lolz. overbuilt stuff.

[SS1LE02]

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/misc-technical-discussion/76161-broken-frame-saga.html

[Iroc-Z]

So they are replacing frames instead of welding them?

[SDK]

Thats crazy

[Gipper]

It's an Fj Cruiser, what do you expect?

[Jeffescortlx]

I was expecting some rust rot, but it it looks like a the metal just tore.

[LS1Z28]

Good to know.

[Fernanernie]

I was expecting some rust rot, but it it looks like a the metal just tore.

Broke right off at the edge of the weld

I would guess that the frame is too thin at that point to support the motor. Perhaps some additional gusseting as well as not relying on such a small area as the only stress point would be a better plan


OVERBUILT!!

[Bmikkalson]

Broke right off at the edge of the weld

I would guess that the frame is too thin at that point to support the motor. Perhaps some additional gusseting as well as not relying on such a small area as the only stress point would be a better plan


OVERBUILT!!

You should write and tell Toyota.. You seem to have a grasp on this!

[GoldenPlump]

Toyota has had a shit ton of problems with their FJ frames/bodies.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forums/problems-dealer-service/33440-engine-bay-body-rips.html

[tim]

Every forum needs a mobile version like TCS has.

[YouNeverSawMeHere]

Broke right off at the edge of the weld

I would guess that the frame is too thin at that point to support the motor. Perhaps some additional gusseting as well as not relying on such a small area as the only stress point would be a better plan


OVERBUILT!!

In regards to process welding..... the machine may have been set at too high of voltage... too hot. It sometimes makes the pieces you are welding together brittle around the weld(slag develops a glass like appearance)... the weld is strong but then you have over heated the material's joints around the heat zone which will directly effect any tempering that the material may have had to begin with.

And after looking at the photos... I am 100% sure that was the case... now they probably go back and have to inspect the other frames that came out that day to see if it will be a pattern. Assembly lines are awesome but its shit like this that makes you wonder if its worth building them so fast that you lose quality. I am sure that if this story gets any bigger than toyota will make him sign a gag order, they are liable and at least the guy is happy and got what he wanted.

[Max Power]

Those FJs are weird to drive. Because if the vertical front window and the length of the roof overhang in front of the driver, you cant see the stoplight across the street while waiting at an intersection. Really annoying and not terribly well researched.

[ACRucrazy]

Toyota has had a shit ton of problems with their FJ frames/bodies.

http://www.fjcruiserforums.com/forum...body-rips.html

326 pages.

[Paul Revere]

WTF!

[Bmikkalson]

Those FJs are weird to drive. Because if the vertical front window and the length of the roof overhang in front of the driver, you cant see the stoplight across the street while waiting at an intersection. Really annoying and not terribly well researched.

Ok, good to know. I can see how you tied the motor mount problem with the the front window.