4x4 / Off-Road TechThis section contains all discussion related to taking the FJ Cruiser in Off-Road situations, 4x4 applications and any armor modifications.
As a former fj40 owner, I finally got to try out the fjc. Had to pull my 22 foot jet boat out of the river here at Nahanni Butte NWT as we received 8 inches of wet snow and river is starting to freeze up. Needless to say the approach was extremely slippery and quite long and fairly steep. All I could say to my partner was, "I'll be some surprised if we can get this thing out!" Well, I was some surprised! After a first attempt in low range, I punched in the rear diff lock and after some scratching and spinning I finally hooked up and away we went! I know for a fact my 05 f150 never would have done the job! Now wondering why I purchased the winch! That being said I am sure I will need it soon. However I noticed a strange sort of ticking sound when I was under power coming up the grade. Is this normal, or indications of something bad happening, like rear diff issue. My manufacture date is 12/06. Thanks for any feedback!
As a former fj40 owner, I finally got to try out the fjc. Had to pull my 22 foot jet boat out of the river here at Nahanni Butte NWT as we received 8 inches of wet snow and river is starting to freeze up. Needless to say the approach was extremely slippery and quite long and fairly steep. All I could say to my partner was, "I'll be some surprised if we can get this thing out!" Well, I was some surprised! After a first attempt in low range, I punched in the rear diff lock and after some scratching and spinning I finally hooked up and away we went! I know for a fact my 05 f150 never would have done the job! Now wondering why I purchased the winch! That being said I am sure I will need it soon. However I noticed a strange sort of ticking sound when I was under power coming up the grade. Is this normal, or indications of something bad happening, like rear diff issue. My manufacture date is 12/06. Thanks for any feedback!
What he says......freaked me out the first time I heard it, thought for sure I broke something.
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Thanks for the feedback, I was hoping the ticking was "normal". I think that I did have the a-trac engaged, and not the rear diff lock. Still experimenting. Takes a load off of my mind!.
I've read some others with FJ40 and/or older Jeep experience say there is just no comparing the traction performance with the new FJC's drivetrain and traction programs. Given ground clearance, tires, and a steady feel at the controls an FJC should outperform older generation platforms with aplumb.
My 2 cents.
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2007 AT 4x4 Voodoo Blue FJ with MUCH
trail pin-striping
Re: Impressive perfomace, but problems?
Linear Mode
