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  1. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Update April 2022. I dropped my FJ off with Dave at DD Performance Research and he will be fixing up the fuel injection along with adding number of fun upgrades. Stay tuned……
  2. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Looking for recommendations to replace the Megasquirt fuel injection system with something more user friendly.
  3. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Quick update. Put on another 1500 miles and thankfully no issues to report. Looking forward to cooler months ahead.
  4. Stutes

    FJ43 LAND

    There are some companies in Columbia that still make steel body parts including the FJ43 beds. I have the name of a company and will post when I get back home.
  5. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    My LC was not really a great daily for the 80 mile round trip commute so I “had” to get a second car.
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Being that I rarely have passengers in the back seat, I swapped out the best-top forward facing rear seat with the factory jump seats. It gives be a lot more cargo space and I can fit up to six people now. Plus it just looks so freaking cool. I can always swap back if needed for a long trip...
  7. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    It’s been a while since I had a chance to post. I just started a new job and before I knew it, a couple of months past by. I got my truck back and hopefully all should be good here on out. Big thanks to Steve Cooper over at Northwest Design and Fab who did a great job checking everything out...
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    It's clear that they should be liable in the contract. There is a lot more I wish to say but I am trying to avoid discussing any legal aspects of this in public. Feel free to contact them directly and ask the same question.
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Standby: I finally decided to get a professional Landcruiser mechanic to pick my FJ up and give it a good once over to get everything in good shape. I will be posting the results once done.
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

  11. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    I spoke with at least three other of TC’s most recent customers and I consider myself relatively lucky. Thing is I was worried about issues because of all the horror stories that are out there about SA builds so, I did a lot of research and calls to previous customers, magazines that referenced...
  12. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Nice looking rig! And thanks for your post. Which rear rack are you using?
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    At this point, I don’t trust them enough to send it back. A mechanic friend said this is a common problem with imported trucks because the fuel lines used in South America are not made to handle the ethanol content of the fuel used in the US.
  14. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Issue 36: Leaking fuel line. Looks like the builder used cheap rubber hose for the fuel line running from the tank to the fuel filter and it has sprung a leak. He also ran the line loose inside the frame rail instead of on the outside of the rail using clamps. Solution 36: Will have to...
  15. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Issue 35: Brake pedal not returning fully and brakes lights staying on. After a little troubleshooting, I figured out that I was missing the pedal return springs on my brake and clutch pedals. Solution 35: The OEM spring has been discontinued but someone posted in IH8MUD that the True...
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Made the website for our local cars and coffee meet. Once I get all the bugs worked out, I really need to start getting it dirty.
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Repeat of Issue 1: Oil leaking from ARB Air Compressor - Locker Solenoid. I did a 2 hour interstate +75mph run yesterday and the rear differential heated up enough to push oil up the air locker line again. I suspect the axel breather is blocked again and will work on it later today. Solution...
  18. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    These guys did really good on some things but the final assembly looks like it was done by an amateur and/or just done in a rush to get it out the door. Getting it done by a professional will always cost a lot more than doing it yourself. I tried to go with the lower cost overseas builder and...
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    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    Issue 34: Reverse lights and backup camera quit coming on. After some trouble shooting, I figured out that it was due to a faulty switch on the transmission. I also noticed that both the reverse lamp switch and 4wd indicator switch were connected to the wiring harness with only half of the...
  20. Stutes

    Terra Cruisers FJ-43 Review and Lessons Learned

    I will be at the Cars and Coffee meet tomorrow morning in The Woodlands, TX if anyone is in the area and would like to meet. Cars and Coffee Event at Market Street, The Woodlands, TX Nov 1 7-10am
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