Drove one "offroad"

[ScottFJ40]

One of the clubs I am in had a Make A Wish event this weekend. The FJ team was there with a few FJ Cruisers. I drove one on a small course they had setup. They did take them on the trails too.

It was comfortable, but I'm still not buying one
The black cherry one tore up the skidplate.

[greytandy]

Originally Posted by ScottFJ40

The black cherry one tore up the skidplate.

Hey, that's what they're for! Was it the stock skidplate or Toyota's aftermarket skidplate?

[PitbullCruiser]

I'm not to big on em' either.

[TexasBadlands]

I heard the skid plate which replaces the Toyota skid plate that comes with the ARB bumper is flimsy and is in need of a re-design. Regardless, if these are the same FJ's they have been taking all around the country off roading the crap out of, you're sure to get a little body damage somewhere along the line.

[ScottFJ40]

Originally Posted by greytandy

Hey, that's what they're for! Was it the stock skidplate or Toyota's aftermarket skidplate?

The guy told me they had beefier skidplates than stock. They actually perform well for a stock vehicle, with clearance being the main issue.

[Beowulf]

Originally Posted by ScottFJ40

The guy told me they had beefier skidplates than stock. They actually perform well for a stock vehicle, with clearance being the main issue.

IIRC, they have a full belly pan custom built from 1/4" plate. They do perform well. The central FJC team did a 2-day trip with our local club to the Gordy Hill area and I got to spend ~1hr behind the wheel.

The FJC team does struggle with clearance. Their trucks are probably 1" lower than stock because of the front ARB, the winch, and the belly pan. Those guys can drive though, and it's fun to watch professional drivers spotting each other over tricky obstacles.

-B-