Post a Photo of your FJ! [Archive]

Brazenhead

06-02-2009, 11:56 PM

A cropped pic that isn't quite current. I've recently added the Trail-Gear sliders and have the turn signals and IPF foglight covers installed in the ARB. I plan on painting the bezel black along with the rear bumper wings, mirrors and door handles.

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/brazenhead-FJ/currentfjpic.jpg

Doc McCoy

06-03-2009, 08:25 AM

Hey guys heres some pics of my FJ.

Redcliff, eh? Two things ... 1 - When is the Hat gonna let strippers in. 2 - There good place to wheel out that way? It sure looks like fun by your pics.

Skibby

06-04-2009, 01:04 PM

The tires are 34 inches, thats why they look so big. The hats bylaws will not allow strippers but Redcliff does have strippers. The pic of me on the front end of the FJ is at the Ghost land use area.

freeze

06-06-2009, 01:59 PM

no wonder... they looked a little big for 285's!

I think we might have some FJ converts in the group as my ladyfriend (motochick) is looking for an FJ as well as Doc mentioned he might also go the FJ route in the future!

Jacked Up

08-23-2009, 09:36 PM

here's our 07' FJ, just installed the lift kit.

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/CC__album/IMGP0132.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/CC__album/IMGP0136.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/CC__album/IMGP0135.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/CC__album/IMGP0137.jpg

http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q141/CC__album/IMGP0140.jpg

City_Rider

08-24-2009, 12:45 AM

Here's someone else's FJ!

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/City_Rider/P8230018.jpg

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb228/City_Rider/P8230035.jpg

freeze

08-24-2009, 10:39 AM

It's tent!!! or T&T.... or TT (Trail Team) or....

City_Rider

08-25-2009, 10:48 PM

Just plain cool?

/If I didn't have a Taco...

freeze

09-23-2009, 12:45 PM

haha.. some more of tent (he's supposed to be getting internet soon!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3477/3940237518_d09e672712_b.jpg

FJeff Cruiser

09-25-2009, 05:37 PM

Brazenhead

09-25-2009, 05:48 PM

Some shots, when camping around Alberta this year.

http://forum.ct4wd.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=26

http://forum.ct4wd.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=27

http://forum.ct4wd.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=28

http://forum.ct4wd.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=29

Wow that trailer looks huge next to your FJ. Are you driving a auto or a manual? What kind of mileage do you get while towing?

I also wanted to comment on your great photography. Your pictures are very well done.

freeze

09-25-2009, 05:57 PM

Some amazing photos!

FJeff Cruiser

09-25-2009, 06:18 PM

Thanks for the complements, I'm a bit of an amateur photographer in my spare time. My flickr gallery (http://gallery.jeffmoss.ca/).

Brazenhead: yeah, the trailer does look long behind the FJ and I get funny looks from other FJ owners on the road. But it pull's it well, lots of power and torque and I have no issue traveling around the 90-110k mark on the highways.

Oh - the gas milage totally SUCKs so we try not to think about it as a gas gauge... but more like a "fun" gauge. "The more we use... the more fun we're having" LOL.

hazardhat

03-10-2010, 05:22 AM

Been a member of the fjcruiserforums.com for awhile now and just today found this site. Thought i'd post up some pictures of my stock FJ that will soon have some mods done.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3571175539_5d681e7a9b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3350/3572854966_bd13cff8ae.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4010/4402488097_05e6c07b87.jpg

Doc McCoy

03-10-2010, 10:06 AM

Awesome pic of the half and half!

hazardhat

03-10-2010, 03:49 PM

Thanks! I kept telling myself i'd take that pic but would ALWAYS go right over the halfway point and forget. I did feel a little silly though kicking around while I waited for it all to dry again for the picture.

Unkie_B

03-24-2010, 10:30 PM

Yes, even in Ontario we have some good trails.

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/Unkie_B/Fathers%20Day%202009/img0193nmk.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/Unkie_B/Fathers%20Day%202009/?action=view&current=img0193nmk.jpg)

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/Unkie_B/507Concession/IMGP0161.jpg (http://s935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/Unkie_B/507Concession/?action=view&current=IMGP0161.jpg)

Just a rookie trying his best.

hazardhat

03-24-2010, 11:05 PM

Nice! Looks like a lot of fun! What kind of tires you running?

freeze

03-25-2010, 01:09 AM

I'd almost say MTZ's??

Looking good out east!

FeeVer

03-25-2010, 09:51 AM

I bet they are Duratracks.

freeze

03-25-2010, 10:36 AM

I think you're right!

Brazenhead

03-25-2010, 07:28 PM

I'll say GY MTR's

FeeVer

03-26-2010, 09:23 AM

I'll bet you a coffee they are Duratrak's

Brazenhead

03-26-2010, 08:52 PM

I'll bet you a coffee they are Duratrak's

You're right! I cheated and found him on the Blue forum and sure enough they're Dura Tracs.

But when we eventually meet up sometime at the Cochrane Timmies i'll buy you a large double double.

FeeVer

03-27-2010, 09:32 AM

funny, as I will be there today looking at houses!

Brazenhead

03-27-2010, 10:13 AM

funny, as I will be there today looking at houses!

In Lethbridge or Cochrane?

rdnkcanadian

04-06-2010, 06:57 PM

here we are pretending we have rock crawling in alberta

Brazenhead

04-06-2010, 07:15 PM

here we are pretending we have rock crawling in alberta

Nice! Are those Fox shocks?

rdnkcanadian

04-06-2010, 08:22 PM

yeah front and rear 2.0 resivoirs

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:25 PM

looking stock on the rocks!!
http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/3/0/c/70453/mcleancreek045-0.jpg?rev=0

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:27 PM

more from the good 'ol stock days...
http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/3/0/c/70453/waiparouseaster045-0.jpg?rev=0

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:31 PM

Then a few mods later... KOKOPELLI happened...
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_0251.jpg

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:32 PM

Ok, no it's not just my FJ, a bunch of other FJ'ers followed me :)

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_0249.jpg

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:34 PM

Get'n HIGH!!!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_0324.jpg

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:36 PM

Out in Front... Again!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_2312.jpg

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:38 PM

And now... I lift my tire to put an end (hopefully) to my lurkiness :)
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_0515.jpg

nlk125

04-07-2010, 04:42 PM

Leading the fun!

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_2044.jpg

If anybody is interested... most of the Kokopelli photoset can be found here:
http://s148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/?albumview=slideshow

Cheers!

hazardhat

04-07-2010, 05:05 PM

Great shots! Makes me want to get out there right now. Always jealous when I see pictures of multiple FJ's though. Still working on getting some more people to wheel with me. Keep up the good work!

nlk125

04-07-2010, 05:06 PM

Thannks Hazardhat... Here's another one of my favourite shots of my truck then... WHEELIE!

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/3/0/c/70453/copyofimg_3308_background0-0.jpg?rev=0

freeze

04-07-2010, 05:54 PM

haha.... doing an awesome job posting photo's!!! .. and getting rid of the lurker status :D

hazardhat

04-07-2010, 06:15 PM

Just noticed your plate! So good hahaha, I WANT a custom plate.

FJeff Cruiser

04-07-2010, 07:53 PM

Get'n HIGH!!!
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s30/nlk125/Kokopelli%202009%20May/IMG_0324.jpg

Love it !!!

FJeff Cruiser

04-07-2010, 07:54 PM

A bit of an update....

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4066/4417106909_0dfc4c9b8d_o.jpg

Brazenhead

04-07-2010, 10:55 PM

Awesome picks Noland!

I'm still wishing I could have made that trip.

freeze

04-08-2010, 12:06 AM

here we are pretending we have rock crawling in alberta

Hey Now I know who you're talking about! Meghan had to inform me... I probably would have know better if you said Turner Valley! Sorry about that!

We do have rocks in Alberta... just gotta go higher alpine like Noland showed there. May not be Rubicon size but still fun! You'll have to come down to Crowsnest with us sometime!

nlk125

04-08-2010, 09:59 AM

Just noticed your plate! So good hahaha, I WANT a custom plate.

Yeah, My brother is pretty handy with photo shop... Just a play on words with my last name, first initial... :) I'm thinking about getting the real one but my truck isn't quite worthy of being a Krusher just yet.

Grandpa Smurf

04-16-2010, 01:02 PM

Here are some shots of my White accents (Grill, mirrors & handles). This is how it should be. In 1977, my brothers blue FJ40 pick-up was this way. I thought I would make it right. What do you all think?

Soccernut

04-16-2010, 04:16 PM

That looks awsome...I am thinking of doing a black out on mine. The white might not look so good on the Black Cherry.

How long did it that take you?

Grandpa Smurf

04-16-2010, 04:48 PM

I removed the grill and the centre honeycomb section. The grill took about 1 1/2 hours and the mirrors and handles took about 1 hour. I used only one can of Krylon paint (made for plastic). Lots of tape and news paper.

Tacorossa

04-16-2010, 05:55 PM

Neat. I love simple mods like this. Looks great!

freeze

04-17-2010, 03:00 AM

oooh I like this. Very nice Blake!

kigi

04-17-2010, 01:18 PM

Nice job Blake! Looks awesome.

hazardhat

05-02-2010, 08:53 PM

Were hoping to go camping over this past weekend but was told that the weather was going to be quite terrible so opted to stay home. Sure enough, woke up on the Saturday and it was GORGEOUS out. So we went for a back country BBQ! Just a couple pics.

The way in.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4573381696_bd24ce2e55.jpg

I've always wanted an action shot so I let the GF drive the FJ. It's amazing how much more badass it looks while you actually witness it drive. Totally different from seeing it stationary.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4572753097_6903f3444e.jpg

rickashay

05-03-2010, 02:46 AM

hazardhat

05-03-2010, 07:03 PM

rickashay

05-03-2010, 08:56 PM

Thanks rickashay! Well these shots are more of a point and shoot style for myself and I use a Canon 30D swapping between a 50mm Prime lens and a wide angle 10 - 20mm. To be honest, I actually shot film for about 9 years before I ever touched a digital camera and I still have trouble crossing over. So i'd say I shoot 75% film and 25% digital. If you're bored, here's some of my film shots!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pre_clouds/sets/72157621966307639/

Oh nice!! your old school. haha I shoot all digital but thats probably because I got into photography when Digital SLR's became maintstream and relatively affordable. (the past, 5 years ish) I do have the upmost respect for the guys, including yourself, still shooting with film. How do you like the 10-20? Im guessing its the canon 10-20?

Sorry, off topic thread jacking in practice.....

hazardhat

05-03-2010, 10:26 PM

Well depending on what kind of context you read these posts in... We could be teaching people to take better pictures of their FJ's? Haha. I actually use the Sigma 10 - 20 and I really enjoy it. The glass has given me great performance time and time again. Luckily for you shooting DSLR, with the 1.6 multiplication on the sensor it sets the lens up perfectly with the body. Unfortunately, when I pair it with my film SLR, I end up getting image burning in the corners. So if you were to have a full frame DSLR I don't know if it's something you'd want. Unless that's the look you're going for. I could seriously go off for days talking about camera tech info haha. Hope that helped at all.

hazardhat

06-07-2010, 11:08 PM

Here's a little video I made a couple weekends ago after first getting a GoPro HD. Just random clips from a day. Hoping to put together some more full length things come summer time.

FJ Edit Test (http://www.vimeo.com/11892424)

Enjoy.

freeze

06-08-2010, 12:17 AM

Right on! Looks like perhaps there's a SLR mix in there too? or is just the go pro HD regular lens?

hazardhat

06-08-2010, 12:39 AM

Right on! Looks like perhaps there's a SLR mix in there too? or is just the go pro HD regular lens?

Nope, all GoPro. It was all shot at 1080P so it's shooting at... 120 Something degrees of view. Since then though, i've swapped down to 720P @ 60 FPS and I think it's 170 something degrees.

freeze

06-08-2010, 12:50 AM

oh wow! I did not know that about the 1080 vs 720! That's pretty cool.. thank you!

rickashay

06-08-2010, 06:08 PM

really cool vid!! just noticed that you blacked out your handles and mirrors? looks sick!

FeeVer

06-08-2010, 08:52 PM

Cool vid! Just one question.... Is there a reason you missed the puddle at 1:23 and again at 1:30?

I found myself cheering you on saying "HIT IT, HIT IT" then you left me disappointed :( I mean there is a reason for the 3 windshield whippers! But still a cool vid.

Grandpa Smurf

06-09-2010, 09:40 AM

Nice vid. I gota get a GoPro know. FYI, don't get your lower control arms wet. They tend to seize. When ever we meet some day I'll let you in on the joke.

hazardhat

06-09-2010, 07:28 PM

Nice vid. I gota get a GoPro know. FYI, don't get your lower control arms wet. They tend to seize. When ever we meet some day I'll let you in on the joke.

Hmm, yes do tell haha. I've gotten them wet tons of times and now i'm suddenly worried...?

Grandpa Smurf

06-10-2010, 09:52 PM

Hmm, yes do tell haha. I've gotten them wet tons of times and now i'm suddenly worried...?

See the thread about Lower Control Arms, But in a nut shell, had to have them replaced @ 38,000K. Seize adjusters. The tech said I must have gotten them wet. Thank God for extended warranty. You need to have alignments more often to keep them loose (the adjusters that is).

nlk125

06-10-2010, 11:57 PM

See the thread about Lower Control Arms, But in a nut shell, had to have them replaced @ 38,000K. Seize adjusters. The tech said I must have gotten them wet. Thank God for extended warranty. You need to have alignments more often to keep them loose (the adjusters that is).

I wouldn't worry too much about getting them wet... I've got over 100,000 kms on mine... A bunch of those miles had the LCA's wet (under water etc...) no problems adjusting them... Just a single slightly loose passenger lower ball joint. I suspect Blake's situation is more of an exception rather than the norm. Besides, they get wet from normal use in the rain anyway. Now, Idler Pulleys, that's a different story... DOn't submerge 'em unless you've got the newest part number... I went through 4 sets in the first 60,000km... The lastest set seem good, But I haven't given them a really good dunking yet. :)

Cheers!

freeze

06-11-2010, 12:46 AM

hazardhat

06-11-2010, 12:53 AM

I've heard that about the idler pulleys. To be honest... I don't know what that is haha. Not much of a mechanic. I feel like I read somewhere that if it goes you can replace with a sealed aftermarket unit. Don't make fun if i'm way off hahaha.

freeze

06-11-2010, 01:59 AM

You're completely right. Napa sells a sealed unit. David W. did it on his 1st gen Tacoma.

Grandpa Smurf

06-11-2010, 08:36 AM

Haha. Yes I've seen a few of the idler pulleys go. Luckily mine hasn't gone yet. The LCA cam cam bolts may have siezed if the previous owner never had it aligned after purchase. Mine have been fine but the Tacoma does get aligned frequently.

Nathan you're probably right. I think its funny though the tech said I must have had it off road and got them wet, then let it sit for awhile. This is an off road vehicle , isn't it? The pause on the other end of the phone was great too, when the service advisor told me it would be $2600 to fix and I said "No it won't". He didn't bother to check that I had Extended Warranty. All is good now, and I got a new LF axle and CV boots out of the deal after someone stuck a screw driver in the outer CV boot when the lower control arms were replaced and left me with a wheel well full of grease.
Can't wait to try it all out on Sun. I hope the tech that worked on my truck is there (just in case something goes wrong) LOL.

hazardhat

06-11-2010, 09:44 AM

I think someone needs to post a picture in this thread now... Somehow it got way off track haha.

freeze

06-11-2010, 09:50 AM

haha... good point!...

FeeVer

06-11-2010, 11:37 AM

http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh214/FEER56/th_RyanFJ.jpg (http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh214/FEER56/?action=view&current=RyanFJ.jpg)

Ok I am selling these rims and tires if anyone is interested,send me an email for info, feer56@telus.net

nlk125

06-11-2010, 12:22 PM

I think someone needs to post a picture in this thread now... Somehow it got way off track haha.

OK, Here's a photo of an FJ (Mine) recovering the recovery vehicle at the Cochrane Rally earlier this year... Harry, I'll let you explain :)

hazardhat

06-17-2010, 05:59 PM

Haha, the front end really just sank. Good thing you were around! I've only ever pulled 1 vehicle out and it was a big Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel. He laughed at my vehicle at first and said it reminded him of a porta potty. Then I pulled him out and he couldn't believe it, he started praising my vehicle... Quick turn around of opinion.

Unkie_B

08-03-2010, 11:22 AM

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/Unkie_B/Shared%20Items%20%20DO%20NOT%20DELETE/DSC_0284-1.jpg
I LOVE MY FJ.

FeeVer

08-03-2010, 07:16 PM

Very nice FJ Bill!

Brazenhead

08-03-2010, 09:01 PM

Cool pic! Have you had any issues with your Idler Pulley since that water crossing?

FeeVer

08-03-2010, 09:25 PM

BTW happy Birthday Bill!

sumfingwong

08-26-2010, 10:16 AM

Dont have any recent pics of my FJ TT. But heres one when there was still .. ugh.. snow out.

New shoes, new rims, and new lift since the Sept run 2009.

I removed the roof rack as well, so I can fit in the underground parking at work.

Sorry about the crappy iphone pic. Ill try to snap something better when I actually clean the thing.

sumfingwong

08-26-2010, 12:16 PM

Me trying to fit in my garage, I almost had to crawl out the back door.

nlk125

08-27-2010, 02:46 PM

http://i935.photobucket.com/albums/ad196/Unkie_B/Shared%20Items%20%20DO%20NOT%20DELETE/DSC_0284-1.jpg
I LOVE MY FJ.

Where is that? What trail? And when was it shot... Cool photo!

freeze

11-04-2010, 12:25 PM

US National Parks SEMA FJ 2010

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/11/01xplorefjcruiser.jpg

hazardhat

11-07-2010, 07:56 PM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/5156728570_d2750a84a7.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/5156101671_7fe55a91da.jpg

rickashay

11-08-2010, 12:00 AM

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1371/5156728570_d2750a84a7.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1396/5156101671_7fe55a91da.jpg

Just as SICK as always. Love the bokeh in the second one!!

hazardhat

11-09-2010, 01:07 AM

Thanks! It's the 50mm 1.4. Reviews kept saying it wasn't worth the extra money over the 1.8. I couldn't disagree more. HUGE differences from build quality to image quality. Very impressed. Unfortunately the trail got too tight after this shot. Most technical trip i've done in the FJ to date.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1183/5160165079_357ebb298e.jpg

hazardhat

11-20-2010, 03:15 PM

The first snow fall has arrived here on the island. The toyo M/T's track better than anticipated in the snow.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4148/5193147246_f0fe2d0b53.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5192539613_c3387946e9.jpg

FJeff Cruiser

11-20-2010, 03:48 PM

Mountain view a few weeks ago in Waiparous.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5192232021_e0657f740c_z.jpg

Reeeno403

11-20-2010, 04:56 PM

Thats a damn nice photo Jeff, FJ looks great too!

FJeff Cruiser

11-20-2010, 06:11 PM

Thats a damn nice photo Jeff, FJ looks great too!

Thanks bud : )

rickashay

11-20-2010, 06:36 PM

Hazardhat, the second one with the water reflection is realllly cool. Jeff, finally a pic of your Fj with the new wheels/tires. I dont get to see it in person like all the guys up there... looks really good!

hazardhat

11-21-2010, 10:05 PM

I know it's pictures of our FJ's but here's a little video! Nothing that's too intense. Just a great day out in the mountains. My girlfriend was kind enough to drive a couple times while I filmed as well.

Vimeo: First snow fall (http://www.vimeo.com/17067247)

Reeeno403

11-21-2010, 10:18 PM

Dude! Really nice video. Keep posting videos. Music cred?

hazardhat

11-21-2010, 10:54 PM

Dude! Really nice video. Keep posting videos. Music cred?

Thanks Reeeno! The songs from one of my favorite groups, Royksopp - Forsaken Cowboy

rickashay

11-21-2010, 11:04 PM

props, once again!

Reeeno403

11-22-2010, 12:01 AM

Thanks Reeeno! The songs from one of my favorite groups, Royksopp - Forsaken Cowboy
Def have heard of and have some Royksopp, just dont think I have heard that song in particular. Cheers

Shift-E-eyes

11-22-2010, 12:03 AM

sweet vid! was almost surreal in spots..love the contrast between the woods and the snow. props!

CalgaryRider

11-22-2010, 08:43 AM

Nice video! great to see the FJ out playing in the snow!

hazardhat

12-05-2010, 09:38 PM

Originally I was hoping to make a little video on some nice dry roads and a few technical areas. After driving 50 mins on the hwy, I got to where I had planned for the day and there was almost a foot of snow! Did what I could and it was a great time! Took some wrong turns and had to look for the trail a few times, also made it about 6 or 7 km's passed any other tracks which felt great (thanks Freeze, stole your side to side steering technique in deep snow). Hope you enjoy!

Rexicon | Cook Creek (http://www.vimeo.com/17507923)

91Runner

12-05-2010, 09:54 PM

Wow.. Looks like a great trip!!

Reeeno403

12-05-2010, 10:04 PM

I miss BC forrests! Nice video, you can make a weekly video if ya want....juss sayin'

hazardhat

12-06-2010, 11:59 PM

I miss BC forrests! Nice video, you can make a weekly video if ya want....juss sayin'

Don't tempt me!

FJeff Cruiser

12-07-2010, 06:59 PM

I couldn't agree more. Excellent video. What camera were you using? The Depth of Field and Bokeh reminds me of a 5D MK II. Love the ultra-wide shots.

freeze

12-07-2010, 07:08 PM

Don't tempt me!

Dooo it.. doooo it.. dooo it.. doooo it... :D

Awesome clarity as well!

hazardhat

12-07-2010, 07:21 PM

Dooo it.. doooo it.. dooo it.. doooo it... :D

Awesome clarity as well!

Thanks Freeze! I'm hoping to start doing some more destination oriented trips so there will actually be a bit of a story to it instead of aimless driving.

FJeff Cruiser, great guess on the 5D MKII. Still fairly new to this camera but am loving it so far. Using a Canon 50mm f/1.4 (great bokeh), 28-105 USM and my GoPro HD.

freeze

12-07-2010, 07:42 PM

Thanks Freeze! I'm hoping to start doing some more destination oriented trips so there will actually be a bit of a story to it instead of aimless driving.

For sure!....most 4x4 videos comprise of mayhem and some sort of metal song that's overplayed like "bodies on the floor" or "down with the sickness".....

Something about having to be hardcore (or at least play metal) in 4x4 videos which is funny... you're driving a truck... you're not leaping off a 1,000ft cliff in a wing suit...

It's funny because people who ride (biking, skiing, climbing etc) in video's that have to do with putting you life at risk... they are done with amazing edits and music that doesn't scream... I'm trying to be a meat head! Driving a 4WD is about finesse and picking a line and getting to some incredible places... video edits that can highlight this is where the trend will start going...I hope.

So.. more videos!

Reeeno403

12-07-2010, 09:30 PM

For sure!....most 4x4 videos comprise of mayhem and some sort of metal song that's overplayed like "bodies on the floor" or "down with the sickness".....

Something about having to be hardcore (or at least play metal) in 4x4 videos which is funny... you're driving a truck... you're not leaping off a 1,000ft cliff in a wing suit...

It's funny because people who ride (biking, skiing, climbing etc) in video's that have to do with putting you life at risk... they are done with amazing edits and music that doesn't scream... I'm trying to be a meat head! Driving a 4WD is about finesse and picking a line and getting to some incredible places... video edits that can highlight this is where the trend will start going...I hope.

So.. more videos!
I couldnt agree more....."bodies on the floor" great song if you wanna shake your head like made at the back alley once a year but that song is probably the most over used on youtube. Anyhow I hope Mine and Nathans "tempting" you is working hazardhat! You could probably through a video together of random people walking and shots from a park, with the way you edit and your music choices I would probably think its an awesome video. Cheers and please keep them coming!

hazardhat

12-09-2010, 03:25 PM

I totally agree with you guys. Also, I really want a chance to show locals on the island and people who've never been here what the island really has to offer. The FJ has given me the biggest appreciation for this little rock I live on. I posted the vid on the fj forum and got tons of hits, they loved it too! So now i'm planning this weekends vid/trip.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5127/5245298687_3b64c4bc01_z.jpg

I may need to just make a Rexicon video thread if I keep this up.

Tacorossa

12-09-2010, 06:21 PM

I may need to just make a Rexicon video thread if I keep this up.

+1,000,000 for the weekly videos!

91Runner

12-09-2010, 06:29 PM

I want a weekly video too!

rickashay

12-09-2010, 07:20 PM

man, that map pic is cool. i really want your lens...

91Runner

12-09-2010, 08:24 PM

I want his ability to shoot ridiculously cool video and take awesome pictures!

FJeff Cruiser

12-10-2010, 03:11 AM

Thanks Freeze! I'm hoping to start doing some more destination oriented trips so there will actually be a bit of a story to it instead of aimless driving.

FJeff Cruiser, great guess on the 5D MKII. Still fairly new to this camera but am loving it so far. Using a Canon 50mm f/1.4 (great bokeh), 28-105 USM and my GoPro HD.

Nice setup. I also love my f1.4 fast 50. I picked up an f2.8 24-70mm this year. It has great bokeh as well.

freeze

12-12-2010, 06:40 PM

meet casper:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1221.snc4/155375_1779256960182_1202158323_2195636_3790496_n. jpg

hazardhat

12-12-2010, 06:55 PM

Yes! Very nice SAS on that guy. He might be selling it!

freeze

12-12-2010, 07:32 PM

That's a bummer.... he just finished it too! It is pretty massive!

Reeeno403

12-12-2010, 09:06 PM

Hahaha Casper the bad ass ghost, looks sweet!

91Runner

12-13-2010, 11:55 AM

I want one!!! Holy that's nice

stroM-

12-13-2010, 01:04 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1334.snc4/162600_1779256520171_1202158323_2195635_467299_n.j pg

Yes! That guys rig is ridiculous. *drool

sumfingwong

12-22-2010, 04:41 PM

meet casper:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1221.snc4/155375_1779256960182_1202158323_2195636_3790496_n. jpg

I have been following this thread over at the fjc forums. That rig is ridonkulous.

Reeeno403

12-22-2010, 04:58 PM

I have been following this thread over at the fjc forums. That rig is ridonkulous.
I like your username....hahaha thumbs up!

Reeeno403

12-27-2010, 07:10 PM

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Winterpeg

01-06-2011, 05:15 PM

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/My%20FJ/IMG-20110104-00140.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/My%20FJ/IMG-20110104-00138.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/My%20FJ/IMG-20110104-00137.jpg
http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/My%20FJ/IMG-20110104-00143.jpg

91Runner

01-06-2011, 05:55 PM

Nice truck man!!

91Runner

01-06-2011, 05:56 PM

Reeno... I approve of the sas'd FJ. I do not approve of mattracks

Reeeno403

01-06-2011, 07:06 PM

Very Nice White FJ!

hazardhat

01-06-2011, 07:28 PM

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/My%20FJ/IMG-20110104-00137.jpg

Nice FJ man. Is that white or a sandstorm?

hazardhat

01-23-2011, 04:19 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5380520190_ff78c386ab_z.jpg

Reeeno403

01-23-2011, 08:40 AM

you never seem to let us down my friend

hazardhat

01-23-2011, 08:13 PM

Thanks Reeeno. I've been getting the video itch since xmas but unfortunately the logging companies have been very busy around Nanaimo and have blocked off almost every single trail entrance. I've heard the other areas of the island are still fine so it will just have to be a better planned and longer trip.

blacklabel

01-23-2011, 08:56 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5246/5380520190_ff78c386ab_z.jpg

nice pic. I miss living on the coast :(

CalgaryRider

01-24-2011, 10:47 AM

Reeno... I approve of the sas'd FJ. I do not approve of mattracks

The funny thing is those Mattracks cost the same, if not more then the FJ!

Reeeno403

01-24-2011, 11:07 AM

The funny thing is those Mattracks cost the same, if not more then the FJ!
I approve of the mattracks but not the awful color by numbers paint job....looks barfy

hazardhat

03-13-2011, 03:06 AM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5521313809_36d4d07cc1_z.jpg

My friend Jason came to visit from Victoria and he wanted to find some snow. I figured i'd help him out.

Doc McCoy

03-13-2011, 07:21 AM

Wicked shot ... that's going on the cover. :D

Reeeno403

03-13-2011, 08:16 AM

Man I hope he didnt bail at the bottom cause it sure looks dirt mcgert on the road there haha. Such a sweet shot man. I highly approve!

91Runner

03-13-2011, 01:06 PM

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5521313809_36d4d07cc1_z.jpg

My friend Jason came to visit from Victoria and he wanted to find some snow. I figured i'd help him out.

Photo of the year?!

hazardhat

03-13-2011, 01:29 PM

Luckily he did not bail. He zipped across the road and stopped on the bank on the opposite side. I'll admit.... We were actually attempting to find somewhere that we could do a road gap OVER the FJ. No luck.

Reeeno403

03-13-2011, 11:33 PM

MT.BAKER! :D Road trip that :D :D

yotaduck

03-14-2011, 09:38 PM

So cool!

freeze

06-14-2011, 11:31 PM

That's going to need a full on build thread there David! :D

And who said IFS isn't good for flex/travel

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f339/DaveatJaviersAutos/Brian%20FJ/BrianFJ064.jpg

freeze

06-14-2011, 11:32 PM

Photo of the year?!

Yeah.... that's gonna have to be in the photo contest this year!

Tacorossa

06-14-2011, 11:33 PM

That's going to need a full on build thread there David! :D

And who said IFS isn't good for flex/travel

Looks like he is missing a few body parts though to get full stuff on that rear tire...

Reeeno403

06-15-2011, 06:36 AM

Ahhh that Fj is looking pretty flexy :)

freeze

06-23-2011, 02:59 AM

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z289/Coronadrinker_album/wheeling/Bigdaddy013.jpg

Winterpeg

06-25-2011, 12:16 AM

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/11-06-21/P6210065.jpg

Reeeno403

06-27-2011, 04:15 AM

Looks so good!!!

I was lucky enough to have wheeled with two sweet FJ's this weekend.

FerdieS

06-27-2011, 01:08 PM

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x380/winterpeg13/11-06-21/P6210065.jpg

Nice! It looked like my ride.

dragonlady

07-07-2011, 10:04 AM

Reeeno403

07-07-2011, 03:59 PM

I don't have a before or after photo but . . .took my FJ into Heninger for a clean and detailing to what they call "showroom ready" quality and wow! all the pinstripes from the July Multi-day Crowsnest's "Brushes with Bushes Trail" are gone.

Thank goodness for clear coating, white colour (?), and kudos to the Heninger detailing team.

Hey Bette, thats awesome. I called them for a price on this too and i think they had said about 160$.....Could you maybe pm me and let me know if thats close?

rickashay

07-07-2011, 04:09 PM

A little elbow grease, some Meguires wax, and a little Mothers scratch remover and my 4Runner looks better than when I got it! 90% of the scratches are gone and that is only with the first coat! Doing another 2 coats of wax after Whipsaw.

dragonlady

07-07-2011, 05:42 PM

Hey Addison, you're right, in my younger days, I would do that, but the laziness factor kicked in for these two seniors, so we needed a bit of help. But I did take in a washed vehicle because I just didn't have the heart to take it in with all the mud on the undercarriage.

They weren't kidding when they said showroom ready--even the sliders and floor mats got a shiny and slippery finish! so now I've got to de-shine it--and make it more functional 'cause I almost slipped off of my slider and that would have looked hilarious.

But I agree, a little elbow grease is what's needed for a good cleaning and your white vehicle probably weathered the brushes not too badly. Just wanted to give Heninger a shout out for a job well done.

Reeeno403

07-07-2011, 05:57 PM

a little elbow grease is what's needed for a good cleaning and your white vehicle probably weathered the brushes not too badly.

I wish I had a white truck!

snorola

07-07-2011, 07:13 PM

rickashay

07-07-2011, 08:47 PM

Hahah yah the dealership detail is awesome. I bet the FJ looks great! Not that it doesnt normally... I was SO close to getting the detail done by the pros too Betty, but your right, I'm still young and could use the exercise! Haha

dragonlady

07-07-2011, 10:09 PM

Thats good news about the polishing, Richard was telling me last night that toyota did a great job on the fj. There are two detail shops in canmore, one didn't want to touch my truck and the other is on holiday for two weeks.

i'm going to try polish my paint this weekend, it's not to bad.... I just avoid parking in direct sunlight :p

My unpainted black fenders and bumper on the other hand are looking pretty bad... I guess they need and upgrade

Hey Brett: hope the other guy in Canmore will help you out. It's hard to keep all parts of the vehicle looking good especially with what we do with them. If you follow Addison's advice and method, I'll bet your truck will look good and can come out to the sunlight once again and play.

Ryan, I can't find my invoice for the detailing so will PM you later. It's somewhere in the house--another senior's moment. If you decided to go with Heninger, make sure that they don't shine up your floor mats!

Reeeno403

07-07-2011, 11:19 PM

Hey Brett: hope the other guy in Canmore will help you out. It's hard to keep all parts of the vehicle looking good especially with what we do with them. If you follow Addison's advice and method, I'll bet your truck will look good and can come out to the sunlight once again and play.

Ryan, I can't find my invoice for the detailing so will PM you later. It's somewhere in the house--another senior's moment. If you decided to go with Heninger, make sure that they don't shine up your floor mats!

Hahahaha floor mats wouldn't be too bad but if I had sliders like you and they were all shined up....that could be a recipe for disaster.

dragonlady

07-08-2011, 12:43 AM

Not only are sliders, protection, but a very vital and practical piece of equipment that allows short people like me heave ourselves onto the FJ especially in the city, with my platform spiked heels (not that Reeeno, you would know anything about that), one needs to get on and off without mishaps. However, with clean, shiney, slippery sliders,--I almost didn't get onto the vehicle, as I found my foot "sliding" away on me, (uh oh, 'smiley face')!

They're called sliders but definitely not for those reasons.

Reeeno, I also sent you a PM

Reeeno403

07-13-2011, 11:55 PM

I wish I could upload this photo I just found but the person is not allowing sharing. Check it out. Super epic FJ picture :D

http://www.flickr.com/photos/dumpinthegutter/4766227379/sizes/l/in/photostream/

FJ-JPG

07-20-2011, 07:16 AM

Hi from Quebec :) This is a picture of my FJ at Rausch Creek, Penn. at the 4th annual Easter run of the FJNE ( FJ North Eastern ) site

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dastick

07-20-2011, 09:13 AM

That picture is great. What is it that makes FJs look so at home in the fog?

freeze

07-20-2011, 11:48 AM

Hi from Quebec :) This is a picture of my FJ at Rausch Creek, Penn. at the 4th annual Easter run of the FJNE ( FJ North Eastern ) site

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Awesome looking FJ! Welcome to the site and please check in at the New Member's section: http://www.ct4wd.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?12-New-Members-Check-In-Before-Posting

Also say hello in the Quebec section as well!

Awesome photo!

Reeeno403

07-20-2011, 01:47 PM

Nice Photo Man!

FJ-JPG

07-21-2011, 10:49 AM

Yeah it was great fun, weather was very foggy the second day of trail , but it was cool. Here's another one from there.

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l105/Cholerabob/209223_169500969771706_100001354127338_368680_6065 006_o.jpg

PS sorry i posted here before introducing myself, it's done now ;)

kalo

09-01-2011, 01:54 PM

Well this may be the last time my truck is seen looking like this. I must admit, the stock FJ has taken me everywhere I have attempted to take it. I have been perhaps a bit too gentle, as I got it with 25km on it, but am now up to 100,000km. Now I have gone on a CT4WD trail run, and been inspired by Bette and what her built FJ could do on some obstacles, that my stock one had to cautiously avoid or scratch through. First and foremost, protection is my goal. Once I have all that extra weight, it will be suspension, and of course some new rubber. This group by thing is great, and expensive, but the next time many of you see my truck, it will be a little more trail equipped. First I would like to thank Nathan for all his guidance getting the parts I need. I can't wait to start the mods, and show you all the progress.

2065

See you out on the trail,
Kalo

Reeeno403

09-01-2011, 04:33 PM

Right on man thats awesome I cant wait to see it start growing

snorola

09-01-2011, 08:54 PM

2065

Kalo

What tires are those?? I saw an fj identical to yours in bragg creek today, same racks etc with wrangler territory tires

91Runner

09-02-2011, 12:07 AM

Right on man thats awesome I cant wait to see it start growing

Like usual... +1

I agree completely

kalo

09-02-2011, 10:10 AM

What tires are those?? I saw an fj identical to yours in bragg creek today, same racks etc with wrangler territory tires

BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A. They have been great, and my favorite tire ever on a vehicle for summer, winter, trail. Going to have to get some bigger ones here soon, so if you know someone who needs some half remaining life tires, send them my way. I hope that wasn't my truck you saw, I am in Onterrible... That would mean it is joy riding without me.

embral

10-01-2011, 10:30 AM

http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/Embral/fj.jpg

dragonlady

10-01-2011, 10:46 PM

Here's some recent pictures of my 2008 FJ Cruiser TT (SAR) Edition.The neatest '08 FJ Cruiser TT around.

Reeeno403

10-02-2011, 01:24 AM

Looks freshly detailed David....awesomeness!

Roots

10-10-2011, 11:50 AM

Here's some recent pictures of my 2008 FJ Cruiser TT (SAR) Edition.

Wow! Love the Hutchinson bead locks.

BurningChrome

10-10-2011, 12:00 PM

Here's some recent pictures of my 2008 FJ Cruiser TT (SAR) Edition.
That FJ looks cake-worthy.

http://gallery.mac.com/headscan/100932/IMG_0353/web.jpg

Phracture

10-10-2011, 01:58 PM

My Stock 2007 FJ :)
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Phracture

10-19-2011, 11:00 PM

Applied a lil upgrade to my FJ. Still lots to do, but I think she looks a little meaner now :cool:

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Siege

10-20-2011, 07:24 AM

I like the black, what'd you use to paint it?

Phracture

10-20-2011, 11:01 AM

I like the black, what'd you use to paint it?
We (my brother and I) used 2 coats of "E-Z bedliner spray", and then 2 coats of the "Duplicolor Trim Spray." Takes a little time, but in my opinion its worth saving the $1400 it would cost to purchase the black TT peices...