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rustycruiser 11-05-2002, 09:13 AM Does anyone know anything about the FJ45 wagon at SEMA? From the pics, it looks like it is running around on mog axles suspended by aiirbags. Anyone know any more details? Who built it? http://www.4x44u.com/SEMA2002/LiveCoverage/Monday/MVC-826F.JPG http://www.4x44u.com/SEMA2002/LiveCoverage/Monday/MVC-827F.JPG rugburn 11-05-2002, 09:25 AM I think Daniel built it himself!:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :p Mustard Dog 11-05-2002, 09:28 AM Originally posted by rugburn I think Daniel built it himself!:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :p Needs another set of tires to be a Daniel "creation":D :flipoff2: TLCObsession 11-05-2002, 09:30 AM Sick!!!!! I want it ! Useless for the trails around here, but for a mall crawler and Moab truck - YeeHaaa! PJohnson 11-05-2002, 09:37 AM :eek: Check out that draglink angle. Can you say 'BUMPSTEER'?? Phil Stupid frnch jackasS 11-05-2002, 09:55 AM Originally posted by PJohnson :eek: Check out that draglink angle. Can you say 'BUMPSTEER'?? Phil That "thing" being just a showtruck, it shouldn't be big deal unfortunately... rims + hubcaps = bad omen :( Anyway... :shaking: Jason M 11-05-2002, 10:25 AM Apparently it belongs to the 4WP owner in Reno. 5 link, mog axles with an airbad suspension. The Air bags are pumped up fully in that pic.. Theoretically he has a hard time finding people to wheel with because he just "drives over everything" Donno, I'll get more pics later Box Rocket 11-05-2002, 01:08 PM MOIST!!!! wngrog 11-05-2002, 02:40 PM That thing is amazing. I really love it. :smokin: BJ On Roids 11-05-2002, 03:10 PM Originally posted by PJohnson :eek: Check out that draglink angle. Can you say 'BUMPSTEER'?? Phil its paralell to the panhard, doesnt that minimise the effects?? or something, i know having them paralell is good geez i really like it!! BJ On Roids 11-05-2002, 03:11 PM Originally posted by Jason M Theoretically he has a hard time finding people to wheel with because he just "drives over everything" BWAHAHAHAHA ive heard that about stock samurais too!! it depends who you hang with and how hard the shiat is that you're driving!! :D still i wouldnt knock it back if he wanted to give it to me kling-on 11-05-2002, 03:59 PM WOW ... I LIKE IT ,CAN I TAKE IT HOME :D RHINO 11-05-2002, 05:46 PM its paralell to the panhard, doesnt that minimise the effects?? you got it BJ, he shouldnt have any bumpsteer. and i'm sure its aired all the way up...... for the parking lot....... to impress girls...... orangefj45 11-05-2002, 07:57 PM i saw the truck about 6 months ago. he had shown some interest in attending the 45 run, but then i never heard back. might not have been roadworthy yet. i'm pretty sure that the whole floor is all fiberglass; mostlikely cause it was a rust bucket.:confused: i would like to check it out again cause last time i saw it i was not very impressed, although it looks like the truck turned out ok. the owner had told me that he wants to compete in some of the rock crawling competitions with it!? i guess we'll see.:D rustycruiser 11-05-2002, 09:25 PM Originally posted by orangefj45 i the owner had told me that he wants to compete in some of the rock crawling competitions with it!? i guess we'll see.:D :laughing: :laughing: I would like to see that! That thing would be destroyed on the first roll over. Don't get me wrong, I think it is a cool truck and I love the mog axles. But a rock crawling contest? Yeah right! High5 11-06-2002, 03:59 AM if i remember right that thing was a concept rig built quite a few years ago. it was not on mog axles or anywhere near that big at the time but it looks like the one that was in the mags. wngrog 11-06-2002, 04:14 AM Originally posted by High5 if i remember right that thing was a concept rig built quite a few years ago. it was not on mog axles or anywhere near that big at the time but it looks like the one that was in the mags. No Brian, that is a different rig. It was the Millen Cruiser with the Ind Suspension and Toy V8. rustycruiser 11-06-2002, 12:43 PM Originally posted by High5 if i remember right that thing was a concept rig built quite a few years ago. it was not on mog axles or anywhere near that big at the time but it looks like the one that was in the mags. Paint job makes it look similar, but it is different. Millens rig was widened 6 or 8 inches to get it to fit on the UZJ100 Cruiser's frame. This beast looks stock width, with xtra wide fenders. I like his solution to the normally termanal 45 wagon tailgate problem. (ie unobtanium handle etc) dieselcruiserhead 11-06-2002, 03:21 PM IIRC it was put on a tundra frame, more of a show piece than anything else. I'm told now some yokel at Toyota North America gets to drive it now every day. Bastard:D 60seriesguy 11-06-2002, 03:48 PM No, it was a UZJ100. You're thinking of the TLC concepts, one of which *did* use a Tundra frame or at least part of it. BJ On Roids 11-06-2002, 03:48 PM Originally posted by RHINO you got it BJ, he shouldnt have any bumpsteer. and i'm sure its aired all the way up...... for the parking lot....... to impress girls...... anyways, to swing it back to the topic it is still a sweet ride, and ill bet that panhard and steering rod would be close to level when at ride/drive height i still love it, awesome!! but my jealousy wants me to knock the 5 link mounts, that are hanging down in the rocks/mud :flipoff2: and whats with all the wheel nuts? is there two full sets, sumpin weirds goin awwn? are they hummer rims (forgive my ignorance) but they look like the pics ive seen of the mog/hummer combos Jason M 11-06-2002, 03:57 PM Originally posted by BJ On Roids it is still a sweet ride, and ill bet that panhard and steering rod would be close to level when at ride/drive height and whats with all the wheel nuts? is there two full sets, sumpin weirds goin awwn? are they hummer rims (forgive my ignorance) but they look like the pics ive seen of the mog/hummer combos The panhard and steering arms do return to almost level... Yep Hummer wheels with custom centers... I want..... Except for the silly chrome nuts.... RHINO 11-06-2002, 04:19 PM weather the retro cruiser was put on a tundra or UZJ is sorta irrelevant, the suspension is custom, front IFS is widened toy stuff and rear IRS is completely scratch built. rustycruiser 11-06-2002, 06:45 PM :) http://bbs.off-road.com/photobb/data/535/2dscn0968.jpg http://bbs.off-road.com/photobb/data/535/2dscn0967.jpg texican 11-06-2002, 06:49 PM Damn you gotta admit the "cool" factor is there............playing with the air bags that is. Needs to get rid of the chrome headlight rings and get a factory bezel..................this look only works on a FJ25.......... IMHO I'd take it:flipoff2: Butch ranger 11-06-2002, 06:54 PM That is undoubtedly the sweetest FJ45 wagon I have seen! Have to agree with the chrome, but at least its not "over-chromed"!:skull: Kaderabek 11-07-2002, 06:00 AM How's he doing that? Hydraulics? TJK Cruzilla 11-07-2002, 06:10 AM Air, alot of the Land Rovers use that kind of suspension Kaderabek 11-07-2002, 06:11 AM Originally posted by Cruzilla Air, alot of the Land Rovers use that kind of suspension Clearly not to that much advantage, however. Very cool. TJK | |