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06-05-06, 08:56 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 142
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Keep the 80 or get a FJ
Hi guys I am looking at the new FJ's ...they are cool looking , do they have the offroad performance of the 80 series .
Over all how do you guys like your FJ's . Thanks Greg |
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06-05-06, 09:13 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Norfolk, VA
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__________________ 1977 FJ40 Hardtop/ S-O-R’s Safari Summer Top®. Fiberglass tub. Rear Aussie Locker. 2F with at least 106,000 miles. Running Bfgoodrich MT's 33x10.5xr15 1988 FJ62 Stock 2002 UZJ-100. Stock 2003 Tacoma extcab 4x4, V6, TRD Factory E-locker Mid-Atlantic Toyota Land Cruiser Association website |
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06-05-06, 10:18 AM
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IH8MUD Addict
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: confused as h***
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I have a FJ and think it has great off-road ablility in stock form and will be even better with a few normal mods, lift, tires, etc. I am also in the process of buying an 80, I am very impressed with the 80's performance. Main difference for me is that the 80 will be used for long road trips when I am carrying a ton of crap. Both are great rigs, IMHO.
__________________ '04 100, Revo's OME lift/T bars, home made storage, Slee sliders (Sid), ARB, Warn 8k. Kimberly Kamper (Kim) More mountain bikes than I care to count! |
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06-05-06, 10:22 AM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Posts: 256
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Depends on what you want. If you need a family 4wd, then the wagon (80) might be better for you. For 4 wheeling in tighter quarters, the FJ would be best.
Despite what the poster above said about an "off road" package, well there really isn't much that they could do unless it's provide you with a lift and mud tires. The whole "Solid axle" thing is really not an issue. I've been wheeling with both solid axle and IFS 4wd for years and had no complaints on either, nor could I tell much of a difference. Good luck on whatever your decision, but they are BOTH solid machines. After all they are both Land Cruisers. 
__________________ 2007 6-Speed Toyota FJ Cruiser 2002 Land Rover Discovery II 1978 Toyota FJ-40 Cruiser I UNDERSTAND THE JEEP THING, THAT'S WHY I DON'T OWN ONE. 
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06-05-06, 10:37 AM
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Front Locker Opportunist
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KEEP THE 80, and, ge the FJ
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06-05-06, 11:33 AM
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When In Doubt, Go Higher!
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Port of Indecision...otherwise Northern Arizona
Posts: 1,839
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Just sold my 80...waiting a few months until the hype is over to get an FJ...
 For the type of wheeling I do (travel/expedition) the FJ will fit the bill exactly. -H- __________________ 2003 BMW R1150GS Adventure 1983 FJ45 Troopy KE7TYL ...and then there is always Mexico.... |
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06-05-06, 11:55 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Panamá
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06-05-06, 12:17 PM
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...should be studying
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Northern VA
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If I had 25-30k to drop on an FJ, I think I would take about half that amount, build up the 80 and buy a built 40(or build a 40).
At that point you would really have the best of both worlds, and money in your pocket. |
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06-05-06, 12:35 PM
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Infidel for hire
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Good point, keep the 80 and invest in its maintenance. Wait about ten years which is how long your 80 will probably last you and buy a used FJ for a fraction of the price. This way you get the best of both worlds. __________________ Victor 08 FJ TT edition 71 fj40 project rig |
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06-05-06, 07:42 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Tinley Park, IL
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I don't know how serious you are about offroad-ability, but if it's just light wheeling, both trucks will perform the same. You have more options to go farther though with the 80 as far as offroad performance vs. $ for modifications though. I'd keep the 80, keep it running for a few more years (not hard to do) and then go from there.
__________________ Loose wires literally dangle out the bottom. In the fairly likely event of the software crashing a wire coming loose a component failing or the batteries running low the wheels will stop and the entire kinetic energy of the system will be used to accelerate my head toward the ground. |
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06-05-06, 08:46 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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__________________ Tad A. 99 LX470 - Slee Sliders & 34" Swampers | 04 Taco DubCab 4x4 TRD | 82 Porsche 911 Upstate Cruisers T-Shirts and Gear Here |
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06-05-06, 09:25 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
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For us it was easy.
Our 92 FJ80 "Tubbs" though very dependable was one of the "bad" years. (Flame suit on) Underpowered gas guzzling 3Fe with no factory lockers. Our new FJ Cruiser has a manual 6-speed tranny , rear locker and now thanks to a $50 switch Toyota A-Trac. Also I am getting 18-19 mpg compared to the 80s 13-14 mpg Still have a 40 also  Bob |
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06-05-06, 11:17 PM
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...should be studying
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Northern VA
Posts: 2,741
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I've driven a few FJ's since they have come out. They seem cool and i kinda like them.
They do have some things i wish the 80 had but if i was in the market for a new car i just cannot shake the fact that for about $15,000(half the fj cost) you could build a fairly bad 80 that is so much more capable and has just as much power as an FJ. ok, rant over. |
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06-06-06, 09:03 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 142
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Thanks for all the info ... Will proibly keep the 80 series ... it's 96 lx with pretty low miles ...I just have way to many trucks on the road .
I can only drive on at a time and I don't have enough open space's close to me to justify building trailer queen . Some said something about a FJ with lockers is coming out this summer ....? Thanks Greg |
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06-06-06, 01:37 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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__________________ Ben Silva IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004 1996 Lexus LX 450, 130k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, CDL/Pin 7, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter 1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold 1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold |
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06-06-06, 02:01 PM
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IH8MUD Lifer
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Panamá
Posts: 9,231
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I thought more than you can siut in the front axle maybe an LSD.
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06-06-06, 07:18 PM
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IH8MUD Regular
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Antonio, Texas
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I dunno what you just said, but don't go with a LSD in the front, go with the ARB in the front because they're available bro....
__________________ 2007 6-Speed Toyota FJ Cruiser 2002 Land Rover Discovery II 1978 Toyota FJ-40 Cruiser I UNDERSTAND THE JEEP THING, THAT'S WHY I DON'T OWN ONE.
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06-07-06, 06:46 AM
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IH8MUD Junior
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 142
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I allways never bought the first year of any new model of any machine's .
I will keep my 80 ...it is great machine , I do like the solid axle with the lockers . I can see my self in a new land cruiser ...I just don't feel you get your moneys worth with buying new these days ... I bought new american for so many years and just switched to the Toyota side a year or so back ...and love it , I will never go back . The new FJ caught my eye and if it performs as well as the 80 series I will be very happy . I wish they would do one with a diesel . Thanks guys . Greg |
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06-07-06, 11:47 AM
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IH8MUD Lifer
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Location: Panamá
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