r/FJCruiser

This car brought me so much joy and happy happiness. But lately I just don’t drive it anymore. I work from home and for long trips we take my wife’s car. I has basically become my “rock band car”. Perfect for carrying guitar amps, etc.

Anyway. I don’t even know how to go about selling it. If I take it to a dealer, they will likely wholesale it somewhere and I rather go to someone who wants one in my area. Is it ok to put feelers out on this forum?

In a predicament and need some advice. My 07 fj (250k mi) has been well treated ever since I got it. Last weekend my wife took it out for the weekend during a nor’easter for a music fest and when I powered it on a week later, the check engine light, vsc/swerve lights came on. Drives fine, not noticing any stuttering and seems to shift fine including going into 4WD. My mechanic hooked it up to the computer and said there was a reading which he said means it needs a transmission replacement. I don’t have a real report with this guy sincei just moved to the area but he did fail to recognize my U joint needing replacing which I had to get replaced on my road trip…

I’m going to have him do a transmission drain and fill, change the filter and check the pan, is there anything else I should consider cause I just don’t think a replacement based on the “computer” is a great route to go.

I drive my 2007 FJ cruiser pretty regularly, it’s time for a new set of tires and possibly front suspension.

Regarding tires my grandpa (previous owner) recommends:

Cooper Discoverer 265/70 R17 116T XL RBL

Idk anything about buying new tires so what’s the general consensus on FJ tires.

Additionally if anyone has redone their front suspension or back. Could you recommend a kit and or part list.

thank you!