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[*] posted on 11-20-2012 at 05:31 PM
Cargo capacity for FJ Cruiser?


Hi all,

We need to pick up some new batteries for our house, question is can a FJ Cruiser take the load? I looked online and found 1325 lbs as the upper limit, but we are looking at 1400lbs of batteries plus our own weight. Our FJ has aftermarket DeMello suspension, so I wonder if it would be ok. We plan to put the weight as far forward as possible. Any thoughts here?

thanks!

[Edited on 11-21-2012 by astrobaja]




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[*] posted on 11-20-2012 at 05:43 PM


If I were you I would go for it. Most probably your after-market suspension will help, but the wheel bearings are the weak part of the equation. Still, you "over weight" is slight, and I don't think any problem.

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[*] posted on 11-20-2012 at 08:00 PM


I would be more concerned with whether or not they would fit in the car. One thing that I don't like about our FJ is the 2 level floor when you fold down the seats and no matter what we put in there it never seems to fit well.....maybe it's just faulty packing planning.:?::?:



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[*] posted on 11-20-2012 at 08:45 PM
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I have my back seat out of my sedan and so far have had 2 different 70hp outboards in her..and The look from folks when I unloaded them was pricless......K&T:cool:
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