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Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Front Suspension Detail
In Moab's twisty chutes, ladders and off-camber ledges, a supple suspension can make or break a rig's trailability. Rogers started with a spring-over conversion, adding a pair of flexy 2.5-inch Rancho leafs up front. A single Rancho 9000 adjustable shock provides ample damping over a wide range of conditions. Crumpled fenders are one of the most common afflictions we see on the trail. Exo-cages are one option but add a considerable amount of weight. To protect the soft body parts, Rogers integrated round tubing from the front bumper to a pair of rock sliders.		 Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Belly Pan
We like this: a completely flat belly pan that extends forward to protect the tranny. No matter how beefy your drivetrain is, if you stuff a chunk of granite or other unyielding obstacle into the T-case, there's a good chance you'll be heading back to camp on foot, or on the end of a towstrap. Hidden behind a 0.375-inch skidplate is a Centerforce clutch, a GM SM465 granny-Low four-speed, and a 3.8:1 Atlas II transfer case.		 Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Inside Rear Wheel Detail
In Moab, you are either on the edge of a cliff, the bottom of a canyon, or traversing a ledge from one to the other. In each case, precise braking is a must, and four-wheel disc brakes are the way to do it. Capping each end of the Dana 70 rear axle are GM rotors and calipers on custom-fabbed flange brackets.
Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Rear Suspension Detail
Out back, a Johnny Joint mounted torque rod from Rocky Mountain Off-Road eliminates spring wrap and keeps the Dana 70 where it should be. Parking-brake duties are managed by a High Angle driveline brake, and for those day runs that turn to night runs, strategically mounted utility lights illuminate unforeseen obstacles. A pair of 1-ton High Angle CV drivelines fitted with 1410 U-joints direct power fore and aft.		 Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 High Steer Setup
The nastier the terrain, the more important it is to protect your steering components. This Moab Cruiser sports a trick, behind-the-axle high-steer setup.		 Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Front Angle Detail
Up front, an ARB-equipped Dana 60 handles the slickrock traction versus horsepower equation. A spring-over setup with inverted U-bolts maximizes clearance, while a Rock Ram steering box and hydraulic slave unit assist in turning the 39-inch BFGs.
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