Interested in the new Toyota Tundra? Stop in at the Toyota Tundra Forum @ www.tundratalk.net!
Toyota FJ Cruiser Header Background Toyota FJ Cruiser Header Right

» Search Used Cars
Search for used vehicles by ZIP, please enter Zipcode below:
Google Links


» Wheel & Tire Center

Google Ads

Sponsors

Go Back   Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum > Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion > General Discussion
Register Home Forum Active Topics Photo Gallery Chat Blogs Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

General Discussion This area contains general discussion regarding the Toyota FJ Cruiser that does not fit into the other technical discussion forums.


       
Registered Members do not see the above ads. Please Register Today - It's quick and free!
Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-03-2008, 02:23 PM   #1 (permalink)
Forum Regular
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Member Number: 12685
Location: Socal
Posts: 132
When was the last time you used your ___?

Just curious as we are spending money getting this, that and the other how often you use your stuff.

When was the last time you used your hilift jack?

When was the last time you used all your "offroad" lights?

When was the last time you utilized your snorkel in super deep water?

When was the last time you used your _____?

What say you?
twc13 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old 05-03-2008, 02:42 PM   #2 (permalink)
Forum Superstar
 
frogeye's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Member Number: 6849
Location: San Diego, California
Posts: 3,792
Thumbs up Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

Quote:
twc13 previously said: View Post
Just curious as we are spending money getting this, that and the other how often you use your stuff.
When was the last time you used your hilift jack? I used it about two months ago to straighten out a large cactus/tree in my backyard =)

When was the last time you used all your "offroad" lights? I like to turn these on every night when returning home down some of the narrow roads near my house.

When was the last time you utilized your snorkel in super deep water? Water scares me.

When was the last time you used your _Winch_? The last time I used my winch was about a month ago and that was to stretch out the cable.

I try to buy functional things for the FJ but Mod Madness is a very difficult infection to cure
__________________
Chris | My FJ El Froggo
www.frogeyesprite.org
Save The Cactus!!!
frogeye is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 02:42 PM   #3 (permalink)
Forum Superstar
 
Mtbcoach's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Member Number: 2433
Location: Cary NC
Posts: 2,526
Lifetime Supporting Member
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

When was the last time you used your life insurance policy...
__________________
Sun Fusion 4X4 AT ATRAC Hack'd
Demello sliders
Demello front bumper w/Warn M8000
Demello rear bumper
OME 886/140 Front, 895/N71e rear
All-Pro rear links w/bracket skids
Inchworm Lefty
ARB front air locker
Nitro 4.88 gears
Bud Built skids front to back
Super Swamper SSR 35 X 10.5
Safari Snorkel
ARB Full Rack w/wind deflector
Train Hard, Rest Harder
TLCA # 17784
Mtbcoach is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 02:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
Forum Superstar
 
NCFJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Member Number: 8585
Location: Hendersonville, NC
Posts: 2,706
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

Quote:
Mtbcoach previously said: View Post
When was the last time you used your life insurance policy...
I am still sitting here laughing, way too funny!!!!!

I use my lights on the cury backroads in the mountains where I live.

I have not used my Hi lift, but I will be glad it is there when I need it, and I will

I used my winch on my last outing to get my rig back on the trail

I understand your question and agree to a degree. I cant think of one mod I have done that I have not used.
__________________
" "The next best thing to playing and winning, is playing and losing"
I live in typo hell, excuse the typos

Custom Steel fabrication-PM me

My FJ may be new, but this aint my first rodeo

My Front Tube Bumper
NCFJ is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 03:39 PM   #5 (permalink)
Forum Veteran
 
Canito is1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Member Number: 3886
Location: Charlotte --> Aspen, CO
Posts: 649
Send a message via AIM to Canito is1
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

Hi Lift - couple months ago when looking at something under my car - attached to the ARB

Off Road Lights - last night

Chain in the back - A week ago to pull a stranded loaded U Haul to safety in a crowded intersection

Winch - three weeks ago to pull up some bushes, and the week before off road...

Generally, I've found that if you have the stuff with you, your bound to use/need it much more than most people would think
__________________
Zane

2007 Titanium 4x4 AT
Convenience Package, Upgrade #2
275/70 MT/R's, ARB, Warn M8000, 2.5' front leveling spacers, IPF 968's, original cut-hack, TRD sliders, Cobra 75WXST w/ Firestick, dbbd1's hi lift brackets & hi lift, K&N drop in

Canito is1 is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 04:05 PM   #6 (permalink)
Forum Superstar
 
tibaal89's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Member Number: 8825
Location: Tucson, AZ
Posts: 1,830
Send a message via AIM to tibaal89
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

Quote:
twc13 previously said: View Post
Just curious as we are spending money getting this, that and the other how often you use your stuff.
Cool post idea!

When was the last time you used your hilift jack? Last time I went rock crawlin... there was a turn in the rocks that was way too tight (most vehicles that do this spot are buggies and they just go straight, which wasn't an option for me), so we had the brilliant idea of doing a a series of 3 point turns in the wrong direction and backing over part of it... it would have worked, but the rear tire skipped off a rock and I ended up with a huge boulder stuck in between the rear axle and the inside of the frame!! Good times...

When was the last time you used all your "offroad" lights? Well, I've only had them for a few days so I'm using them way too much since they're still somewhat of a novelty... but I did use them exploring a new area at night after SedonaFest, and then on my way back to the highway which was about 10 miles through the forest. It's really to have some light for once!

When was the last time you utilized your snorkel in super deep water? I have not this snorkel that you speak of...

When was the last time you used your gigantic flagpole that doubles the height of the FJ and brings happiness to all the children of the countryside? Just last weekend, that gets used every time I'm out of course!

__________________
-Mike (KE7ULD)
Check out my blog thing!
Something there is that doesn't love a wall, that wants it down...
AZFJ.org - Arizona FJ Cruisers!!
tibaal89 is online now  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-03-2008, 08:58 PM   #7 (permalink)
Forum Master
 
MrBigAxe's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Member Number: 12016
Location: Aransas Pass, TX
Posts: 939
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

Quote:
tibaal89 previously said: View Post
Cool post idea!

When was the last time you used your hilift jack? Last time I went rock crawlin... there was a turn in the rocks that was way too tight (most vehicles that do this spot are buggies and they just go straight, which wasn't an option for me), so we had the brilliant idea of doing a a series of 3 point turns in the wrong direction and backing over part of it... it would have worked, but the rear tire skipped off a rock and I ended up with a huge boulder stuck in between the rear axle and the inside of the frame!! Good times...

When was the last time you used all your "offroad" lights? Well, I've only had them for a few days so I'm using them way too much since they're still somewhat of a novelty... but I did use them exploring a new area at night after SedonaFest, and then on my way back to the highway which was about 10 miles through the forest. It's really to have some light for once!

When was the last time you utilized your snorkel in super deep water? I have not this snorkel that you speak of...

When was the last time you used your gigantic flagpole that doubles the height of the FJ and brings happiness to all the children of the countryside? Just last weekend, that gets used every time I'm out of course!

That's not a RC?
__________________
2008 Sandstorm, AT, CQ, OF, Roof Rack, TG Sliders, 6 Circuit Accessory Fuse Box, Tacoma Fog Light Switches, SilverStar Ultras, Titan Air Jack, After-Market Power Inverter, Trail Team Badge, M-PAC Rear Door & Side Rack Combos, #10 CO2 Tank, aFe TBS CAI & Hi Tuck Exhaust.

Sill in the boxes: Icon Stage 1 Lift, Camburg UCA & Bandi Mount

http://www.4X4mayhem.com/register.php?REF=271

MrBigAxe is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2008, 08:58 AM   #8 (permalink)
Member
 
73Cruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Member Number: 3218
Location: Junction City, KS
Posts: 95
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

I only have the lights and I use them almost daily. where I live the deer are thick. They can appear out of nowhere. I use the lights (KCs) to try and get an advance warning with a reflection from their eyes when they are near the side of the road.
__________________
Marcus
Black Diamond, AT, Up Grade #1, TRD Exhaust,
Trail Gear Sliders, Dakar Light Bar, KC Lights,
BudBuilt Skids
TLCA # 18717
Other Rides:
2001 H-D Dyna T-Sport
2007 Honda Element EX AWD (Wife's)
1973 FJ40 - Gone but not forgotten.

"Use enough gun." - Robert Ruark
73Cruiser is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2008, 10:23 AM   #9 (permalink)
Forum Master
 
Swingshiftworker's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Member Number: 11371
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 1,203
Lifetime Supporting Member
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

"When was the last time you used your hilift jack [recovery gear and/or winch]?"

Never yet -- they're insurance.

"When was the last time you used all your "offroad" lights?"

I've got 2 PIAA 520 fog lights and use them whenever it's foggy or the road is too dark to see otherwise.

"When was the last time you utilized your snorkel in super deep water?"

Don't have one and never intend to go into "super deep water" where I'd need one.

"When was the last time you used your _____?"

. . . K&N Air Filter & Cyclone Pre-Air Filter. EVERY DAY!

. . . ClearPlex Windshield Protector. EVERY DAY!!

. . . Hollandia Sunroof. EVERY DAY!!!

. . . Stant Locking Gas Cap. EVERY DAY!!!!

. . . PowerTank. EVERY DAY!!!!! that I have to air up the tires when there's no air compressor available.

. . . MAF Auxillary Gas Tank. EVERY DAY!!!!!! that I don't have to go to the gas station to refill the main tank.
__________________
Marty

Vote for Obama in 2008!

2007 Titanium Metallic Toyota FJ Cruiser
2006 Mineral Gray Dodge Ram SRT10 Quad Cab
2006 Driftwood Pearl Toyota Prius Hybrid
2002 Absolutely Red Toyota MR2 Spyder

My Build Diary

Last edited by Swingshiftworker : 05-04-2008 at 10:41 AM.
Swingshiftworker is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Old 05-04-2008, 11:04 AM   #10 (permalink)
Forum Veteran
 
Tankota's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Member Number: 3884
Location: Reseda, California
Posts: 736
Re: When was the last time you used your ___?

When was the last time you used your hilift jack?

ehh.. about 2 weeks ago to check something on the truck.. the last time I really used it was when the wife got the FJ stuck crossing a gully the wrong way, she got the front bumper stuck on one side, the rear bumper on the other, and all 4 wheels spinning in the air...

When was the last time you used all your "offroad" lights?

Last time it was dark while wheeling!

When was the last time you utilized your snorkel in super deep water?

I don't have a snorkel on the FJ.. I had one on the Tacoma, but never found water that deep in So-Cal!

When was the last time you used your _____?

Pull Pal...? (from another thread..) I've never need to use mine in pratical use.
__________________
David Hale
2007 Sun Fusion FJ Cruiser - Project T2
Demello Sliders, Icon (DR) Front coilovers, Deaver Rear 2.5 Coils and rear Bilstein 7100 shocks, All Pro HD rear links, 34" Goodyear MT/R's, Bandi Mount, Demello front bumper w/winch, Demello Front Skid plate, 4x150W roof mounted KC's and safari lights, ATRAC-Hack.
2007 Yamaha Grizzly 700fi 4x4
2007 Yaris S-Sedan (DD)
http://www.offroadingadventures.com
TTORA-Socal member #38 TTORA Forum
Trail Crew Member
Tankota is offline  
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply


  Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum > Toyota FJ Cruiser Discussion > General Discussion




Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.0.0

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 03:10 AM.