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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    We got all the factory suspension brackets cut off and ground down to. Filled 98 yes 98 holes in the front section of the frame rails. Also got the tub back on the chassis. time to install the drive train and start laying out the new link suspension.
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    ya its shiny. will tone down a lot when the wrap is done though
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    a few more.....
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    all updates will be posted to our site. lots of pics and info there. we have had the body mounted and it fit great for what we are building. however if you are gonna build this on a stock 80 chassis there is a problem. the cowl is about 5" to far forward. this pushes the back of the front fender...
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    wont allow me to post anymore then 5 files?
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    We got the body mounted up yesterday. Aside from having to slightly open a hole or two it fit perfect. body takes up the entire frame. no frame sticking out in front like a 40. I am just amazed how strong these bodies are and how well built. Now we get started removing un needed frame brackets.
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    Delancy im not sure why youre sending me that link?? it means nothing to me as i said the body in the pic is mine. in fact the body in the video on their page is mine. the video has been posted for sometime now. regardless the body is now here at the shop and ready to fit on the chassis.
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    4 door fj40 body on 80 frame

    The body in the pic posted above is my body. we took delivery today from moab. the body does mount up directly to an 80 frame. we have been working with aqualu since last year on this project. while i know this build isnt for the purist it's one i have wanted to do for about 5 years now. we...
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