Has anyone installed the steel stock FJ Cruiser wheels on their FJ40? The wheels are 265/70R17's so I know there are height concerns 31.5" on my unlifted 76 FJ. I am wondering about brake clearance, offset, centerbore, etc. Any input would be appreciated.
FJ Cruiser Wheels on FJ40
- Thread starter bakeski
- Start date
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.
"Search" is your friend.
I found this: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/268375-fjcruiser-steel-wheels-40-a.html
that led to this: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/241079-any-pics-black-steelie-17-fjc-wheels-40-a.html
There is probably a lot more. Good luck.
I found this: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/268375-fjcruiser-steel-wheels-40-a.html
that led to this: https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/241079-any-pics-black-steelie-17-fjc-wheels-40-a.html
There is probably a lot more. Good luck.
- Thread starter
- #3
Your search skills are much better than mine. Thank you. After a couple hours of reading through white vs. gunmetal grey discussions, I gave up (could have been the late hour I was searching at) and added a new post. Sounds like backspacing is the issue I would be facing.
If You Are Going To Change Wheels , There Are So Many Wheels Out There That Will Look Much Better Than FJ Cruiser Wheels . Just My Thoughts . GOOD LUCK.
here my fj 17'' rims grey color..spacers 1.5''
the last photo are 16x7 toyota 4runner spare steelies..same spacers
the last photo are 16x7 toyota 4runner spare steelies..same spacers
Last edited:
when your looking for a steel wheel, I don't believe there are many 17x8 options out there.
personally I like the look of the FJcruiser wheels...wish spacers weren't mandatory
- Thread starter
- #7
The steel FJCruiser wheels wouldn't be my first choice. I don't think they look bad but just not what I will be getting eventually. There is a local guy that is selling a set with decent rubber. The PO of my rig removed the steering dampner and it hasn't seen a front end alignment in quite some time. The current wheels are a little scarey to drive on. As I redo the front end I wanted to put some new wheels on it so I could play a little this summer. The cruiser is a long term project that I want to keep driveable throughout and this is just to get it started.
Thanks for all the input everyone. I appreciate all the different preferences and 'borrowing' a little from everyone makes each rig exactly the way we want it.
Thanks for all the input everyone. I appreciate all the different preferences and 'borrowing' a little from everyone makes each rig exactly the way we want it.
steering dampner is over rated
I would verify all your bushings and bell-crank are good 1st.
then, save yourself some coin, and perform the alignment Yourself.
