I figured I would start a thread to post up what I have and what I do to it along the way.
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
168,000 miles
A-TRAC and Rear Diff Locker
Day 1:
Super clean, but some issues. The seller was fairly honest.
I don't know what wheels these are? Any idea?
Known issues disclosed:
Slight shimmy/shudder at 25 mph when under light acceleration (I've read all the threads on this and I'm guessing it's the torque converter??) He said it's been doing it for a while and the dealership told him not to worry about it. It's okay my purchase price reflected this.
Gas tank skid pan was hanging. (turns out the whole strap was broken) I have new straps and hardware on order and currently have a ratchet strap in place of the rear strap for now.
Console shift boot for T-case was messed up. I re-glued on the insulation and popped it back in (done).
Issues found:
slight leak in the roof, research shows it's likely a dried out washer so I ordered a new mounting kit for the roof rack. We've been getting massive rains and it's flooding up here in D.C.; the leak barely wets a 3" circle near the b pillar. Should be an easy fix.
Pros:
For some reason the dealer convince the previous owner to dish out $4k+ to replace the timing chain, so that is done.
Looks like the exhaust has had a section replaced;
No rust underneath, super clean. The whole truck is immaculate inside and out.
Cons:
Two tiny pings by the lock mechanism and a little scuff on the back tailgate.
transmission shudder/shimmy
roof leak
I'm super happy with the purchase!
Georgia Ad Valorem tax is $923! Yikes....
I took it and had Toyota do the transmission service with their cleaners, additives, and new WS fluid.
2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
168,000 miles
A-TRAC and Rear Diff Locker
Day 1:
Super clean, but some issues. The seller was fairly honest.
I don't know what wheels these are? Any idea?
Known issues disclosed:
Slight shimmy/shudder at 25 mph when under light acceleration (I've read all the threads on this and I'm guessing it's the torque converter??) He said it's been doing it for a while and the dealership told him not to worry about it. It's okay my purchase price reflected this.
Gas tank skid pan was hanging. (turns out the whole strap was broken) I have new straps and hardware on order and currently have a ratchet strap in place of the rear strap for now.
Console shift boot for T-case was messed up. I re-glued on the insulation and popped it back in (done).
Issues found:
slight leak in the roof, research shows it's likely a dried out washer so I ordered a new mounting kit for the roof rack. We've been getting massive rains and it's flooding up here in D.C.; the leak barely wets a 3" circle near the b pillar. Should be an easy fix.
Pros:
For some reason the dealer convince the previous owner to dish out $4k+ to replace the timing chain, so that is done.
Looks like the exhaust has had a section replaced;
No rust underneath, super clean. The whole truck is immaculate inside and out.
Cons:
Two tiny pings by the lock mechanism and a little scuff on the back tailgate.
transmission shudder/shimmy
roof leak
I'm super happy with the purchase!
Georgia Ad Valorem tax is $923! Yikes....
I took it and had Toyota do the transmission service with their cleaners, additives, and new WS fluid.