1st real off-road test of my FJ
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1st real off-road test of my FJ
I took the family camping last weekend at a local ORV spot that was once an old lead strip mine. The area consists of about 1,000 acres of 'sandy dunes' and some wooded trails. I hadn't actually planned on taking my FJ out (too new yet..lol) as I rode with my son in his 'new' 87 Toyota pickup (7in of lift w/35's). That is until he somehow fried his starter out in the middle of nowhere. So I ended up towing it back a few miles to the campsite. I attempted to pop start it by pulling it with FJ but to no avail... even with the truck in 4th, as soon as the clutch was popped all 4 wheels dug into the very loose sand. I was amazed at the FJ's pulling power. It would easily drag the 87 in the sand with its wheels dug in. In fact i ended up snapping my 20K lbs strap. Afterwards I tried some steep sandy hills. The A-Trac (Awesome-traction..lol) works so cool. I hear it clicking and it climbed everything I attempted in very loose sand with stock tires and pressure. I went thru a couple of deep water holes one of which sent a wave of water over the hood. (that was scary, it certainly didnt appear that deep.)
In short.. i LOVE my FJ!!!!!!!!
Paul
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07 FJ
In short.. i LOVE my FJ!!!!!!!!
Paul
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07 FJ
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I'll add a link to the photos tonight when i get home from work. We went to St. Joe State Park in Park Hills, MO.
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LOL.. yeah the ORV area is made up from the tailings left over from the mining operation... the conservation dept claims any lead exposure is way low and not a health risk.... as long as you dont eat the sand. The actual camp ground is located some distance away.
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Heres a few photos of the area, my sons rig and my FJ.
http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/b...o22r/St%20Joe/
Paul
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http://s204.photobucket.com/albums/b...o22r/St%20Joe/
Paul
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