FJ Cruisers of Northern California

Shopping for a FJ and in NEED of help!

What's up all...I am currently shopping around for a used FJ. Could anyone help me in figuring out what options I definitely need to have and what options I could go without. I know a lot of things could be added or replaced aftermarket but some may be better from the factory. Keeping a price range of under $25K, let the suggestions fly. Please!!!

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on May 9, 2012 at 10:24pm

A rear locker is probably the only absolutely critical option needed on these trucks. The only other option that is great for wheeling would be atrac, but that can be added later for a very low cost. Everything else is, IMO, just an extra feature or can and most likely will be replaced down the line.

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Permalink Reply by Pip on May 9, 2012 at 11:11pm

Thanks for the reply. Are all the standard lockers automatic? or do they come with either ones that are automatic or that you can control yourself?

Sorry if its a dumb question, I'm new to the game.

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on May 9, 2012 at 11:24pm

You just have to engage the locker by pressing a switch and it'll engage once you roll a few feet. Stock, it'll only engage in 4-lo, but you can hack it (rewire it) to work in 4-hi which is great when playing in the dunes and other places.

And new or not, don't be afraid to ask questions, as we were all new at once. Plus everyone here is pretty damn cool.

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Permalink Reply by Dominator! on May 10, 2012 at 12:31am

I agree with rotorhead. You'll see a lot of options, customizations, etc... here, but the locker is a must.

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Permalink Reply by Pip on May 10, 2012 at 8:08am

Thanks! To make sure someone is not lying to me when I buy, where do I look I make sure it does have a locker?

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Permalink Reply by GHOST on May 10, 2012 at 8:38am

I see that your located in Roseville. I live near the Thunder Valley casino. The e-locker would look like this minus the blue guard,

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Permalink Reply by rotorhead on May 10, 2012 at 11:11pm

Or take a look and see if there is a switch in the lower center console that says RR DIFF LOCK. It'll be in front of the shifters. If thats there, then you're good to go.

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Permalink Reply by Ranger Jim on May 10, 2012 at 11:03am

Hey Pip,

If your still looking for a low mileage rig in that price range my Uncle has a 2007 Fj Cruiser in Desert Storm color. He is located up the valley from you in Red Bluff. Let me know if your interested and I can forward you his info.

Ranger Jim