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| Large and reasonably strong protective plating provides a smooth approach. Like so many 4WDs these days, fitting rated recovery hooks to the front may be a mission, without going to a replacement bumper like ARB's. It's not an issue at the back. |
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| Looking towards the nose. The vulnerable stuff has been packed out of the way. Front suspension is double wishbone with coils and a stabiliser bar. Some American FJ Cruiser forums report that the swaybar links are prone to bending and breaking. Steering's speed-sensitive rack and pinion and although the turning circle is a lazy 12.4, it's only 2.7 turns lock to lock. |
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| Exhaust is protected by a chassis crossmember where it takes a 90-deg turn. |
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| Rear suspension is four-link with a lateral control rod and another stabiliser bar. Toyota says the front and rear suspension settings were calibrated for "Oceania" conditions, whatever they are. |
Good on you. This is good stuff; can't wait for the off-road post. I like this site.
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