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  • Recommended Towing Mirrors for 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • Due to the unique design of the factory mirrors on your 2013 Toyota FJ Cruiser your best option for adding a towing mirror is a door-mount unit like the CIPA # 11650. This will attach to the bottom of the door and in between the top of the door and window to provide you with a 5 inch x 8 inch mirror that extends out 17 inches from the vehicle for maximum vision. One mirror is included that can be used on either the driver or passenger side. All of the custom and clip-on style universal...
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  • Tow Bar Wiring/Lighting Kit Recommendation for 2007 Toyota FJ cruiser
  • For tow bar lighting for your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser you can use the diode kit, # RM-15267, and not have to worry about cutting into the taillight housing. This will splice into your taillight wiring to allow your tow vehicle to control the taillight assemblies of the towed vehicle. This comes with a round 6-way connector that you will install on the front of your towed vehicle and enough coiled wire to go from there to the RV. We do not have any custom fit kits for your vehicle like the...
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  • Bike Rack For 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser With Spare Tire That Allows Rear Door to Open
  • There is a platform bike rack for your 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser that will allow you to open the rear door, and the best option for this is a swing-away bike rack from RockyMounts: - RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # RKY10002 The BackStage # RKY10002 swings to the passenger side, so you'd be able to open the rear door that swings to the driver side. The only thing to take note of is the bumper/spare tire clearance, as the BackStage measures 9-1/2" from the center of the hitch...
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  • Can my 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser Tow a 3000 lb Pontoon Boat
  • According to what I was able to find in my research, the towing capacity for the 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser is 5000-lbs, so you are able to tow a 3000-lb boat without any issue. With that being said, you should always consult your owner's manual to confirm this towing capacity. When towing a load that is more than 1/2 of the total weight on your tow vehicle, it's usually a good idea to tow with a weight distribution hitch. This is going to help distribute the weight more evenly across the...
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  • FJ Cruiser Tow Bar Base Plate 1183-1 Installation Instructions Location
  • I attached a link to this page that has the install instructions for the Roadmaster base plate kit # 1183-1 that fits your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser for you to check out.
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  • Installing Tekonsha RF Brake Controller On 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • The Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller, part # TK94FR will work great for the trailer you want to tow behind your FJ Cruiser. You have 3 wires at the back of the 7-way adapter you connected to your 4-way so you will need to connect the wire that is for the 12V power. I have attached a photo that shows which position on the connector this wire is in. You can use part # 10-1-1 to connect to that pin and run it to your positive post on your vehicle battery. You want to...
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  • Roof Paddleboard Carrier Recommendation for a 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • I would recommend the Thule SUP Taxi Carrier part # TH810001 because I checked with Thule and they have confirmed this rack as a fit for your vehicle and because it can easily carry two paddleboards. Check out the review video I attached for more information as well.
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  • What Spare Tire Bike Rack Do You Recommend for My 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
  • For a spare tire RACK on your 2010 Toyota FJ Cruiser, I recommend the Thule Spare Me 2 Bike Rack # TH963PRO. The Me 2 uses a mounting plate designed to fit most lug-nut patterns. The Me 2 will fit bikes with tires up to 12.5 inches wide x 33 inches in diameter. Also, the Me 2 comes with a one-key locking system as well as a locking knob to deter theft of the rack and your bikes.
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  • Recommended Crossbars & Towers For Mounting Thule Hullavator to 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser Factory Rails
  • Since you are looking at using the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 on your 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser I recommend staying with the Thule brand for the crossbars and towers. You will need a set of crossbars that over hang the towers like the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420. These will attach to your factory roof rails with the Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401. All parts are black to match the look of your factory roof. The Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450800 will...
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  • Does Curt Echo Mobile Require Wiring to Install
  • The Curt Mobile Echo # C51180 brake controller only requires a fully functional 7-way installed on the vehicle to work. The wiring diagram you mentioned would be for a vehicle that didn't have a wired up 7-way currently.
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  • Removing Global Door Lock Cylinder - No Original Key
  • You can always call a lock smith but that is not cheap. I would not try to force them to turn as you could damage the reminder of the latch housing. You will have to drill them out. Start with a small bit, like a 1/8, and work your way up to a 1/4 inch or 5/16. Eventually you'll remove enough of the cylinder that you can get the lock open. Do not drill very deep as you still need the structure that supports the new lock cylinder. If in the worst case you end up damaging the latch then...
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  • What is Difference Between Blue Ox SwayPro System for Underslung Couplers
  • The difference is more than just the shank that comes with it. The part # BXW0553 is for underslung couplers where the coupler attaches to the bottom of the frame so the angle of the hitch ball is different from the # BXW0556.
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  • Replacement Sleeve and Pin for Yakima DoubleDown Bike Rack
  • It sounds like you are seeking the Replacement Adapter Sleeve for Yakima HighLite and DoubleDown Ace Bike Racks # Y8890342. Then for the pin you will want the pin and clip # Y8890176. If I misunderstood what you were asking please provide a little more information.
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  • Converting a 4-Way Trailer Connector to a 7-Way on a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • The # 30717 is exactly what you're looking for as long as you don't need the 7-way to supply anything other than lights on the trailer. You just plug the 4-ways together, connect the white ground wire to the vehicle's frame using the included screw, and cap off the other wires. If you need the other functions of the 7-way, such as if the trailer has electric brakes or needs a constant 12-volts for power, the instead your best option is our # ETBC7 kit. This kit includes the adapter similar...
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  • Need Brake Flange For Adding Brakes to Homemade Trailer
  • Since your hubs are for 5200-lb axles and you've confirmed that you do have a 3" diameter axle, you'll need the Redline 5 Bolt Flange # 4-44-1 . You should know, if you don't already, that brake flanges need to be welded perfectly concentric. For that reason we generally recommend that the work be done by an experienced trailer shop that has the required jig. To add brakes to your axles you'll need a couple additional parts- brakes and a hub and drum assembly. For brakes I recommend the...
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  • Converting a 4 Pole Connector on a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser to a 5 Pole Boat Trailer Connector
  • Usually when you have a boat trailer with a 5 pole connector the trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and not electric brakes and you would not use a brake controller. The additional blue wire is for a reverse lockout on your hydraulic surge brakes to deactivate them while the tow vehicle is in reverse. If your boat trailer is the only trailer you plan on towing then you will want to install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 pole trailer connector, part # 118405, and you will want...
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  • Best Roof Rack for 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  • If your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser has a naked roof with no rails on top of it, one option is the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack # RR38AB. This is popular among people that like the large flat surface for setting up their tents and overlanding or for carrying loads of different shapes and sizes. It comes with the backbone mounting system that mounts straight into the fixed points on your roof. Another option for a naked roof is a traditional roof rack style with two crossbars. I recommend...
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  • What Size Bolts Hold Tow Hooks on 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser in Place
  • The bolts holding the tow hooks in place are M12x1.25. I've linked to the install instructions for the Curt # 13367 hitch you'd looked at. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like part # 118405, a ball mount like part # 2753 and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball. I've linked to installation videos for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness.
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  • Will The Aries Round Nerf Bars # AA89MB Line Up with the Frame on My 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser?
  • Yes, the Aries Round Nerf Bars - 3" Diameter - Polished Stainless Steel AA89MB will be able to line up to your frame and install into the frame holes of your 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser. Our install team here at etrailer have tested the fit. I went ahead and attached a photo from the instruction manual that talks about aligning the brackets to the frame holes (Step 1).
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  • Compatible Baseplate Adapter For An 07' Toyota FJ Cruiser With Fab Fours Aftermarket Bumper
  • The Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms Item # 1437-3 will connect to your Roadmaster Falcon 5250 tow bar but they were specifically designed for 2007-2010 Jeeps with a Rugged Ridge XHD bumper. I spoke with a Roadmaster tech and another option is to first ensure your bumper is capable of towing your vehicle and then use a D-Ring Adapter like the D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Tow Bars - 1" Thick Item # RM-035-1 or D-Ring Bumper Mounts to Roadmaster Tow Bars - 3/4"...
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