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NOVA Runner · 06-03-2006, 04:29 PM

For off shelf OEM equipped off-road ability, which is better, 3rd Gen 4Runner Lmtd or FJ.

After closely comparing the specs on the great looking FJ, noticed many of the same specs comparible or the same to the 4Runner. Albeit the FJ's styling rocks, I'm curious why Toyota has designed 9" ground clearance, if pushing as a hardcore off-roader?

My '01 Runner Limited has near 11" clearance OEM, close to same rear diff ratio 4:1-4R to 3.91:1-FJ; Transfer case H1.0/L2.566 (same), ATRAC & VSC (same). FJ has less interior space/cargo volume, but more headroom. FJ is wider, higher and heavier w/ same wheelbase.

FJ has better engine (more HP/torque), slight mileage increase (VVT) and rear disc brakes.

Not sure about the FJ suspension? Does it have more range of vertical travel?

06-03-2006, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
NOVA Runner Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4	FJ vs 3rd Gen 4Runner - Off Road For off shelf OEM equipped off-road ability, which is better, 3rd Gen 4Runner Lmtd or FJ. After closely comparing the specs on the great looking FJ, noticed many of the same specs comparible or the same to the 4Runner. Albeit the FJ's styling rocks, I'm curious why Toyota has designed 9" ground clearance, if pushing as a hardcore off-roader? My '01 Runner Limited has near 11" clearance OEM, close to same rear diff ratio 4:1-4R to 3.91:1-FJ; Transfer case H1.0/L2.566 (same), ATRAC & VSC (same). FJ has less interior space/cargo volume, but more headroom. FJ is wider, higher and heavier w/ same wheelbase. FJ has better engine (more HP/torque), slight mileage increase (VVT) and rear disc brakes. Not sure about the FJ suspension? Does it have more range of vertical travel?