Pictures of the fender bulge

[Erratic]

Hey folks. I'll be looking at an 07 next week and I wanted to see if anyone has a pic of the fender issue that I've read about on these trucks. Is the possible weak rear end the only other main issue these trucks had? I dont know if this is an early or late 07 but i can find out. The truck is exactly what i want and a great price so I'm hoping it doesn't have issues. I've had an 80 and other than the gas mileage I loved it. Hoping to like the fj just as much or more. Thanks!

 

[NorCalBorn]

Gimme a sec to find the one I have pics from..

[Edit} ;( Must've forgot to save it when I sent the pic to Toyota, there is a thread here though with good pics to reference: http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/foru...do-you-have-inner-fender-bulges-cracking.html

 

[Erratic]

That's great info. That's exactly what I needed. Someone is flying in to buy my Hummer on Friday and once thats gone I'll be FJ shopping! Cant wait. Thanks for the info!

 

[Corey]

Here is an older thread that got bumped.
PHOTOS ONLY engine bay ripples - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

 

[fishinfiend]

Is it the manual or automatic? The reason I ask is that some of the manuals have a throwout bearing issue. I've had mine replaced 4 times and the complete bellhousing assembly replaced twice. All under warranty, but once warranty is over, it could cost me a pretty penny to get it fixed if it continues to be an issue. I have also had the timing chain cover replaced because of an oil leak where bank 1 meets the cover. It was a pretty bad leak. Once again, it affects some and not others. Luckily my 2007 isn't getting the fender bulge.

BTW I have a 2007 FJ with OME lift, Total Chaos UCA, and 255/80/17 KM2. I do wheel it, and it goes wherever I want to take it. Usually in to some way out there lake that holds some big rainbow trout in it. Other than the bearing issue, I love my truck. The windshield cracks a lot as well. I'm going to get my 3rd one installed this spring. I'm up here in British Columbia and drive the mountain passes in the winter, so I get lots of rock chips. It's not a big deal, because I expect chips with a windshield that is almost vertical.

 

[Erratic]

Well, I'm coming from an H1 so I'm used to the issues of a vertical windshield. I know it kinda sucks but I'll be sure to get the cheap deductable on glass! I'm going for an automatic so I shouldn't have a bearing issue like you. The truck will mostly be used (other than daily driver duty) for pulling my little fishing boat to and from lakes. Probably no offroading because I hate what that does to a truck. It's a lot of mud around here and IH8MUD! It gets everwhere and is impossible to fully clean a truck that has been buried in it.

Thanks to everyone for the pics so I know what to look for while I'm shopping. There are quite a few near me. I'm hoping to pick up an 07 with ~50k for 19 or so. Looks like it's not out of the realm of possiblilites, but most are asking 22-25 for them.

 

[fishinfiend]

It'll be perfect for you! I tow a Jayco Baja 10D tent trailer and all loaded up with my fishing gear and supplies for 2 weeks in the bush, the trailer weighs just over 3000lbs, The FJ pulls it all no problem. Good luck in your search and enjoy your new ride!

 

[PhatFJ]

Here are some preventative measure pics.

No bulge or rips, I just wanted to make sure it stayed that way...