretty cool, if I do say so myself! :smokin:

tell her this...


The best thing about driving my FJ is the approval ratings from onlookers. I went to the car wash a couple of weeks ago and happened to pull in right behind another FJ. Problem is the other FJ was sporting 20" chrome wheels, was slightly lowered, and had the bass thumpin'. What a poser! When I pulled up behind him, the car wash attendants all looked at my FJ and simultaneously did a "thumbs up" to my modifications! That felt pretty cool, if I do say so myself! :smokin:

I'm sure, she's looking forward to getting groceries in this right now though (It's all OD and flat black now)
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=330447&stc=1&d=1192389647

I have the Expidition One front bumper with bullbar. You can find a good comparison of FJC bumpers here:http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/fj-cruiser-technical-articles/39812-complete-front-bumper-comparison.html
Mine:
http://www.exp-one.com/picts/PictureFJBBfull.jpg

Satisfactory!

That looks real nice! This rig won't be built with pirate mentality, we've got a slightly modded Fj40 that I was given free reign on for things like that. We saw a ton of the FJC's at SnT last weekend and she decided she wants one. Won't be for another year or so (most likely). What's this sandstorm you speak of? We will likely get the TRD package from the factory, just don't see a reason not to. Maybe I'll SAS it by the time the kids can drive it :evil:

So that you know -- in 07, the "Special Edition" was a TRD package, with the black on black. That is not offered in 08. For 08, the "special edition" has a "Trail Teams" badging, and is all white. Next year, who knows what they will offer. If your wife has her heart set on all black, you'll either need to buy an 07 TRD, or budget some coin to paint the roof black.

Thank you for the heads up, let me know if you do decide to sell yours

your going to have to get some cheap labor to keep it clean if its black!
Have had a few vehicles that were black.... they looked dirt brown living on a dirt road for years. too lazy to keep up on them.

light color most better, for you anyways, because I doubt the wifey will wash it. :D

Yes, the black shows dirt easily. It also is the purtiest clean.

Since it's actually a metallic, it has a clear on top, which means if you get brush marks, the marks turn white. But they rub out very well.

your going to have to get some cheap labor to keep it clean if its black!
Have had a few vehicles that were black.... they looked dirt brown living on a dirt road for years. too lazy to keep up on them.

light color most better, for you anyways, because I doubt the wifey will wash it. :D

Believe me I've tried to convince her we don't want a black car. Once upona time she ahd a black jeep and loved it until she realized it was a turd. Now that she's playing for the right team she wants a sproty black rig again. I would not let her put a nice paint job on the 40 because it's going to get messed up and hard to blend rattle can into good paint.

Hey Wilson.....Black is going to be hot as hell with all that sun out there ya know eh.

I drove one for a few 100 miles and for myself I didnt like it overall, to cramped inside for me & those side pillars....everytime I looked over my shoulder I wanted to get a sawsall and cut an opening so I could see better....hahahah. It drove fairly well though........no chance to wheel it on that trip with a friend.

Hey Wilson.....Black is going to be hot as hell with all that sun out there ya know eh.

I drove one for a few 100 miles and for myself I didnt like it overall, to cramped inside for me & those side pillars....everytime I looked over my shoulder I wanted to get a sawsall and cut an opening so I could see better....hahahah. It drove fairly well though........no chance to wheel it on that trip with a friend.

The blindspots have me concerned as well. We'll likely hit the dealer the week of turkey day to check one out and see if she's still seriously interested. With '07 being the only model year with black on black we may end up getting one sooner than I would like. But, I guarantee it will be black on black.

The Thing with the blind spots is not that big of a deal, really. Just think of when you pack for the trail. I always have myself packed so full, I can only see out of the mirrors anyway.

Once you get used to the mirrors (and get the blind spot stick ons), and use the back up sensors, it's fine. On tight trails a spotter is really nice.

The blindspots have me concerned as well. We'll likely hit the dealer the week of turkey day to check one out and see if she's still seriously interested. With '07 being the only model year with black on black we may end up getting one sooner than I would like. But, I guarantee it will be black on black.


that TRD package is pretty$$$ and probably doenst have anything youd want anyhow(except a black roof) id look at getting the top painted and buying the cheaper version?...i really like these things with a mild lift and 33 MT's, really considering gettting one myself, wish there was a pickup version!!!

LOL! Thanks. Here's my bumper BTW. To the OP, you might see it cruising through Magalia every now and then.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/sbechtold/FJC/TTORA/2007-11%20Deer%20Valley/IMG_4223.jpg

is there a buiild thread on this one? NICE!

Does the locker come standard then? I thought that was part of the TRD package like on the other trucks?

is there a buiild thread on this one? NICE!

Thanks! Click here. (http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72522)

that TRD package is pretty$$$ and probably doenst have anything youd want anyhow(except a black roof) id look at getting the top painted and buying the cheaper version?...i really like these things with a mild lift and 33 MT's, really considering gettting one myself, wish there was a pickup version!!!

Not totally true. The cost of the TRD package was within a couple of hundred of a similarly equipped rigged. It also outfitted it more in line with being a wheeler.

While it is true that you can "build" what you want cheaper, for a lot of people it has what they need.

I think for 2008, the off-road package is a good set up, which is the basis of the 08 Special Edition.

Did you see this one???

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Body_Armor_Front_Bumper.JPG

It's HUGE! :eek:

Did you see this one???

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Body_Armor_Front_Bumper.JPG

It's HUGE! :eek:

I like how they have that bigass bumper on there with the factory "skid plate".:shaking:

boy does the approach angle suck on that one. It also looks really heavy

Just bought a no-bling base model for $21,142. Didn't even consider the TRD because I'd just be crapcanning the suspension/tires/etc. anyhow. I figure I can build it for half the difference between my purchase price and an optioned out one.

http://home.bluemarble.net/~n9emz/Cars/FJCruiser/FJlf.JPG

http://home.bluemarble.net/~n9emz/Cars/FJCruiser/FJrr.JPG

The locker is an option on all the auto trucks, and standard with the 6 speed.

As of the last time I checked (March) there were 3 TRD FJ Cruisers left in the country on dealer lots. I think I would be safe to say that they are all sold by now. The only way to get a TRD FJ is to buy a used one.

That said, other than the shocks and TRD badging, there is no difference between that truck, and an oct 06+ FJ. Just make sure the Atrac and Rear locker work together on the truck you buy.

What Hick said....believe it or not, the 17" steelies sold me on the Option A FJ. I've got more ground clearance stock that I had with this rig I put about $3500 into on mods.

http://home.bluemarble.net/~n9emz/052607BadLands/LFafter.JPG

My A-TRAC works with the locker but I was prepared to do the mod if it didn't.

What's A-trac? Guess the TRD's are out

What's A-trac?

A-Trac uses brake pulses to transfer torque from a spinning wheel to the other side. It's like a pseudo-locker and works really well, but sure does make some funny noises.

Just bought a no-bling base model for $21,142.

http://home.bluemarble.net/~n9emz/Cars/FJCruiser/FJlf.JPG

http://home.bluemarble.net/~n9emz/Cars/FJCruiser/FJrr.JPG




Please don't tell us you bought the 2WD model. Cuz that's the stripped down price they put on TV ads... for 2WD. :shaking:

Please don't tell us you bought the 2WD model. Cuz that's the stripped down price they put on TV ads... for 2WD. :shaking:

they come in 2wd:shaking: that is wrong in so many ways:barf:

they come in 2wd:shaking: that is wrong in so many ways:barf:

Not only do they come in 2wd, but people buy them and "build" them. Notice something conspicuously absent from the second photo in this thread.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/36146-buzzards-fjuav.html

Please don't tell us you bought the 2WD model. Cuz that's the stripped down price they put on TV ads... for 2WD. :shaking:

Jury's out....go here for answer(s): Sambo is/ain't an idiot (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=632259)

Thank you for your support!

http://home.bluemarble.net/~n9emz/dancenana.gif

Here are a few pic's of my TRD SE

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z21/shadow-warror/Nice-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z21/shadow-warror/Nice-4.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z21/shadow-warror/Nice-3.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z21/shadow-warror/Nice-2.jpg


Here is a link to the build: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/39068-raptor-here-shadow-warriors-build.html

Niiiiiiice. Reminds me that I've got to get a Bandi Mount.

The blindspots have me concerned as well.

My old lady has an FJC. The blindspots are bad but the thing that got my attention was the way the wind pushes the FJC around on the highway.:eek: If you are on an open road and there is a strong crosswind be prepared to drive with both hands FIRMLY on the wheel.

The blindspots have me concerned as well.

I bought mine in California... much better deal than here in Las Vegas... anywho... before I hopped on that plane headed for Burbank, I stopped by AutoZone and picked up a pair of those stick on convex mirrors for like $4, and threw them in my purse.

Before I drove off the dealer's lot, I stuck them on the corners of the mirrors, and the dealer was like, "whoa... that's a good idea...I should do that to all the FJ's."

That was back in January, and they've never come off and have done their job perfectly. They look stock, too, because they've got the black plastic behind the mirror that matches the factory quite well.

A four dollar investment well spent :D


Don't NOT buy an FJ for the blindspots! Think of the little cars that you can't see as OBSTACLES, then everyday will feel like you've gone four-wheeling!

Here are a few pic's of my TRD SE

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z21/shadow-warror/Nice-1.jpg

Whoa -- way too clean! :shaking: This is Pirate4x4; come back once you've 'wheeled it! :flipoff2:

But I guess that's one way to avoid chowdering the diffs and axles, though.

Whoa -- way too clean! :shaking: This is Pirate4x4; come back once you've 'wheeled it! :flipoff2:

But I guess that's one way to avoid chowdering the diffs and axles, though.

I do wheel it, in Ouray, CO in the Ozarks Mountains and in Rough Country's Off-Road park Coon Creek...It's no pavement Pricess...:smokin:

Not only do they come in 2wd, but people buy them and "build" them. Notice something conspicuously absent from the second photo in this thread.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/36146-buzzards-fjuav.html

this was on the second page-
"yea its 2 wd with the posi. but thats enough for me dont need the overkill for what i do."

they care more about his horn:confused:

2wd..yes, but sweet Ipod/GPS holder:shaking::homer:

Here's a wheeled Black one...

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/gallery/data/500/medium/sedfest1209075.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/terryabaker/SedonaFest%202007/Sedonafest207.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/terryabaker/SedonaFest%202007/Sedonafest364.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/terryabaker/SedonaFest%202007/Sedonafest250.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t133/terryabaker/SedonaFest%202007/Sedonafest188.jpg

The official All-Pro FJC doesn't have the upper control arms or transfer case skid pate? I had a feeling I was wasting money :D

I swapped my exhaust crossover to run behind the transfer case before we had a transfer case skid plate, but am currently looking for a stock crossover to swap in so I can run that skidplate. The A-arms are an option, required on the Tacoma but not required on the FJ (Yes, they use different upper a-arms, why we dont know). If someone with an auto trans FJ wants to swap exhaust crossovers mine will come with a very nice sounding Flowmaster 40 series muffler no extra charge, trhey just have to be local & help with the swap. It will not be compatible with the MT6 transmission as the clutch slave cylinder hose is in the way behind the transfer case.

Yeah, I'm just messin around. The dings and scrapes in my transfer case/exhaust skid let me know that it was worth the money.

I feel bad for any potential road kill......
http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb17/drifter_23_1980/DSC00166.jpg

Here's my brothers new FJ on the Funny Rocks here in WA State. He's running the Rough Country 3" lift kit and Pro Comp tires.

http://www.4wheelingplus.com/images/matt-fj-funny-rocks01.jpg

This is the bumper i made for this FJ. And his SAS..
http://solofabworks.com/images/Rigs/FJbumper11.jpg

Can follow the rest of the build on www.Solofabworks.com

my mall-crawlerific pose. no other pictures with the new winch mount

My build page.. (http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/32589-domincgs-voodoo-death.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/humprnr/fj/IMG_2998.jpg

http://www.allprooffroad.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=116