FJ Cruiser Special Editions and Concepts Explained - Part 2 - FJ Crawler, Xtreme, Concepts and More!

[@remengton]

just got my FJ 2021 here in kuwait 4 days ago

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Congrats! Lucky that you still have them available in your country!

[@pietie83]

South Africa and UAE is the only countries where the FJ is still on sale, in low volumes though. Lead times in SA is currently between 2-6 months. Very greatful to have go one in 2020. Second-hand models are becomming very sought after here in SA with crazy prices being offered. Thanks for the great video.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Crazy prices here in the US too in the used FJ market!

[@mjl8115]

Hi there, I live in one of EU country and in 2019 I bought brand new FJ Xtreme from UAE. But funny thing is those Xtreme versions were not equipped with "approved local accessory" (hood scoop, LEDs, bushwackers, fox susp., cat-back exhaust and other wheels/tires). I have Xtreme badge on GXR "basic" version. But both are equipped exactly the same with rear locker, A-TRACS, double fuel tank etc. I was told by the owner of the company that imports FJs and other LCs (mostly J70s) to EU from UAE that all that stuff I found on my FJ (Xtreme badges and "chrome" plastics beloved by Arab and Asian people) are addings attached in UAE already. And "approved local accessory" are mounted just before hitting the showroom floor, but imports are taken from main import parking lot, so this is why mine is without them. But I do not really care. For me my FJ is all about building it, buying new stuff and getting excited for years. Today I bought armrest and black handles on ebay. :) Cheers from Poland.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks for sharing! I didnt realize all that!

[@1Coolbanana]

All Australian FJ's from 2013 came with the 159 litre tank and Im so glad they did :-)

[@LiL13izzy7]

Very comprehensive. Thanks for taking the time to put these videos together.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to watch them!

[@rorycaracciolo6814]

Anyone else have a feeling with the Bronco doing so well releasing now that Toyota might bring us another FJ concept soon?

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Maybe! We can only hope

[@basilalk]

Idk if you've got it in america, but the middle east discontinued the FJ shortly after this video, and recently started selling a new Land Cruiser that looks an awful lot like the new broncos

[@jimmy-buffett]

I remember the FJ-S at Summit, that was the first time we had seen those wheels. We now have them on our 4Runner.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Yep I fell in love with them there and even asked if they would ever be available and at the time they said they didnt know. Now I have them on my FJ!

[@meekhinglim4829]

a very good video. Thank You so much !

[@thomasoushin1969]

Very informative Thank you

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@l...]

Thank you for chapters

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Of course! Glad I could help!

[@blackmantis6443]

Great video bruh. Love the way you went through each category. Yes I'm working on getting a 3inch lift kit upgrading and wheels as well. Thank you. One love bruh

[@ronaldbrenes7333]

Your videos are awesome I think these will eventually get to Toyota and they will bring back the Fj's in North America!

[@meekhinglim4829]

we pray it will. But there is rumour there FJ comes in EV soon

[@k.shadburne7900]

Excellent video I had a 2010, 6-spd., TTE, ARB Rigged Out..totaled, just picked up a. low miles 14' J in Scottsdale, Az. rust free...starting to get ideas....Many Thanks!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Sorry to hear about the past FJ, but congrats on the new one!

[@cyberfrank-bx2nv]

good show!!!

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@q8bug]

Getting a 2022 FJ here in Kuwait next week :)

[@tonycerruto5157]

DUDE! another great video! I think I recognize “Rattlesnake” at 5 mile pass…?

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks! And good eye! Yeah I wheeled once with a guy who owns a FJ Crawler so it was perfect!

[@mjl8115]

Very good job, congrats for "get a doctorate" in FJ Cruiser. One more thing. Red on red body color scheme was also available in UAE (or GCC market for Gulf Chamber of Commerce) and in 2019 I saw one brand new (it could've been 2018 MY) for sale over there with black/red leather seats and steering wheel. All other equipment was standard or similar to GXR. Cheers.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing that!

[@sibco96]

Good info. Great video.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks for watching! Glad I could help!

[@lonesomecricket7721]

Where was my 2007 Base but loaded model. 🙂 it’s like a base TRD hybrid. Enjoyed the video. 👍🏻

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Thanks! Don't worry, I will make a non-special edition video eventually haha!

[@lonesomecricket7721]

@@FJX2000_Productions look forward to it. 😉

[@davidhowell6066]

FYI they did make a 2012.. BAJA TX edition from TEXAS (trd) like the Tacoma factory decals only 12 were made I have #2.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

May have been something a specific dealership put together but if it were an official package, I'm sure I would have heard about it before. But any other details you have about it are welcome!

[@tonycerruto5157]

Another awesome video! You are truly the main FJC Guru! I have a question O Wise one… do you know what gear ratio the FJS was running? If it came with 285/70/17, standard 3.73:1 gears may have not been optimal. That would have been the 8.2” rear diff so I’m wondering if they stuck 4.10:1 back there. Although the supercharger would have helped of course. 🤔

[@FJX2000_Productions]

So the factory FJ Cruisers came with 3.73 gears from the factory and most who do an upgrade go with 4.56 or 4.88 gears, especially if they install something like 35s. I talk a little bit more about it in the video i'm working on now

[@tonycerruto5157]

@@FJX2000_Productions Right on! Yeah, I wasn’t sure if Toyota changed gear ratios for 285s. Honestly I’d be surprised if they did. 285/70/17 are right on the cusp of needing a re-gear. I run 295/70/17 on my Taco. I also carry about 1000 lbs of extra stuff… bumpers, winch, tools… all the obligatory overland goodies. 😝 I re-geared my Taco to 4.56:1 and now my shift points (auto trans) are back to where it was factory. For my FJC, I’m going with the standard 285/70/17 on adjustable coil overs (not sure what yet). I run Dobinson MRR on the taco. Used to Have Toy-Tec BOSS. I LOVE the Dobbinson’s MRR but a bit pricey unless you really want the fine tune-ability. On our 5th Gen T4R we run RadFlo 2.5 extended with piggy backs. On our 3D Gen we have the Rad-Flo 2.5 non reservoirs with LC 80 coils and extended shocks in the rear (set up from Sonoran Steele in AZ). AMAZING flex, nice ride. I think I’m going to do the same on my FJC. excellent bang for buck. For anyone planning on doing suspension, tires… then adding bumper weight down the road. I highly recommend a good 2.5” diameter shock with adjustable coil overs to compensate weight.

[@fouadrashed7975]

in saudi arabia 2015 FJ TRD limited

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Oh nice I didnt know that!

[@ramzero13]

My mint 07 recently totalled..so picked up 14 Iceberg...someone had said the 058 Iceberg is a single stage paint...can this be confirmed?..

[@FJX2000_Productions]

I’ve heard the same thing before so I think it’s true

[@keithworman1746]

2013!

[@victorsaenz9452]

I wonder where the concept vehicles and preproduction models are now..

[@FJX2000_Productions]

They usually scrap them unfortunately

[@johntheaccountant5594]

20" wheels look stupid and not practical for off road. The standard original first production looks the best.

[@FJX2000_Productions]

Yeah the 20" wheels on the Final Edition are certainly a silly decision, but I think in Japan they were a lot less off-road minded and were going more for style. As opposed to what they do here in the US.