Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum - General Discussion http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums This area contains general discussion regarding the Toyota FJ Cruiser that does not fit into the other technical discussion forums. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:08:51 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum - General Discussion http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums 2007 ipod use help http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97951-2007-ipod-use-help.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:21:21 GMT I just purchased a 2007 FJ and would like to know how I can use my ipod through the existing radio--if I can! Thanks for the help! I just purchased a 2007 FJ and would like to know how I can use my ipod through the existing radio--if I can! Thanks for the help! ]]> General Discussion fj therapist http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97951-2007-ipod-use-help.html Are These Legal? http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97930-these-legal.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:06:19 GMT I have a specific question, but I figured a thread with this title might come in handy. I've seen questions here and there from people wondering if certain after market products are legal or not. I'll start with this...

Are these LED tail lights, front signals, and halo headlights illegal or just uncool? i never see any FJs with them.



]]> General Discussion antp76 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97930-these-legal.html It IS a truck. http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97906-truck.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:43:58 GMT I was recently laid off from my Respiratory Therapy position.
He was fired!
No he wasn't, they're closing that department.
He doesn't work there anymore does he? That's fired in my book.
Go away, you're just a trouble maker.

You guys quit. Anyway, I'm starting my own business doing handyman jobs and joining my dad in craft making and touring the craft circles doing what we want to do. So far the handyman thing has kept me almost too busy to work on the craft projects I like to do. Jan and I went to my friends Chevy dealership to look at pickups. I found a low mileage "loaded" Avalanche that I fell in love with immediately. It was that copper color and the salesman started it with the key fob as we walked out to it. By the time we got to it the AC had started doing it's job. He hit another button and unlocked the doors and said, "Take it for a spin, you won't believe how it rides." He was right, I couldn't believe how much better my FJ drove, rode and handled. It would have taken me the better part of the day just exploring all the extras it had. We came home and I planned on going to Lowe's for some 2X4's I needed for a project. I have stuck a few through the back window a time or two but not many. Then I had an idea. I took out the front passenger seat. Snap the two plastic covers off the rear bolts, remove those two as well as the front two that are readily visible. Lean the seat back and unplug the cable. Take the seat out. Then I took the back right side seat out. You don't have to take the seat belts out, but I did, for that side. The plastic back on the seat back snaps off, just pull it, it'll come. Then there's two bolts that are very apparent. Take them out and the seat back falls out. Takes about two minutes, literally. The bottom comes out after you take the two bolts out that you see below the front of the seat bottom. I had them all out in about ten minutes. Now I have a "truck" to haul lumber or whatever.

Keep your ol' piece of shlt chevy.
Now now, we agreed it was nice.
Yeah, for a piece of shlt chevy.

Hey you guys, cut it out. This is a respectable place here.
Anyway, here: eight foot 2X4's with plenty of room to spare......




And a 24' ext. ladder.



So, as you see, I already have a most capable truck for my needs. I don't need that chevy.

Told ya. ]]> General Discussion CarolinaFJ http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97906-truck.html <![CDATA["Devil Dog (Teufelshunde)" Fj Cruisers]]> http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97905-devil-dog-teufelshunde-fj-cruisers.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:27:59 GMT All right Marines lets do this. Lets see the list of Marines out there that are currently driving this urban rig weather its for Urban Fighting, Rock Climbing, or what we are best known for Amphibious Assaults. Lets see your best pics and where this goes...... All right Marines lets do this. Lets see the list of Marines out there that are currently driving this urban rig weather its for Urban Fighting, Rock Climbing, or what we are best known for Amphibious Assaults. Lets see your best pics and where this goes......
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]]> General Discussion rwells2531 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97905-devil-dog-teufelshunde-fj-cruisers.html Off Road Rig Blogs for Free (with e-mail) http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97898-off-road-rig-blogs-free-e-mail.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:29:55 GMT My inspiration behind this came from daToy. His site is amazing (My FJ Cruiser | My Toyota FJ Cruiser | My Toyota FJ Cruiser, Modifications, Expeditions, Mods, Equipment, gear, Photos and more), and I hope that mine grows in content to be at least half as good as his. If you haven't seen it, go there and browse a few of this articles.

Please request an account only if you are serious in using it. I don't want to get into any problems with our host either so keep everything legal.

It's all Wordpress based making for easy edits and additions. If you need to store large pictures, this will be a great place to do so.

My site is done using the same system (SteelHorse – the travels of an FJ Cruiser-). Themes will be customizable so you don't have to look like that either.

I'll throw in one two GB e-mail account which you can be checked via the web and has pop3/smtp capabilities.

If intersted e-mail me at webmaster@bundyhilloffroad.com.


Thanks. ]]> General Discussion chrisngrod http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97898-off-road-rig-blogs-free-e-mail.html I have a couple newbie questions please http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97877-i-have-couple-newbie-questions-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:20:07 GMT Which FJ's, if any, came with the Black roof? And what are the differences, between the Trail Teams Edition, and the TRD FJ please?
Thanks in advance. ]]> General Discussion Josuave http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97877-i-have-couple-newbie-questions-please.html May have to sell my FJ..... http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97863-may-have-sell-my-fj.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:26:40 GMT As most of you know...I just purchased my FJ a few months back. Unfortunately, business has really slowed down and I may have to do the unthinkable!:mecry:
I really don't want to do this, but if I do, I was wondering what you guys think I could sell it for? It has every option available except for the towing package. It is fully loaded otherwise. I also installed 285/70/17 BFG AT/KOs, Rough Country Lift Kit, and Light Racing UCAs. It drives straight and true....no dings, dents, or scratches. Never driven offroad.
Would like to hear your thoughts...... ]]> General Discussion SolarFusion http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97863-may-have-sell-my-fj.html 2011 FJ Cruiser http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97858-2011-fj-cruiser.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:16:33 GMT Would there be a 2011 FJ Cuiser? or they would discontinue it... Im asking this question now since there will be a lot of threads about this subject in 8 months from now....so why not starting from now Oh and what color would you like to be added....I would like a matte Brown :cheers: Silver FJ Cruiser owners are known to have Higher IQ than the rest Would there be a 2011 FJ Cuiser? or they would discontinue it...

Im asking this question now since there will be a lot of threads about this subject in 8 months from now....so why not starting from now

Oh and what color would you like to be added....I would like a matte Brown

:cheers:

Silver FJ Cruiser owners are known to have Higher IQ than the rest ]]> General Discussion rac2181 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97858-2011-fj-cruiser.html 2007 vs 2010. Any big differences? http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97836-2007-vs-2010-any-big-differences.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:37 GMT I could buy a used 2007 with 20K miles for $23K or go new. Any major drawbacks with the '07 being the first year they were made? ]]> General Discussion jp1 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97836-2007-vs-2010-any-big-differences.html Trail Team Badge INFO REQUEST!!! http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97817-trail-team-badge-info-request.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:35:42 GMT Anyone with a badge currently that could check the reverse side of the badge for any manufacturer or 1-800 number? That would greatly be appreciated. Anyone with a badge currently that could check the reverse side of the badge for any manufacturer or 1-800 number? That would greatly be appreciated. ]]> General Discussion Director 13 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97817-trail-team-badge-info-request.html How does a trade in work http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97809-how-does-trade-work.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:37:53 GMT Thinking of trading in my 08 for a 10. I still have $17k left on the loan. So if I trade it in, does the dealer pay off the bank and then the rest goes as a down for the 2010? I also heard that the dealer will only give the fair amount and not good or excellent no matter how immaculate the fj is. Anyone school me on this too? thanks in advance! Thinking of trading in my 08 for a 10.
I still have $17k left on the loan.
So if I trade it in, does the dealer pay off the bank and then the rest goes as a down for the 2010?
I also heard that the dealer will only give the fair amount and not good or excellent no matter how immaculate the fj is. Anyone school me on this too?

thanks in advance! ]]> General Discussion Kintama http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97809-how-does-trade-work.html <![CDATA[Interview with Tom Sheppard,author of "Vehicle-dependent expedition guide"]]> http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97788-interview-tom-sheppard-author-vehicle-dependent-expedition-guide.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:38:40 GMT I got a chance to interview Tom Sheppard, the author of the "Vehicle-dependent expedition guide" (which was already discussed in this forum - see http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...ion-guide.html).

Tom Sheppard is an ex Royal Air Force test pilot and 4x4 consultant to major manufacturers,he has accumulated more than 100,000 desert and overlanding miles.

You can read the whole interview on my website Go4x4.eu - Life starts where the road ends... - Go4x4.eu interview of the month – Tom Sheppard

We got some interesting information and insight into Tom Sheppard’s personal view on vehicle choice, his favorite overland destinations and experiences, personal motives behind expeditions and several other interesting topics like future propulsion technologies and the taxation of 4x4 vehicles. ]]> General Discussion Falco http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97788-interview-tom-sheppard-author-vehicle-dependent-expedition-guide.html <![CDATA[Where can I read the 2010 FJ Cruiser Owner's Manual?]]> http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97787-where-can-i-read-2010-fj-cruiser-owner-s-manual.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:29:35 GMT I would like to see this to compare it to my 2007 manual--especially to see whether Toyota edited the confusing information on gear selection and traction control. I would like to see this to compare it to my 2007 manual--especially to see whether Toyota edited the confusing information on gear selection and traction control. ]]> General Discussion FJ Christopher http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97787-where-can-i-read-2010-fj-cruiser-owner-s-manual.html Driving 10 miles/month on loose surface to lube drivetrain in 4WD models http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97778-driving-10-miles-month-loose-surface-lube-drivetrain-4wd-models.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:48:18 GMT I have a half-mile dirt road leading up to my home. Can I do the 10 miles/month in 20 half-mile 4WD increments, or does Toyota want this action done in one 10-mile shot? FJ Christopher --------------- 07 Black Cherry Pearl All-dressed I have a half-mile dirt road leading up to my home. Can I do the 10 miles/month in 20 half-mile 4WD increments, or does Toyota want this action done in one 10-mile shot?

FJ Christopher
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07 Black Cherry Pearl
All-dressed ]]> General Discussion FJ Christopher http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97778-driving-10-miles-month-loose-surface-lube-drivetrain-4wd-models.html Are rear wipers standard on the base model? http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97761-rear-wipers-standard-base-model.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:05:51 GMT Does a base model come with rear wipers or do you need to get the convenience package to get'em? ]]> General Discussion jp1 http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/97761-rear-wipers-standard-base-model.html