FJ vs 3rd Gen 4Runner - Off Road - Page 2

Intrepid · 09-28-2006, 07:25 AM

If this is 3rd gen vs fjc, 3rd gen takes it IMO, it is not as wide or as heavy, it can still be had with an e-locker, it can be had with lower gearing, and it has better ground clearance. Also, and this is a big one, it won't have the rear axle issues the locked FJC might (based on the tacoma e-locker issues). The Atrac may bring it a bit farther in terms of performance, but that argument about whether you want to control the vehicle or you want the vehicle to drive for you is one for another day.

If it were a 4th gen 4runner vs an FJC the FJ takes it hands down IMO.

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bflooks · 09-28-2006, 07:27 AM

after wheeling with a few fjc's, i would have to say the 3rd gen. i am sorry, but if i got hung up on my front cross member at EVERY rock, i would get pissed in a hurry.

X-AWDriver · 09-28-2006, 07:44 AM

What's the FJs clearance at the rear pumpkin? I do have the slightly bigger tires and mine is at 10.5".

I too also would have bigger problems dealing with scratches on my new FJ if I owned one than I do with my 3rd gen but that has nothing to do with being capable.

Jared · 09-28-2006, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by X-AWDriver

What's the FJs clearance at the rear pumpkin? I do have the slightly bigger tires and mine is at 10.5".

I too also would have bigger problems dealing with scratches on my new FJ if I owned one than I do with my 3rd gen but that has nothing to do with being capable.

Surprisingly, the pumpkin is almost not the lowest thing. That weird ass route of the exhaust pipe hangs down rediculously low. It is easy to fix, yes... but it is just begging for a rock to hang up on it.

WillsFJC · 09-28-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 4rnr

In keeping with the "offroad" comparison.

After having alot of experience with both Im going to have to say the fjcruiser. Better geometry, and that 4wd system they have WORKS. The last few events ive been too the fjc trail team was there, which also attracts alot of newbies with their own fjc's. So I get to watch the newbs and the experts push these things and they are VERY impressive. It may not have a front locker but the 4wd system works so well that the drivers often turn off the rear locker. and I never saw 1 differential open up ever.

Even a friend of mine who has an fzj80 with the lockers and tried the fjc says that the fjc would spank his truck stock to stock.

BUT since I wouldnt be wheeling either Id rather be driving the 4runner. The fjc still looks too much like a gimick.

This post is the best one I've read in this thread. Nails the subject down well. Is the new Crusier the best thing built, absolutely not but it's quite a good starting point.

4rnr · 09-29-2006, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WillsFJC

This post is the best one I've read in this thread. Nails the subject down well.

x2

That man is a freaking awesome and an invaluable asset to this board

pat161 · 09-29-2006, 12:16 PM

Well I guess this topic has been decided!

dragr1 · 11-05-2006, 03:29 PM

Stock to stock I would say FJ, but the tie rod ends and definitely the rear diffs in those things sure do appear to be really weak when compared to third gen 4Runners.

09-28-2006, 07:27 AM	#27 (permalink)
bflooks Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: boston, ma Posts: 614	after wheeling with a few fjc's, i would have to say the 3rd gen. i am sorry, but if i got hung up on my front cross member at EVERY rock, i would get pissed in a hurry. __________________ 98 4runner/4cyl/5spd with some goodies- fj62 axle w/30 spline longfields and 5.29's fj62 steering box inchworm dual cases w/4.7's all pro hysteer ballistic fab frame plating trail gear 5" springs and dual case skid bbcs shocks cooper stt 35x12.5x15's Work performed by Uncle Scooter's Fab Hut

09-28-2006, 07:44 AM	#28 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,176	What's the FJs clearance at the rear pumpkin? I do have the slightly bigger tires and mine is at 10.5". I too also would have bigger problems dealing with scratches on my new FJ if I owned one than I do with my 3rd gen but that has nothing to do with being capable. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

11-05-2006, 03:29 PM	#33 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	Stock to stock I would say FJ, but the tie rod ends and definitely the rear diffs in those things sure do appear to be really weak when compared to third gen 4Runners. __________________ 1985 4Runner Dual e-lockers, dual cases, yada yada 1996 4runner, lifted, 2 lockers, 315 KM2's, IFS and more '00 Suburban 2500 4x4 '07 Tacoma Double Cab 4wd TRD '02 Lexus IS300 1991 Tiffin Allegro 31' Class A

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pat161 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Central MA Posts: 320	Well I guess this topic has been decided!