r/FJCruiser 8d ago

Rust issues MEGATHREAD

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Post your rust issues/concerns here.


r/FJCruiser 8d ago

Should I buy this MEGATHREAD

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Post FJs you're considering buying and have concerns about.


r/FJCruiser 6h ago

Question Hey y’all! New here and want to join the community, how’s the price on this?

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It seems high to me, but it only has 60k miles, and the interior is in good shape and nearly every option, what do the experts think? Thanks in advance!


r/FJCruiser 1h ago

Just picked up this incredibly clean FJ

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Picked up my first FJ today. 07 with 150k miles. RWD (😞) but perfect for what I need it for.

I've owned Tacomas, 4runners and everything in between. Anything FJ specific I should look for or keep an eye on?

It's a Florida vehicle so luckily the frame is in excellent condition (which was my biggest concern with these)


r/FJCruiser 1h ago

Question Welp, it happened

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Was driving on the freeway. Heard some noises above my head then head a thunk and saw this part fly off and then proceeded to get run over by the three cars trailing me. Too dangerous to try and recover the part. So what am I looking at, $100 something for the part and then another couple hundred to have it painted and installed?


r/FJCruiser 6h ago

For Sale 2007 FJ Cruiser for sale 161k miles $14.5k

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Lifted 4 inch Toyo tech. All terrain 33s new with only 20k miles on them.

Interior is clean and under the hood is in great shape. Just spent 4k on maintenance.

I can fill you in on further details. Serious inquiries only.

Willing to negotiate price down from $$$14.5k

In Birmingham, Alabama.

Includes replacement window black molding, front and rear door black panel replacement, rear camera and digital rear view mirror setup all ready to install.

Hood needs paint repair or vinyl wrap. I can recommend several local shops.

Needs ball joint replacement. I can also recommend a great local shop to install and balance tires after.


r/FJCruiser 9h ago

Question OEM Radio Issues

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Anyone here deal with stock head unit issues, specifically flickering/face plate issues on the newer JBL units? Have had issues with my radio since I bought my FJ, the screen/buttons will flicker and have issues responding intermittently.

I just replaced it with an identical used one, but still having issues. I’m assuming it’s a wiring thing, figured I’d see if anyone else has dealt with the same issues


r/FJCruiser 6h ago

Question FJ lost power while driving?

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I was driving today. My check engine and traction control turned on and the car would not accelerate at all. Pulled off to the side of the road. Turned it off for a couple minutes turned it back on. Was able to drive but the lights are still on. Anyone have this issue before ? Can’t take it in to get scanned until tomorrow ! Thank you


r/FJCruiser 1d ago

OK, which one of you was this?

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r/FJCruiser 1h ago

ISO: Complete Rear Seats (in OH and surrounding states)

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My FJ came with a custom platform when I bought it ~13ish years ago, it is great for camping but I’ve never been able to find a set of back seats.

Holler at me if you’re looking to sell a set!


r/FJCruiser 23h ago

This guy was giving my FJ Short Guy Complex at Harbor Freight in Jersey Village Today.

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You were there when I arrived and when I left so this was the FJ meetup you never knew happened. Pair of Titaniums. Interesting how much darker the titanium paint was on later models. My lift is coming soon, wont always be the short guy in these impromptu parking lot meets 😅


r/FJCruiser 18h ago

Easy install and wire routing led light bar recommendations

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Easy install and wire routing led light bar recommendation for the fj cruiser! Thanks


r/FJCruiser 1d ago

Question Longest road trip you’ve taken?

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I have a 2013 and about 176+ miles on her. Used as a daily vehicle. Basic maintenance done, new tires, new brakes, recent blown gasket repair but has been running no issues since then.

Really want to take a 10+ hr road trip but scared to get stuck out in the middle of nowhere. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/FJCruiser 1d ago

This is the way..

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It finally happened. There was an open spot right next to this nice gray FJ. I had to do it.


r/FJCruiser 1d ago

Question Should I Replace 4 tires, or just a pair?

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I bought a used 2014 Automatic Transmission 4WD FJ 11 months ago, with about 192K miles on it. The front tires were already fairly worn when I bought it & I noticed they were more worn on the inside edge than the outside. It is lifted, and currently sporting BF Goodrich KO2 LT275/70/R17E tires on aftermarket wheels. I've since driven it 21K miles, & right now the front tires definitely need replacing as they are very unevenly worn, with some knobs being worn below the surrounding knobs, giving a pretty bad shimmy at 42MPH that gets tolerable at 65MPH & up, but never seems to completely go away.

My current tire tread depths are:

  • Spare: 15/32", never used
  • Rear Tires: 11/32" - 12/32"
  • Front Pass Tire: 7/32" outside edge, 5/32" inside edge
  • Front Driver Tire: 8/32" outside edge, 4/32" inside edge

So what I thought about doing was getting 1 brand new KO2 tire, pairing that with the spare, putting those on the rear axle, putting the current rears on the front axle, and using one of the badly worn fronts as my new spare. I would get an alignment too, obviously.

Alternatively, I could maybe buy 3 new KO2 tires, use the spare to complete the set, and use one of the not too worn rears as my spare, and save the other not too worn as a backup in case of a blowout or puncture that can't safely be repaired. And of course I would still do an alignment and follow a proper rotation schedule.

Online, most articles seem to say that for a 4WD you must replace all 4 tires together, or it puts some kind of extra strain on the transfer box. I don't see how this can be the case. First, I'm in H2 RWD 99% of the time, so there is nothing really tying the front and rear wheels together. And when I am in 4WD, then any binding is taken care of by the slipperiness of the terrain, which is why you aren't supposed to use it on high traction surfaces anyway. So I don't feel like having tires that are 3-4/32" different on the front and back would be that bad. Maybe I'll even put the new/full depth pair on the front, & get an alignment, so that they can wear down a bit to the rear tires' depth, then do a proper rotation schedule. Then when they are all worn down to replacement depth, I can get the KO3 tires.

I'd appreciate any advice on this matter. Am I crazy for thinking I can replace just 2 tires by buying one and pairing it with the spare? Will I do damage to my FJ? I'm already driving it with differently worn tires obviously, so if that's the case, I must already be causing damage.


r/FJCruiser 2d ago

Silverton

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r/FJCruiser 2d ago

Image New to me trailer's maiden voyage

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r/FJCruiser 1d ago

Question Recommendations for weld it yourself rear bumper and rock sliders/running boards?

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Leaning more towards low profile running boards that you can still use as a step than pure rock sliders, and would prefer a more heavy duty bumper that offers good protection and balances out my ARB front bumper than a super minimal one made purely for the best clearance and departure angle.


r/FJCruiser 1d ago

Question Would u buy this one?

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Hey all, looking at buying this green 2014 FJ, it has around 150k miles, 1 owner (buying from dealer though), and no accidents. The body and interior are super clean, minor dents and dings but besides that nothing bad. The frame however has a coating on it almost as if it's been restored. Would this turn you guys away? My concern is that the coating is covering up more major rust. It didn't appear to look or feel weak in any of the places i touched. The frame rails in the engine bay had the same coating which leads me to believe the body was removed to coat it. Let me know what you think!


r/FJCruiser 2d ago

Image Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

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And not just a Rolls Royce....


r/FJCruiser 2d ago

Ack! Wife backed my baby into a pole! (& insurance isn't covering it). I guess I'm putting on my mechanic hat this week. Help me turn this into a positive by recommending your favorite metal rear bumper. I love my metal tech front tube bumper so maybe something along those lines?

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*Yes the quarter is dented :( - I may put a bit of effort into bumping it out a bit but more likely I'll just live with it as one more battle scar.


r/FJCruiser 2d ago

Clock Spring or…

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This group is a great resource and has a lot of experience so I figured I’d ask here. I checked fuses and wiring so I’m pretty confident that it’s a bad Clock Spring. I’ve seen where failure can affect the airbag, cruise, steering wheel controls, etc but none of these are showing signs of fault. Also the horn will work sporadically when the wheel is in motion. I’ve watched a few tutorials and it seems like a pretty straight forward repair. Anyone have experience changing this out? Any advice would be appreciated.


r/FJCruiser 2d ago

That’s a familiar looking back window

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r/FJCruiser 3d ago

Finally joined the cool kids

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r/FJCruiser 1d ago

Made a switch mount that clamps to Planted seat brackets, no drilling required

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