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40 series ute conversion

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40 series ute conversion

Post by '75fj40 »

Can anyone out there tell me how easy it is to convert my 1975 fj40 hardtop into a tray back?

thought about getting the roof off a 45 and mounting that for lengths then custom fabricating a tray. any ideas?

thanks.
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Post by Dannyboy »

wouldn't be easier to get the whole cab and bolt it on save some cutting.
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Post by vk7ybi »

You can put a 45 cab on and shift the rear axle back or put a 45 roof on the 40 tub..
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Post by MrGrim »

contact Eureka 4x4 in melb he has a kit to do it
71 fj40 front shackle reversal +3" , 55 rear springs +3", 35 15.5 claws , 60 diff's 4wheel disc's , SOON TO BE WINDSOR V8 + 5 speed
74 fj40 stock but very clean
84 bj40 3b stock and unloved
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Post by bj on roids »

But you end up with a miniature tray
hands and mums dont count!!!
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Post by hj 45 »

Should I do this to my rusted out shorty? Yay or nay?
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Re: 40 series ute conversion

Post by Frankenyota »

best bet is to put a ute cab on your chassis, then flip your rear springs around to gain some wheel base. It also moves your rear wheels away from the cab.
What is your hard top like?
If you r interested in selling it let me know.

Cheers
Matt
'83 dual cab lux, v6 auto, duals, RUF, crossova steering, IFS rears, 35" MTRS
2000 HZJ105 turbo with extras
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