Future Buyer....Looking at a 12' Quicksand FJ

Going to look at a FJ to replace my Tundra Crewmax as I've come to love these sense they came out.

The ride has 36k and is certified. Anything to look at?

Has ARB bumpers front and rear with winch and Toytec 3" lift that i'd likely do anyhow but want to get thoughts on purchasing a moded FJ and what to look for as potential issues.

With 36k miles on it you should not be worried about any issues.  The only thing I would consider being aware of is the allignment.  Was it done and was it done correctly? I would also crawl underneath and look for signs of offroad use.  This personally would not be a deterrent for me but it could be for others.  What do you plan on doing with it? Daily drive? Some offroad use? A lot of offroad use? Wheel the crap out of it?  Good luck with the purchase and if you go thru with it make sure you post pics so we can compliment and or make fun of it and you....just kidding..we wont make fun of the ride..just you.  Welcome to the boards and good luck.

Had the same on my tundra with the bilstein 5100s. sort of run out of room on adj for camber.

Plan is daily driver and headbout to uwharrie from time to time and lots of mountain biking trips tobthe mountains.

Bit the bullet and made the purchase.

Looking forward to meeting you guys and getting out there with you on the trails.

I'm new to the site but will be on the look out for some trail rides.

Tom in Apex

Welcome Tom, I'm Tom.  Congratulations on your purchase, my 2012 Quicksand needs some company at NCFJ meets.  Two Tom's with Quicksand FJ's is cool.  Seems like there is voodoo blue everywhere LOL

Join us on the facebook page too!

I searched for the fjord page but couldn't find it. What's it called?

FJTOM wrote:

I searched for the fjord page but couldn't find it. What's it called?

fjord page??? not sure about that....

Facebook page link is here http://forum.ncfjcruisers.com/t137-ncfj-facebook-group-page-link

Thanks!

Just joined.

Damn auto correct.... fjord somehow equals FJ cruiser =-O

FJTOM wrote:

Thanks!

Just joined.

Damn auto correct.... fjord somehow equals FJ cruiser =-O

LOL I turned that auto correct off on my phone....drove me crazy.

Congrats on the purchase Tom! I just got my cement/grey FJ a couple weeks ago in Cary. Hope to see you around!

Welcome to the family guys! Lets see the pics of the new rides!!!

Here's the new addition.... not sure really how to add a pic so here is a link to FJ Forum.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/general-discussion/248081-future-buyer-looking-12-quicksand-fj.html

Looks good!  I'm a fan of the toytec lift too.  Nice Setup

FJTOM wrote:

Bit the bullet and made the purchase.

Looking forward to meeting you guys and getting out there with you on the trails.

I'm new to the site but will be on the look out for some trail rides.

Tom in Apex

Welcome, if it's any reassurance I have an 03/07 build date FJ, I purchased this past Sept. anyhow, it had 105,000 and now has 110,000, and I have had NO problems. I worry like mad at times when I read all the horror stories, but then again, what are they doing to them? They running the dog crap out of or something. Mines great and it works fine. I just don't know how it works, and learning this stuff is new to me.

Have a good one,
Les

looking good...congrats on the addition...again welcome to the group!! now get some dirt on it...it will ride better if you do...

Good looking FJ and welcome to the group!

Looking good Tom! Sand and Army Green are my favorite colors ...that's why have a silver one? Go figure. Anywho, my hobby for the last 20 years has been cycling, mostly mountain biking. If you like camping to, let's saddle up and take the bikes to Uwharrie...Wilkesboro, whatever, and camp out the night before and ride all day the next day. You on the Facebook page?

SingleTrack wrote:

Looking good Tom! Sand and Army Green are my favorite colors ...that's why have a silver one? Go figure. Anywho, my hobby for the last 20 years has been cycling, mostly mountain biking. If you like camping to, let's saddle up and take the bikes to Uwharrie...Wilkesboro, whatever, and camp out the night before and ride all day the next day. You on the Facebook page?

Thanks Fellas!

Really digging the FJ so far. 

SingleTrack - definitely up for some single track and some trails out in URE. I've biked out there several years ago at both Badin and URE trails (super tree etc...). Trails out there are great. I've actually ridden quite a bit of the off-road trails out there as well as a means to get back to our camp site... long story. It will be alt least another month before any single track however due to a shoulder surgery from said sport.... 

Anyway, looking forward to getting a feel for the FJ and really seeing what it can do with you guys sooner than later. 

Tom in Apex

Tom we are looking forward to getting up with you...get you out on the trails at URE and other places...