LC/LR4Life
Adventurer
Dropping the FJC from the line is a mistake in my opinion.
2009 FJ Cruiser SE at SEMA
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SinCityFJC
Adventurer
LC/LR4Life said:
I have one & it has the inner fender bulges w/fractures - waiting to see if 3rd redesign actually fixes the design flaw. This combined with economic/market issues may be the end of the FJ Cruiser.
LC/LR4Life
Adventurer
SinCityFJC said:
I had one of the earliest ones ordered from Japan, and mine never developed those cracks/bulges in the inside of the engine bay. I don't see what the problem with that is, it doesn't detract from the outer appearance. Mine wheeled great off road, and it impressed a lot of people in stock form with what it could do with those cheap tires Toyota shoed it with.
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
DBS311 said:
I thought they did in the Trail Edition?
Trail Edition
4RUNNER TRAIL EDITION PACKAGE
All new for 2009, the Trail Edition is based on the rugged SR5. The package features an Electronic Locking Rear Differential and a Torsen® limited-slip center differential with locking feature. Also included are Bilstein® shocks, unique 16-inch, 5-spoke aluminum alloy wheels, distinctive black-painted tubular side steps and roof rack, and a color-keyed grille. To complete the package, there's a TomTom® [1] Personal Navigation Device [2], so you'll know precisely when you reach the middle of nowhere.
Too bad it's V6 Only.....BOOOOO...Offer those options with the V8 and i'd have my next rig picked out, which is why Jeep gets my nod with the Grand Cherokee Overland, although I would prefer if the GC had lockable diffs instead of the LSD's
teotwaki
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Backwoods Rambler said:
The locking center diff is already available but the rear locking axle is not. The VSC disable will also be added. The offered tubular side steps are worthless and do not match the FJ Cruisers true bolt on rock rails.
Who knows if the 4Runner will last past 2010...
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Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
teotwaki said:
So not much of an upgrade there I guess
teotwaki said:
To what, the Trail Edition? I didn't read this anywhere??
teotwaki said:
Naturally, since this is sold as a Mall Crawler to the masses instead of what it truely can be...
teotwaki said:
That's a real shame, replaced by what??
teotwaki
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Backwoods Rambler said:
Would be nice if they offered the six-speed manual! :bike_rider:
Backwoods Rambler said:
read down to 3rd paragraph under "Safety"
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z15851/Toyota-4Runner.aspx
also here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_4Runner
Backwoods Rambler said:
Still would have been easy to add the hard mount points to the frame...
Backwoods Rambler said:
Look at how big the Rav-4 is now. Easier to mass produce too.
jingram
Adventurer
It is interesting reading a number of posts about guys wanting to merge the 4runner and the FJ or for toyota to put out a "proper" midsize truck?
Am I the only one that looks at an FJ or a Tacoma or a 4runner these days and wonders why they have balooned into roughly the same size as mid 80s Suburbans?
I for one miss "compact" pickup trucks and SUVs that used to be marketed by Toyota and Nissan and at the time Isuzu and Mitsubishi, not to mention Ford and Chevy with the Ranger/Bronco II and the S10/Blazer respectively. It just seems very strange to me not to simply revive one of the earlier designs size wise with updated sheet metal and a fuel efficient diesel or midsize 4 banger and call it good. I for one would be all over it.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy having that extra bit of room and the extra power that these larger models afford. Hell, the Frontier/Xterra and the FJ/Tacoma both have lovely 4.0 liter V6s that are GREAT motors, but I hold onto my first gen xterra because I don't like how "fat" these new vehicles have become.
As it was, it was very hard for me to move from my Hardbody and our 85 Isuzu Trooper to the Xterra.
That all being said, I really like the looks of this SEMA FJ, although an ARB RR would look much better on it along with OEM steelies, but as others have said, visibility just sucks in them and it is in some ways very unfortunate they did FT 4wd in the manual transmission models.
Am I the only one that looks at an FJ or a Tacoma or a 4runner these days and wonders why they have balooned into roughly the same size as mid 80s Suburbans?
I for one miss "compact" pickup trucks and SUVs that used to be marketed by Toyota and Nissan and at the time Isuzu and Mitsubishi, not to mention Ford and Chevy with the Ranger/Bronco II and the S10/Blazer respectively. It just seems very strange to me not to simply revive one of the earlier designs size wise with updated sheet metal and a fuel efficient diesel or midsize 4 banger and call it good. I for one would be all over it.
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy having that extra bit of room and the extra power that these larger models afford. Hell, the Frontier/Xterra and the FJ/Tacoma both have lovely 4.0 liter V6s that are GREAT motors, but I hold onto my first gen xterra because I don't like how "fat" these new vehicles have become.
As it was, it was very hard for me to move from my Hardbody and our 85 Isuzu Trooper to the Xterra.
That all being said, I really like the looks of this SEMA FJ, although an ARB RR would look much better on it along with OEM steelies, but as others have said, visibility just sucks in them and it is in some ways very unfortunate they did FT 4wd in the manual transmission models.
teotwaki
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jingram said:
My 4Runner was a step down in size from my 1989 full-sized Bronco, both in overall size and smaller engine; 5.8L ---> 4.0L Also more aero and better fuel mileage.
Do you have dimensions on the 80's 'Burban? I remember it as much bigger than my 4Runner is but I could be wrong....
Backwoods Rambler
Explorer
jingram said:
No you're not the only one. However I assume you're being intentionally fececious (sp) about your comparison.
I also agree that mfg's should keep these things smaller, but I would still like the more powerful engines :chowtime:
Oh, and I didn't consider the rear locker a big upgrade since I figured you could get one from TRD or out of a Tacoma no?