My first FJ

Howdy FJers

Just bought a 2012 with under 13K miles at an auction. It was rolled, perhaps off road from the nature of the damage, so I won't be afraid to scratch/dent it. I had a Jeep Wrangler with winch I took to the mountains of Colorado a few times when I lived there.

I haven't had it checked out yet. Put a new windshield in it so I could drive it home to South SanFrancisco. Just noticed the sway bar tie is missing and it tore the CV boot in the process. Not sure who to take it to for repair. Open to suggestions please and am hoping to get this suspension issue repaired ASAP so I can enjoy it soon. Unlike my Jeep, I went for AT on this as that is mostly what is available used, but hope it is still OK for off road.

I showed it to Melody Toyota service. They were not willing to give written estimate and were pushy (parts department was nicer). They said stabilizer bar tie could be covered under warranty but they may just be baiting me. They want $150 to tell me what's wrong for sure.

I need quite a few body parts so am considering buying an older FJ wrecked and with high mileage for parts and hopefully one that might have a few extra offload upgrades on it I can transfer to my FJ like perhaps this blue one that was hit real hard in the side... Click link for pic. Anyone know anything about the bumper on it and if it looks like the winch is still complete? Also does it look like it is a Trail Teams or other special edition or package?

http://www.easyexport.us/vehicle-finder/lot-19200783/2007-toyota-fj...

Also wondering if I have to make mods before my first off rod trip? Advice welcome.

Thx

Mark