Recent content by bigandtall

Ok, THAT was funny! :jump:

Also remember, when that rear frame member is bent/pushed forward, it also pulls the sides of the frame in with it. So, you need to be comfortable knowing that even though the rear frame cross member gets replaced, that the larger main sides of the frame were yielded and may be rebent back out...

What you are describing is the XREAS system on the Limited models only.

Investigate whether or not your front bilsteins can be adjusted up another notch. There is reason to believe, from other threads on this forum and a post above, that this may be possible. If so, I'd do that, and then add a small 1" rear spacer. I recall reading that the rear stock TRD shocks...

Must be why I've been researching this board hard. Still have my FJ but don't know for how much longer. I think I've resigned myself to converting over as soon as I find the best model for me that I fit in.

I had the same sticker shock on my FJ and declined it all. Went back a month later and quizzed them on how individual items may be grouped to save money. For example, a 4WD Driveline Service includes front diff, rear diff and transfer case oil changes all full synthetic for about $79. If you...

I hope you are a professional photographer. You have a good eye for photo taking. I'm curious if 285 width tires would fit on the pro with the stock suspension. I already know the 7" rims are fine as I run this width on my stock 7" wide rims.

It could be grease from a u-joint slinging onto the exhaust system. It has a similar smell when it burns.

Several owners reporting in the FJ Cruiser forums of over 300,000 miles of nearly trouble free ownership. The FJ uses the same power train as the 4Runner.

I am sorry you took offense to part of my post. I was simply trying to explain my situation. My supervisors care nothing of my safety, so I have to ensure my own with my vehicle purchases.

Yes, this is what I have to do with my '08 FJ - constantly put it in and out of 4WD!

You are spot on. I over think things way too much. It's like a disease that I can't stand about myself, but it's always there. Love the FJ 6spd manual with the full time transfer case. But I know I can't handle the manual with the back and leg pain I've aged into. But yes, the FJ seat, for my...

Agreed. It appears a compromise is in my future...

I recently sold our AWD 2004 Toyota Sienna. It was real nice. Had a real transfer case (although high gear only) and had full time 4WD with a 50%/50% power split front vs. back but could vary up to 30%/70% in either direction depending upon road conditions. I know the VSC works good. But I...

Same problem. All Sequoia's now come with a sunroof. The pedistal type driver seat in the Sequoia is made for, basically, short people so they sit up high. For me, I'm pushed right into the roof.