What's the most recent thing that you had to fix/replace??

@DA-pj3or

3 жыл бұрын

Wheel bearings both front wheels and a new serpentine belt.

@tomlee6263

3 жыл бұрын

Windshield, after accumulating 8 rock chips

@sphinxceo

3 жыл бұрын

catalytic converter and alternator back to back. $3000 USD. 2008 Voodoo Blue with 112K miles. Windshield was replaced twice. Battery twice (every 7 yrs).

@freedomhq4075

3 жыл бұрын

Transmission, radiator hose, battery clamp, all the bearings, some part of the frame near the wheels, and lord knows whatever else the dealership charged me. I basically bought a second fj in my repairs. I sincerely desire to expire.

@colbyw917

3 жыл бұрын

Running strong @ 177k, but MAF sensor & thinking I need a new cam sensor.

how to fix the hole in my life from not having fj?

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I hear there's a nice FJ80 for sale...

@benshragai3900

3 жыл бұрын

Just buy one

@philpiercy2588

2 жыл бұрын

It took my wife and I 13 months to find a replacement for the one the tree fell on.

@marypaquette8705

Жыл бұрын

Can't have mine😂!

@kidritalin1

4 ай бұрын

People that own them , don't often sell them. They become heirlooms.

For the 2010 - 2014 FJ's, the transfer case and transmission breathers were extended into the engine bay next to the battery. But they left the rear diff and e-locker breathers the same. The only troublesome part I've had on my 2012 TT is the MG/CLT relay, which I've had to replace twice. Another annoying thing is the drive shaft slip yoke. It has a tendency to stick. So when you come to a stop, when it lets go you get a feeling like you've been bumped from behind. The solution is to keep the slip yoke well greased.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Beauty, thanks for sharing your experience!

@hagimeokoyashi7886

Жыл бұрын

I've had that same problem and thought it was my trans going out lmao

@JeromePatrickUSA

Ай бұрын

Thank you! I have been trying to figure that bump when I stop for about 6 months now. Keep it greased, easy enough. Thanks!

Watching from the backseats of my Toyota Yaris, daydreaming about having an Fj.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I hope your dream comes true one day 🙏

@thesimplefixchannel4785

3 жыл бұрын

You can do it! I was daydreaming in the back of a Honda Fit. I’m 8 years into ownership with over 100,000 miles and it’s never been on a tow truck or left me stranded. Such a predictable vehicle, and very capable off-road bone stock with some all terrain tires.

@swifty5530

3 жыл бұрын

i got a fj for my first car don’t regret it anyday so much customization options for them and the driving experience is awesome

@breeze787

3 жыл бұрын

@@swifty5530 Yeah there's a sharp right turn on the way to the golf course that I accelerate through whenever I get to that spot. Love driving my FJ.

@Kaioshin9000

2 жыл бұрын

Yoooooo lmao me too !!! I’m in my 2014 Toyota Yaris and watching these videos dreaming of getting one ASAP 😞

Steering wheel chatter was built in the original FJ's so your wrists didn't get belted to pieces on gravel roads. The short wheel based cruisers of the 70's an 80's were the same. It makes them fun to drive

I had a 2008 FJ, bright yellow (we called it the short bus). Owned it 6 years never had anything break on it with 60,000 miles. I lived in Seattle and I would pick up my coworkers when the weather was bad. Now I own a 2007 FJ. I bought it in 2018 and it only had 50,000 miles on it. 6-speed manual. Not even a scratch on the skid plate. It's so reliable and fun to drive. Where I live now, every day is an offroad adventure.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

That's so nice!

Don’t forget about the bearings and axle seals! I also recommend upgrading the exhaust. It bends easily off-roading. An additional comment on the windshield.... don’t use aftermarket glass and definitely replace the upper trim shield with the windshield. FJs rock!

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Great points!

@artemisp.folglemeyer

2 жыл бұрын

I've had mine replaced four times (2010). Original trim shield still in place with no problems. Now if someone could perfect a "rubberized" windshield.

2007 FJ. 310,000KM currently. Only owned it for 2 years. Failures: Alternator - died when backing into my driveway, pretty easy replacement done by myself in the driveway for a couple hundred $. Seized brake calipers - front and rear, at different times. Sway bar bushings. Transmission 'shudder' - partial flush on the trans fluid and added 'anti-shudder' additive. Passenger side CV boot torn, replaced both inner and outer boots myself with factory Toyota boots. Replaced (what appeared to be original) shocks with Bilstein 5100's - much better ride, and added a 1" lift while at it - shocks hadn't failed, but at 300,000+KM on them, it was time.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

For "steering wheel chatter", there's a little plastic pin that keeps upper column true with lower column. The reason for the plastic pin is due to safety. In the event of a collision, this pin is sheared, and the steering column is designed to collapse in on itself. You might have inadvertently sheared it by turning the wheel without assist of power steering. I made this mistake on mine when working on the car. You can either replace the column, have yours spot welded, or live with it. 🙂

@stokedtour

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@MeetJackBlack

2 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour - Hope it solves your issue, sir. 🙃

Bro, I have just started to look at FJs, I am currently in a state of searching and gathering information only, but ... your FJ is just perfect. Manual, slightly lifted, tasteful ... I love it. You just earned another subscriber. Thank you!!!

Great video brother! You should be a radio host or narrator, you have an outstanding vocal presence.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I appreciate that. Welcome to the show 😛

I've got ~210,000+ miles and I tow a full-sized trailer with mine. When I bought it, it came with the steering wheel fluid leaking. I fixed it the same week. Since then, the only thing that's "broken" is the headlamps and one of my battery fuses rusted and needed replacing. I did my brakes once in 2021. That's about it. Not a single rattle or squeak. I think my FJ is a starfish and repairs himself so as not to inconvenience me. 🥰 But also I regularly do full checks at the mechanic and tell them to fix anything they find broken. They get so excited but then never find anything. 😅 Happy travels!

The Lean is normal when you lifted it you needed to add 1/4 spacer on drivers side strut tower. This takes the lean out. When ony the driver is in vehicle and the gas tank right under the driver you have more weight on that side. You can buy lift springs and the good ones will have 1 spring a little taller to compensate for the lean. I own a 2010 in iceburg white myself. Great rigs.

Here's the video for the transfer case switch bypass: kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXlsyNqDY9q9cag.html

Just cleaned the throttle body and it runs like new again. It has 264+ KM on it...Love this truck.

Your steering wheel chatter is a result of the needle bearings being worn out inside the front differential where the cv axles enter the front diff. There is a replacement kit from East Coast Gear Supply which replaces them with needle bearing replacement sleeves. Be sure to get the needle bearing removal tool and sleeve install tool. Info is on ECGS website. This would also be a great time to upgrade the cx axle inner boots with heavy duty ones. Can all be done in a day in the driveway.

@stokedtour

Жыл бұрын

Great tip! Thanks for that

Steering wheel chatter is probably caused by worn tie rods, steering shaft coupler, or the steering u-joint. Any one of these three are likely causing your issue.

The surprising one I ran in to is the wheel studs. They are super soft metal. I snapped one off hand tighting, then looked at the rest and several others were elongate. they can be replaced with modified lexus studs; but, strange to build such a great off-road machine and cheap-out on the studs.

I would love to see a video about those switches. Thanks for the content....you help make it fun.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it! And for sure about the switches - seems to be a popular one! Will be putting something together about those switches soon

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Mod vid is up 👍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXlsyNqDY9q9cag.html

I’ve been catching up on some if you’re videos and it’s making me so pumped to start working on our FJ! Except now I feel like I have so many questions of your opinion on certain things lol keep it up! It’s entertaining and I love the video quality!

Glad to see you pulled out! Was worried there for a second.

Hahahah! Lol thanks for the shout out my dude! Hit the nail on the head with this one man! Great content as usual. We definitely gotta chill soon bro, weather is getting tooo nice, got a few more mini-projects to start/finish 🤟

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Anytime man! And yes definitely soon ✌

Got my 07 with 200,000 kms on it. Ive now got it up to 345 xxx. Mechanics were shocked when they saw how good of condition it is in. Only downside ,, frame rust -_-. Had to replace my exhaust, both front and rear brakes, ac compressor and lifted the front 2.5 inch attached a 3/4 inch disc on top of the driver side puck and it leveled that driver side dip.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah frame rust is a big issue on these things if you live in the salt belt. A lot of the ones i looked at in Canada were pretty full of rust, I'm lucky with my find!

Hey man. Nice video! Love the FJ content. I have an 07 FJ myself with 220k miles (about 354k km). Bought it used with 140k on the clock. So far it's been ridiculously reliable for me. I maintain it meticulously and do my own fluid/ oil changes and spark plugs. I've had a few things break/go bad for me. Including: power steering pump (twice), rear diff bearings, brakes (twice), wheel bearing, serpentine belt, windshield (three times 😬), aaaand my transfer case needed replacing. Honestly a pretty low maintenance rig given the maintenance. The transfer case replacement was unexpected, but I guess it got contaminated somehow? Hopefully the engine and transmission last a while with good maintenance. Trying to get this beast to 300k miles. And yeah, I'd love to see an in depth vid on the diff breathers. Been wanting to do that mod since moving to the pacific northwest. Cheers 🍻

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the maintenance history of your machine! Good to know some things to be looking out for. And yes - I'll have to put together a video for that!

@nomadic_hurd

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour nice! Looking forward to that. Also, what bumper is on your FJ? Looks awesome

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

The bumper is a self weld kit from Coastal Offroad www.coastaloffroad.com/

@nomadic_hurd

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour cool thanks for that info!

@EthosAtheos

3 жыл бұрын

I've had my 07 FJ for about 30K mi over the last 3 years. I've done the batter, breaks(all 4 caliper, rotor, pads), steering universal joint (stupid rust), tires and oil changes. The dealer had just replaced the rear axle gear set and locker. The cars reliability is just boring. I took it on a 600 mile trip with 150 miles of off roading and it never complained even a little. Although I was very over loaded and probably will need a set of wheel bearings a bit early in the back. But that's totally my fault.

Thank you very much for producing this KZread. I walked out of an Olympia, Washington, USA dealership last night with a 2014 FJ Cruiser. Excited to use KZreads like yours to keep ahead of things. The drive home to Seattle last night was made fun BECAUSE of the horrendous weather we were enjoying. Cheers to you!

@stokedtour

8 ай бұрын

That's awesome!

Only thing that has worn out so far was my steering kingpin shaft thing, FJ only had 45k KM on it. I've owned it since new (2014) and that was only thing that failed, I'm at 98k KM now and nothing else has been changed other then Oils and a new set of tires 3 months ago. Bonus is I haven't lost a penny on it yet value and mechanically wise.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I love seeing these kinds of comments roll in to confirm my hunch that these things are invincible ✌ Happy to hear that for yours!

It’s funny lol I have a Toyota RAV4 and I’ve always noticed it tilts more on the drivers side and I’ve always said the same thing. I’m like, I really need to lose weight 😆 good video and loved the music!

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Great minds think alike ✌

Just picked up a silver 07 and I absolutely love it! These things are built like a tank. Front passenger side seat belt retractor just died. Ordered a replacement assembly for $400 ouch,

@NRTHRNFJ

Жыл бұрын

Toyota has not updated their replacement part for the belt kit based on previous recall - Dealer notification remedy. Updated belt kit part only cost $140CDN and was very easy to install. Had my front driver seat belt kit replaced last year.

Alternator went out @ 65,000. Otherwise just normal maintenance. Thanks for your videos!

Yes! I need help with my 2008 FJ Manual 6 speed Diff Lock Mod! Please make a video on how you did this! Much appreciated!!!

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

You got it brother ✌🏼

Awesome video thanks! I have a white '11 with 290,000 miles. Maintenance pays for itself in the long run. :)

Its leaning as in Australia where we have em the, drivers side is on the rh so the fat driver will equalise the weight RH drive

Just hit 200k on my fj and from your list I have replaced: Both upper and Lower control arms (factory) both front break calipers ( factory) , wheels and tires ( 33 on bfg's) windshield. Besides that regular maintenance and abuse.almost forgot, replaced the exhaust due to offroading fun day. Now I am concern about the front bumper noise you mentioned..

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

The little bumper noise is harmless! It was just annoying me, that was all haha

Great video, thanks! I have a 2008 FJ with 209,000 miles on it. It’s been a solid machine but I have some wearing parts that need replaceing!

@stokedtour

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! These things last forever

You did mention replacing the upper control arm if going for a lift. Can I still replace without the lift to give give me a better chase against bumpy roads and aggressive potholes?

Summary of the video, when not modding or lifting the FJ, typically the main issues that could go wrong is brake calipers seizing and transmission shake (usually fixed with a fluid drain and refill). Napa has a lifetime warranty on their calipers, just make sure you hang onto the receipt. For the transmission it is better to drain and refill bit more frequently so you possibly won’t run into the issue.

New sub to your channel, enjoy your content. I’ve got a 2010 base model but with all the 4x4 options. Only thing I’ve done is LED’s all the way around, 2” leveling kit, and 33” tires. Other than being on my 3rd windshield nothing has broke yet. Knock on wood, only has 89,000 miles also. Also dropped transfer case slightly so CV boots shouldn’t come apart.

Drivers seat height adjustment leaks off every week or so. 2012 with less than 60k miles on the clock. Oil changes and windshield replacement so far. Second hand cream puff out of Scottsdale, AZ

Great video. Just bought an '08 FJ. Going to be sealing the roof rack track cause it's leaking... Lots of good videos out there for the repair so maybe just a mention in your next video.

Could you make a HowTo on all the different gears and when to use them? At what speed? Atrack?

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Great points to add!

hey dude cool video I've had my fj for about 8 years in September can't complain the only one time it died on me was in my own garage it was the battery but after 5 years but that was my fault for taking to long to change it but from there no problem the only things that I've changes is the oil ,the time belt ,brakes, oh the back door wouldn't open but besides that can't complain it's been pretty good to me I'm a us citizen that lives in Mexico so I come back and forth every day for work 😊

The early autos have torque converter problems if you don't 1) follow transmission maintenance and 2) add a transmission cooler. For some reason Toyota didn't add an aux cooler and it allows the trans to overheat

My steering wheel chattered like that, but while driving. I rebalanced all 4 tires and it went away. I've never had it chatter like yours while not in motion.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I will live with this problem forever 🥲

Just paid off my Toyota X-Runner. I been thinking of getting a 4x4 vehicle. Of course I gotta go with the FJ. Buying my first home before I can purchase my FJ. Thank You for the video, now I know what to keep an eye out for.

I changed my driver side wheel bearing after it had gone bad. I hear it's common failure on all large vehicles especially if you go with larger tires.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

True, my wheel bearings also went at one point! Yeah i'm sure they wear out faster with larger tires

2007 Fj 93k miles, front right wheel bearing, left rear wheel bearing, rear diff pinion bearing, lower streering shaft, alternator, 2 pulleys. Plus regular maintenance itmes, brakes, shocks, coils springs.

Thanks for the info ! I'd love to see how those transfer cases switches

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Also damn the switches is a popular ask!

@DK_427

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour haha I bet it is a popular request. I didn’t even finished my sentence. I meant to say I’d love to see how those switches are tapped/wired up.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

@@DK_427 Mod vid is up 👍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXlsyNqDY9q9cag.html

Hey just FYI my steering wheel has that chatter too! It’s actually a steering shaft bushing and it’s pretty easy to replace

@stokedtour

2 жыл бұрын

Ooooo thanks for the tip! I'll have to check it out

One of my suspension shocks just started leaking oil after an off road trip. I didn't expected for the to fail so fast, but I think they are the stock ones 14 years already.

@stokedtour

2 жыл бұрын

Always a good idea to upgrade the shocks! It's a pretty cheap one too!

@walterr.2619

2 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour Agree I think I will put KYB shocks.

Dude, I love you man! Great videos! I love Toyota! I have a 20’ Hakone Edition 86 and a 21’ 4RUNNER. Oh what a feeling!

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Haha glad you like them!

The steering chatter is probably due to the upper steering shaft U-joints are loose, I have seen some people fix that with plastic tie straps

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Beauty, i'll have to check that out, thanks ✌

The lean is because they put the battery and gas tank and.... driver, on the driver side. Or so I’m told

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Good point - now I wonder if JDM models are balanced with the right hand drive

@filthyheathen1504

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour 🤔

Love this video, I am now getting know your FJ more . Thanks for sharing 🥰👍👏

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

My radiator started to leak. Replaced it. Driver door lock actuator died going to replace that soon. Other then that my 2007 FJ Cruiser runs drives and looks like it’s a about 2 years old. Just a baby FJ with 170000 miles. 👍🏻. Enjoyed the video.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly it is mind blowing how reliable the FJ is 🤯

@lonesomecricket7721

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour so true. (One more thing) I noticed some grease seeping from the CV axle. I cleaned it and sprayed it with some AT205 reseal. It stopped leaking. 👍🏻

Great vid! I hope I won’t have to doing a transfer case fix. Mine’s still working (knock on wood). Question: u mentioned there were multiple breathers. I of the ones in engine bay which are high enough for me not to worry about since if water is at that level, I’m already in trouble. I relocated my rear diff breather to the gas tank inlet. Am I missing any others? And are those at the same height as the other brothers in the engine bay? One thing that stopped working, and I can’t seem to find how to fix it is: the light on the dash that indicates that my headlights are on. Pls give me some direction. Second thing: the automatic shut off of my headlight doesn’t work anymore. Killed my battery becuz of it. Advice? Lastly, the automatic driver side window lowering switch lowers the window but doesn’t one touch anymore. Again, great content. Would love to head up your way sometime for an overlanding trip. I’m in SF ca.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! What year FJ do you have? And what transmission? For my 09 MT, there is a transfer case breather that is clipped via a rubber hose to the back of the engine block and another breather that is just on the surface of the transmission block (similar to how the rear diff breather is on the casing of the unit). I was able to unclip the transfer case breather and extend higher, but I couldn't do anything about the transmission breather since I had to stick my entire arm into the space between the firewall and engine block to find it with my fingers. The only way you can get at that one is if you took apart the transmission haha. As for the light on the dash, my FJ doesn't seem to have one that indicates that my low beam headlights are on...i only have a high beam indicator. Did they add this light on later models?? Also yes! I'm sure we will meet on the road someday!

they have lean cause the fuel tank battery steering and brakes components are all on the drivers side. fj even has left and right specific springs but that apparently isn’t enough. my 4th gen 4runner which is identical to the fj had lean. fixed it with coilovers and small rear spacer

👍 and subbed Your funny as bro! 😎 Loved the video, this is the first one I found thankfully and can’t wait to watch the rest. I have a 2012 model And just ticked over 183000km best cars ever! Take care, can’t wait to see more content, thank you for taking the time to make the videos 👏

Snapped CV axles 3 times, inner + outter tie rods 2 times, on my 4th front wheel bearing due to water crossings, throwout bearing squeak on manual transmission, gas tank straps, rear e locker malfunction (bad limit switch) + everything you stated. 2007, 288000km, no engine problems, oil changes every 10000km with the cheapest offbrand synthetic oil lol

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Haha amazing, thanks for sharing all of that!

@flashpointbravo

3 жыл бұрын

I’m changing my friends squeaky clutch release bearing right now. Is it normal to have lots of fluid between the transmission and transfer case?

I have a 09 automatic with 130000 km. My issues were, rear ring and pinion blow in a simple snow surface, very common failure as I know in the, alternator and starter. It is using 33" and 3" lift.

My control arm ball joints are making a lot of noise after getting a 3in lift about 2 years ago. Should also look into that CV issue but didnt notice any leaks.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I had a ball joint squeak for the longest time after the lift, and to try fix the squeak, i replaced my UCAs, cleaned and greased my sway bushings, and greased and cleaned my LCA bushings. The noise was still there. I was dumbfounded until the LCA ball joints got replaced. Noise was finally gone 🙌 Of course it took me replacing and cleaning every single suspension part before i find the source of the noise LOL

@AdrianPFalla

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour would love to know what UCA product you switched to--came here looking specifically to find out!

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

JBA Offroad UCA's!

I never got a chip in my windshield, but Shen I traded my original FH, I bought a Mercedes Vito, with a giant windscreen. I cracked it in the first week of ownership and put a new shield in every year. That weird design gives amazing sun protection here in Oz. I bake in the Vito. I now have another FJ (paid more in 2022 with 150 000 than I did in 2016 new) and loving the shade driving out west.

I got an fj, got this annoying shaking sound that I can figure out where it’s coming from and it happens when I pass a spear bump or sometimes when I’m above 80km/hr… and I also got an oil pressure alert light on after servicing the car… ( I changed the oil filter again and it went off after a while

The lean is from the gas tank being on that side, will lean more with a full tank.

Ahhh. the 'Toyota Tilt' the battery, gas tank and driver all on the left hand side. Mine is 2010/180 and still bad ass!

Interesting my diff locker keeps flashing but won’t engage even while I’m in 4 low? The light comes on but doesn’t stop flashing never goes solid to show the locker has engaged? Think this mod might solve that problem? Make a video please 😜

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Yea same with me about the flashing, it just wouldn’t engage before the mod. You’re in luck - just filmed that video and it’s coming out this Sunday ✌🏼

Yes my damn squeaky clutch release bearing. Now my diff lock relay. 3rd and 5th gear grinding

@flashpointbravo

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in the process of replacing my friends squeaky clutch release bearing right now. She’s got a lot of fluid between the transfer case and transmission. Is that normal?

@Kana0211

3 жыл бұрын

@@flashpointbravo could be leaking somewhere between the tranny and transfercase

Hey! Was nice running into you at the McDonald’s, got to see to your FJ live in the flesh, she’s a beauty!

@stokedtour

Жыл бұрын

Was great to meet you too Nick! Any questions, feel free to reach out to me anytime 👍

Leaning FJ. Looks like you have OME Springs. Old Man EMU springs are handed. Meaning, driver side is taller and marked with an "A".

The small shaking in the steering wheel is from uneven tires, you won’t feel tht after a couple hundred miles after rotating..

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

maybe, but I think it might be a different issue since it still happens when the machine is off?

@luisdominguez796

3 жыл бұрын

I’d still give it a try, it won’t hurt anything..

CV boot is the hardest to replace, mainly getting to it to replace

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Hoping I don’t have to do a boot replace anytime soon

Add the fender well plastic skirts. They suck and WILL fail. Mine have all crumbled. The window trim/seals also suck and will crumble. I've replaced those.

What do you think of LCA skid plates dude? love your channel. shocked at how deep your voice is hahahaha

I just picked up my 2008 bone stock rig.....What wheels and tires are you running? Also, what lift? Thanks man, great content! Liked and subbed!

My rear skid plate came off after 11 years. The front end came off first and was hanging and grinding against the drive shaft making a terrible nose. Despite buying the dealer weather proof package the plate became rusted and the bolts could no longer hold it up. The dealership said it's ok to drive without it so I didn't replace it.

Bought my 2012 green FJ new with 5 miles on it, has 85,000 now. One windshield One battery Front brakes Set of tires And wiper blades a few times( desert heat is not kind to them) Plus normal maintenance

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Beauty - that's barely anything out of the ordinary!

I've got a 2012 FJ AT, and I am experiencing steering wheel jerking if I drive over rough terrain or dips in the road etc., the steering wheel will violently jerk in whatever direction the dip is. I don't have any lift or modification, and just 17" wheels with Bridgestone Dueler tires. I also notice serious skipping across the road at highway speeds if there is a bump across the road, I can feel the rear end go sideways. I've got new struts and shocks, did not solve that issue. I've asked mechanics about the steering wheel issues as well as the feeling of not being planted on the road, and they said everything looks fine..... I havent driven another FJ so I don't know whats normal and what's not. Any suggestions?

On the 1980s F100s they all had an extra shim on the outside side of the shocks to make up for the camber of the road. Is was only 1/2 inch and bareley noticable but on the flat concrete you could just pick it.

My FJ kinda has that steering clunk/clatter shit and when going over bumps it gets knocked around. Kinda like a bad tie rod but my tie rods are fine. I ordered the upper and lower intermediate steering shaft parts which should be the fix. I would look at those.

Yah, I want that breather mod video. I’ve only put one in my rear diff so far.

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I'll try to find some time to throw one together

@cenccenc946

3 жыл бұрын

yea, I actually have the breather kit, but as yet to install it. vid would be great, as finding them is a pain.

@brettg274

3 жыл бұрын

@@cenccenc946 here, man, this one helped me on the rear diff ht tps://m.youtube.c om/watch?v=OyKkueada7g

Awesome vídeos!! Who makes your front bumper?

Sweet video man! although Alberta isn't that bad!! lol I plan on doing that rear diff locker mod to my '12 soon

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And haha I will have to try that drive myself soon. Are you talking about the switch bypass?

@mk5jonsh

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour yeah, so ya can activate it anytime without having to be in 4lo. I think it's similar to what you did?

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah exactly as I did! You running a manual or auto?

@mk5jonsh

3 жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour it's an auto, I think the wiring is a little different?

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah the wiring is different for the auto transmission, but the general idea is the same. You have the diagrams for the auto?

I have an 07 FJ and the only thing that has given me trouble is the Alternator 178,000 miles and I am on my third.

Appreciate the heads up here. I have a 2013 and only go offroad in the winter. No lift. So far l is well not I do use 4WD and crawl control just to keep it working. Thanks again Now subscribed Goderich ON

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, and thanks for the support! ✌

I've got a 3rd gen 4runner, but I love Toyotas; therefore, I subscribed! I just got some rebuilding the entire front-end! Newer version SPC UCA's, and Dobinsons IMS shocks and their tallest springs, because I plan to upgrade all the bumpers and ad new sliders. I replaced the lower ball joints 1st, then the LCA's bushings with Whiteline. I also replaced the steering rack, and sway bar bushing with Energy Suspension. After this I plan on rebuilding the rear-end suspension, but need some time... 2 days of non-stop work at it feels as if all 7 dwarves beat the shit out of me with clubs for hours! The LCA's bushings and fitting the washers really kicked my ass! It looks funny to as the front-end is up like a bro-dozer. Lol It will level out nicely when the rear lift is done. Thank you for your content and great sense of humor! Go anywhere! 🛣🏞🗻🏕🏖🏜🌄🌌

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

haha thanks! Totally hear you on the LCA bushings lol, that took me a full day to deal with, and then another week to figure out my alignment hahaha. Sounds like a solid build on the 4runner - i absolutely love the 3rd gens ✌

So your the other white FJ with a RTT I saw the other day in Aurora ... Haha! Nice ride 💪

The good trip clips break over time

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

i spent the last 13 hours trying to figure out what a trip clip is...still have nothing lol

2008 bought new. Only alternator I had to replace. Will buy a sequoia really soon!

Where did you get your shift knobs from??

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

I got them from this FJCruiser Forums member called FJoel! This was back in 2017 or so.

Very Helpful information.

2009 fj manual. Love it. About 150k miles no major problems ....yet. anyone know what the clunk type noise is when i back up is? Happened on my 2000 tacoma manual 4x4 also. Thanks and love your videos.

@stokedtour

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And no I don't know about a backup noise...

@philsparks3125

2 жыл бұрын

As a 50 year mechanic I would wager it's simply a universal joint! Sometimes they can be hard to diagnose if you can't easily get to them to apply torque left, and right to see "slack/movement" there should be none!

I need to know how to do them switches!! Please??

@hussaintezmirly338

3 жыл бұрын

Me 2

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

This is a popular one

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Mod vid is up 👍 kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXlsyNqDY9q9cag.html

Drivers side is low because your springs were fitted on the wrong side. There is always a talker spring, and this is to compensate for driver weight.

what upper control arms do you have I have a 2007 FJ and I went off roading and the stock control arm straight up let go of the ball joint

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

It's the FJC upper arms by JBA Offroad

I bought my 2011 FJ from a private dealer at 96k miles and i’m at 120k now, it looks like the guy had some aftermarket old man emu shocks installed but idk how much the vehicle is lifted. Upper and lower control arm ball joints as well as outer tie rod ball joints do i need to replace my upper control arms with more length?

Loving mine.....only issue is gearbox hunts around for right gear at town speeds...is this normal ?

@stokedtour

3 жыл бұрын

Hmmm...an automatic?

@snortingmydeaddad

3 жыл бұрын

I switch mine out of overdrive under 40 mph. If it’s hunting for a lower gear in drive, you may need transmission service.

please do a video for modifying the activation of the Atrac and Lock differencial !

@stokedtour

Жыл бұрын

Hope you found it! kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXlsyNqDY9q9cag.html

@Ingenieriaeficiente

Жыл бұрын

@@stokedtour thanks

Hey man, with the 07-09 6 speed manual. Do you get a ticking noise when at idle neutral?

What a saga man… I have a 2010 manual in Colorado and I let out a solid HAH!!! at the 4Lo comment. Never lifted it… secret to my callous disregard for suspension parts and a harmonious existence. Love the content tho, and I just ran into the thing about A-trac + Diff Lock - why the hell did they just omit the button? Dirty bastards.

Do you still have the FJ? Love your vids man I hope another one comes soon

Great vids!