....last one available on southeast Toyota. Just in time for it to sit in the driveway for a week while I am in Germany
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They just had pulled it off the truck. Six miles on the clock.
Oh Wow!!! That looks awesome. Brock can definitely steer you in the right direction if you decide to mod it.
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I will get there eventually. But anything I do will be subtle. Still have the 4 runner for a toy. .
looks great Bryan....bet your woman is glad to have a real vehicle to drive now since you will still be in the 4runner. 
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she is beggin to get behind the wheel.
had to record the mileage before i left and tell her there would be consequences if i got back and it had additional mileage on it.
dont give her any ideas about wheeling it. she thinks its "too nice to wheel" so let her think that. DEFINITELY dont put it in her head that SHE would be wheeling it.
that is an impossibility.
So far Im pretty stoked about it. The hype about horrible blind spots is all BS in my opinion if you know how to adjust a mirror properly.
Beyond that the only downfall i have found so far, if you could even call it that, is that to open the back glass you have to get out and use the key in the tailgate, rather than from up front with a switch somewhere.
And that the gas cap door is accessible from outside the vehicle and the gas cap just "dangles" when off. no place to hang it.
thats about it. love it otherwise.
after i see how bad the first monthly payment rubs me, then i think i am going to go to the parts counter and pickup the passenger armrest, rubber cargo area mat, and the factory tow hitch.
had to record the mileage before i left and tell her there would be consequences if i got back and it had additional mileage on it.
dont give her any ideas about wheeling it. she thinks its "too nice to wheel" so let her think that. DEFINITELY dont put it in her head that SHE would be wheeling it.
that is an impossibility.
So far Im pretty stoked about it. The hype about horrible blind spots is all BS in my opinion if you know how to adjust a mirror properly.
Beyond that the only downfall i have found so far, if you could even call it that, is that to open the back glass you have to get out and use the key in the tailgate, rather than from up front with a switch somewhere.
And that the gas cap door is accessible from outside the vehicle and the gas cap just "dangles" when off. no place to hang it.
thats about it. love it otherwise.
after i see how bad the first monthly payment rubs me, then i think i am going to go to the parts counter and pickup the passenger armrest, rubber cargo area mat, and the factory tow hitch.
Bryan...you are right. The complaints I heard from people were as follows and with my take:
1- hated clamshell doors as it made it hard to get in and out: I called BS...I thought it gave more access to rear seat area. You have to remember to shut rear door first but thought it was a trick system.
2- not enough room in back seats for adults: REALLY? You buy all of your vehicles based on what someone else that might ride in there once or twice a year thinks while they mooch off of your gas to go to lunch, work or dinner? My front seat was always large enough... haha. That being said.....I had sat in rear seat and it was plenty big for trips of an hour or two for someone my size. Maybe not having a window to roll down made them feel weird. Again...my front seat has a window I could care less if you are able to roll one down in rear.
3- Blind spots to rear with spare tire and C Pillars: Learn how to adjust your mirrors properly and use them with both driving and backing and you will never notice any blind spots. I never did.
I thought the FJC had a very comfortable interior....stereo ( i had one with 9 speakers and woofer) was good....tailgate never bothered me to not be able to open from dash. It got decent gas mileage and even with the 34" tires, full steel underbody skid plates, full steel bumpers front and rear with swingouts....steel sliders...Baja Rack on top, 12k winch in front bumper, heavy springs and shocks from Old Man Emu with 3" lift kit......still got better mileage than my UZJ100 does now with only tires and bumpers/sliders....no skids. The engine has good power....and with the ATRAC and Rear Locker both I could go about anywhere I wanted.
My only complaints....
The bumperettes (plastic corner pieces front and rear) were easy to knock off and held with snaps only.
If you get a tow hitch ensure it is Toyota version as it fits higher for better departure angle...the rear facade for bumper will be notched where hitch comes through. If not...southeast toyota will just put on an aftermarket that hangs a couple inches lower. Frame is already PRE DRILLED for skid plates, sliders and tow hitch so that is nice.
Install a Tuffy center console....tint the windows dark....adjust your mirrors properly....and do the SCUBA MOD on your breathers for tranny, diff, elocker, etc.....and you wont need anything else for a while.
If you need anything let me know....I think my old build thread on BLUE FORUM is still there if you want to check it out.
Here are some FAQs:
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/newbie-discussions/3513-fjc-forums-faq.html
Here is my build thread....i deleted all pics from forum but still have most of them at the house...but the words are all there. LOL
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/73288-brocks-brick-house-build.html
1- hated clamshell doors as it made it hard to get in and out: I called BS...I thought it gave more access to rear seat area. You have to remember to shut rear door first but thought it was a trick system.
2- not enough room in back seats for adults: REALLY? You buy all of your vehicles based on what someone else that might ride in there once or twice a year thinks while they mooch off of your gas to go to lunch, work or dinner? My front seat was always large enough... haha. That being said.....I had sat in rear seat and it was plenty big for trips of an hour or two for someone my size. Maybe not having a window to roll down made them feel weird. Again...my front seat has a window I could care less if you are able to roll one down in rear.
3- Blind spots to rear with spare tire and C Pillars: Learn how to adjust your mirrors properly and use them with both driving and backing and you will never notice any blind spots. I never did.
I thought the FJC had a very comfortable interior....stereo ( i had one with 9 speakers and woofer) was good....tailgate never bothered me to not be able to open from dash. It got decent gas mileage and even with the 34" tires, full steel underbody skid plates, full steel bumpers front and rear with swingouts....steel sliders...Baja Rack on top, 12k winch in front bumper, heavy springs and shocks from Old Man Emu with 3" lift kit......still got better mileage than my UZJ100 does now with only tires and bumpers/sliders....no skids. The engine has good power....and with the ATRAC and Rear Locker both I could go about anywhere I wanted.
My only complaints....
The bumperettes (plastic corner pieces front and rear) were easy to knock off and held with snaps only.
If you get a tow hitch ensure it is Toyota version as it fits higher for better departure angle...the rear facade for bumper will be notched where hitch comes through. If not...southeast toyota will just put on an aftermarket that hangs a couple inches lower. Frame is already PRE DRILLED for skid plates, sliders and tow hitch so that is nice.
Install a Tuffy center console....tint the windows dark....adjust your mirrors properly....and do the SCUBA MOD on your breathers for tranny, diff, elocker, etc.....and you wont need anything else for a while.
If you need anything let me know....I think my old build thread on BLUE FORUM is still there if you want to check it out.
Here are some FAQs:
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/newbie-discussions/3513-fjc-forums-faq.html
Here is my build thread....i deleted all pics from forum but still have most of them at the house...but the words are all there. LOL
http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/member-build-ups/73288-brocks-brick-house-build.html
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WHaaaaaaaaaaaaatt!! awesome truck Bryan! FJs are awesome offroad, you will eventually wheel it!
Nice new ride,tried to get my wife to buy one last month but she went with a subaru 
did you get a rainbow flag with it?
A large rainbow flag and im bringing it to the meeting and parking next to you.Lol
good....i want to teabag it!
Ill have the engine nice and hot for you!! LOL
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