Toyota FJ Cruiser
2007–14
Factory gearing, tires, angles and brakes for the FJ Cruiser, and what the usual upgrades do to it. Every number is from the maker's own figures unless the calculators say otherwise.
Stock tireP265/70R1731.6 in tall
Axle ratio3.727–3.909Factory, by trim
Crawl ratio41.8:1Best trim: 6-speed manual
Angles34 · 27 · 31°Approach, breakover, departure
Clearance9.6 inFactory figure
Highway mpg20EPA, 18 with the manual
Tire upgrades, worked out
Automatic, 3.727s, from P265/70R17| Tire | Height | Under the diffs | Speedo at 65 | RPM at 65 | Gears for daily | Open |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 285/70R17 | 32.7 in | +0.6 in | 63 mph | 1,783 | Keep 3.727s | Open → |
| 33x10.50R17 | 33.0 in | +0.7 in | 62 mph | 1,767 | Keep 3.727s | Open → |
| 33x12.50R17 | 33.0 in | +0.7 in | 62 mph | 1,767 | Keep 3.727s | Open → |
| 255/80R17 | 33.1 in | +0.7 in | 62 mph | 1,763 | Keep 3.727s | Open → |
| 285/75R17 | 33.8 in | +1.1 in | 61 mph | 1,723 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 315/70R17 | 34.4 in | +1.4 in | 60 mph | 1,697 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 35x11.50R17 | 35.0 in | +1.7 in | 59 mph | 1,666 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 35x12.50R17 | 35.0 in | +1.7 in | 59 mph | 1,666 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 37x11.50R17 | 37.0 in | +2.7 in | 56 mph | 1,576 | 4.56 | Open → |
| 37x12.50R17 | 37.0 in | +2.7 in | 56 mph | 1,576 | 4.56 | Open → |
Stock turns 1,845 rpm at 65 in top gear. Flotation sizes are nominal; most measure a little short mounted.
Size
- Wheelbase
- 105.9 in
- Front overhang
- 34.1 in
- Rear overhang
- 43.9 in
- Height
- 72 in
- Body
- SUV
- Stock tires
- P265/70R17
Transmissions and low range
- 5-speed automatic (A750F)
- 3.52 · 2.042 · 1.4 · 1 · 0.716
- 6-speed manual (RA61F), full-time 4WD w/ Torsen center diff
- 4.171 · 2.19 · 1.488 · 1.193 · 1 · 0.799
- Low range, part-time
- 2.566:1
Axles
- Front
- Toyota 8 in reverse-rotation clamshell IFS
- Rear
- Toyota 8.2 in (12-bolt) solid rear; Toyota quotes 8 in ring gears front and rear; e-locker std on MT, optional on AT
- 3.727 ratio
- Automatic
- 3.909 ratio
- 6-speed manual
- Ratios made for it
- 4.56 · 4.88 · 5.29
Brakes
- Front rotor
- 12.56 in, 319 mm
- Front caliper piston
- 45.3 mm
- Rear rotor
- 12.28 in, 312 mm
- Rear
- disc (2-piston caliper)
Suspension
- Front
- double wishbone IFS, coilovers
- Rear
- 4-link with panhard rod, coil springs
- Rear layout
- Factory 4-link
Fuel economy
- EPA highway, automatic
- 20 mpg
- EPA highway, manual
- 18 mpg
- Rated years
- 2007–2014, 4WD
Brake upgrades
What bigger tires need →- 5th gen 4Runner front swap (Power Stop KC5873-36 kit, or OEM-style parts)+20% brake torque12.6 → 13.3 in rotor · 4-piston · 17 in wheels or biggerPower Stop KC5873-36 front kit (2010-14 4Runner calipers, drilled and slotted 338 mm rotors, Z36 pads), or calipers Power Stop S6278 / Centric 141.44287 and .44288, rotors JBR1395EVC or Centric 120.44174, plus Toyota dust shields 47781-60140 and 47782-60140. Use 2010-14 calipers: late-2015-on 4Runner calipers use 14 mm spacing and do not fit. Rear for 2010+ FJs: KC5875-36, or KC5874-36 for front and rear.
- Brembo big brake kit, front 4-piston 355x32 2-piece slotted+13% brake torque12.6 → 14.0 in rotor · 4-piston · $3,995
- StopTech TR340.6TA 6-piston front big brake kit+8% brake torque12.6 → 13.4 in rotor · 6-piston · 17 in wheels or bigger · $2,300
- TRD Big Brake Kit, front (PTR09-35070, later PTR09-35100)4-piston · 16 in wheels or biggerDiscontinued, so look for dealer stock or a used set. Recalled in 2012 for brake tube damage on some trucks, so check the recall was done.
Aftermarket bumpers
24 listedMakers almost never publish angles, bottom heights or how far a bumper tucks, so these fill in as owners measure them. Measured yours? Add it on the rig page and every owner of this FJ Cruiser sees how it does on their tires and lift.
Front 14
- ARB Combination Bumper 3420210B$1,496 · winch ready
- Body Armor 4x4 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Front Winch Bumper (FJ-19336)$1,150 · winch ready
- Coastal Offroad FJ Cruiser High Clearance Front Bumper Kit76 lb · $742 · winch ready
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Base Front Bumper (FJC-FB)110 lb · $1,570 · winch ready
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Bull Bar Style Front Bumper (FJC-FB-BB)120 lb · $2,030 · winch ready
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Diamond Style Front Bumper (FJC-FB-DM)120 lb · $1,830 · winch ready
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Hoop Front Bumper (FJC-FB-H)115 lb · $1,690 · winch ready
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Kodiak Style Front Bumper120 lb · $1,870 · winch ready
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- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series WyoOtto Front Bumper (FJC-FB-WY)140 lb · $1,980 · winch ready
- Hefty Fabworks FJ Cruiser Aluminum Front Bumper45 lb · $2,145 · winch ready
- Iron Bull Bumpers 2006-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Front Bumper$1,700 · winch ready
- Ironman 4x4 Classic Off Road Bumper for Toyota FJ Cruiser (2007-2014)$1,399 · winch ready
- Metal Tech 4x4 Metal Tech FJ Cruiser Phantom Front Bumper110 lb · $1,760 · winch ready
- Smittybilt M1 Front Bumper (07-14 Toyota FJ Cruiser) 612850$1,400 · winch ready
Rear 10
- ARB Rear Bumper 5620010B$1,196
- Body Armor 4x4 2007-2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser Rear Bumper (FJ-2961)$828
- Coastal Offroad FJ Cruiser High Clearance Rear Bumper Kit98 lb · $801
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Dual Swing Rear Bumper (FJC-RB-DSTC)200 lb · $3,060
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Rear Bumper95 lb · $1,500
- Expedition One FJ Cruiser Trail Series Rear Bumper with Smooth Motion Tire Carrier System (single swing, FJC-RB-STC)125 lb · $2,250
- Hamer 4x4 Night Hawk Series Rear Bumper for Toyota FJ Cruiser
- Kaymar Rear Bumper Kit with LHS & RHS Carrier for FJ Cruiser (sensors) (KITFJ-S)
- Metal Tech 4x4 Metal Tech FJ Cruiser Rear Tube Bumper89 lb · $1,250
- Smittybilt M1 Rear Bumper (07-14 Toyota FJ Cruiser) 614850$1,600
Every calculator, set up for the FJ Cruiser
Tire sizeBigger tires: speedo, clearance, angles and brakes.Compare tiresRegearHighway RPM on every ratio and mpg.Pick your gearsCrawl ratioHow slow it creeps, against other trucks.Work out crawlSpeedometerWhat it really reads on new tires.Fix your speedoLinksAnti-squat and what a lift does to it.Check your linksYour rigBuild sheet and measured angles.Start a build sheetLeaderboardsWhere the FJ Cruiser ranks against every stock truck.See where it ranks
Source: lastgreatroadtrip.com.
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