October 2014 | Volume 7 | Issue 4

Photos by Angie Williams

You already know that the annual FJ Summit in Ouray, Colorado is the premier Toyota off road event in the country (perhaps the world). You know that every year hundreds of FJ Cruisers, Toyota Trucks, 4Runners, and Land Cruisers trek to Ouray, Colorado for a few days of trails, friends, and fun. You know that more vendors attend this event than any other, and the FJ Summit Raffle is legendary.

For our coverage this year, let’s delve into some things you may not know about the FJ Summit:
•    You may not know that the 5 day event takes more than ten months of hard work to plan.
•    You may not know that of the eight years of the event, only a very few people have been to every single one.
•    You may not know how rare it is for an event this size to be given access to trails in the way that the Summit is allowed.
•    You may not know that without the countless volunteers who spend an entire week in Ouray helping the FJ Summit crew, this event would not be possible.

We are all familiar with what we use a winch for and that there are so many “brands” on the market.  How do you choose the right brand for you?  My thought? I try to find the best bang for my buck.  

Function:
All brands function the same way.  You unspool them, connect to a winch point, and pull yourself out of trouble or over an obstacle.

Reliability:
All brands are put together with the same essential parts, but that is where these basic similarities end.  I have used a few of the other brands out there and we have disassembled several of them to investigate what sets one apart from the rest.  Some have bigger brushes.  Some have different types of braking systems.  Any way you look at a winch, they are purchased and installed to get you out of a situation that you do not want to be in and usually at a time that is less than optimal.  That being said, this is one mod that you should not skimp on the quality.

We're so excited to present the most packed issue of Toyota Cruisers & Trucks Magazine yet! We have over 30 articles covering everything from the FJ Summit to 12V Fridge Accessories. We have new contributors, great photos, articles, and thoughts from our amazing editors, and a few new surprises!

We're happy to welcome Daniel Markofsky as our new Land Cruiser Editor, and Adam Durazo as our Digital Editor. You've already seen Adam's work right here on the site, and Daniel is already gracing our pages with some amazing photography. Jonathan Harris is now our Editor in Chief, and the lovely Angie Williams is now Associate Publisher. TCT Magazine is on the move and gearing up for SEMA Show, but before we go, checkout what's inside the October 2014 issue:

• FJ Summit #8 from Ouray
• CruiserFest 2014
• Hundreds in the Hills
• Anasazi Overland Adventure
• Pelfrybilt Gas Tank Skid Install
• Well Built 4Runners
• Baja Taco Trip
• 100's in the Hills
• The FIRST TRD Pro Tacoma
• Helton Hotwater System Install
• [FRAMED]: Red Cone, Arch Canyon, Poison Spyder, FJ Summit, Black Bear Pass
• Introducing the FJ-UTE 4 Door FJ-40 Land Cruiser
• Toytec Lifts Profile
• Vehicle Survival
• More Installs: Come Up Winch | Anti-Dark | 100 Series Cutting Board
• 12v Fridge Accessories and Tembo Tusk Dutch Oven Table
• Recipes!
• Expeditions 7 Intro
• Join the TCT Trail Team!

Don't forget, you can now get TCT delivered straight to your iPad via the TCT Magazine app. At just $2.99 per issue, or $9.99 for an annual subscription, it's the best way to experience Toyota Cruisers, Trucks, and SUVs. We include videos & slideshows for many articles, and everything is fully interactive!

We're also excited to welcome two new sponsors to this issue: Give a warm welcome to legendary ARB USA and Come Up Winch!

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