[ATXFJ]

LOL
I just got back from a derby party. A friend of mine, that knew i got a new vehicle, said "are you in the Hummer"? It doesn't bother me. Hummers are know as luxury 4x4s, and I have a superior truck for less money.

 

[ATXFJ]

I also noticed that the tipical hummer driver is a middle to upper class soccer mom. She is obviously driving what her husband thought was an offroad vehicle. :cheers:

Midsize SUV Trail Rating & Comparison - Motor Trend

How They (Trail) Rate

Fourth Place: Our "Trail Rated" Liberty had a not-too-shabby 450 RTI result, but had the smallest tires of the group (225/75R16) with the least aggressive tread. Gearing is adequate, but the clumsy slot-machine 4WD lever puts up a fight when going into and out of 4Low.

Third Place: The Xterra scored a 384 RTI (lowest of the four), but did offer a big tire (265/75R16) and an electronic locking rear differential (some called it the "Save Me!" button). The 4.0-liter V-6 is powerful and responsive, making the Nissan a favorite in the high-speed sand washes.

Second Place: The Toyota FJ's suspension uses coil springs in front and back and scored a solid 491 RTI. The "A-TRAC" traction-control system calculates the right amount of traction needed in high and low range. And, although it's loud and vibrates like crazy when engaged, several testers appreciated the A-TRAC's feedback. In addition, the FJ offers a push-button rear locker (which disconnects traction control), and runs the dry-wash trails like a Baja pre-runner.

First Place: With the most compliant suspension, the H3 scored a 521 RTI and has a transfer-case low-range gear almost two times lower than do the others. In addition, the Hummer had the biggest, most aggressive tires (285/75R16) and a smart traction-control system that works in combination with a rear locker. If there's a weakness, not surprisingly, it's the anemic I-5 that had trouble pushing our 2.5-ton H3 through the desert sand washes.

 

[ATXFJ]

... I'm pretty sure the FJ has more flex(can anyone verify this). Thus better suspension off road.

I thought RTI was used to measure flex.

FJ = 491
H3 = 521

The FJ also requires a 3" lift to run the same size tires as a stock H3.
H3s power has been increased to 242hp/242lb-ft, and there's a V8 option(300/320).

I'm not saying the H3 is a better or worse. I'm just saying it is more than just a grocery getter, as many here would imply. Many FJs will also never see dirt, believe it or not.

FWIW: I have seen just as many modded H3s as FJs.

 

[ATXFJ]

Note my back lic' plate and bracket'...

I wouldn't advertise the fact that you're FJ has a 4cyl engine.

 

[ATXFJ]

cool pic btw

 

[ATXFJ]

... they both rock in my opinion.:indifferent::indifferent::indifferent:

well said