Hey guys! Welcome to my channel!
Here you'll find videos mostly consisting of FJ Cruiser-related content, from my off-road adventures in my personal FJ Cruiser to informational guides about different FJ topics meant to help people learn everything they can about FJs. I also have a handful of train videos since my other passion is railroading. I just hope you find what you like here and consider subscribing to the FJX2000 community.
If you want any info on either of my FJ Cruisers, look up the FJCruiserForums.com and search for FJX2000. I am on my second FJ now which is a 2008 Trail Teams Special Edition FJ Cruiser and the first one was a 2007 TRD Special Edition FJ Cruiser.
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I do see people use low octane for supercharge🤔
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I just bought one a 2010 for dirt cheap in middle East
I'd love to get my hands on a manual fj!
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Worth to mention, open your old actuator if you find rust you must check the second part of the breathing hose which goes from the hard tube in the chassie to the breathing valve close to the battery, the problem with that it is tight and have tendency to break from the hard line side. This mistake cost me two actuators in less than a year. The hose must be replaced with a little longer and a strong hose. Thanks for the great content.
07 fj with 3 inch lift on 33's takes me, the wife, and 2 adventure dogs all over America, in all terrain, any trails, like a champ at 187000 miles and still runs like new. Never once been stuck. No hate on the Landcruiser but FJ all the way
I have a 2007 I bought new in 2006.I,ve replaced one brake light.Nothing else other than brakes,tires oil changes
VERY timely video. Thank you for this. I was in Telluride yesterday and went to the old power plant/Bridal Veil Falls on the 2-way section of Black Bear Pass trail. When i got to the top to turn around, i discovered that i only had 2 wheel drive. I had made it up in "2-low". 😂Luckily my rear locker still engaged. No more trails until i get i get this handled.
My 11 was sticking in 4th. Added Amsoil Severe Gear. Shifts like butter now. I’m not affiliated with the company, but that Severe Gear is pretty good chemically with its additives.
How have they held up?
2007 235000 + miles so far
Do you think you would need a bmc at all with those tires?
Took my 07 to fix a leak on the transfer case. They told me at the shop to activate 4wd occasionally because the actuator can go bad. I told him that my vehicle was full-time 4wd and he didn't believe me. So, as of right now, I don't think the MT has an actuator.
The 6speed mt at least has a transfer case position sensor that can go bad if not used often. I shift mine into 4 low and move alittle bit at least every 3-4 months (mines not a daily driver) Also using the locker that often helps make sure it continues to not freeze up and quit working.
Had the opposite problem, it wouldn't come OUT of 4WD... bad transmission and engine mounts
Remember only having 3000 subscribers!?
My 4WD dash light is delayed for turning on. Is this an issue to be concerned with?
I own a 07 FJ Cruiser with over 190K miles, Love the Iconic retro look and unique design, Yes the LC is a complete redesign and new style beauty but here is the stuff I dont like about LC, exterior specially the back looks more like a Jeep Cherokee, and dont like the spare tire under the body, dont like the E brake electronic system (feels like I am driving a BMW X3 or a Hyundai) I have used the hand brake many times during off roading and no idea why during off roading a true SUV needs a Turbo charged engine when straight or V6 can handle the torque, isn't the turbo kicks after 2500 RPM or am I missing something? Isn't supercharged better option than the Turbo? Also why 4 CYL Turbo Hybrid?! Ummmm... look like a prius.Well LC is def roomier specially the back seats and is user friendly. I have update this beast and love it very much, anytime anywhere I go people stare on my FJC and asking if its for sale. Overall I like the LC and am very happy finally Toyota came up with something new to compare with new Defender and Jeep. At the end I will stick with my FJ since it has much less electronics. Welcome back Land Cruiser!
To late just purchased 2013 fj😂 love
Did you make it to RMTR24
Thanks for information. I have a 08 fj. Something to look out for
Did your vent tube have a check valve on it originally or just a screw plugging it? Just curious. I've got a 2013 and love it. Good video.
So the vent tube originally would've been connected to the actuator, but when mine broke off, and I put a screw in the tube to keep it clear and a sealed the actuator with silicon.
Noticed you have most of your consual filled with switches that are normally blanks from the factory. Where do you purchace these? Everyone I have bought are too large to fit.
There are companies that sell switches/buttons that are designed to fit the OEM spaces, or you can even find and utilize OEM switches for aftermarket things like lights. Check out ch4x4.com/ for some options when it comes to aftermarket buttons.
Well done, Hayden. Liked and shared the video. Glad after all these years, you're still making FJ Content.
Of course! Thanks!
When I have my first first '07 FJ cruiser. I had a similar problem. But all the ad actuators will have this problem. Eventually. Toyota does not solder the electric motor that turns the gears whenever you put it in the four-wheel drive which will slide the sleeve to the left or to the right depending on if you're going into four-wheel drive or out of four-wheel drive. I actually took mine apart. Tested the motor and it actually worked. It was just that the tabs been away from the connection and it would not allow it to have connection. So I end up soldering the tabs and never had a problem again. Plus I took the gears apart and put new lithium Grease inside the case. Resealed it.
Yeah I haven't taken mine apart yet but I'm curious what might be going on inside!
Very interesting and informative .thanks for posting Have you changed out the driver's side front differential bearing yet?
Nope no diff bearings replaced. I have had to change the front diff seals but not the bearings thankfully.
Thank you for this instruction video! Well done!
Wait...what is that light mod you have to light up the buttons better? That's great!
Here is a write up I did on the forums! www.fjcruiserforums.com/threads/center-console-under-radio-flex-leds-install.505849/
@@FJX2000_Productions Thanks Hayden!
it is sad that FJ is discontinued globally maybe cuz offroad lovers or tend to go for more mainstream vehicles such as jeeps or 4runners. or much cheaper ones.
Black Cherry on my 2007......the only metallic,but still looks great!
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love the look of FJ cruiser and cant wait to get one for myself. Which FJ cruiser Year would be the best for dual usage? ( city and country ) i am a person doing 50km + a day on and offroad.
My mom's grandpa nows about the gallery of the galloping goose 🪿 🚆
I love my 2007 FJ It is a tank, built very solid . I enjoy driving and feeling safe.
Do you have a video of your FJC build?
I am looking for a fg cruiser manuall transm 2013 model and above. I hope you can help me. Thank you
My 08 with 206,450 miles 😂 is a tank drove it from Utah to Ensenada Mexico, and back no issues🎉
I have a 2012 FJ that is silver (so it was not just 2007-2008). I do love the green too.
There were 2 different silver colors; Titanium Metallic was 07-08 while Silver Fresco Metallic was offered 09-2014, so you have the Silver Fresco Metallic
Great video! Is there a way to upgrade the lights in the compass gauges (gauge pod)? Mine are very dim.
I’m sure there might be, but it would likely require disassembly of the unit and soldering new LEDs in or something like that since I don’t think there are bulbs you can simply replace
i dont have a supra but i do have a 1997 Lexus sc300.(the lexus Supra).1 owner ( a very timid fella so he didnt race it or mod it at all)..its stock with 154000 miles ..no leaks . just typical cosmetics of that model...meaning inside passenger door...ill trade for a FJ under 100k miles...
Great video for people who want to make changes. But watching this, it encourages me to leave it just as it is as you could go on endlessly. It would be interesting to know if there are FJ clubs or get together's though. I'm close to San Francisco, Ca. Thanks.
I know on the FJ Cruiser Forums there are regional pages with some being for localized areas including areas of California. Perhaps there is still some FJ activity up there.
great video!
You really notice the lack of visibility after riding a motorcycle, which is just about 360 degrees
Interesting. I think the upright square look is wonderful. Mine has very little wind noise at even freeway speeds and I have a rack. I pay less for gas on my FJ than all the other cars. That happens due to me driving it less, but then it's a fun car. I thought the view would be a problem but quickly got use to it. I suspect others will also if they like the car otherwise. To most of us interested in this car it won't be as an electronic safety bristling child carrier. Less is more. Thanks for those notes at the end. I got mine for around $20k used with 50k miles and I think it's worth twice that now. Like you said, there is no plan to sell it.
Love mine
Many people do!
Noticed that the supercharged one was shifting at 4000 rpm between 1st and 2nd. 5000 rpm for the non supercharged
Probably slightly different ECU tuning with that supercharged one
keeping my 2007 FJ , 252,000kms, its well maintained , reliable and has years more use from it, and I don't need so much seating and electronics , good comparisons , congrats on graduating
Getting close! Less than a year till graduation!