FJ Cruisers of Northern California

What did you do to your FJC Today???

Hello All,

I've seen this thread on other forums, looks like fun...I'll get it started.

I drove my rig to work (first time I've had it out in a few weeks). Took it in for a wash..

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Permalink Reply by tsy87 on May 14, 2015 at 11:46pm

I installed the roof console about a week or so ago but I took a picture of it today!

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Permalink Reply by Lagwagon on May 15, 2015 at 9:04am

Looks great Tran! #1 on my mod list now.

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Permalink Reply by tsy87 on May 18, 2015 at 12:47pm

Thanks! Be sure to check the thread(s) in the blue room about it... it's not the most forward install and can be quite frustrating. That said, it is worth it!

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Permalink Reply by Markie Sharkie on May 15, 2015 at 9:26am

I wanted one of those but the damned things don't work on 2007s.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on May 15, 2015 at 3:28pm

Nice Tran, looks good.

Steve.

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Permalink Reply by C4B_ROCKs on May 15, 2015 at 7:34am

I removed my rear drive-line, as it got bashed up by the u-joint. Currently parking my rig around my area

with front wheel drive. Picking up new drive-line this weekend.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on May 16, 2015 at 2:33pm

Replaced my windshield at Safelite today.

$300 for glass, $200 for top molding in red and $70 in labor.

Tech talked about top molding and explained in 07, 08 it used to be sheet metal and only held with plastic clips but some were lost in the wind so Toyota started to add adhesive in five spots. That became near impossible to remove without damage, so a new molding was always ordered with the windshield, Toyota were behind the 8 ball and dealers were short on this item for a few years. Then in 09 Toyota began making the part from fiberglass, it still is, in the hopes it could be unglued without kinking. Tech told me they cannot guarantee removal without kinking the part so they always order a new molding for replacement. I verified I have a new molding as my old one had a scratch in the paint on top, and it is gone. :)

Wow, nice new glass, will have to go thru my local car wash tomorrow!!

Steve Hope.

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Permalink Reply by tsy87 on May 18, 2015 at 12:49pm

I got mine replaced from safelite off richards and they didnt have to replace the top trim (2010) and they did the whole repair in like 30 minutes. I also have a snorkel which didn't seem to be an issue. I was quite happy with it to say the least. Thankfully it was covered by insurance.

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on May 18, 2015 at 3:16pm

Hi Tran, I guess things can change in 5 years, I got mine replaced at the Richards Blvd shop too.

The tech's cert in the office said he has been there 25 years, no reason to doubt him.

In any event, good that yours was covered. For me, Comp ins only covers repair. For replacement, my ded applies and mine was caused by stone/rock hits.

Yep, snorkel causes no problem cos the end of the windshield is before the A- pillar, only the cowl and top molding need to be removed, and the 2 small panels at the end of the cowl, pass side has antenna attached.

Steve.

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Permalink Reply by JagyPNF on May 18, 2015 at 3:38pm

Hey I had my windshield replaced a few months ago and now I'm get this humming when I drive faster than 70 mph. Do you think it could be the cover over the top of the windshield?

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Permalink Reply by Steve Hope on May 19, 2015 at 3:41pm

Hi Paul, you could determine if that is it by placing a strip of blue ( low tack ) masking tape across the edge between the glass and the molding all the way across and run a strip across the joint between the molding and the roof and then go for a drive, if the humming disappears, you've found it.

Steve.