6-Speed Manual Transmission FJ Cruisers - 6MT - Everything You Need to Know!
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Happy New Year Everyone! Welcome to another informational FJ Cruiser video! In this one I wanted to cover everything you need to know about 6-speed manual transmission FJ Cruisers! It is a topic that is very cool and people who have these 6MT FJs absolutely love them, but why? Watch and find out!
If you have any questions feel free to comment below, or if you have a 6MT FJ Cruiser and want to share your thoughts, go ahead!
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This is my second FJ. I had a auto transmission first and now I have a 6MT. I didn’t think I could love an FJ more till I got this one. So much fun to drive. I look forward to any time I have to get into it. Even driving on regular roads is fun, and when I get down to the pine barrens and bomb around those trails with the sugar sand it’s a blast. I’ve owned Audis, v6 Mitsubishis and Alfa Romeos and this is still the most fun car I’ve ever owned. And I set the back up with a comfy bed for over landing so I take it to the drive in and stay all weekend long. There is NOTHING like an FJ!
2011 6MT… is my last vehicle. I love it- it does everything. I even pull our 21 open bow boat with it. #5000 tow rating . 18mpg - 180k miles so far.
Stock to 285 tire size, with supercharger and red trd suspension, the awd makes it even more fun around town uo can throw it aroind and its more sticky and the supercharger makes this thing an insane.
I had a awd bmw 3 series that was 60/40 power diff and turbocharged and the fj us just as fun. The fj as it in its class is more nimble and performance as a daily driver
The MT FJ is amazing. We’ve had ours for over five years and love it. The FJ sounds incredible joining the highway and even in NYC the MT is not a problem. Actually makes for a great city car. I always walk away with a smile after driving the FJ.
Glad to hear that city driving isn’t an issue for you! And that you enjoy your MT 😁
I own a 2013 Manual AND a 2007 automatic FJ. I LOVE my manual, as it feels more agile, responsive, and I hardly ever have to use the brakes to slow my FJ - especially helpful here in the mountains of Colorado. And at this point, a stick shift is basically an anti-theft device, since an ever-dwindling number of people know how to drive a stick😂
I'm with you! No body know how to drive a stick these days. That's what I grew up one. I got lucky when I found mine by chance. I have a 2013 Magma colored FJ. Do you go all over Colorado? I live south of Parker CO. What color is your 13? I'm ready for spring camping in Colorado.
Have a 07 6mt in black cherry which is rare since that is the only year for that color. Love my FJ!
Ive driven MT's 4 decades now. My FJ MT is by far the easiest, smoothest, and most forgiving MT I have ever come across. I recommend anyone trying to learn to find one to practice with.
Great educational video! Long live the 2011 TT 6MT !!!
Thanks! Hope your 2011 TTSE gets you where you need to go for many many more miles!
The biggest difference between the AT and the 6MT FJ is that I wouldn’t have bought an FJ without the 6MT (unless I was doing a fully electric conversion). When I accidentally found mine, the dealer was like “you know this a manual?” I was, “I’m here BECAUSE it’s a manual.”
Did have to do the throw out bearing; but I went URD hydraulic; which should be the only choice. Mine drives like a slow Supra; but not that slow. Only downside is the gas mileage; but love always requires sacrifice.
Glad to hear you specifically went for the manual and found the URD upgrade to be the trick to getting it to work well!
@@FJX2000_Productions the clutch cancel it let the car working like the auto gear in the mounting because i only used American car auto and i buy fj manual look to the different between America muscle car And toyota fj i have problem if i was at high of the road the car it will go back if the clutch cancel will help me i will start to fix it with all connection because my car dont have this feature i fix cross control and compass and remote control by adding cable from computer to the switches like cross control and compass because my car dont have this feature i make it full option but manual gear do you advice me to add clutch cancel push button
07 in Black Cherry 6MT. Bought new. Now has 82,000 miles.
With only 82K miles you have many more miles ahead of you! So cool to have it since new!
6 speed FJ club member! You're right, I just gotta shout it out every chance I get
Haha! I knew it!
2007 black cherry pearl 6MT, best car
2013 TT manual , original owner, 100k miles, 4x FJ Summits, no plans on ever selling it
Love mine
Many people do!
If I found a FJ in the 100-150k mile range I would have bought auto. But I bought a 200k+ mile fj and I like to think the manual is alot more reliable than the automatic. Given if you take care of the auto Im sure it’ll live a long life. But now you’re hoping the previous owner took good care. I think if you neglect both transmissions, the auto will die first. I’m creeping on 250k miles in my 6MT with no problems and a joy to drive 👍
Well said! Take care of it regardless of what it is and it will take you far!
2008 manual 4x4 FJ
In my 07, the 6MT is fun but the throw out bearing squeak is very annoying. Another common issue is 3rd gear synchros failing between 100-200k and reverse popping out of gear.
Yep you're not the only one to mention those, thanks for sharing! Sorry to hear about those issues though :(
Strange. I don't research them much but I literally beat the living crap out of mine like it owes me something. 4 high, 4 low, diff locked, atrac on, doesn't matter I'll row all 6 gears and catch air, drag logs, push vehicles, drift at 60mph in the mud or ice, pull limos out of an intersection, pull rv's up a dirt road. All on the original clutch at 140k. I drive her hard and replaced the tires and brakes so far more often than the clutch. The wife's is at 180k with original clutch and I drive her har too just not as hard as mine I actually had a 3500 lb dump trailer I was towing and didn't know I had 3500lb + in it and hammered down to hit the freeway, it lifted the front tires and barked them in second and third while merging. She didn't skip a beat. Not just an fj fan but a toyota fan. My 82 mountain goat will start any time of the year in high triple digits or 6 foot of snow with old fuel. What machines.
thanks for the great video....middle east is only getting automatics now...
Sorry to hear that! And soon there will be no more new FJs in the Middle East at all! 😭
Want one bad!
It's not an "obsession" with manual transmissions, it's a logical performance and investment preference. Manuals are mechanically more reliable and less expensive to repair, they're more fuel efficient and usually have more gears than the automatic offered in the same vehicle, plus having a clutch provides control of power which an auto cannot, using them correctly saves on brakes, and they're exciting to drive. Automatics are mechanically more complicated and more likely to need service, they cause more wear and tear on the braking system, they are exceptionally more expensive to service or rebuild/replace, the fact they're always engaged is a disadvantage in many situations, esp. slippery ones, and they're boring to drive. The ONLY thing an auto does better than a manual is the speed at which it can shift, and that's a measure of only tenths of a second, which matters only on a track/race.
Whatever the previous owners of mine did, it now grinds 3 and 5 really bad plus a clutch louder than a banshee and like 3 inches of drivetrain backlash. I never felt these on my test drive cuz I was a new manual driver at the time and only drove around a neighborhood. Oof
Dang sorry to hear that! Hope it can be resolved and isn't too pricey!
For the grinding issue make sure the transmission has the right fluid. Used to grind fourth gear and then I put the recommended fluid in. Fix the issue
Thanks for the video. So is that clutch switch on the dash something like a hill-assist or hill-hold? If not, is there a feature that holds the SUV in place on inclines without rolling while switching your right foot from brake to throttle?
Here is the official video from Toyota on how it works: ua-cam.com/video/d9ozw66n8Ao/v-deo.html
love mine
That’s great to hear!
My gears seem to be popping out when I I decelerate occasionally, almost feels like the clutch is slipping but it's not consistent. Does that mean my clutch is on it's way out?
07 6mt 😤
Manual transmissions are the only way to go. Automatics are absolutely worthless especially in trucks pick up trucks and off road sport vehicles
I mean... I don't think my automatic is useless... but I'm sure the manuals are great!
@@FJX2000_Productions idk I was pissy when I saw the video because I’d just lost yet another automatic tranny in a company truck. They just can handle the load, but the other problem people have forgotten how to drive manuals and in so doing, in my mind put the auto under undue stress because they think it just goes….
Please remove this video until I have time to buy a manual fj, as I don’t want them to go up in value until after ive bought mine. I would really like a 2007 TRD manual, but out of my price range. I didn’t know about the full time 4wd on the manual fj, thank you.
Good luck in your search! I saw a 6MT TRD Special Edition on Facebook today actually! For sale in NJ for $13,900 with 191K miles
Lol I’m in the same boat, but I’m holding off bc I don’t NEED a car … however the fj suddenly sparked my interest lately. Found one for 240mi for 12.6k. Feels like it could be cheaper. No buyers rn.
@@FJX2000_Productionsi actually checked out this TRD 6SP and passed on it due to rot on front crossmember and the roof has a bunch of dents, a big one over the driver side. It looked like a tree landed on it as the mounting points of the roof rack to the roof was crushed in.
Thanks for the great video dude long live my manual transmission
Thanks for watching! Hope you get many many more miles out of it!
@@FJX2000_Productions the gear always leak if you stop used the car for long time they tell me all manual gear FJ have this problem
I absolutely love my 07 6mt fj cruiser by far the best rig I’ve ever owned.
So happy to hear it!
I have 2007 6M/T. I have driven it over 11 years and 215tkm, always 315/70R17 tires. Since 2015 supercharged, URD UCON stage2, Speq-U headers and heavier flywheel. Still in love with it. 😍 Second clutch, no throwout bearing problems ever.
Glad to hear it! Sounds like an epic rig!
Have a 2014 ttue manual FJ. One word.
EPIC ❤. One of the few left from 2014 ttue collection. 80k miles. Pampered and lives like a queen.
Take it to Ouray, CO
I have a 2007 fj with a manual transmission it is excellent and it feels very strong but the third gear scratches a little do you think an additive could help
in 2014 I purchased a 2007 mt fj in cherry red with 70k miles, there are no words to express my satisfaction you see my first car as a young sailor was a 1967 gto, I would not trade this FJ for a Lamborghini
Glad to hear you’re so pleased with it!
My first FJ was a 2007 6 speed manual and I loved it. I bought it for my wife who preferred a manual transmission until she developed a right shoulder injury and couldn’t shift the manual. So now I have two 2014 FJs with automatic and the crawl control which we still love. You can’t help but miss the 6 speed and running the gears. 6 speeds are definitely harder to find but driving an FJ is fun regardless.
I love my 08 manual FJ. The AWD is the best part. Winter driving is where it shines. I never have to constantly be shifting in and out of 4WD like in my old Tacoma. However my only complaint is with the placement of the cup holders. When shifting into 6th gear the drink in the forward cup holder will be in your way. A bit of an oversite by the designers in my opinion. Great job on the video.
Sorry about the cup holders! But thanks so much 😁
Love my 6MT 2007 TRD SE. Took it to a local offroad training ground - on LL, was able to stay below 1mph without stalling and no clutch. TRD 6MT is awesome.
Glad to hear you've mastered the art of manual off-roading! Sounds epic!
How many produced were manuals in the US?😮 I have one😊
We have a 6 speed manual. Haven't really taken it off road yet.
I have a 1991 4x4 pickup, 1998 4runner, & 2007 FJ-all with manual transmissions. The 6th gear is the missing piece from the pickup & 4runner. Makes long road trips way more tolerable. Wheeling in a manual is amazing. Toyota makes some of the most capable & durable off road vehicles on the planet. I will never push mine to it's limits, but it is nice knowing I have it if I need it.
I have been driving a manual FJ for around 5 or 6 years now. Never driven the auto so not sure how it compares. So far I have been enjoying it. The gear ratio with 6th gear does help a lot compare to my Land Cruiser 70 series which is also manual but 5 Speed.
Glad to hear from someone who has a comparison with a Toyota 5-speed manual vs the FJ's 6-speed. Thanks for sharing!
2007 W 318000 Miles and 6 speed! I used some of your info in one of my videos and linked your channel in my description ( I bought my from the original owner few months ago and he had all the dealership paperwork and window sticker ,literature ...every service record ..original clutch lasted to 298000 miles! Only the springs in the disk worn out..I love driving this gas pig lol..but it's so much fun! Only thing with transmission is its not a car transmission where you can down shift quickly into 2nd or 1st..you have to be on the slower side or near stop ...but other then that its a blast !
Glad to hear the videos were helpful and that’s great your manual has lasted so long!
@@FJX2000_Productions I buy a lot of cars to flip..but I go through them ,enjoy them until they sell..Car enthusiast all the way...I had many Toyota/Lexus cars and I buy a lot of German cars as well and I know most of the features/switches etc etc are but this is my first FJ Cruiser and watching many videos of it most don't cover the ins and outs like you do..so my second video on it..5 Things I didnt know before buying a FJ Cruiser ,came from you ! So thanks for making your FJ videos and Im a subscriber ! Happy New Year!
@@BaldadonisMike2021 just watched it! Super awesome! Thanks for the shoutout and glad I could help! Funny all the things you don’t think about until after owning one 😂
@@FJX2000_Productions Thanks for the information !
Still have a few days before I pick mine up, but a couple of thoughts. First, while there is a learning curve to driving a manual, it isn't particularly challenging. Also, once you are accustomed to it, shifting is an automatic process, you only notice it learning the clutch in a new vehicle or after a clutch replacement. Second, replacing a manual transmission clutch is a fraction of the price compared to any work an automatic transmission might need. People are all different, but for me, without a manual transmission, I never feel like I'm actually controlling the machine. Finally, my friends in the insurance industry say that a manual transmission vehicle is a bigger theft deterrence system than anything else today.
Once again, thanks for the channel, without it I never would have know the manual transmission FJs existed. I'm not sure where you are, but if we can arrange a time you'd be welcome to have a go with mine.
Glad to hear the channel has helped you out and good luck with the new FJ!
It’s true, not many people are going to steal a vehicle they cannot drive! Haha and thanks for the offer! I’m in Utah/Colorado depending on what’s going on 😂
I love my 6MT FJ! I bought a decal on Etsy for my rear window that has the 6MT shift pattern with "equiped with anti-theft device" around it
Can I see what it looks like do you have a link to it?
Could Not have said it better. I traded in my Automatic FJ for my manual in the color I always wanted !!! Double my car payment. But couldn’t be happier 😂 Thank you for this channel
Etsy surprisingly has Great FJ Stickers available.
2013 FJ trail teams cement grey limited 6 speed with 116k Love It!!…went from a 94 Pathfinder 5 speed (my third one) to the FJ….drove it off the show room floor 3/2013. I’ll always choose a MT over a slush box…far better control in the Idaho back country especially if the motor dies on a decent. Great for towing as well….had an Rpod for years and I pull 7-8 cords of firewood out of the forest every season…no clutch of trans problems yet…🤞….They tell me mines worth more then I paid for it but I’ll never sell it…it’s the “other” ultimate driving machine…😎🇺🇸🙏
I went from pre-95 Nissan 4x4s to my FJ. I think I finally found the 1 I’ll never sell lol
I’m very envious! I would take a 2013 TTSE any day! So cool that you’ve had it since new!
I've the same model. Unfortunately I have only had it about a year, but am making up for lost time. What size is your R Pod and do you have any suggestions on a good trailer for camping that I do not exceed in length and or weight. Happy New Year!
@@mattsantana7701 The Rpod we had was the fold out tent one Model 176T. Bought it in Michigan, realized the PathFinder was to light to pull it (2500lbs) so we bought the FJ to fix that. Flew to Ohio to drive the FJ off the show room floor, immediately went to NJ to visit family then drove back through Michigan picked up the Rpod and got into a snow storm going over the Rockies in Colorado….all said, spend our first night in the Rpod in Moab and had 5000 miles on the FJ when we got back to Idaho….It was the a great RV combination…put almost 60k on them over the next 7 yrs. The we got an F250 diesel so the FJ wasn’t needed for towing. Highly recommend the Rpod for a family
Here in South Africa we only have the AT fj...but we also have the 70 series LC that comes with the same 4.0 1GR engine that the fj cruiser has in manual...
Yep that’s one of the countries that only got autos, I didn’t want to list each and every country since it would have been too lengthy but it is interesting to say the least
2007 Black Cherry Manual, bought in '11 and has been my daily driver since. Its done Hells Revenge in Moab and quite a few around Buena Vista, CO. Love it!
Black cherry is the best color. Own two, mine being black cherry, wife's silver.
That color really looks good when buffed out I've done some double takes because Toyota paint sucks in general but that color or formula just seems to have some depth maybe it's the metallic if that's it, or perhaps it's a certain year I think they ran similar up to 2010 maybe different or Metallic.
Pretty sure most vehicles clean up better from out west but that color wouldn't have been on my short, probably anecdotal, I have a 2011 army green one that's awesome except for maybe the worst front hood lip I've ever seen it looks like it's been detailed with a blowtorch the last few years it just pitted away to metal pretty sure it's a defect some years have had or something specific im unaware of
Darn fine vehicle either way.
Another great FJ vid. I have a 5AT, but know how to drive a manual (my first car was an Accord manual and I only owned manuals for the next 21 years). If I was doing a lot of rock crawling and didn’t have to contend with Seattle hill starts, the MT would be my preference. That said, I love my FJ and very glad I found a 2012 in such great condition.
Feels weird replying to a 1 y/o video but in the market for MT FJ. Found a 2012 TT (red) with 122k miles for $24900. Is that too high or a good deal considering? 2 owner with one minor accident reported and no damage reported. Texas vehicle for all of its life and got photos of the undercarriage with no rust. Not even surface rust. I hate to buy without seeing in person but haven’t found one near me 2010+ in many months less than $30k.
2008 FJ manual. The throw-out bearings don’t last very long if you’re doing a bunch of in-town driving. Other than that problem, it’s been great.
2008 manual , it’s a natural anti theft vehicle .
So true!
Yes…yes…and did I say “Yes”?
I have a FJ Cruiser with a manual transmission, and my friends advised me to disconnect the permanent four-wheel drive because the car will be lighter and have better fuel consumption.
Do you advise me to do that?
When you are in 6th gear running down the freeway at 1800 rpm’s it just puts a smile on your face!😊
Thx for the video, good job 👍. The Full Time AWD versus Part time AWD is the main different (2014 Automatic has crawl control, etc) Very nice to know about that from your video.
Best way to control the vehicle is any off road package TRAIL TEAMS BF Goodrich RUGGED TERRAIN AT ALL TERRAIN ko2 Mudd flaps skid
I am looking for a fg cruiser manuall transm 2013 model and above. I hope you can help me. Thank you
Automatic is for the lazy people who can't drive a manual my 07 yota fj cruiser is a 6 speed manual I love it and so is my 05 jeep wrangler unlimited Rubicon, nothing like changing your gears and you being in control of your destiny only in usa where manual are becoming a thing of the past a up charge now from dealership where before the vehicle was cheaper if you bought a manual, in other countries most people drive a manual yes that's beginning to change and its too bad when you are able to drive both it keeps your options open, long live the manual 😢
2011 MT SOLID ARMY GREEN, 146K. My wife drives it everywhere. She also had a BLUE/WHITE 2007 MT which we should have never sold. Still loving the FJ
Happy to hear it! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for putting up this video. I love my 2008 6MT FJ that I acquired last year. I would like to add among all the other things that have been said about manuals is its a good theft deterrent for todays generation,.
The most fun you’ll have with your clothes on. Chicks dig it too!!
I love mine. Way quicker and more fun than the auto including the current 4RUNNER
That’s what I’ve heard! Happy you love it!
I love mine. Haven’t driven a manual in over 2 decades. Bought in bossier city LA and drive it to dfw, so got plenty of practice. I love it
Should have mentioned some of the issues the 6MT has, like the Throwout Bearing, otherwise a good summary.
That’s right, I’ve heard a lot about the throwout bearing, sorry i didn’t mention it specifically in the video, but I did mention certain MT-specific maintenance issues that can arise, so hopefully that 1/2 counts 😂
@@FJX2000_Productions No need to be sorry. It would probably make for a good deeper dive video since there seem to be a few ways to fix that problem. It would be nice to see the options covered in one video. Keep up the good work.
Yap, the cricket sound. Took two repair to get it done ..knock on wood
Full time 4x4 sucks. No clue why they thought this would be a good idea.
We love our FJs! My Wife has a Magma 4wd (w/o crawl control) & mine is a Cement TT 6spd mt. Great channel, Happy New Year!
That’s great you have one of each! And those are some cool colors you have as well! How about we trade Trail Teams 😎 haha
I love mine, I finally got mine this summer after falling in love with them after working at a Toyota dealer in 2010. First gear is so low it’s almost a granny gear (that being said mine came with 35” tires and 4.88 gearing in the differentials)
Sounds like a sweet rig! Glad you enjoy it, especially with the mods you have into it already!
I pared my 6MT with the URD short shifter and Pedal Commander which tweaks the throttle advance for more control and response, makes a big difference. Great stuff.
Very nice!
That definitely makes the Mt better with throttle tip in with the clutch feel . Also a tune really helps in that department as well next fj that's the first thing im doing bolt ons just kill the torque low off throttle especially noticed on auto trans at 50mph cruising speed, where a tune again modded shift points as well.
If you get maf calibrator that's a must top as intake exhaust mods throw off the fuel mapping the 4.0 can deviate quite a bit as it is with how it reacts to it.
I'm letting the market cool a bit and selling my FJ and importing a uzj100 V8 with manual transmission to drive daily but next time it's fj manual transmission, mild lift (really love the stock trd red suspension) with pizza cutters and supercharger or just a tune. Its just as fun as a sports car I actually like the grip and with the extra power you can get that 60/40 to understeer if you're not too top-heavy lol that's why I love the stock semi Baja soft raked suspension setup, even something more adjustable might make it more fun in that regard.
Manual transmission models have better 4-wheel drive system.
that 6th gear on the manual is a joke, it should be lower for better mpg.
2012 6mt 4.88 axle ratio on 35's. My biggest complaint is not being able to just let the clutch out and let it crawl. The engine can not keep up without stalling. Maybe a taco box next
Interesting! Well if you do go that route good luck!
I love it 2011 Toyota FJ CRUISER manual transmission AWD off road package TRAIL TEAMS addition ARMY GREEN A-TRACK I installed BF Goodrich RUGGED TERRAIN AT ALL TERRAIN tires ko2 Mudd flaps skid plates under carriage protection 😊 have manual transmission AWD A-TRACK , have a really good real connection to the vehicle off ROADING a challenge but I prefer Manual transmission AWD off automatically controlled
A-TRACK god send😊
The first and only vehicle to ever get worse fuel mileage any one own both
Great video as usual! I have a 13 6MT and absolutely love it! It definitely is quirky as hell and can be a little of a handful to off-road, but I feel more engaged at all times with the drivetrain. First gear is the shortest of any vehicle I’ve ever driven, but then again lends itself to being very useful for crawling. You have to take what you know about driving a manual on the street and throw it out the window when wheeling though, for instance I’ve found that I have to constantly have my hand on the shifter in certain situations. One time while climbing the Test hill on some sand dunes, while screaming up the hill,the shaking of the vehicle while driving up caused the shifter to slip out of gear into neutral, which is NOT ideal on a climb! When I lost engagement, I had to slam on the brakes to keep from rolling backward. That situation can be super dangerous as you can imagine. Wheeling an automatic is easier by far, but the challenging of wheeling a manual is super rewarding.
I have a 2008 manually. Heaven!
I have driven other stick shift Toyotas like a 2015 6MT Tacoma and a 1973 FJ40 with a 3 speed floorshift. But since my Junior year of highschool, I have been honored to daily drive and personally maintain a 2010 6MT FJ Cruiser. My parents trust me quite a lot to drive such an awesome vehicle. I absolutely love this car so much, very fun to drive, and you feel to be at one with the car when driving offroad, constantly switching through gears. I haven't ever driven a 5AT FJ, but I can say the 6MT has a surprising amount of get up and go considering the vehicle. And this rig seems to have torque for days, you have to actually try to stall this car. A buddy of mine I was driving home suggested I don't give it any gas and just drop the clutch in 1st gear at a standstill on the acending portion of a bridge, and it wasn't even close to stalling. Both of us were quite impressed. The only thing I'd "complain" about is the full time 4wd, sometimes I would like to be able to really kick out the rear end on some loose sand and gravel ;), but locking the transfercase allows for some fun powerslides. The full time 4wd definitely helps in the rain and snow where a locked transfercase would be less than ideal. And everysince we have owned it, there seems to be a chirping bearing that goes away when the clutch pedal is depressed, textbook throwout bearing on the way out that I should get around to sooner than later. The only thing is the fuel economy, she's very thirsty. I believe there might be something causing my issue, but I average around 11.5mpg. And what's even more odd is it gets better mileage the harder I drive it, with it becoming worse with more conservative driving. Quite odd, if any one has any ideas, please holler them at me, I've done quite a bit of poking around on the car, and I am starting to suspect alignment might be the culprit. Even with that being said, absolutely love the car.
Thanks for sharing that! That's some impressive stuff for your 6MT FJ, but weird about the fuel economy issue haha
As the video showed, I love talking about my 6MT FJ. Same throwout bearing issue on my '08. My MPG isn't as awful but also below 14 if I drive conservatively. I think it may be time for what used to be a "tuneup". Spark plugs, air filter and all that jazz. Do you have a lift or tires on yours? Mine is very very stock with 160k miles for the sake of comparison
What the California tests miss is that the FJ is a great winter vehicle. The fact that it is AWD is key to winter driving. In addition to my FJ, I had a Tacoma that was a 4X4 and in winter you either had it in 2WD and it had no traction or you locked the center diff and it hopped around corners like a rabbit. It was a real problem in parking lots where you couldn't make a sharp turn. If you live where you get snow then the manual FJ is the only way to go. I had a nephew that rolled his 4X4 and I said what about 4 wheel drive and he said "We were on the highway so we had to be in 2WD so when we hit ice it went sideways".
Such a great point, thanks for sharing!
Yeah my FJ auto gets squirrelly on wet pavement with my bfg ats and not in a controllable oversteer type of way. I prefer throwing it into a corner with confidence. Importing a V8 manual 100 soon hopefully I can find an FJ down the road in Mt that's clean. I just can't pay those kind of numbers and in a couple years early 2000 vehicles from Toyota and a number of companies with more generational updates makes for some manual transmission fun with a few technical and safety caveats but closer a few years back and those wet corners without traction and stability control and anti lock brakes and it's making the bad ass safety cave FJ an easy decision.
I've owned both a Mt fj and a auto on the street, I prefer manual..on the rocks I much prefer an auto I do alot of L foot braking which is much more difficult with manual.
That’s the way to do it, just have one of each! 😂
I'd love to get my hands on a manual fj!
I wish my 4Runner came with a Manual Transmission
This video drips with jealousy toward the end
Great video,. I am one of the lucky few with a 6mt FJ. And finding what I wanted was a long search (wanting a manual in iceberg white, all the trd goodies, 13 or 14 model year low miles and the rear locker/atrac) and finally got lucky back in 16 and I have enjoyed it every moment since! good to know the gear ratio differences. I always wondered why my tire size upgrade didn't affect me as much as most reports but that makes perfect sense why. Now i just to get new gears with a front locker, do my final jump to 35s and let's see if I can beat the Rubicon crawl ratio!
Sweet! Glad the FJ is treating you well and good luck with the future tire upgrades!
Nice to watch your video on 6 MT FJs. I really enjoy so much of these fantastic machines, that I never want to drive the AT version. I started driving my first 6MT in 2007, which was unfortunately totally destroyed by a idiot who ran through the red light & T bone my FJ. It was so strong that it sacrifced to save my life, allowed me to walk away without any injury. I then immediately ordered my second 6MT & got it in 2014. I recently drove it all the way up north to the Arctic Ocean via the famous Demspter Highway in July 2024. The truck just ran through all the tortures without any issue.
It’s awesome
The wife an I both have 2007 manuals. 180k, and 140k. Original clutches, only fluid maintenance, tires, and brakes. Other than that never an issue. Both are lifted and get driven hard, mine more than the wife.
I just bought a 2010 fj with a 6mt, 1 owner with 99k miles. Definitely definitely overpaid for it. But I’ve no regrets.
Mine is 2008 manual. It’s really not difficult to drive on stop and go traffic since 1st gear is so short it will creep forward in idle very slowly.
Something that’s worth mentioning it’s that there was a design flaw in the casting where the throw-out bearing rides and it would lead to premature failures. Even though mi clutch plate and disc where fine the bearing would start squeaking and that happen to mine. A steel sleeve solve this problem but once you are there might as well replace the clutch since you have to drop the transmission anyway.
This failure happened at around 120k miles. If you look for throw-out bearing squeak Fj Cruiser a bunch of results will appear.
Thanks for sharing! Yeah I hear a lot about the throw out bearing it seems, and that mileage sounds about right as well.
I've heard the urd sleeve doesn't work on from fj fb group members
@@Kana0211 I’ve got mine from Lc Engineering Performance Toyota parts. So far so good 45k miles later.
Comes with the sleeve, sets screws, grease and an oversized throw-out bearing the fits the sleeve.
Look on the bright side, mine is able to call frogs while driving around at night.
I wanted a 6MT FJ but was fortunate enough to find a clean carfax 07 auto 4x4. Also just added a 2023 4Runner ORP lol
I own a 2007 manual transmission FJ. I love it. I do a lot of beach driving because I surf fish. Never gotten stuck, while I have helped many jeeps and pickups get out of the sand.
6speed exclusive club 😊
I bought my FJ specifically because it's a manual! I love it.
That's sweet! Makes me want to get one myself!
I have one
that manual FJ is a dream 4x4 for people who loves real 4x4 driving, crawl control is not needed by good offroad drivers, like everyday driving in the mountains.
I have a ‘10 Tacoma OR with a six speed stick and TRD short throw shifter. The only way to fly.
I have a manual 2007 FJ with 194,000 miles and it's been AMAZING.
Made in Japan 🗾
Love my 6MT!!!
Great Video man new sub to the channel. Currently in the market for an FJ trying to find a MT one but they go so quick! 😢
I love my 07 manual fj. It was so fun over immoge pass
Glad to hear it! Imogene Pass is a great one, I did it this summer and actually spelt overnight at the summit, super windy!!!
I just bought my second 2007 manual FJ- I love it!
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My friends has a six speed fj it’s kinda fun to drive but it rolls back a bit more then you would expect at lights it’s cool but definitely not a good daily