Ride upgrade - FJ Cruiser: Newbie questions
Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2018 12:55 pm
Hi Almosters,
I’m looking to upgrade my ride to an FJ Cruiser which has proven on-road comfort and off-road performance and overall Toyota durability for this region. I’m looking for advice from the group on what to pick and choose. I’ve numbered my primary questions for ease, but feel free to add any information that you feel is relevant to this topic.
1. Initial thought was to go for the Xtreme edition which is kitted by Arctic Trucks (fox suspensions with 2’ lift mainly) – since it is eligible for Al-Futtaim warranty. But further research indicated negative opinions on the overall quality of the upgrade.
So, as of now the idea is to get a stock FJ GXR or VXR and upgrade based on my requirements.
I prefer to have a recent model (probably between 2015 – 2017) with low mileage but recently came across information that all models from 2013 have a Rev Limiter installed which in turn cuts the power to the engine @ 5K rpm. Further inputs from fellow almosters have suggested this is not the case in all cars OR that it could be adjusted by adapting the driving style accordingly and engine tuning. But the question remains,
2. does the rev limiter cut the power to the engine until the rpm comes down to agreeable levels OR does it limit the output @ 5K and holds steady at that level.
3. Suspension-wise I’ve heard a lot of people going with King and Fox. Which would be a better option – both quality and cost wise. I think king is cheaper than fox, but what is the tradeoff here?
I will update this as an when I proceed further. But appreciate your valuable thoughts on what I have so far.
Thank you,
I’m looking to upgrade my ride to an FJ Cruiser which has proven on-road comfort and off-road performance and overall Toyota durability for this region. I’m looking for advice from the group on what to pick and choose. I’ve numbered my primary questions for ease, but feel free to add any information that you feel is relevant to this topic.
1. Initial thought was to go for the Xtreme edition which is kitted by Arctic Trucks (fox suspensions with 2’ lift mainly) – since it is eligible for Al-Futtaim warranty. But further research indicated negative opinions on the overall quality of the upgrade.
So, as of now the idea is to get a stock FJ GXR or VXR and upgrade based on my requirements.
I prefer to have a recent model (probably between 2015 – 2017) with low mileage but recently came across information that all models from 2013 have a Rev Limiter installed which in turn cuts the power to the engine @ 5K rpm. Further inputs from fellow almosters have suggested this is not the case in all cars OR that it could be adjusted by adapting the driving style accordingly and engine tuning. But the question remains,
2. does the rev limiter cut the power to the engine until the rpm comes down to agreeable levels OR does it limit the output @ 5K and holds steady at that level.
3. Suspension-wise I’ve heard a lot of people going with King and Fox. Which would be a better option – both quality and cost wise. I think king is cheaper than fox, but what is the tradeoff here?
I will update this as an when I proceed further. But appreciate your valuable thoughts on what I have so far.
Thank you,