I have a 2008 FJ with 267,500 km’s.  I seriously injured myself in 2018 and have hardly drove or maintained her since then.  I feel at this point, my only option is to let it go, as I don’t have the ability to fix her up.  A friend helped jack it up in March so I could take some pictures. Then in late May, I tested as much as I could and here’s what I found.

Issues:

• Serious frame rust. Found one spot where the frame has been badly compromised.
• The body has some rust.  Two areas of bubbling on the exterior and many surface rust spots underneath and in the engine bay.
• Looks like it was rust-proofed at least once.  Some areas are coated in a white-grey substance and it looks like rust infiltration was reduced in those areas.
• Almost every heat shield is missing.  I even pulled two more out during my inspection.
• Power Steering was working last year.  However, I think a seal went this spring while I was out driving.  It no longer holds any power steering fluid and it leaks out if I add any.
• The alternator might be failing; the running voltage is about 10 to 11VDC.
• One of the brake lines running under the engine broke during last week.  The brake pedal went to the floor and brake fluid leaked out from somewhere above the skid plate.
• Hood clear coat is almost completely gone.  Needs to refinished.
• Plastic hood molding is peeling and needs to be replaced. Or repaired.
• Rims need to be refinished.  There’s quite a bit of corrosion and pitting.
• Only speed 3 and High work on the interior fan control.  Low and level 2 are not working.
• CARFAX report has a small collision listed on the rear of truck.  The only damage was to the rear passenger bumper cover.  No structural damage.

Working:

• It has no error codes on a OBDII scanner.
• Engine starts and runs great.
• Transmission is sticky because of lack of use.  After 10 minutes on the road, it loosens up and has no issues changing gears or going into park.
• Has no issues engaging and disengaging 4-wheel drive.
• Power windows, Power door locks and rear tail gate, all work fine.
• Has OEM hitch and OEM bumper moulding.
• Upgraded 7-pin towing harness with speed sensitive brake controller
• Alpine stereo with 6 speakers and removeable subwoofer
• Custom removeable rear organizer

I’m the 2^nd owner of this FJ and driven her about 200,000 km’s. I really love this truck, but the reality is, I can’t do what’s needed to get it back to a good state.  I was thinking of asking $4K to $5K CAD for it.  I’m looking for advice from the community if this is a reasonable price, or should I just be calling a junk yard to pick it up?

I hear the people. The people say 5000 is outrageous. I’m aware lol.
The people say part it out. How much could we get for the parts? Tires are good, has a screen and everything else on the outside is fine

So months long research on this trip. The only thing I need now is the car. Man I’ve looked at 4Runners and Land cruisers, but the FJ is screaming my style. Love the interior and the tanky, exploration look. There’s a 2014 selling I’ve been looking at. So I’m here wondering, in the community of FJ drivers. How’s it holding up in the land of traveling? Yall liking them? What’s it like to be an FJ owner? You know how jeeps got there thing? Do FJs have theirs? What’s the travel like in your FJ? Has your FJ failed you before? I guess things like that is what I’m curious about.

Looking for inexpensive recommendations for a temporary license plate holder with light that will work with my ‘08 FJ

Traveling long distance with normal tag area blocked and will need a visible tag holder with light

Does anyone have recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Heyy everyone, I want every penny I can get for her. I need help finding a person that will buy her for a good price, enough to get me back on my feet.

I posted in here about fixing it a while ago but we’ve decided to just try to sell it as is if we can. We’re in New Orleans if anybody wants a project car. We’re looking for at least $5000 but open to discuss

Hi All, been lurking around this community and have been inspired by the passion and love for this car. I live in Manhattan with a garage in my building, and looking for a car that can get me about 1.5 / 3 hours to family on Long Island, and the occasional 6-8 hour romp out of New York a few times a year.

First and main question: For anyone living in a major city, how do you feel with your machine in it?

Second question: I'm leaning towards manual because modern automatics feel more like boring go carts these days. I like a manual option to keep my focus on the road and enjoying the feel of the drive, but is it practical for what I'm looking for?

Really appreciate any insight and support any of you can offer. Hoping to join your ranks soon.

Looking to replace the back original shocks. The FJ is 4x4 but my wife and I do not go off roading. What are the best shocks to use. Thanks

I’m not the type to farkle out my vehicles with personality crap, but c’mon, it’s “voodoo blue” ..?! Still in the honeymoon phase with the 2007, so, permitting a minimum of silliness. A lovely beast.

Today is my FJ Cruiser's birthday. She came home 20 years ago, today. I treated her to an oil change, air filter clean, and a new supercharger belt. Took her on a 120 mile round trip this morning, some of it with no music, so I her hear her sing.

She has never let me down.

hello all, my front axels have started to click and leak grease, seems it's time for replacement. I've looked at the stock axels on the online parts portal from Toyota, but I have approximately 2 inch lift and I'm not sure it's a good idea to keep riding on the stocks. I've heard about the RCV performance axels and they look good if a little pricy, but they have 4 options for the FJ, does anyone know what option would be best from them? I plan on either rebuilding myself or having my old one rebuilt to have spares.

I absolutely love my Fj and have no complaints except for some very minor things I can fix myself. I live in the PNW and my girlfriend and I go to Canada a few times a year and always bring my car. I never really thought about a dash replacement for my speedometer until recently when we traveled through Canada. I really struggled with knowing what my actual speed was because I could barely read my speedometer in the bright sun. I am colorblind and just assumed it was that until my girlfriend drove and was like “wtf I can’t read your speedometer.” It’s a weird shade of blue that’s like impossible to read unless you look super close. When I image searched others, the markings appear white and makes me wonder if this is aftermarket or maybe something else? I was curious if anyone else has blue hash’s for their km/h?

Took the FJ out yesterday to do some 4x4 media duties. that is all.

Dear FJ Fam, please help me choose from the below list of tires that are currently in my budget.

2012 4WD FJ, stock suspension and no lift. I don't do too much off-roading/anything crazy so my main criteria are all-weather tires that perform amazingly in wet and SNOWY conditions (I live in Southern Ontario, Canada) and will last a long time.

I'm considering:

BF Goodrich Trail-Terrain T/A

Falken Wildpeak A/T4W

Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus (?)

Toyo Tires Open Country A/T III

Yokohama Geolander A/T4 G018

I currently have Dunlop Grandtrek AT20s 265/70/R17 113S and want something beefier. The KO2s/KO3s are nice but out of my budget.

Thanks, love y'all! 💖

Over the last year my coolant level is below min when the engine is cold. I put dye and did not find any leaks, I replaced the radiator cap, and then took it to a shop - they blamed thermostat housing so I got them to replace it. I am thinking of putting in a new coolant reservoir, thought or suggestions?

After years of admiration, and a couple months of dedicated searching, I finally brought this beauty home 💚 she’s even my dream color. I searched high and low for a manual but nothing materialized. She’s automatic and the deal was too good to pass up so I jumped. 2011, 162k miles.

So far only things I’m thinking are to color match the roof, black out the mirrors and end caps. I can’t wait to camp with her!