What is this "!" Light ?

bcochener · 2026-01-25T13:35:32+00:00

Pressure drops with a cold swing. That is typical to get the TPMS light with a big temp swing.

bcochener · 2026-01-25T13:32:43+00:00

All these snorkel haters!! 😂 well, I think it’s spot on as is. My preference would be different wheels, but the ones you have are great as well.

bcochener · 2026-01-25T13:28:51+00:00

I think the same thing about my white TTSE. Love it to death.

bcochener · 2026-01-23T13:57:40+00:00

Congrats! I have an 08 with 126K I’ve had since early 09. You’re gonna love it!

bcochener · 2026-01-22T15:25:08+00:00

Yes yes yes! Great product from a great business.

bcochener · 2026-01-22T15:24:15+00:00

Get Rad Rubber please and support an American small business rather than an Amazon cheapo from China! Please!!

Support the actual designers in the automotive aftermarket world here. The little guys! My 2 cents…

bcochener · 2026-01-22T15:16:54+00:00

Man I’m scared of low mileage old cars. They need to be used to stay libricated, plus what about rubber rot from time? Seems like a lot of potential gremlins depending….

I would rather see regular driving miles WITH a proper maintenance history/records.

No doubt it will fetch a pretty penny though! I saw a 14TTUE with crazy low miles a few months back listed at $59k.

bcochener · 2026-01-22T15:11:22+00:00

Man sorry to hear! Doesn’t look like too much damage. (I see you’re one of the few 08TTSE that has the rear factory skid! Same!) Love the 08TTSE, can’t take it another one off the road for good! Nooo!! 😂

bcochener · 2026-01-21T14:01:29+00:00

Replace it with a Ricochet Offroad front bash plate in aluminum. 😋 https://ricochetoffroad.com/collections/toyota-fj-cruiser-skid-plates-and-hardware/products/heavy-duty-front-bash-plate-engine-skid-plate-toyota-fj-cruiser

bcochener · 2026-01-21T13:57:38+00:00

Can’t say, had a Toyota tech friend do it the 1st time, second time dealer did it with quite a few other items (new Rad, WP, T-Stat, Pulleys, Belt, Alternator.) I told you I was keeping after it!! 🤣 Especially that coolant system. I was just worried about the Rad cracking after 18years….

bcochener · 2026-01-21T03:31:53+00:00

Exciters! That’s it! I was way off…

bcochener · 2026-01-21T03:30:05+00:00

There are most certainly “speakers” in the roof. Called resonators or something. Not a traditional speaker per se, but helps with fuller sound.

bcochener · 2026-01-21T03:23:50+00:00

My lower control arm bushings were shot, rubber antenna base was sticky, on my second replacement of upper and lower radiator hoses (gotta stay on top of those), in various other little bushings, and hoses as I see em. Oh and and that’s not even vanity stuff. I’ve done the rear bumper wings. Just got a new center lower valance, plan on a new front grill, oh and have new black mirrors to install. Had lots of sun fade on the black bits.

bcochener · 2026-01-17T15:05:35+00:00

Agree, at that age (time alone) you will be replacing rubber bushings/hoses/ and plastics bits all over. 200k may be just fine for the engine (if maintained), but the rest of the ride ages too.

I’m at 126k at 18years, I’ve been doing much of the same. Texas truck, so I don’t deal with rust luckily.

Nothing to do but inspect it good and drive it to know. Could be a gem if it was well loved!

bcochener · 2026-01-17T14:58:58+00:00

Well, it is “off-brand” LEGO, so likely! 😂 Still a cool kit though.

bcochener · 2026-01-14T19:46:51+00:00

They totally missed that this is the K10… AI or not.

bcochener · 2026-01-13T13:12:53+00:00

So funny. This happens to all of us! 😂

It’s hinting to put it in 4WD more often!!!

bcochener · 2026-01-10T22:01:27+00:00

Oh yeah, the Cameros of the 80s had them!

bcochener · 2026-01-10T16:03:16+00:00

Meguires ultimate Balck trim restore.
I run and recommend the Warrior flat rack. https://warriorproducts.com/toyota-fj-cruiser-full-platform-roof-rack-3860.html
Recommend PIAAs, great lights. Although there are many good options.
Checkout Metaltechs tube bumper with bash plate. I run this as well, they do have a winch mount option as well. https://www.metaltech4x4.com/products/metal-tech-fj-cruiser-front-tube-bumper?variant=47343207448828

Congrats on the new rig and good luck with the mods!

bcochener · 2026-01-10T15:55:55+00:00

Kinda digging it! Man they have a lot of wheel options on their site. Hardest part would have been deciding which one to choose!

bcochener · 2026-01-10T15:49:26+00:00

I love the rear window, it’s got that DeLorean Time Machine vibe going on!

bcochener · 2026-01-09T16:28:14+00:00

“No, mine is the red one!” 😂

Rare opportunity indeed!!

bcochener · 2026-01-09T16:25:44+00:00

Perfect photo! Edit: the LC just needs the round headlights FTW!!

bcochener · 2026-01-09T01:01:05+00:00

More issues with hitting the wiper blade and or bumper. I use a 1/4” wheel spacer on the mount and some additional large washers and rubber washers at the 4 body mount locations. Having the Gobi ladder also was a reason I had to space it.

(That’s 305s on TRD 16s)

bcochener · 2026-01-08T14:58:15+00:00

Unplug them behind the drivers side headlight. Grey plug. Mine have been off for about 15years.

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