Toyota Tundra vs FJ Cruiser - Off-road Comparison

[@TinkerersAdventure]

Thanks for featuring me here and showed me around Famous Reading Outdoors! It was a fun day and Tundra’s performance really exceeded my expectations

[@fALSEfLAGGOT]

You the man TINK!

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you for making it out there, can’t wait for a more diverse tinkerer studios product catalog.

[@randomuser6306]

Love your videos, Tinkerer! The absolute gold standard

[@Amalekkkkk]

Do a rig walk around in depth of this white FJ , I am so inspired by its stance and looks I am getting one soon inshallah and definitely will get tinkers bumper , I currently have a 1st Gen Tacoma 2004/ crew cab 4x4 to be exact all outfitted for over-landing / off roading , Yota mafia 🤘

[@danielclawson2099]

You guys are the most sober/controlled offroaders I have seen on youtube. MUCHO respect.

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks for the kind words. I guess we are not the normal rock and roll type of off-roaders haha

[@danielclawson2099]

@@4WDisLife There's a place for hooning, and a rocky trail isn't it, unless you wanna break something, or hurt somebody. If I lived there, and spoke the language, I'd like to wheeling with ya.

[@michelt4390]

Yup, kudos to saving the trails!

[@secret5.]

I understand the mpg sadness. I was driving my Tundra everywhere 2 years ago without a care in the world. Now with gas almost $5gal we find ourselves taking the Highlander as much as possible. Very cool video and comparison. I love the FJ bumper, the aesthetics are amazing; wish there was more bumper choices for pre-facelift 2nd gen Tundras.

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks man. And yea when I got my tundra the gas price here was $2. And now $5. 😞 the 2007-2014 tundras I think looks really nice just stock with maybe some baja style simple bumper.

[@KurNorock]

My tundra gets 17.5 - 20.2 mpg which i am extremely happy with. Especially considering i was coming from my old grand cherokee (lifted with 33s) only got 9.8mpg. But if i really want to save money i just ride my motorcycle which gets about 40mpg.

[@RobustArid379]

Im glad you have a highlander, i have one too

[@secret5.]

@@KurNorock Is it 2wd?

[@saintarmstrong8790]

I have a stock 96' FJ73. I live in the mountains of Colombia. I off-road daily driving and for a hobby. You don't need all that you mentioned to have made it through that course. Anyway, liked the video. Love the Toyotas

[@HostmorkeCZ]

I’ve seen a lot of FJs outside of the USA and what they can do completely stock. So impressive! I’m envious of other countries getting the best Toyota FJs.

[@milleniallgt9715]

I’ve owned both of those vehicles. Love them both!

[@4WDisLife]

I wish I have a FJ as a collectors item

[@milleniallgt9715]

@@4WDisLife yea!! Sadly I wrecked my FJ in an accident, now I have a 2015 tundra TRD off-road.

[@fritty9927]

Same here

[@royyang89]

Awesome video! Love KAI FJ!

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you!

[@fritty9927]

I don’t have front locker on my FJ. Just Atrac and rear locker. Would had like to see how it did with atrac.

[@4WDisLife]

in most cases it would be enough unless you find yourself on big rocks

[@Vajchachenuevue]

Great companion! I own both and will be investing in both heavily in the next few years. Yes gas mileage isn’t the best but if that was a factor then I would have sold them both. Both are very capable and can do things the other can’t.

[@4WDisLife]

I envy your garage man

[@Bunchquitter]

Great video! I appreciate that you show when the vehicles diffs are locked or A-trac is engaged. I have a stock 07 FJ and love it but don’t do anywhere near what you are doing.

[@4WDisLife]

thanks for commenting. They are great vehicles

[@mgyexpedition8155]

Sweet Tundra and FJ! Nice video!

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you!

[@ruled1990]

These 2 builds are amazing 👏. Great vid

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@Bergo101]

Nice video! Yes guys need a few hand held radios, much easier coms!

[@johannesschaller5510]

Nice vid, thanks for making it. Gas prices in Oz are not too different from US prices now, so there's lots of bowser anxiety here too. We're hoping to see some locally RHD converted Tundras on sale here in 2024, with the twin turbo diesel (LC300) engine in hybrid form, so that'll stir up the market a bit. Can't wait.

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks for the comment. Is there Fjs over there?

[@johannesschaller5510]

@@4WDisLife Sure are - sold here until 2016 I think, sadly no longer available new. I've got a MY2014 that I'm setting up for overlanding. Great combination of FJ40 robustness and agility but quiet, comfortable and with a few off-road aids from factory like A-TRAC and rear locker. I was wrong about the future Oz Tundra spec; turns out the engine will be gas not diesel. That sucks.

[@1malikalik]

​@@johannesschaller5510 I just Googled Gas Prices in Australia and it's staggering how high your Gas prices are compared to U.S. U.S.A has the highest oil reserves in the World and Australia has ZERO. So, there is no way your Fuel prices can compare to ours. I think you confused with Price Per Liter/Litre vs. U.S. Price per Gallon. $$$One Litre is equivalent to $$ One Gallon in U.S

[@andrespatino2761]

Great video!!!! Very informative and entertaining! Sick rigs.

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks man. Appreciate it.

[@ryaniam22]

That FJ is sick

[@bratan9430]

Very reasonable comparison👍🏼. I am glad that i found your channel because I am currently preparing my entry in the off-roading world. Seems to me that Toyotas are the best choice for a lifetime vehicle. Now I have to choose the right model. So that said, again thanks for the great content my G 💪🏼

[@4WDisLife]

thanks for the kind words!

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

That's awesome you guys are friends! I watch his channel too!

[@4WDisLife]

Haha. Small world huh

[@jsoverland]

I love the Tundra and considering getting one. I currently drive the 4Runner and love it. I need more space and comfort tho. Great video dudes

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you man, you won't regret going with a tundra, especially the v8 ones, only thing I have against the truck would be their height is not really garage friendly, but part of that is my fault for lifting and putting bigger tires lol

[@XB0XHeadShot]

Great video! I take my 4Runner here. This is a great place for some nice baseline tests.

[@4WDisLife]

thank you!

[@fouUili684]

Cool video and interesting to see the capabilities of each vehicle. To be honest no vehicle will be perfect for every situation, some situations the tundra will outperform while some situations the FJ will out perform. Just pick the one that relates to your kind of off-roading and stick with it.

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you and very well said!

[@stevenpeterson7234]

Awesome comparison men!! Would love to do a comparison between the Tundra and FJ and my 2010 Tacoma TRD off-road D-4D diesel, locked front and rear, 3.5 lift, 35's, 4:56 gears and a lot of other mods!!

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you! Whenever you are in east coast, let’s make it happen.

[@RoyFJ65]

Tinkerer is legend.

[@HostmorkeCZ]

Great video. Gives me more incentive to modify my GMC Sierra and do some more wheeling. My truck is the same size as your tundra, have banged it up a bit in the woods because it’s so long haha Unfortunately gm/Chevy 1500 have very few 4x4 parts, especially nice bumpers..

[@4WDisLife]

Thank you! Full size trucks are deceivingly capable with the right mods and driver who knows the trucks limit. I think there’s some option for the front bumper but I am not too familiar with chevy stuff. Curious tho how do you find this video? Because normally it’s the Toyota guys who sees my videos. 😆

[@andrespatino2761]

Toyota has a lot of aftermarket. Maybe it's time to ditch GMC and switch to Toyota :P

[@walterr.2619]

FJ looks great

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks man

[@CACressida]

Sexy bumper on the FJ. I'm biased since I got the same one.

[@4WDisLife]

I would have gotten it if it fits my tundra

[@rogerbussiii]

What bumper is that? I'm about to buy an fj and really liked the look of it.. and the approach angle it provides. I heard the call out, but couldn't tell what he was saying. If you don't mind.. thanks

[@CACressida]

@@rogerbussiii tinkerers fj bumper. Good luck getting one

[@rogerbussiii]

@@CACressida that was fast. Cool. Thank u so much.

[@rogerbussiii]

@@CACressida bummer, all 3 models are sold out :( thanks anyway.

[@ptuneandy]

great video work as always. i'm glad i trimmed the trees on the left side of the v notch so us thicc boys can give it a try. i like my fenders more than chris :)

[@4WDisLife]

Haha. Thank you. Yea. I hated pinstripes but I kinda expect it’s gonna happen and I will stop caring about it someday 😂

[@albertomendez1290]

Good video dude 😎👍🏽

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks man.

[@rperdido552]

I share the same sentiments.

[@JossinJax]

Off roading is so dumb. Just go hiking . You’ll save thousands, have a a better experience, connect with nature on a closer level, get exercise, and did I mention save thousands?

[@zadioayyoub6624]

Is the front locker on the FJ Cruiser aftermarket? If so, what company and model is it???

[@4WDisLife]

yes. It’s arb airblocker

[@zadioayyoub6624]

@@4WDisLife did you need to change the suspension setup? Or do the front wheels still have independent suspension?

[@migarenaliphios]

Great Video, it was a bit relaxing and chill. Sucks that Toyota changed the tundra. They should’ve just upgraded the interior.

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks and I completely agree

[@marshmower]

4wd tundra gave me more parking options at work so i never let a feature go to waste.

[@4WDisLife]

I do the same my friend lol

[@KurNorock]

You should have aired down more on that tundra. 18psi is still pretty high.

[@4WDisLife]

Yes and no. Given the weight of my tundra, 15 would probably be the lowest I could go without any bead lock tech.

[@maurogarlaschelli326]

..questi nn hanno mai praticato fuoristrada agonistico.. con una BESTIA COME LA TUNDRA LA VELOCITA'..pur con le ridotte.. dovrebbe esserd doppia..

[@LionRunner]

Love the video..!!👍👍👍

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks man!

[@LionRunner]

@@4WDisLife as for your final comment on the gas prices, I really hope this misery would end soon. I would love to have a v8 Tundra over a turbo. Same story with my 4Runners, if things get worse maybe I would have to give up on fun things and lease hybrid crossovers. It is sad we were the top oil producer in 2018 and now we are in this pathetic situation. Not trying to be political, just my frustration.

[@4WDisLife]

@@LionRunner same here. I am seriously starting to consider a Prius lol

[@brettbenoit454]

Great Video. I have an 07 FJ and 19 Tundra. What slider steps are on the Tundra?

[@4WDisLife]

thanks! The slider on tundra is from RCI

[@faviocuervo]

Where is this located?

[@4WDisLife]

famous reading outdoors PA

[@matthewmoser2090]

Love this. What wheels are on the fj !!

[@4WDisLife]

Thanks. They are Walker Evans 17” racing beadlock

[@nathankendall3467]

Long travel set up on the Tundra next?

[@4WDisLife]

I wish. But I am trying to keep it as close to dealer mechanic friendly as possible.

[@Neobaneo]

What rims where on the Fj cruiser. I need those on my Jeep lol

[@4WDisLife]

walker Evans 17” beadlock

[@albertomendez1290]

Dude Can U tell me the model of the rims U have on the Tundra, I have tundra

[@4WDisLife]

They are icon rebound 17x8.5 +25mm offset

[@albertomendez1290]

thanks 🙏🏼 I love this model , i

[@RobustArid379]

The fj wins in this video. No matter

[@7sunsetmaro7]

What size tires is the Tundra running?

[@4WDisLife]

tundra had 315/70r17 on tires on it during filming.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

Are there any four-wheel drive tundras that don't have ATRAC?

[@4WDisLife]

they all have atrac

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

@@4WDisLife do they all have an Atrac button or do some Implementations not use a button ?

[@4WDisLife]

@@off-roadingexplained8417 button-less

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

So, how much of a conspiracy is it that the Cherokee Trailhawk came to the market the same year the FJ left , and holds some of the exact same specs. 1. Engine is basically the same horsepower on the V6 model : Cherokee has 271 , FJ is basically the same (so is Honda Ridgeline) 2. Also has a rear locker Wheelbase is shorter on the FJ though, Cherokee Trailhawk is 107.1. FJ is 105.9. if they were placed at the same ride height (mid body from ground) FJ would have a better breakover angle. Which HAS to be insane when modified. I'm at almost 30° and when you put a 3 inch lift on the Cherokee Trailhawk and 32 inch tires you can hit beyond 34° breakover. FJ will be beyond that. It's absolutely nuts. FJ is a better vehicle though. The V6 engine I'm sure will last longer than the pentastar and the IFS on the FJ is double wishbone, mine is a McPherson strut. I actually have the 2.4 mutli-air (got it on purpose thinking gas could go to $5/gallon... Looks like I might be right) but it still produces insane wheel torque in 4 low at 56:1 crawl so it doesn't matter much. You're pulling harder in 4 low than a tundra 5.7 pulls in 2 high. It's plenty...

[@4WDisLife]

Yea man. Fj is an amazing vehicle, I would also give credits to cherokees trail hawk, I have watched a red one stock climbing up an impossible rock step on KZbin and I would not even attempt it with my tundra.

[@off-roadingexplained8417]

@@4WDisLife yeah I love that video. That guy is stock!!! Crazy stuff. It's good and bad that the springs are stiff. It would be interesting to see how the Cherokee would perform with softer springs but I don't know if anybody makes them. Dobbison's make some aftermarket springs but they are 10% stiffer I think. It's a teeter totter .... BUT... It drives like a sports car on the road. Even with a lift I can punch it on a sharp turn ...in the rain... and around turns and since it's also AWD its just glued to the pavement. Did it yesterday. Check it out. This is one of those tilted U-turns the road actually slopes down to my right (which should widen my turn but it just hooks. I change Lanes but could easily hold the left lane. No rear wheel fishtail or anything) ... I punch it in a left U-turn .. nothing... Just glue ! Love it! That said, the stiff springs help it hold it's clearance. I definitely air down on trails. I drop from 36 down to 25. I'd go lower I'd I had beadlocks too. Smooth it out. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTdWaT5CT/?k=1

[@jackrambo1999]

Like me i will never part with my truck either

[@4WDisLife]

thanks that’s the plan!

[@darranjacobsen4366]

I would say next time, just show the highlights. pretty dull video.

[@pizzasteakphocheeseburgeri2965]

You've made the biggest mistake. Tundra is HORRIBLE.

[@4WDisLife]

You deserve your own opinion

[@RobustArid379]

Tundra driver needed a spotter all the time. Its hard to see without 360 camera. Tundra driver was unsure and didn’t know how to drive over difficult articulation

[@dalephillips8250]

I agree that I would not want to get rid of my V-8 Tundra. Sad that this Biden Administration has ruined things so badly.

[@mohammeds5458]

Meh cars

[@DrPepperCooled4090]

ok mo. you prob drive a C4 corvette

[@GenuineLand]

Take your tundra pride to another video, full-size trucks are not good for off-road bro no matter what. The longer the vehicle the worse it is the heavier the vehicle the worse it is sorry pal

[@whackityschmackitydo]

Pointless, ignorant comment. Great work!

[@4WDisLife]

Yea I’d have to agree with you. Really didn’t know what to response other than asking him to take his negative comments to another video. 😉