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It would be different - the FJ (from observation, not from personal experience) is geared for a low RPM torquey motor and therefore the Chebbie swap works pretty well. The 4Runner drivetrain was set up for a motor that can spin. But there ain't nuttin' wrong with a 5VZ, dat's fer shur. Could be cool, but it won't be the same as the 4Runner.
 
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I'd love to have the 2nd one but I need another truck like I need a hole in my head. Wife not working with a kid i'd have to sell stock and hide it at treeroots... lol
 
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Gullwing doors for your FZJ80 or LX450

Get them while they are hot! Like the Lambo 90 degree doors but now available in Gullwing style :eek:.

Gullwing doors
 
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timmbuck2 said:
this would probably be a good idea if I want to put a car seat in the back of a 40??

NEWBIE Timm....I should change my name....

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Problem is that they don't usually have seat belts, and I think you'll hear the same speil from everyone that a 40 is not a good/safe vehicle to haul little ones in.

A lot of the Conferr seats had storage boxes under them, which is a nice feature.
 
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people have done it though. I can see how it's potentially unsafe when the little ones are next to the rollbar in the jumpseats, but if you had a bench seat with good belts I don't think it's any less safe than any other vehicle...but I don't have children.

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a 40 is not a good/safe vehicle to haul little ones in.
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subzali said:
people have done it though. I can see how it's potentially unsafe when the little ones are next to the rollbar in the jumpseats, but if you had a bench seat with good belts I don't think it's any less safe than any other vehicle...but I don't have children.
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40's are top heavy and prone to roll, no padding inside, lots of metal edges... even with a good forward facing seat with belts it seems like an unnecessary risk. Just my opinion, which is usually not worth much. If I ever have kids, we'll take the 60 and leave the 40 home. :thumb:
 
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timmbuck2 said:
this would probably be a good idea if I want to put a car seat in the back of a 40??

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Timm,

My 2 cents but I'd look for something more car seat "friendly". The confer seats are pretty much a straight "L" shape that IMO wouldn't hold a car seat right. I've been chasing rear seats for my 40 for awhile now...The bestop ones aren't bad and they have ones that "fold and tumble". Right now I'm either going to go with a 2nd row Durango seat with the center part cut out or Trailblazer front bucket seats with the integrated seat belts. I've got two older Durango middle row seats so if it works I'll post up some pics. Having a Durango I know how the kids seats fit and I was able to measure for the fit. And, if all works out they will fold and tumble as well :). The issue would be the belts which is why the front buckets out of a Trailblazer with integrated belts would be REAL nice...size wise though they are big (comfy) and might look a little odd...

However, if you do decide to put little ones in the back I would highly recommend a full cage for added safety even if you don't plan to offroad much in the 40 :thumb:
 
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corsair23 said:
Timm,

My 2 cents but I'd look for something more car seat "friendly". The confer seats are pretty much a straight "L" shape that IMO wouldn't hold a car seat right. I've been chasing rear seats for my 40 for awhile now...The bestop ones aren't bad and they have ones that "fold and tumble". Right now I'm either going to go with a 2nd row Durango seat with the center part cut out or Trailblazer front bucket seats with the integrated seat belts. I've got two older Durango middle row seats so if it works I'll post up some pics. Having a Durango I know how the kids seats fit and I was able to measure for the fit. And, if all works out they will fold and tumble as well :). The issue would be the belts which is why the front buckets out of a Trailblazer with integrated belts would be REAL nice...size wise though they are big (comfy) and might look a little odd...

However, if you do decide to put little ones in the back I would highly recommend a full cage for added safety even if you don't plan to offroad much in the 40 :thumb:
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absolutely...a cage would be in the plans. This would not be a common occurence, but would hate to have to leave the 40 home on a beautiful Friday afternoon because I am picking him up from daycare...thanks for the opinions everyone!!

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