Little fixes for next years FJ I predict-

[the magnetguy]

After talking with numerous people ( current buyers of FJ's) & salespeople they have all given their opinions as to what should be fixed or included in the next years production. These include -
1 - Passenger side armrest as standard on all models
2 - locking fuel door with inside release
3 - Grab handles to make it easier for back seat passengers to get in & out
4 - converting illumination lamps in mirrors into signal lights (great safety feature)
5 - replace flimsy side wings on front bumper with a more sturdy design
6 - inside rear window release from dash

These would probably be very easy fixes for Toyota and would be welcome additions.
Anybody think of any other items that might be usefull??

 

[woody]

both driver and passenger outside mirrors should take the bottom inch and make them a convex-type mirror to help reduce blind spots....one critical I noticed on my test drive yesterday - and with the mirror shape, it would fit in nicely too IMO

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

Maybe the next generation will open up that C-pillar area for some actual visibility.

Plus, the option of NOT having a color-matched panel in the center of the dash. That thing hurts my eyes.

 

[BigSur]

More Leg Room In The Rear!!!

 

[FusionCruiser]

Just dreaming....

-Optional jump seats.
-More flexible packaging options.
-Door opener/handle on inside of tailgate door.
-Moab version/model (or something like that) with: Factory lift, 34" or 35" MTs, special fender extentions to cover them, factory rock rails, lower/flatter roof rack that has a higher load limit to accept safari type loads and a sterio system that gets the weather band.

 

[dfmorse]

And drain holes in floor !

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[FJ40 that green thing]

How about some original FJ40 colors i.e. rustic green, olive brown, desert tan, mustard yellow, nordic blue, red. Black and Grey are ok but come on, the current offered colors?

 

[concretejungle]

drain holes in the floor, removable top, get rid of that stupid pillar that makes the blind spot.

 

[tarbe]

How about an oil burner? Yea, I know...keep dreaming!

 

[saigonsmuggler]

My dream list for FJC: 4:1 transfer case and Lexus KDSS.

 

[Ocelot]

Yeah if they make an off-road package I hope it'll have a 4:1 and a front locker.

Other than that I agree about the colours, the current ones flat out suck. Dark Green, Dark Blue, and Tan would be a good start.

 

[dawg]

Tan thats the ticket..........

 

[sc40]

see, thats how it should come from the factory

 

[mofofofo]

they need to allow the front seats to swing forward to allow easier access to the backseats.

 

[LandCruiserSteve]

How about an oil burner?

Yeah!!

Plus, switchable DLM (driveway leak mode) and factory installed faux rust in the rear sill.

 

[SCJO06]

That tan cruiser is one bad a** FJ. I thought I liked the black but.....damn if i don't like the tan! I hope someone in the higher ranks of toyota see these forums and make these changes for next year.

 

[Isotel]

removable top, solid front axle, thats all i would need to sell all my junk and buy one

 

[72FJ40]

removable top, solid front axle, thats all i would need to sell all my junk and buy one

and diesel, then it would be perfect

 

[kpz1234]

I'd like to see them:

1. fix the rear door - move the spare somewhere else so the view's a bit better.
2. make the front seats slide forward and remove the half doors.
3. move the rear seats back a bit while you're at it.
4. kill the silly mirror lights and go with some split black ones - with the bottom blind spot mirror like someone mentioned.
5. option for the V-8

 

[Pluton]

How about an oil burner? Yea, I know...keep dreaming!

Since the current 4Runner is supplied w/ a diesel in other countries, it's obviously possible!