# 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser (Rear Locker) – 169k Miles – Clean AZ Frame

**Price:** $15,600 OBO

**Mileage:** 169,000 miles

**Location:** Salt Lake City / Kearns, UT (84118)

**Title Status:** Clean Title in Hand (Paid Off)

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**Note on Sale:** I had zero intention of selling this. I’m being forced to let it go due to a divorce court order. I bought it in January for $15,500 and put another $5,000 into getting it dialed in. I didn't spend 5k on build ons. I spent in on the stuff that matters. I was almost done bringing it back to life. I know labor and love don't raise the market price, and I'm taking a total loss on the hours and investment here. Financially, it was worth far more to me to just drive out the remaining 150k+ miles it has left, but my loss is your gain. As an FJ enthusiast (I've owned 6 and currently have 3...now 2), I built this right with zero shortcuts.

I didn't even shine it up for the listing just to get a temporary 3-day gloss—this is its honest, real-world condition as you’ll see it every day (though I’m happy to detail and shine it up for you if you'd like). Lesson learned: make sure to prenup your FJs. Haha.

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## Highlights

* **Clean Title & Paid Off:** Title in hand, ready for a clean transfer.
* **Lower Miles:** Only 169k miles (significantly lower than most 200k+ mile FJs on the local market).
* **Zero Frame Rust:** Arizona vehicle brought to Utah a year ago. Clean undercarriage with none of the typical mountain/salt road rust issues.
* **Rear Locker:** RWD base model equipped with factory rear locking differential—great for camping, desert runs, and light off-roading.
* **Modern Amenities:** My goal with this build was to bring it right into 2026, pairing the classic Toyota reliability with the full comfort and feel of a modern new car.
* **Turn-Key Reliability:** Heavy mechanical lifting is completely done (brakes, tires, fluids, fuel system).
Cupholders Modern cups.
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## Drivetrain & Maintenance (All Recent)

* Complete engine and transmission flush done.
* Fuel lines and injectors fully flushed (driven exclusively with premium gas).
* Brand new tires with matching brand-new spare (includes new tire cover).
* Brand new dealership brakes and new tire pressure sensors (TPMS) installed.
* New battery (6 months old).
* All-new light bulbs, new side mirror glass, and upgraded heavy-duty tow package.

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## Custom Professional Audio & Tech (Car Concepts Install)

*As an audio engineer by trade, I had this system professionally done for modern daily driving:*

* **Head Unit:** Pioneer touchscreen deck with built-in Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. Hardwired to ECU display to read exact tire pressure per wheel, backup camera, and vehicle indicators.
* **Sound System:** Pioneer tweeters, door speakers, and rear speakers, powered by an Alpine amplifier under the driver’s seat.
* **Subwoofer:** 10-inch JL Audio sub with a dedicated, custom hardware bass control knob.

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## Interior & Comfort

* Custom-fitted premium leather seat covers made specifically for the FJ Cruiser front and back
* Brand new floor mats all around.
* Seamlessly integrated backup camera with hidden bumper wiring.
* Hand-sewn leather steering wheel wrap included.
* Slide tray for middle console to stash personal items
* modern cup holders, or pull for bigger reusable water bottles (seems small but it's a gem)

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## Full Transparency / Known Minor Items

I believe in 100% honesty so there are no surprises on a test drive:

1. **Front Bushing:** Needs a front right control arm bushing replaced (~$80 DIY or ~$200–$250 shop repair). Causes a slight pull to the right.
2. **Clear Coat:** Peeling clear coat on the driver’s side front quarter panel (quoted ~$350 to sand and re-clear).
3. **Cosmetic:** Hairline crack in rear tail light lens and 6 very small door dings (paint intact). Trim plastics were painted black by previous owner (easily popped off with a 13mm/clip tool to paint-match or re-black).
4. **Mirror Bulbs:** Needs passenger mirror light bulb and driver-side orange section bulb (15-minute fix).

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## Summary

Engine, transmission, fuel system, tires, brakes, and a $2k+ audio system are already taken care of. Drives smooth as a brand-new car and easily has another 150k+ miles left in it.

they only let me post 20 pics but i have like 50 if you need to see them. Let me know.

**Price is $14,200 OBO. Open to reasonable cash or cashier's check offers in person.**