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Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Engine
Where's the beef? On this Moab Cruiser, it's under the hood. Although it's not the gas-sipping econ mill we might dream of, a Chevy big-block 396 cranks out a modest 325 ponies and loads of torque. A K&N air filter and Holley Avenger four-barrel carburetor assist aspiration with spent gasses sent aftward via a Flowmaster muffler system. Keeping it cool on hot summer days is a Griffin four-core aluminum radiator. A Painless wiring kit was used to maintain continuity with the original harness, and reliable starts are ensured via a RedTop Optima. Rogers also managed to shoehorn in a Ready Welder and an ARB compressor.		 Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Rear Suspension Rear View
We don't want any snap-'em-anywhere toothpicks on our dream rig. Out back is a stout Dana 70 fitted with an ARB locker and 5.13 gears. A pair of Alcan springs and custom shackles provide plenty of support and articulation. For extended treks, a Summit 22-gallon fuel cell is tucked in between the framerails.		 Toyota Fj40 Big Block V8 Dashboard
There is nothing like the feeling of wheeling Moab with the windshield kicked down and a warm breeze in your face. Protected by a six-point rollcage and steel top, occupants ride comfortably in a pair of PRP racing seats. A full set of Auto Meter gauges keep an eye on system vitals, and a JVC stereo is protected from the elements (and wandering hands) by a Tuffy Security center console.
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When Rogers' wife Kristen had their first child, it was time to carry on the family tradition of four-wheeling. For their 2-year-old son Shane, Rogers centered a PRP racing seat fitted with a five-point harness in the back. Not a bad view for a 2-foot-tall crumb-cruncher.
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