FJ Crusier: Rubicon Express Super Flex Joint/1.5" x 1/4" wall DOM Links - BOLT ON!

sschaefer3 · 06-27-2006, 07:27 AM

Like the 96-02 4Runner links we make, there is now a set for the FJ Cruiser. I would also like to take this chance to thank the Copper State Cruisers & IH8MUD for their help in this project.

All the details are here, they are installed on trucks already.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/fjc_rubi...ess_links.html

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Jared · 07-14-2006, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Like the 96-02 4Runner links we make, there is now a set for the FJ Cruiser. I would also like to take this chance to thank the Copper State Cruisers & IH8MUD for their help in this project.

All the details are here, they are installed on trucks already.

http://www.sonoransteel.com/fjc_rubi...ess_links.html

So these would fit fine on 4th Gen 4Runner's as well?

sschaefer3 · 07-14-2006, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jared

So these would fit fine on 4th Gen 4Runner's as well?

Yes they would. FJC and 2003-2006 4Runner lower links are the same.

dragr1 · 07-17-2006, 07:32 PM

That's interesting as to how much longer they are than a 3rd gen.

AxleIke · 07-17-2006, 09:49 PM

Pretty slick there dude...

Very nice.

sschaefer3 · 11-20-2006, 06:39 AM

I sold a ton of these to the FJC people. I qualified for the Rubicon Express dealer "buy in" with only ordering the cheapest possible thing they make.

Over 5K worth of Super Flex Joints @ $35.00 each. This has become a very well liked product.

Sonoran Steel has been working on modifying the 3rd Gen 4Runner since the year 2000. The FJC uses the same style suspension and the joints and brackets are even the same. The 3rd Gen 4Runner has been and is still completely ignored by companies like All-Pro and Man-A-Fre who also came out with links for the FJC. It's too bad those products are a good 6 years behind ours. I see mistakes in there products that we made 4 years ago. When the FJC hit, we could hit the ground running with 6 years of experience, all the Johhny Come Latelys wanting to cash in on the new vehicle rushed untested products to the market.

The people have spoken and this has been a wonderful and extremely successful product for Sonoran Steel. Thanks.

***Corey*** · 11-20-2006, 08:38 AM

Steve, I get my Xmas bonus this week, I will be in touch later on with you.

97Limited · 11-20-2006, 09:23 AM

Thanks to Steve again, For produce'n some awesome trail tested parts and kits!!

HUTCHSTACO · 11-20-2006, 10:21 AM

i havent seen it yet but you should post this over at TN too

Teotwaki · 11-20-2006, 08:48 PM

how about offering an all-poly bushing model at a lower price point for folks who can't justify $450 and don't require the ultimate in flex?

sschaefer3 · 11-21-2006, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by HUTCHSTACO

i havent seen it yet but you should post this over at TN too

What is TN?

sschaefer3 · 11-21-2006, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Teotwaki

how about offering an all-poly bushing model at a lower price point for folks who can't justify $450 and don't require the ultimate in flex?

We will never do that. Our testing has shown the poly does not give enough, it would actually be worse than stock and rubber gives too much and wears out extremely fast.

Like I said, this has been worked over for many years now. There is not really anything left that we have not already tried. The final formula is outstanding and years ahead of all the rest.

Although these do fit the 4th Gen 4Runner, I am not marketing them to that audience. These are FJC links, made for the FJC.

So far there are well over 50 pairs on FJC's and ONE yes one lone set on a 4th Gen 4Runner.

Equally as many set on the 3rd Gen 4Runners. I have no idea why FJC people and 96-02 4Runner people do not object to the cost, but that is what every 4th Gen 4Runner people has grumbled about.

Also the real "value" of these is the 1.5" x 1/4" wall DOM tube. The ends are just a bonus.

Also price out a replacement set from the dealer for your 4th Gen 4Runner. The cost of these will be less once you buy the links, the bushings and pay the service department to press the bushings into the links.

lee · 11-21-2006, 10:58 AM

steve, i resent that you say 3rd gen owners never grumbled... i will grumble then!

just kidding.

sschaefer3 · 11-21-2006, 11:42 AM

Grumble to me Baby! Grumble away.....

HUTCHSTACO · 11-21-2006, 11:46 AM

TN = toyota nation

Mikestang · 11-21-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sschaefer3

Although these do fit the 4th Gen 4Runner, I am not marketing them to that audience. These are FJC links, made for the FJC.

The FJ's suspension was built from the 4Runner, so the links are identical. Might as well market them to 4th gen owners, too.

I'm sure there's a lot of 4th gen owners that don't know the FJ and 4R have the same suspension, maybe that's why no other 4th gen owners have a set of these arms? As evidenced from our emails last month I do plan on buying a set before years end, so I guess I'll be #2 4th gen to have them.

sschaefer3 · 11-21-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikestang

The FJ's suspension was built from the 4Runner, so the links are identical. Might as well market them to 4th gen owners, too.

I'm sure there's a lot of 4th gen owners that don't know the FJ and 4R have the same suspension, maybe that's why no other 4th gen owners have a set of these arms? As evidenced from our emails last month I do plan on buying a set before years end, so I guess I'll be #2 4th gen to have them.

Yes you will be number 2, but number one the way you want to do it and I think that way is really going to be something. Just have some patience, Old Mustang Mike here is on to something really slick I think.

sschaefer3 · 11-25-2006, 08:04 PM

After thinking about this all weekend, at this time I do not feel that I want to add the 03+ 4Runner to the list of vehicles we make parts for.

I am more than swamped with 96-02 4Runner work and that vehicle is my main emphasis.

The lone FJC part has been in production for a while now and has been throughly tested in the field under my personal supervision. These links will more than likely be our only FJC product.

07-17-2006, 07:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
dragr1 Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 3,627	That's interesting as to how much longer they are than a 3rd gen. __________________ 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

07-17-2006, 09:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
AxleIke Contributing Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 4,887	Pretty slick there dude... Very nice. __________________ 1987 Mutant 4runner\|Slightly Modified\|Lacking general build direction -Lifts and Tires look cool at the Mall, Lockers and Gears look cool on the trail. -Internet Nice Guy

11-20-2006, 06:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	I sold a ton of these to the FJC people. I qualified for the Rubicon Express dealer "buy in" with only ordering the cheapest possible thing they make. Over 5K worth of Super Flex Joints @ $35.00 each. This has become a very well liked product. Sonoran Steel has been working on modifying the 3rd Gen 4Runner since the year 2000. The FJC uses the same style suspension and the joints and brackets are even the same. The 3rd Gen 4Runner has been and is still completely ignored by companies like All-Pro and Man-A-Fre who also came out with links for the FJC. It's too bad those products are a good 6 years behind ours. I see mistakes in there products that we made 4 years ago. When the FJC hit, we could hit the ground running with 6 years of experience, all the Johhny Come Latelys wanting to cash in on the new vehicle rushed untested products to the market. The people have spoken and this has been a wonderful and extremely successful product for Sonoran Steel. Thanks. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

11-20-2006, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
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11-20-2006, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
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11-20-2006, 10:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,044	i havent seen it yet but you should post this over at TN too __________________ 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport with 20's and 285 Goodyear Furtura's and 2 inch cornfed lift 2002 Tacoma Extra Cab V6 (SOLD)

11-20-2006, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Teotwaki Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 188	how about offering an all-poly bushing model at a lower price point for folks who can't justify $450 and don't require the ultimate in flex? __________________ 2005 SR5 4WD 4Runner Hanna rock sliders, 3" Downey coilovers, Deaver rear springs 30% stiffer & 2.5" taller, Donahoe rear shocks, LT265/75/R16 Bridgestone Revo's, rear diff. breather mod, Scion T1806 H/U, rear bumper LEDs, auto-dim mirror with compass & UV meter, Hi-Lift jack & gadgets, ScanGauge II, Midland CB, Garmin 276C GPS, Engel Fridge, All Pro rear lower links

11-21-2006, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
lee Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: boston, ma Posts: 6,756	steve, i resent that you say 3rd gen owners never grumbled... i will grumble then! just kidding.

11-21-2006, 11:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	Grumble to me Baby! Grumble away..... __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

11-21-2006, 11:46 AM	#15 (permalink)
HUTCHSTACO Contributing Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bellevue, Washington Posts: 1,044	TN = toyota nation __________________ 2006 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Sport with 20's and 285 Goodyear Furtura's and 2 inch cornfed lift 2002 Tacoma Extra Cab V6 (SOLD)

11-25-2006, 08:04 PM	#18 (permalink)
sschaefer3 Contributing Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tempe, Arizona Posts: 5,494	After thinking about this all weekend, at this time I do not feel that I want to add the 03+ 4Runner to the list of vehicles we make parts for. I am more than swamped with 96-02 4Runner work and that vehicle is my main emphasis. The lone FJC part has been in production for a while now and has been throughly tested in the field under my personal supervision. These links will more than likely be our only FJC product. __________________ Steve Schaefer *WWW.SonoranSteel.Com* Suspension Lift Kits * Rock Sliders * Straight Axle Conversions * 4Runner/FJC Rubicon Express Lower Links * Accessories * Daystar Products Dealer * TJM Bull Bar Dealer * Deaver Leaf Spring Dealer * Tokico & Bilstein Shock Dealer * ViAir Dealer * Total Chaos Dealer * TOYTEC Dealer * and like everyone else a Trail Gear Dealer

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