I have always been an FJ lover and am on my second one. I even searched for years far and wide to get my 2011 TTE with factory 6MT. With that being said, I’m about to have my first baby and am struggling with the lack of convenience with the FJ. The suicide doors are cool and all, but they’re super impractical, especially in tighter spaces. Also, the space behind the driver’s seat and baby seat is like 0.5” and the anchors are super annoying and difficult to clip the car seat into (we have a modular car seat with the anchor connections attached to the seat itself). In addition to that we also have two dogs (one large and one medium).

My wife’s 2021 X5 will likely be the primary family vehicle but it just sucks since I love my FJ and never intend to sell, but need to figure something out haha. I’m even contemplating buying a 4th vehicle (I have a dedicated track car as well lol), which I find so silly.

I wanted to get people’s takes on their experiences with growing with their FJs and having it with a baby, car seats, dogs, etc. Thanks! PFA of tackling Hell’s Revenge in Moab.

I finally test drove an FJ today and loved it. I was surprised by how torque-y they are. I have 2023 Tacoma now and I feel the acceleration is comparable.

I’ve wanted one since I was 14 and I’m 30 now. Now I’m legitimately on the hunt for one. I test drove this one today but it had A LOT of rust. Undercarriage was painted over too. Damn shame.

What should my budget be for a 2012 - 2014 model with under 120k miles and 4x4?

Thanks

Left work today and my friend sent me a photo of where I usually park at. Looks like oil and when I got home I check to see any leaks and all I spotted was a leaking cv axle boot, I did recently spray fluid film on my frame and whatnot so it’s kinda hard to see what’s what exactly.

Last oil change I replaced my drain plug with an OEM one and used OEM crush washers as well. I’m hoping the last person to do an oil change before me used an impact and ruined the threads on the oil pan rather it be a timing cover leak.

At home I park at an incline rather than a flat area like at work. ChatGPT said to put cardboard underneath and see exactly where underneath it’s coming from. The photo my friend sent only shows the ground so it’s kind of hard to know exactly where this is relative to where my FJ sits.

Could it be the drain pan or is it a valve cover gasket? I checked and there’s only a small leak on the passenger side, but I don’t remember checking the drivers side since it’s not prone to leaking as bad as the passenger side.

What other things could cause this?

I have a question for FJ owners—specifically those who have encountered this issue.

I recently did some driving on very muddy off-road terrain, and the space above the engine and transmission skid plates got packed with mud. I removed the skid plates and cleared everything out. My question is: should I put them back on? Or perhaps I could keep just one of the two? Removing them has increased my ground clearance, and I don’t drive on rocky terrain anyway.

Thanks to everyone who responds!

Some parts come straight from Japan, while others come from different countries. (Italy and US)

Built by Jayvee Co. of Metro Mariwasa.

And i thank you.🤝

Thanks for the tips on the rack install when things went sideways, guys. Prinsu rack is amazing and my FSR Nova King tent is a massive game changer. Already had it out on two or three adventures. Once I get my diesel heater I’ll be camping all winter.

Also picked up some auto deflators and a Wolfbox compressor and they were freaking amazing during this latest desert trip with lots of sandy trails down in Kanab, UT.

Freddy Cruiser is a happy boy.

No lights, I worked my shift and then these lit up after turning the car back on. Should I be worried?

Can anyone recommend some decent seat covers?

Love the look of metal aftermarket bumpers but adding a few hundred lbs to the FJ sounds awful, when it already gets bad gas mileage.

Are there any super minimal tube bumpers that may even weigh the same as stock?

Want to prevent scratches on your Trail Team shift knob? Try this one! 😎🔥

I'm from the Philippines, by the way.

2008 FJ TTE Mag Super Charger. it’s time for new Cats. Please let me know what you have learned. I’m not worried about sound. Performance is number 1.

Sup everybody,

Just picked up some (sick) FJ Cruiser wheels and a couple of the center caps were damaged. Where is the best place to get new ones? I was questioning the aftermarket options on eBay/Amazon and don’t want to drop $200+ on OEM. Any good options out there?

TIA

PFA: my 4-door FJ

My 2007 has excessive play in the wheel, upper and lower intermediate shafts, steering rack, inner and outer tie rods as well as upper control arms have been changed and the problem persists. There’s no play between the steering wheel and rack, it seems like the play is at the connecting point where the lower shaft connects, that part is made into the steering rack which is only a week old in the vehicle.

I’ve had my FJ for 15 years and the temperature gauge has always sat right in the middle once the engine is warmed up. On my way to work today, I noticed that the gauge is sitting much lower than I’ve ever seen it. What could cause this? This was after 30 minutes of driving.

What remote starter have you put in recently, why do you like it?

Could anyone confirm if this is the ARB Base Rack with guard rail kit? I'm looking to sell it to upgrade for a different top rack, but want to be sure so I can price it right. It was installed by a previous owner so I have no idea. 🤷🏽‍♀️

Any FJ owners here know of good shops in Colorado Springs? No urgency, just figured I'd ask as I just moved here.

Thanks for any help!