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1976 FJ40 based buggy "Bugly" PICS!
1976 FJ40 based buggy. Drivetrain is original 2F with Howell Fuel injection throttle body. Computer is in glove box. SM420 4 speed with granny low 1st. Marlin ToyBox with 4.6 (4.7?) gears extra low gears in it. Mini truck transfer case with Longfield billet output shaft. Budbuilt skid plate/belly pan built for the doubler set up. (was designed for a mini-truck, modified to fit FJ40 framerails.) Rear output flange custom made for mini-truck CV joint. Twin stick shifter in t-case from Front Range Off Road.
Front axle is RockCrusher high pinion Dana 60, 5.13:1 gears, ARB air locker. Chrome-moly inner and outer axles. Longfield indestructible U-joints. TeraFlex drive slugs. Poison Spyder high steer arms. Aluminum drag link and tie rod. West Texas Off Road "Redneck Ram" hydraulic assist. Custom built 3 link suspension, 6" lift Jeep TJ coils, long travel (14") shocks. Roll cage built to allow for future installation of coil-overs. Upper shock mounts go through firewall and connect to main part of cage.
Rear axle is GM 14 bolt, 5.13:1 gears, ARB air locker. Disk brakes. Stock axle shafts. Ruff-Stuff diff cover. Suspension is custom built 4 link, sitting on 4" lift Jeep TJ coils, long travel (14") shocks. pinion flange is custom made piece from High Angle Drive line that allows use of Toyota driveshafts with 14 bolt pinion.
Sitting on 42" bias IROKs, 98% tread left. one brand new spare.
Raceline Monster beadlock wheels (new last fall) 17"x 8.75", 8 lug
Other stuff:
ARB compressor under the hood.
Warn 8274 with remote.
Kirkey aluminum seats.
CNC cutting brakes for rear calipers.
Fuel cell mounted in rear.
Frame is cut off behind seats and become tube-chassis from there.
I traded a CNC Bridgeport vertical mill for this truck last April. Since then, I have spent many thousands of dollars "finishing it up".
The suspension was all hand built by a friend of mine that has owned a 4x4 shop for 25 years. It flexes like crazy.
Build thread---->https://forum.ih8mud.com/hoosier-cruisers/290783-project-buildup-bugly.html
located in Elkhart, IN. Delivery can be negotiated.
Between what I've traded to get it, time spent and money spent- I have over $25K in it.
I'd like to get $17,500. But in this economy, that isn't going to happen. Realistically I'll get more like $14-$15K.
So, since the forum rules call for a specific price- $15,000 Or Best Offer. Best offer could include delivery to your door.
Luke
1976 FJ40 based buggy. Drivetrain is original 2F with Howell Fuel injection throttle body. Computer is in glove box. SM420 4 speed with granny low 1st. Marlin ToyBox with 4.6 (4.7?) gears extra low gears in it. Mini truck transfer case with Longfield billet output shaft. Budbuilt skid plate/belly pan built for the doubler set up. (was designed for a mini-truck, modified to fit FJ40 framerails.) Rear output flange custom made for mini-truck CV joint. Twin stick shifter in t-case from Front Range Off Road.
Front axle is RockCrusher high pinion Dana 60, 5.13:1 gears, ARB air locker. Chrome-moly inner and outer axles. Longfield indestructible U-joints. TeraFlex drive slugs. Poison Spyder high steer arms. Aluminum drag link and tie rod. West Texas Off Road "Redneck Ram" hydraulic assist. Custom built 3 link suspension, 6" lift Jeep TJ coils, long travel (14") shocks. Roll cage built to allow for future installation of coil-overs. Upper shock mounts go through firewall and connect to main part of cage.
Rear axle is GM 14 bolt, 5.13:1 gears, ARB air locker. Disk brakes. Stock axle shafts. Ruff-Stuff diff cover. Suspension is custom built 4 link, sitting on 4" lift Jeep TJ coils, long travel (14") shocks. pinion flange is custom made piece from High Angle Drive line that allows use of Toyota driveshafts with 14 bolt pinion.
Sitting on 42" bias IROKs, 98% tread left. one brand new spare.
Raceline Monster beadlock wheels (new last fall) 17"x 8.75", 8 lug
Other stuff:
ARB compressor under the hood.
Warn 8274 with remote.
Kirkey aluminum seats.
CNC cutting brakes for rear calipers.
Fuel cell mounted in rear.
Frame is cut off behind seats and become tube-chassis from there.
I traded a CNC Bridgeport vertical mill for this truck last April. Since then, I have spent many thousands of dollars "finishing it up".
The suspension was all hand built by a friend of mine that has owned a 4x4 shop for 25 years. It flexes like crazy.
Build thread---->https://forum.ih8mud.com/hoosier-cruisers/290783-project-buildup-bugly.html
located in Elkhart, IN. Delivery can be negotiated.
Between what I've traded to get it, time spent and money spent- I have over $25K in it.
I'd like to get $17,500. But in this economy, that isn't going to happen. Realistically I'll get more like $14-$15K.
So, since the forum rules call for a specific price- $15,000 Or Best Offer. Best offer could include delivery to your door.
Luke
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