Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

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Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby vnde3ta on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:58 +0000

Hi all just thought id post up a couple of pics of my 2012 FJ Cruiser so far. So far the aim of the build is to build the toughest IFS FJ in OZ.
Originally had her fitted with a Bilstein 3" lift and was then put onto Monster Rides and now running there first kit for an FJ Cruiser.

MOD LIST SO FAR:
ExpedtionOne Bar with Hella optilux fogs
VRS 9500 winch
ARB bash plate set
Safari Snorkel
TRD air filter
ARB compressor
RedArc dual battery system
2.5" Exhaust
Bandi Mount for arial
Uniden UHF
Draw system for rear
MPAC cargo barrier
Fourtrek mounts fot Hi-Lift and Shovel and Awning
Blackout front grill and mirrors.
Mickey Thompson MTZ 33"
Allpro rear upper and lower control arms
Super bumpstops in front.
Monster Rides fully adjustable with adjustable dampening in the front
Monster Rides Upper Control Arms
Monter Rides Rekon Rear Shocks

SOON TO BE DONE:
16x8 steelies
Body Mount Chop
Nitto 35" Mud Grapplers
Nitro Diff Gears

FUTURE MODS:
Adjustable Panhard Rod
Rear Coilovers
Diff Drop
Custom Bash Plates
Super Charger
Replacement long range tank
Rear Bar With Swing Out Tyre Carrier

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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby Stef on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:02 +0000

Sounds amazing! No pictures showing for me though
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby vnde3ta on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:07 +0000

and these are what she will be sitting on by the end of the month hopefully, 35" Nitto`s on some black steelies.

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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby mattwhite on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:39 +0000

Love it.
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby vnde3ta on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 12:58 +0000

Thanks mate
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby amitch888 on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 1:09 +0000

Nice set up mate
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby whitey89 on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 1:18 +0000

geez that looks awesome :twisted:
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby helmut79 on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 1:21 +0000

Very nice mate

My next rig will be an FJ
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby whitey89 on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 5:15 +0000

what steel wheels are they?
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby vnde3ta on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 5:26 +0000

Thanks for the replies guys hope to catch up with some of you in the future.
Which wheels you talking about whitey??? the ones im getting or the ones in the photo??
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby whitey89 on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 6:02 +0000

vnde3ta wrote:Thanks for the replies guys hope to catch up with some of you in the future.
Which wheels you talking about whitey??? the ones im getting or the ones in the photo??


the ones wrapped in the nittos
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby vnde3ta on Mon, 04 Feb 2013 6:33 +0000

they are AMERICAN RACING ATX ARTILLERY TEFLON i know Bob Jane sells the ATX Ledge in teflon so they should be able to get the Artillery as well

http://www.atxwheels.com/wheels/?siteid=5&groupid=52
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby DAVE07 on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 8:28 +0000

Have seen this in the flesh... Toughest Fj ive ever seen
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby Newi creeper on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 3:24 +0000

Nice truck man I love fjs ill be watching this build
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby vnde3ta on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 5:18 +0000

Thanks guys.
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby lukelux on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 6:40 +0000

vnde3ta wrote: So far the aim of the build is to build the toughest IFS FJ in OZ.

Tim



May have to compete with this one to be the toughest. Nice rig http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/?R=14207284
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby jaketrit on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 6:51 +0000

Nice Rig you have going so far and a good plan for it. There was an FJ on Carsales not long ago that had 6" lift 37s custom bar and stainless snorkel owned by a P plater
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Re: Not a Hilux but still a Toyota

Postby Hilux Max on Tue, 05 Feb 2013 6:52 +0000

lukelux wrote:
vnde3ta wrote: So far the aim of the build is to build the toughest IFS FJ in OZ.

Tim



May have to compete with this one to be the toughest. Nice rig http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/?R=14207284



I know him....thats Rob's FJ. Nice unit.

He's wheeled with both of us before...here's a vid of his FJ before the larger lift and 35's.....


Start at 35 secs....
http://s61.beta.photobucket.com/user/mmaaxx1977/media/Cobaw-FJ/20120722_102037.mp4.html#/user/mmaaxx1977/media/Cobaw-FJ/20120722_102037.mp4.html?&_suid=136006123670304835663712430967


Keep the build up coming Tim...on the right track mate. 8-)
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