Busted diff

[John F.]

I'm another early FJ buyer -- am really concerned that I'll be stuck in the
middle of nowhere when/if the rear diff. grenades. Please keep us posted
as to your outcome, and if a protest is launched, I'll be happy to drive to
Atlanta from Columbus, GA to help out!!

Good luck!
John

[loneuglyfish]

mine just started knocking last week! pulled the third and saw about 4 teeth in a row chewed up! funnything is, i havent been wheeling in about 6 months! did do some heavy towing a month ago though!

East Coast Gears has a good deal for an upgrade! whole 3rd member with 4.88 for about $700, after you mail in yours for a core of course! 4.56 is also avalible for like $50 bucks more! but i couldnt find a good deal on 4.56s for the front so i went with the 4.88s. only runing 33s so its perfect for me!

[FJ FunJunkie]

Slingerdoo previously said:

Second email to Toyota Motor Sales USA

Here is my letter:
I would like to talk to someone regarding the pictures posted on the Toyota.com website showing the FJ Cruiser in off-road situations.

The vehicle is advertised as being capable of the images shown, however the dealerships in my area (Atlanta, GA) are indicating that if the vehicle is taken off-road the warranty will be void on the _entire vehicle_. Is this true?

Please contact: Milton Martin Toyota, Toyota Mall of Georgia, World Toyota, Team Toyota, and Toyota of Roswell to verify my statements.

I will provide first and last names of the general managers for each of the dealerships I listed at a later date.

Please have someone contact me.

Phillip McGinnis

Toyota's Response:
Dear Mr. McGinnis:

Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

We appreciate the opportunity to address your inquiry.

As Toyota website stated, the FJ Cruiser is designed as an off-road vehicle.

Driving your FJ Cruiser off-road does not automatically void your warranty but any component damaged by the off-road driving or performance problems resulting from the off-road driving would not be covered.

Determination of warranty coverage is done by a Toyota dealership inspection of the vehicle. The warranty is in effect unless the dealership determines that the cause of a particular concern is not caused by the manufacturer.

If you would like to discuss your specific concerns in more detail by phone, we recommend you contact our Customer Experience Center directly, by calling 800-331-4331. Our normal hours are from 5:00am to 6:00pm Pacific Time, Monday through Friday and 7:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday. Any representative will be able to assist you.

Your email has been documented at our National Headquarters under file #(Edited). If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Toyota Customer Experience

Holy cats! Mag-Moss

[Mightyboss]

John F. previously said:

I'm another early FJ buyer -- am really concerned that I'll be stuck in the
middle of nowhere when/if the rear diff. grenades. Please keep us posted
as to your outcome, and if a protest is launched, I'll be happy to drive to
Atlanta from Columbus, GA to help out!!

Good luck!
John

I am in Macon, and I have an early build, not any problems, i might swap out the geRS ANYWAY.

nyone have a link for a good place to buy the parts?

[1911]

Mightyboss previously said:

I am in Macon, and I have an early build, not any problems, i might swap out the geRS ANYWAY.

nyone have a link for a good place to buy the parts?

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