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[Kansas Law Dog]

Assuming that you have become thoroughly familiar with the Engineering Section of the FJ Cruiser Bulletin on the Toyota.com website (Platform: Prado Frame, Independent Front Suspension, and Rear Suspension), you will need to ensure that when landing on the front wheels (or rear wheels for that matter) that the springs do not compress to the full extend. This will require replacement of the OEM shocks with something far more substantial, which will be benefical for driving the dunes, but will become a noticably stiffer ride as a daily driver. I have no idea whether the shock attachments, articulation arms, or springs themselves are robust enough in stock form, but maybe someone here has thought about that. Presumably you will have aired down to wheel on the dunes in the first place, so you have already compromised somewhat on the 9.6" clearance. Coupled with the spring compression during landing a jump, you will need full undercarriage body armor (vendor sponsors can help and don't forget to beef up the skid plate protection for the gas tank). To recapture lost clearance you will want at least a 3" lift and 35" diameter tires.

Theoretically speaking, jumping isn't something I would do with a new vehicle. Let the vendor sponsors test the FJ Cruiser and find all the weaknesses first, then when you purchase equipment to strengthen your vehicle, you will be able to buy hardware that is somewhat proven. Dos pesos, por favor.