Here’s the FJ Cruiser ute that Toyota wouldn’t make

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An enthusiast has transformed the popular FJ Cruiser into a single-cab ute that, from a distance, looks similar thing disconnected the Toyota accumulation line.

Built by Melton, Victoria-based Tinman Fabrications successful a two-year transformation, the task progressive removing the SUV’s rear bodywork, extending the chassis, adding a tray, and sourcing aggregate parts from different vehicles.

The effect is simply a “still not finished” one-of-a-kind Australian special, which the proprietor intends to usage arsenic a regular driver.

The task began by cutting the FJ’s assemblage down the beforehand doors and welding successful a factory-looking rear cab wall, which was sourced from a Nissan Patrol GU ute.

At 2690mm the FJ’s wheelbase was excessively abbreviated for the intended tray, truthful the proprietor chose to chopped its framework and adhd a 300mm chassis extension.

A sizeable tray was past fitted, arsenic were bead-lock wheels wrapped successful chunky all-terrain tyres.

As for the leftover rear conception of the FJ’s body, the proprietor has repurposed it to go retention for a toolbox.

The translation was posted connected Tinman Fabrications’ Facebook page, which has truthful acold received astir 20,000 affirmative reactions and been shared successful aggregate owners’ groups.

The FJ Cruiser was produced from 2006 until 2022, though it was axed locally successful 2016.

Related to the LandCruiser Prado, its plan paid homage to the FJ40 off-roader.

Toyota is reportedly looking to resurrect the FJ nameplate, this clip connected a caller tiny SUV apt based connected the HiLux Champ ute.