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Originally Posted by js08
I just got the 08 FJ Cruiser...TRD model. Any suggestions as to what needs to be added for better performance? Granted, I do not do much off-roading...so just for running around town. Should I stick with the tires I was given (BFG) or get a new set when they wear down? Also, any suggestions on how to make the truck sound a little throatier? It just sounds kind of wimpy as is...
Thanks
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I assume the your new truck is the new white on white Trail Edition.
If so, it has the TRD CAT BACK exhaust which is about as good as it gets in a high flow stainless CAT exhaust system. It will sound a little deeper after 5K or so.
The BFG's wear like steel and are a very aggressive tread for wet and snow conditions.
I added a TRD CAI on mine. This improves vehicle performance and the tone of the intake air is really enhanced as well.This will help with your concerns about the exhaust tone. The TRD CAI also improves the MPG's as well.
I would change the front and rear diffs out with SYN Lube and run Mobil 1 in the engine ASAP. This improves MPG and extends change intervals. It is also generally accepted that wear is greatly reduced by the addition of syn lubes.
I intend to replace the BFG's with the same tire when they wear out at 70 to75K. I will look at a Michelin LTX , but I believe that the BFG completes the look and wears so well that it deserves to be the tire of choice for the stock sized TRD vehicle.
I currently have 40K on my '07 TRDSE and I love the truck, good luck with yours............gm