Initial Impressions

Dave in Wisconsin · 05-06-08, 06:01 AM

Great truck! I've had it only a weekend, but it feels like a winner. I was into four wheeling via a Land Rover Discovery in the mid-90's and a member of the Chicago Land Rover Club and Wisconsin Four Wheel Drive Assoc. But I traded in the Disco for an Expedition for various reasons and most of my wheeling came to an end. My most recent vehicle was a Porsche Cayenne - but I never took it off pavement! Missing wheeling, I traded that in for my FJ. No chance to get it dirty yet, but I like the feel of it. The controls are logical, there is decent power, and I love the Toyota quality, which so far is perfect - no issues, just nice fit and finish. Mine came with running boards, I want to replace those with rock rails, add a bumper and winch, but that's about it for now. I've got to look for an opp to try out that locking differential!

FirstToy · 05-06-08, 02:19 PM

welcome aboard, post some pics of your new FJ!

woody · 05-07-08, 07:40 AM

welcome Dave! GREAT state you live in

(we've likely wheeled together as some point!)

check the WI corner in the Clubhouse for some locals to run with!

ckline · 05-07-08, 01:38 PM

welcome to mud!! get ready for a little withdrawal from the speed though....don't know if you drove the porche like it was built for, but if you did its gonna suck that you can't do a buck 50 down the highway anymore!! it took me a couple of months to shake the shakes of getting rid of my modded vette. in the end though, offroading gives as much if not more of an adrenaline rush! it takes a lot longer to get to a 100, but it will do it....and I have the ticket to prove it!! my valentine crapped out on me

shane4x4 · 05-07-08, 02:39 PM

Welcome! You'll love your FJ. I've got about 25K behind the wheel of the 2 FJ's I've had and loved every minute of it

ckline · 05-08-08, 01:08 PM

i love the bug you have!! get on and find the right sliders though, i was STUPID and got the ones with the steps. There is a nice pic of my truck on the Toy Trail Teams Katemcy trip, notice the front passanger rail bent up. Thank goodness it didn't jam the door considering the bar was holding almost the entire weight of the truck, but one bad spotter could cost you a whole lot of money!! I'm in a small part of the video, and I think they gave time to the guy in the Black Cherry going down the waterfall for a reason. Same spotter was spotting him and he jammed his front end so hard it bent hood and side panels at the wheels. Thats when they brought a trail team guide in to replace the guy.

PhilC64 · 05-08-08, 04:40 PM

Welcome to Mud Dave

Depending on where you are you might also want to check the Windy City clubhouse as well. A few of us run FJC's and you're more than welcome to join in!

Dave in Wisconsin · 05-10-08, 06:28 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome and I do intend to hook up with some area wheelers. Honestly, the Porsche was the wrong car for me - too fancy and too touchy although it was superb on the highway. But i took about 30 seconds of test driving the FJ to know it was right.

Dave

monniepoo · 06-06-08, 04:48 PM

I like mine so much I talked my friend in getting one. Finally, after two years She got one!

Brock · 06-06-08, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monniepoo

I like mine so much I talked my friend in getting one. Finally, after two years She got one!

that piercing or the FJ?

FJ40 MNTCRZR · 06-06-08, 06:53 PM

Welcome to the sickness ...

Say goodbye to your money and your free time.

Welcome to MUD ...

(Official Welcome)

monniepoo · 06-06-08, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brock

that piercing or the FJ?

haha which piercing are you referring to

Brock · 06-06-08, 09:11 PM

mmmmm I thought this was a family site....I dont think I can say!

your nose of course....LOL

Toledo FJ · 06-07-08, 08:21 PM

I recommend the BudBuilt rock sliders. They work perfectly as a step and they are beefy as hell. I got the first set he made and I love em!!! They aren't listed on his website, but he makes them. They look like the AllPro sliders with the rear kick out. He also makes a version without the rear flare. Great price, great quality, great service, great guy.

Brock · 06-09-08, 01:08 PM

I agree.... I added some of the heavy duty non slip 3M tape for traction.....the only problem is if I forget and jump out with shorts on and dont quite clear the sliders...i get a good little scrape on my calves......it is a self correcting problem as I dont want that to happen too much....it smarts a little. LOL

05-06-08, 06:01 AM	#1
Dave in Wisconsin IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15	Initial Impressions Great truck! I've had it only a weekend, but it feels like a winner. I was into four wheeling via a Land Rover Discovery in the mid-90's and a member of the Chicago Land Rover Club and Wisconsin Four Wheel Drive Assoc. But I traded in the Disco for an Expedition for various reasons and most of my wheeling came to an end. My most recent vehicle was a Porsche Cayenne - but I never took it off pavement! Missing wheeling, I traded that in for my FJ. No chance to get it dirty yet, but I like the feel of it. The controls are logical, there is decent power, and I love the Toyota quality, which so far is perfect - no issues, just nice fit and finish. Mine came with running boards, I want to replace those with rock rails, add a bumper and winch, but that's about it for now. I've got to look for an opp to try out that locking differential! __________________ Dave 2008 FJ Cruiser, Brick, Convenience Pac, Offroad Pac, TRD exhaust and Air Filter, Running Boards Mods: All Pro Winch Bumper and Warn 8M

05-06-08, 02:19 PM	#2
FirstToy tlcwagons.org Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,292	welcome aboard, post some pics of your new FJ! __________________ TLCA#14645 BRC#41798 I love cachapas! my wip I drink your milkshake!

05-07-08, 07:40 AM	#3
woody Admin Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Appleton, WI TLCA# 1548 Posts: 9,353 Blog Entries: 1	welcome Dave! GREAT state you live in (we've likely wheeled together as some point!) check the WI corner in the Clubhouse for some locals to run with! __________________ Brian 'woody' Swearingen Lead Driver, Toyota Trail Team (Central) '07 FJ Cruiser...Revtek, 285 BFG-AT's, ARB/Warn, BudBuilts, 80k miles... '74 FJ40 'The Raisin'...TBI350, mVB 700r, 4:1 32-spline D300, SOA/ellip 4-link, RoundEyes, 8274-50/WinchLine, 30-Longs, 37" PBR's/TR's... '95 HZJ75...1HZ, H55F, mine bed, BFG-MT's... '96 FZJ80 'Gretchen'...OME, E-loks, 285 FCII's, ARB/T-Max10k/WinchLine'd, MetalTech'd, 4x4Lab'd, IPOR'd, Slee'd, UltAir'd, INTI'd... '03 Chevy 2500HD Dmax, Diamond Eye 4", Diablosport, Bose, 285 Nitto TG's, B&W... '08 ABU 14,000# 32' gooseneck car hauler... '?? buggy ??...5.3 Chev, 700r, Atlas, axles?, SAW's, 7075/QA-1's...design phase 1... Glock 17C - Kahr CW9 - Sig Mosquito - Davis D-32 - Remington 7600 - Marlin 30AS - Ruger 10/22

05-07-08, 01:38 PM	#4
ckline IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: THE Lone Star State TLCA# 18688 Posts: 140	welcome to mud!! get ready for a little withdrawal from the speed though....don't know if you drove the porche like it was built for, but if you did its gonna suck that you can't do a buck 50 down the highway anymore!! it took me a couple of months to shake the shakes of getting rid of my modded vette. in the end though, offroading gives as much if not more of an adrenaline rush! it takes a lot longer to get to a 100, but it will do it....and I have the ticket to prove it!! my valentine crapped out on me __________________ *2007 Black FJ. Donahoe Racing* coilover suspension lift, *TRD CAI, Mangaflow Catback, ARB* Bull Bumper, *ARB ROOF RACK, ARB MOUNTS AND ROOF TENT, WARN* winch, *ARB* sliders, *American Eagle Wheels* and *Goodyear MT/R's 305/70/17's*

05-07-08, 02:39 PM	#5
shane4x4 IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Apr 2007 TLCA# 18775 Posts: 39	Welcome! You'll love your FJ. I've got about 25K behind the wheel of the 2 FJ's I've had and loved every minute of it __________________ -- '07 FJC TRD w/3" Toytec, Ellis Precision grab handles Coming soon: WAAG XS Basket, Over The Top Skids TLCA#18775 Webservant: http://coloradofjs.com KC0KWO on 2m @ 146.520mHZ http://fjc-mag.com \| FJ Summit Info: http://tinyurl.com/4nzowj GO WINGS!

05-08-08, 01:08 PM	#6
ckline IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: THE Lone Star State TLCA# 18688 Posts: 140	mod bug i love the bug you have!! get on and find the right sliders though, i was STUPID and got the ones with the steps. There is a nice pic of my truck on the Toy Trail Teams Katemcy trip, notice the front passanger rail bent up. Thank goodness it didn't jam the door considering the bar was holding almost the entire weight of the truck, but one bad spotter could cost you a whole lot of money!! I'm in a small part of the video, and I think they gave time to the guy in the Black Cherry going down the waterfall for a reason. Same spotter was spotting him and he jammed his front end so hard it bent hood and side panels at the wheels. Thats when they brought a trail team guide in to replace the guy. __________________ *2007 Black FJ. Donahoe Racing* coilover suspension lift, *TRD CAI, Mangaflow Catback, ARB* Bull Bumper, *ARB ROOF RACK, ARB MOUNTS AND ROOF TENT, WARN* winch, *ARB* sliders, *American Eagle Wheels* and *Goodyear MT/R's 305/70/17's*

05-08-08, 04:40 PM	#7
PhilC64 Huh? Who me? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Peoples Socialist Republic of Chicago TLCA# 17885 Posts: 400	Welcome to Mud Dave Depending on where you are you might also want to check the Windy City clubhouse as well. A few of us run FJC's and you're more than welcome to join in! __________________ 89 FJ62 - nicely modded (OME heavy lift and shocks, DetroitEZ locked rear, ProComp M/T's w/ Rockcrawlers, 4Runner front d/b's, de-smogged) 07 FJC - nicely modded (Toytech lift,OME shocks Revo's, JBA headers, aFe CAI)

05-10-08, 06:28 AM	#8
Dave in Wisconsin IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 15	Thanks for Welcome - Don't Miss the Porsche! Thanks for the warm welcome and I do intend to hook up with some area wheelers. Honestly, the Porsche was the wrong car for me - too fancy and too touchy although it was superb on the highway. But i took about 30 seconds of test driving the FJ to know it was right. Dave __________________ Dave 2008 FJ Cruiser, Brick, Convenience Pac, Offroad Pac, TRD exhaust and Air Filter, Running Boards Mods: All Pro Winch Bumper and Warn 8M

06-06-08, 04:48 PM	#9
monniepoo HAPPY 4TH OF JULY! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: UPLAND TLCA# 18362 Posts: 188	I like mine so much I talked my friend in getting one. Finally, after two years She got one! __________________ MySpace DON'T THREATEN ME WITH A GOOD TIME So I’ll sally f** forth with parting random thoughts in no particular order ~Al Swearingen

06-06-08, 06:53 PM	#11
FJ40 MNTCRZR IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Cali TLCA# 16256 Posts: 509	Welcome to the sickness ... Say goodbye to your money and your free time. Welcome to MUD ... (Official Welcome) __________________ " IF I HAD TO EXPLAIN,YOU WOULDN'T UNDERSTAND " 2008 Sandstorm FJC FJ40 LEXUS HARLEY THE GOOD LIFE !

06-06-08, 09:11 PM	#13
Brock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 409	mmmmm I thought this was a family site....I dont think I can say! your nose of course....LOL __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

06-07-08, 08:21 PM	#14
Toledo FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toledo, OH; Grayling MI; Missoula MT Posts: 304	I recommend the BudBuilt rock sliders. They work perfectly as a step and they are beefy as hell. I got the first set he made and I love em!!! They aren't listed on his website, but he makes them. They look like the AllPro sliders with the rear kick out. He also makes a version without the rear flare. Great price, great quality, great service, great guy. __________________ Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. -William Earnest Henley

06-09-08, 01:08 PM	#15
Brock IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston TLCA# 18493 Posts: 409	I agree.... I added some of the heavy duty non slip 3M tape for traction.....the only problem is if I forget and jump out with shorts on and dont quite clear the sliders...i get a good little scrape on my calves......it is a self correcting problem as I dont want that to happen too much....it smarts a little. LOL __________________ I have a high art, I hurt with cruelty those who would damage me. - Archilochus, 650 B.C. ------ 08 FJ Cruiser aka "Brick House", Nitto TG 295x70x17, BudBuilt Rock Sliders 84 FJ60, Blue, BFG, 2.5inch; lift, Warn hubs, etc Lowcountry AMSOIL Products

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