I have seen stretched FJ40 on FZJ80 frames. Just wondering if anyone has try it with a 1st Generation 4Runner. I know that this will require some insane amount of labor hours, but can you imagine a convertible 4RJ80? I currently own both. So thats a good start. Is this idea even possible?
1st Generation 4Runner body on FZJ80 frame.
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I own both too and thought about it. problem is the 1st gen engine bay is so short, hood slopes down alot and the 1fzfe is a long motor. I had to squeeze in a 5 cylinder Benz in mine, there is no room for a 6th cylinder, plus a rad and clutch/electric fan
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Anything is possible with the right plan and labour. Try it. Will be sweet as.
quasi has the same concern I do - length of engine bay. Might be worth taking a tape measure to see exactly how close things would be.
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I parked both trucks side by side and there is no way that 6 inline will fit the 4Runner's bay. Unless you modified the grill, move radiator somewhere else or change engines to something shorter. I saw a 4 Runner with a chevy 5.3. on Youtube with a Very clean set up. Or go Mercedes Diesel on FZJ80 frame with 4 Runner Body. How is the 5 cylinder engine on Horse power?
Just thinking about it makes me want to find out what would be the best engine to use.
Just thinking about it makes me want to find out what would be the best engine to use.
Check out my rig. A 1993 FJ80 with a 87 4Runner body on it. I streched the dog house only 5.5 inches it was really easy. Have 4 cylinder in it but inline six or anything else would also fit easy. My sig is MYTTOY on this forum and Pirate4X4.
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That is a cool rig. How is the ride with the 80 suspension on such a light body? I would imagine there is at least 1000 lbs difference between the FZJ80 and the 4Runner body. If you have a link with more pictures I would greatly appreciate.
