Upgrading the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 from FMS

FMS has released a 1/10 scale Toyota FJ40 and it's big, detailed and looks excellent... but let's make it better. With new tires, wheels, and a few scale accessories, an upgraded FJ40 not only looks better, but crawls better too.
FJ40 Trucks:
Blue: www.amainhobbi...
Yellow: www.amainhobbi...
AA Batteries (for transmitter): www.amainhobbi...
Battery we used: www.amainhobbi...
Tires & Wheels we used:
RC4WD Baja Pro X: www.amainhobbi...
KMC XD720 Wheels: www.amainhobbi...
#6 Wider Wheel Hubs: www.amainhobbi...
Scale Accessories:
Jerry Cans: www.amainhobbi...
Tie Down Straps: www.amainhobbi...
Fire Extinguisher: www.amainhobbi...
Luggage Net: www.amainhobbi...
Recovery Boards: www.amainhobbi...
Cooler/Ice Chest: www.amainhobbi...
Rifle Case: www.amainhobbi...
Totes: www.amainhobbi...
Shovel: www.amainhobbi...
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[@brendanb.8007]

This truck looks so nice. The servo for the steering wheel is really nice to have out of the box if you want to have a driver in your truck. I can't believe it has a full interior and all the doors open for a rtr. This is so detailed. I love it!!

[@yiarkungfu]

Yep, big bore shocks and heavy weight shock oil will get rid of the wobbles and help it crawl like a TRX4. Changed the servo to a RAW 500, upgraded the esc to a Hobbywing 1080, added a new receiver with 8 channels instead of 4. New Mytrickrc headlights, tail lights, light bars and flood/rock lights, lastly I swapped out the black plastic wheels for some gorgeous Injora brushed aluminum with a chrome hub cap.

[@jochenweisel8612]

this is the best FJ40 presentation video I have seen. I love these close up shots where I can see all details. Thx

[@EvilghostNinja]

lol, the chassis maybe 1/10 but the body looks about 1/7 or 1/6.

[@FarmerFpv]

It's much better with the leaf spring kit on it. It's smooth with very little bounce with the leaf spring kit. Yall should install it on yours and do another upgrade update video.

[@seththomas2490]

Upgrade the shocks to a better big bore 65mm shock. Works like a charm

[@RON4RC]

Yeah that would be my first upgrade... she's a little bouncy.

[@rudykwan9196]

Do u think 70mm yeah racing big bore could fit plug n play? Because i couldnt find the 65mm in my country..

[@marccyberwiz]

You can flip the hood latches making them functional.

[@AUBREYTHOMAS1979]

I really enjoy your reviews in general. Was nice to see you take it outside and run it, made it a just even more fun review tp watch

[@bakerboys32]

Lucky u guys who lives in the US, BRITT n all , here in this part of the world were i live UAE all most all the rigs which we can get hands on are close to double the price what you wonderfull people have to pay retail and if thinking of shipping all the awesome brands wont ship it to here as they have dealers here - but with very limitted stock and somehow we manage to find a way to ship it - better i take a # ✈️ticket hand carry it myself back here .. cheers happy RC days🎉🎉

[@TrokaRC]

Need the leaf springs asap to keep it from tipping over.

[@johngookinsable]

they make some really cool models but i just cant seem to pull the trigger on one of these yet but its coming💲

[@jjosejaram]

I'm sure a G.I Joe fits inside. It should look cooler. Great Toy!

[@yiarkungfu]

I wish I could find a 10" driver because all of my 12" are too big.

[@nelsonmercado4594]

Beautiful truck.

[@RACEABLE]

Again an enjoyable video easy to watch!mate you should release more videos on a shorter period for sure!

[@853massey]

Love that body roll after all it’s a trail truck!

[@bcochener]

Would love to see this side by side with the Gelande2 FJ40 for comparison. Great video, this one is a looker!!

[@AgeOrmstad]

Sweet FJ 40😋👍

[@allscalerc]

Got mine today!

[@skagerstrom]

Only flaw I can see is that you'll drench the radio if you use the nice carry case and have a wet car. FMS going into 1/10 is a massive win otherwise!

[@alistairvian]

My dad and I just picked up two of these from ur local rc shop so rad

[@yiarkungfu]

If you only do one mod, get some 65mm big bore shocks, Amain carries them. It's like having a new truck and turns it into a crawler that can do some real lines.

[@ClassicSteelRC]

Absolutely gorgeous rig! I'd love to get one of these! Excellent unboxing, and run video!

[@scaleworksRC]

Very nice for the price. Nice old school look, detailed interior, decent quality, and comes with proper tires. It's no Camel Trophy truck though. The one from D1RC is my ultimate. 3x what this costs too.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

Shocks and spring kit from desert lizard.

[@abudhabikid]

how does this compare with the "6th" scale jimny from them? they seem very similar even though one is "6th" and one is "10th"

[@JP-qq2kn]

I really like the boxes that come with most of the FMS trucks. The only bad thing is that as soon as you upgrade them, they don't fit in that box anymore 😢

[@Mckhus]

nothing little box cutter cant fix

[@JP-qq2kn]

@Mckhus Yea, it's not quite the same with the tires sticking an inch out on either side of the box..

[@jdsrcs8061]

I use my box to haul my 24 and 18 scale rigs. !!!

[@sqweezzstr]

I was thinking the same thing, if only the boxes had enough meat to really carve out some extra room

[@ka4172]

Put a rear axel housing in your spare box,the only part we break.

[@kennethleungs]

your test shows a lot. thank you.

[@johnwayne666]

That thumbnail 😁🤙🏼

[@tigerone2353]

Nice truck- nice video thanks

[@JD-tl7ld]

If you guys really wanted to do a worthwhile video about these trucks, and their part compatible siblings. You would have shown putting some shock mounts and better shocks on it. These vehicles use shorty little shocks and there isn't a lot out there that's useful without fabbing up some sort of mounting system. These trucks as well as the Mashigan and Atlas really need it. The chief complaints are the Shocks, wheels/tires, and ESC.

[@myleghurts3546]

Zap strap some lead weights under the carriage, (half-lb) it will look totally real!!

[@borisviktory]

nice 👍

[@terrytrent6356]

Can you add a .50 caliber machine gun to the top? You know for friendly neighborhood defense?

[@brendanb.8007]

My only question is what's the best battery to get with it?

[@davidpigg3942]

Who doesn't love a Hummer?😂😅😊

[@546268]

Rather bouncy, would be interested to see it with some damper’s fitted

[@arni7810]

Awesome!! What piece do I have to change to add more lights?

[@Mictian1980]

do you think I could fit the 6inch storm troopers in these seats?

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Yes, but they'd look small proportionally to the truck. -Brett

[@MrCADU267]

just out of curiosity; Will another hood fit on the chassis?

[@chalinp4886]

Is this chassis and suspension the same as the Willy’s Jeep from fms

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Im not sure about that. -Brett

[@albertkelly7129]

no

[@eduardorivas2197]

QUIERO UNO POR FAVOR Y GRACIAS PERO DÓNDE LO VENDEN??

[@JefUitdebroek-m6o]

Is the roof rack removeble ? Only thing i don,t like on the body

[@Subboxstoker]

Who doesn't enjoy a hummer?

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

Granted I’m a noob but is there a way to extend the front WB forward just a little to be more scale? Like with replaced links and shafts?

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

Would a hobbywing fusion fit

[@daveyd0071]

Put a barbie doll in there and take her for a spin. 😂

[@basilva936]

Queria muito comprar um, moro no Brasil e infelizmente a taxa da alfândega ta de cascar!

[@chalinp4886]

What size battery should I use my local rc shop only sales traxxas battery’s does amain hobby’s sale the battery I also need that battery strap I just got mine from amain hobby’s this week please help

[@AMain_Hobbies]

This is the battery we used: www.amainhobbies.com/protek-rc-3s-90c-sigraphene-hv-lipo-battery-w-xt60-connector-11.4v-1800mah-ptk-5572/p975514 For a strap, something like this or similar should do the trick: www.amainhobbies.com/mst-velcro-strap-16x210mm-2-mxs-130046/p618316 You could probably find some basic velcro straps at your local hardware store or dollar store for cheaper. -Brett

[@chalinp4886]

Awesome can’t wait to get it rolling

[@chalinp4886]

@@AMain_Hobbiesjust got a rc4wd warn winch can you guys help me connect it to this model what wire will I need does it need to be connected directly to the battery

[@sethzorzi]

Do you have a video about how to use the controller? The Manual isn’t very clear and I can’t find anything on KZbin or the internet.

[@AMain_Hobbies]

No we don't sorry. You might try emailing FMS and they could provide you further instruction; [e-mail] They also have a phone number: ([phone] -Brett

[@sethzorzi]

@@AMain_Hobbies thanks! i contacted them this morning, but all he did was do screen shots of the manual, which was already confusing. maybe you could answer for me then, what is ch.3 and 4 for? and how do you turn the lights on? thanks!!

[@window469wow3]

hi

[@arni7810]

Nice!! It seems to big for 1/10😢

[@spoiler42ify]

The way it bounces around makes it look like a cheap toy, urgently needs real shocks

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

Is the body painted or is it just blue plastic

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Shoot, I think it's painted but I may be wrong. We don't have the truck anymore to double check for you. For the Fusion setup, I think it would fit, although space is tight. For the extended wheelbase, I'd imagine so but you might need longer suspension links and front-center driveshafts. For fitting other hard bodies, it would require some custom work, but I imagine it could be done. When there's a will, there's a way! -Brett

[@jonmandelbaum5395]

@@AMain_Hobbies I heard the steering linkage would need work too but all I know is vague generalizations like that.

[@ronaldrey8474]

Did you hear me go ahhh when removing plastic coating. Lol /⁠ᐠ⁠｡⁠ꞈ⁠｡⁠ᐟ⁠\

[@willynthingslma]

has anyone ever bought from there site a rtr and how was it a scam or no in canada

[@AMain_Hobbies]

Our site? We've been in business since 2004. We have almost 4,000 google reviews. Check them out: customerreviews.google.com/v/merchant?q=amainhobbies.com&c=US&v=19&hl=en And we do ship to CA. -Brett

[@jameswisecarver]

Needs hobbywing fusion se in it, the higher kg one

[@chalinp4886]

What is the part number for that

[@johnwayne666]

Bro....so cool for it not to have a driver. I don't know why. I don't know why whoever is in charge of building these hasn't thought about the driver. Or black-out the windows....i think the driver is best

[@eduardorivas2197]

ZOMBIE CAR

[@michael1968-m9b]

not good, the 2 wheels at the back keep hitting the body, poorly designed

[@michaelavery4427]

U guys made it look terrible with all the under sized scale accessories and then just ghost ride the mofo lmafao