FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Just joined last night, no FJ yet!

I just wanted to introduce myself even though I'm not a FJ owner, (yet).

I have been a long time Cruiser owner, first one was a 92 FJ80, then we got a 97 FZJ80, and our last was a 98 UZJ100 that we sold last year. I have been a member of ih8mud since 2003, and have made great friends through tlcwagons.org. However, have been away from the scene for a while as my wife had been going to Denver once a month for the past 4 years for medical treatments. We also took advantage of a employee lease offer on a ML350 through my work.

So far, my favorite trails are Corral Hollow, Pardoes, Deer Valley, and Strawberry Trail. Pretty much every trail I've been on I guess!

My parents have a 2010 TT and they have offered it to us to buy. The ML is nice, but I think it's too fancy for me, and I really miss the 4 wheeling/expedition lifestyle. According to the Toyota website, comparing it to the ML the FJ has just a bit less cargo room than the ML. We have a almost 100 lb dog that we need to fit in with all our stuff so I don't know how packed we would be in the FJ. We drove one a while ago at Folsom Lake Toyota and my wife wasn't very comfortable with the blind spots.

I'm not crazy about the sandstorm color, or the polished bead locks, but it is a great rig, that has never been off-road and has been well maintained, and I'm related to the original owners!! ;)

My wife and I haven't made the decision yet, and my parents suggested we drive it for a week and see how it works for us. So I joined last night to look at peoples rigs, see what aftermarket options there are, and get to know the people I might someday be meeting on the trail.

Thanks for the great website!

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Permalink Reply by Meestar Jim on February 21, 2012 at 6:34pm

look up potatomutato, he's the decal hookup guy

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Permalink Reply by Cowboy on February 21, 2012 at 6:36pm

Awesome deal Joshua! I hope you feel better soon and can join us out on the trails.

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Permalink Reply by offroadkid on February 21, 2012 at 6:38pm

Thanks Jim, and Cowboy!

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Permalink Reply by GHOST on February 21, 2012 at 6:47pm

WELCOME! I see you are from El Dorado. If you ever want to out and hit some dirt, let me know. I am semi local. I live somewhat close to SAC International.

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Permalink Reply by offroadkid on February 21, 2012 at 6:52pm

Thanks Ghost! I actually just looked through all your pictures today! My parents took the BFG's off and installed Blizzaks for the Tahoe winters. I'll have to get the BFG's put back on and then we can go somewhere!