Local to Raleigh FJ40 accident

southerncruiser62 · 06-27-08, 05:39 AM

Anyone know this vehicle or the owner:

SUV overturns on Lake Boone Trail :: WRAL.com

I haven't even read through the article yet but wanted to post up for anyone that may know owner.

jfz80 · 06-27-08, 05:51 AM

OUCH!!! hope everyone is alright.

R.K. · 06-27-08, 07:11 AM

I don't recognize the Cruiser. It looks like a '79 or later, and appeared to be in good condition before the wreck. That sucks!

southerncruiser62 · 06-27-08, 08:17 AM

I had seen that cruiser just a month earlier and was the one Andrew had mentioned here on the board recently. Cruiser was very nice prior to obviously. Just hope everyones alright.

R.K. · 06-28-08, 02:27 PM

Any updates?

Eskimo · 06-29-08, 11:12 AM

Yikes...

I still say a cage and a winch are the first 2 mods anyone should make...

1974FJ · 06-30-08, 12:18 PM

i think the driver goes to NC State. The one im talking about is kind of a purple color but looks red from a distance, cant really tell from picture. Wreck looks bad. Hope everyone was OK.

rutbeer · 07-03-08, 04:36 PM

Yeah, that reminds me to look into roll bar improvements. Given the trails I'm on, it seems to be stupid not to. I think a roll at 70mph on pavement would be even worse than this. Ouch.

R.K. · 07-04-08, 06:32 AM

I wouldn't trust a factory FJ40 roll bar to hold up to anything but a bikini top!

rutbeer · 07-04-08, 12:31 PM

My original plan was to duplicate a factory roll bar specs on everything but tubing wall thickness. I was going to weld the joint at the support, then bolt all the "decoration" back on so it looked factory still. After riding on the Rubicon, and seeing this photo, I'm actually thinking about going with one of those cages that bolts to the dash. I can't stand having the down tube in the way of my leg like on my last truck, even though drilling holes in the dash doesn't sit well with me either. Hole in the dash or hole in the head.....easy choice.

I just looked back at the photos, and on the zoom in, you can see the factory bar is intact. No doubt because he had the hard top still on. What's amazing is how crumpled the windshield is.....like no longer there.

R.K. · 07-04-08, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rutbeer

My original plan was to duplicate a factory roll bar specs on everything but tubing wall thickness. I was going to weld the joint at the support, then bolt all the "decoration" back on so it looked factory still. After riding on the Rubicon, and seeing this photo, I'm actually thinking about going with one of those cages that bolts to the dash. I can't stand having the down tube in the way of my leg like on my last truck, even though drilling holes in the dash doesn't sit well with me either. Hole in the dash or hole in the head.....easy choice.

I just looked back at the photos, and on the zoom in, you can see the factory bar is intact. No doubt because he had the hard top still on. What's amazing is how crumpled the windshield is.....like no longer there.

That would be a cool idea for a cage. It could be functional and have the Cruiser look. Just try to incorporate as much triangulation into it as you can.

The stock roll bars were only there to meet a government regulation. I would definitely not trust my life with one of them. I have seen too many pics of them crushed during roll overs. And if you've ever picked one up, you know there's not a lot of material there.

rutbeer · 07-05-08, 08:23 AM

Have you seen the up and over innovations cages? Well, even the metal tech one's are not bad. Metal tech makes a "factory replacement bar" that you can use to add onto. I like the up n over front, but the metal tech rear design.

R.K. · 07-05-08, 08:50 AM

I have seen both cages. If you like the front of one and the back of another, you may be better off to build your own cage to get it like you want it. If you don't have the tools and equipment to do so, contact P.J. Mallory at M and M OffRoad in Mocksville. He's a great fabricator, and he's a Cruiser guy too.

Website: Home

06-27-08, 05:39 AM	#1
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,093	Local to Raleigh FJ40 accident Anyone know this vehicle or the owner: SUV overturns on Lake Boone Trail :: WRAL.com I haven't even read through the article yet but wanted to post up for anyone that may know owner. __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

06-27-08, 05:51 AM	#2
jfz80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: la punta alto TLCA# 16634 Posts: 1,652	OUCH!!! hope everyone is alright. __________________ 95 FZJ-80 Lifted, Locked, armored,37'd, blown and bigelow enhanced ; single digit MPG wondermobile 72 FJ-55 IPOR bumpers/sliders, SOA, 3'' BL, 8274, and a big ole F'n engine, 35' (for sale) 92 P/U stock, lil lady owned, gas miser/DD/worker aka tiny tim

06-27-08, 07:11 AM	#3
R.K. IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NC TLCA# 3968 Posts: 675	I don't recognize the Cruiser. It looks like a '79 or later, and appeared to be in good condition before the wreck. That sucks! __________________ FJ40 buggy - under the knife (again)

06-27-08, 08:17 AM	#4
southerncruiser62 ONSC President Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Raleigh TLCA# 17608 Posts: 1,093	I had seen that cruiser just a month earlier and was the one Andrew had mentioned here on the board recently. Cruiser was very nice prior to obviously. Just hope everyones alright. __________________ Olde North State Cruisers 95 FZJ80, "D" light works...oh and a few other things 92 P/U, 1KZ-TE Diesel Swap, 2" OME, DD.

06-28-08, 02:27 PM	#5
R.K. IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NC TLCA# 3968 Posts: 675	Any updates? __________________ FJ40 buggy - under the knife (again)


	TLCA HOME : BOARD & BYLAWS : EVENTS: MERCHANDISE : BUSINESSES : PHOTO GALLERY : CLASSIFIEDS HISTORY : TOYOTA TRAILS : MEMBERSHIP : CLUBS : MISSING VEHICLES : LAND USE : CHAT : LINKS

06-29-08, 11:12 AM	#6
Eskimo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Danville, PA Posts: 1,154	Yikes... I still say a cage and a winch are the first 2 mods anyone should make... __________________ Rich in NC FJ - '73 FJ-40 Cruggy - LSx/4-wheel steer Rockwells/4-link/coilovers/42's Build thread --> http://forum.ih8mud.com/hardcore-corner/124040-keeping-low-rockwells-k-under-knife-again.html '01 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Allison Lux-o-tow

06-30-08, 12:18 PM	#7
1974FJ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NC Posts: 460	i think the driver goes to NC State. The one im talking about is kind of a purple color but looks red from a distance, cant really tell from picture. Wreck looks bad. Hope everyone was OK. __________________ Hovis 1974 FJ40, Freeborn Red, 4BT, NV4500, NP205, SOA, 35s, Locked 1977 FJ40, Smurf Blue, 2.5 lift, 33s. "Correct me if I'm wrong Sandy, but if I kill all the golfers, they're gonna lock me up and throw away the key"

07-03-08, 04:36 PM	#8
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,116	Yeah, that reminds me to look into roll bar improvements. Given the trails I'm on, it seems to be stupid not to. I think a roll at 70mph on pavement would be even worse than this. Ouch. __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

07-04-08, 06:32 AM	#9
R.K. IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NC TLCA# 3968 Posts: 675	I wouldn't trust a factory FJ40 roll bar to hold up to anything but a bikini top! __________________ FJ40 buggy - under the knife (again)

07-04-08, 12:31 PM	#10
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,116	My original plan was to duplicate a factory roll bar specs on everything but tubing wall thickness. I was going to weld the joint at the support, then bolt all the "decoration" back on so it looked factory still. After riding on the Rubicon, and seeing this photo, I'm actually thinking about going with one of those cages that bolts to the dash. I can't stand having the down tube in the way of my leg like on my last truck, even though drilling holes in the dash doesn't sit well with me either. Hole in the dash or hole in the head.....easy choice. I just looked back at the photos, and on the zoom in, you can see the factory bar is intact. No doubt because he had the hard top still on. What's amazing is how crumpled the windshield is.....like no longer there. __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

07-05-08, 08:23 AM	#12
rutbeer IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,116	Have you seen the up and over innovations cages? Well, even the metal tech one's are not bad. Metal tech makes a "factory replacement bar" that you can use to add onto. I like the up n over front, but the metal tech rear design. __________________ 78FJ40 w/13BT diesel (BIESEL),66FJ45(MARMUT), 13BT install thread www.importpurist.com "Much like a cat or hot buttered toast, the correct side will always try to land down. If the bezel is on upside down, then the force of it trying to right itself may cause you to roll your cruiser unexpectedly."

07-05-08, 08:50 AM	#13
R.K. IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NC TLCA# 3968 Posts: 675	I have seen both cages. If you like the front of one and the back of another, you may be better off to build your own cage to get it like you want it. If you don't have the tools and equipment to do so, contact P.J. Mallory at M and M OffRoad in Mocksville. He's a great fabricator, and he's a Cruiser guy too. Website: Home __________________ FJ40 buggy - under the knife (again)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

LinkBacks (?) LinkBack to this Thread: http://forum.ih8mud.com/nc-olde-north-state-cruisers/228386-local-raleigh-fj40-accident.html
Posted By	For	Type	Date
NC- Olde North State Cruisers on IH8MUD.com Forum - The Truth is in the Rocks - Powered by vBulletin \| BoardReader	This thread	Refback	07-06-08 05:13 PM