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I originally bought this truck when the odometer read 9400 miles, since then I had installed a secondary tank in the main cabin under the passenger seat, last november i took it to get a complete revamp of the engine and drivelines all receipts can be included and made available. The below description is what was done back in 2006. I have had the truck since 2010 and have only put 10,626 miles on the engine, and it runs like a champ. A very reliable truck always cranks up even with the recent ice storms, never ceases to amaze me. I hate to get rid of her, but we are expanding the family and will need to start down sizing some of my toys. Please see the details from the original restoration by Rocky Mountain Cruisers.

RMC Outback Roof Rack

RMC Outback Bush Guard

6 KC Daylighter Lights with stone guards

Rear Pro Comp Work Lights

RMC Outback Swing Away Rack System

Safari Snorkel

9500 lb Warn Winch

Steel Horse Super Seats

Bushwacker Fender Flares

Rock Crawler Steel Wheels

Tuffy Security Console

RMC Overhead Console were added to this FJ40.

This vehicle is equipped with a new Chevy Small Block Engine and GM Serpentine Belt Drive System, and a 5 speed Toyota Transmission with front disc brakes.

Cruiser comes complete with Vintage Air Conditioning, AGR Power steering System, factory roll bar, front Steel Horse Super seats, rear jump seats, rear heater, Tuffy Security Console, and AM/FM/CD. During the restoration the rear quarter panels, and front fenders were replaced.

The cruiser was then primed with 4 coats of high build primer and painted outside with 5 coats of Martin Senour Acrylic Enamel Freeborn Red paint. The interior was painted to match and then 4 coats of bedliner were applied to the floors.

The dash was recovered and a clinometer was installed. New quarters and inner fender wells were installed and finished. Rear channel was completely rebuilt. Body tub was cleaned, primed and undercoated. Interior of tub was cleaned, primed, painted, and then 4 coats of liner were installed.

The engine was topped off with Edelbrock Multi Port fuel injection.

A custom exhaust was built. Suspension work was completed with a Skyjacker 4" lift and Rancho RS5000 shocks. Greasable shackles, pins, and ubolt skid plates were all installed.

The following is a list of parts that were replaced and services that were performed during the restoration process.

Parts Replaced

High quality front turn signals and tail lights

Front bumper

Front door window channels

Weather stripping all doors

Front, side and rear emblems

Rear reflectors

Shifter knobs

New poly tank

Dash cover

Recovered jump seats

New headliner

New Aussie vinyl mat kit (front and rear)

Fan belts

Heater hoses

Oil and oil filter

Spark plugs

Cap

Rotor

Wires

Air and fuel filters

Shocks

Skyjacker 4" lift kit

Front axle seals (inner and outer)

New rotors

Front calipers

Pads

Shoes

New brake hoses and brake lines

All new wheel bearings front and rear

Tie rod ends

Wheel cylinders

Heavy duty clutch kit

Knuckle seals

Transmission and transfer case were rebuilt and reinstalled

Complete cooling system was replaced and new fluids added

Charging system tested

New battery and battery tray installed

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