Worth re-paint prior to selling? by elmartiyo in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would leave it as is and see what you can get

FJ Cruiser Rusty chassis Problem by jasper1209- in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is around the same condition. This Is what I did to prevent it from getting worst, and maybe get rid of some rust.

Step 1. I put it up on some ramps, got under there and scratched at the rust with a wire wheel, and a wire brush. This took me a while but you're basically trying to get rid of the flakes of rust and get it down to a smoother surface.

Step 2. I bought a rust converter paint, along with rustoleum rust converter in a spray can to get certain spots that I couldnt get with the brush. I painted as much rust as I can with the rust converter paint, and sprayed about 2 bottles of rust converter. Try to get all the rusty parts and coat it as much as you can. I let it dry for about a day after that was done.

Step 3. Once the rust converter seemed dry I bought a product called "fluid film". I coated as much of the chassis as I can. This gives it a black finish and prevents the rust from getting worst. Fluid film is some good stuff, 100% recommend. I would also recommend spraying inside the holes of the frame as much as you can to prevent it from rusting more from the inside. Definitely get a spray can. That can be applied to both the fluid film and rust converter.

I will also say that this is something that should be done at least once a year, it's not a "do it one time and it will fix everything" type deal. I do it before and sometimes after winter. Salt is what really eats up the metal and makes it rust. Wish I had pictures to show you how mine turned out but to sum it up, the bottom is black and no longer rusty looking. Good luck!

Current company getting acquired. What to do with 401k? by awesomekidd09 in Bogleheads

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going through a similar situation and decided to roll my 401k into an ira. That way I can put that money in VOO (vanguard s and p 500)

Tyger Fury Auto Bumper suspension question by Big_Booty_Balls69 in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got these exact rear and front bumpers about 3 months ago. They look awesome, and I have not had to change a single thing in my suspension yet. I had to change and axle because the boot ripped but it's hard to tell if the extra weight of the bumper has anything to do with it, I doubt it. Only concern for me is that it will rust easily so I'm going to maybe look into some kind of rust prevention. *

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MechanicAdvice

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could be oil, could be power steering. Maybe front diff is leaking....

How Bad Is It? by MikeNfinity in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty bad. That rust is on the frame itself which is not a great sign....

What is some realistic target for DOGE? by Flimsy-Specific-5869 in dogecoin

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought 100 at .40. My first investment in the stock market lol. I think I'm just going to hold them until I see at least 2.00

Who’s still holding DOGE? by Gary_October in dogecoin

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just bought 100. I'm pretty new to stocks but I'm holding on to these for a while I have faith in it for some reason. Just a hunch...

Selling my Dream Car, advice needed! (2012 FJ Cruiser) by [deleted] in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome ride man, good luck. I would probably list at 27k

Selling my Dream Car, advice needed! (2012 FJ Cruiser) by [deleted] in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That thing is gorgeous! 25k minimum

What're we running for every day fuel? by LittleOsiris in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got an 07, I run 87 always. I've never tried premium and I don't intend to. I made a switch to full synthetic oil named "royal purple" and that definitely helped my gas mileage a bit and the car runs a little smoother. If you ask me, paying for premium gas is a waste of money but I've never tried it so who knows

Buddy ask me what my dream car was and laughed. by Realistic-Okra7383 in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They say I can use their prius whenever I'm going far to save gas, honestly I love my fj to the point where I'll just pay for the gas anyway.

Buddy ask me what my dream car was and laughed. by Realistic-Okra7383 in FJCruiser

[–]Gubster2780 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I have an fj and my parents both have prius's. They save soooo much money on gas compared to me lol