In Australia, a truck with a flatbed was made from a Kruzak

Tinman Fabrications has extensively modified a used FJ Cruiser to make the SUV suitable for hauling bulk cargo. I had to cut the body in half and add an insert to the frame, increasing the wheelbase to almost three meters. The aluminum platform was taken from the Australian commercial version of the Toyota Hilux, the rear wall of the cabin was taken from the Nissan Patrol!

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In Australia, Toyota offers factory trucks based on the aforementioned Hilux and Land Cruiser 70, but the owner wanted to add utility to the FJ Cruiser SUV. A 30-centimeter insert was added between the frame side members, a protective net and safety bar were installed behind the cab, and a wall was welded to the bow of the body with little effort. They didn’t even repaint the cabin itself!

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The functionality of the body is questionable, because the sides are low, although they open in three directions. The question of technology remains open, but most likely the craftsmen retained the standard naturally aspirated 4.0-liter gasoline V6, which is combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission, hard-wired all-wheel drive and a reduction gear. The donor differs from the regular FJ Cruiser in its “mud” tires and leaf spring rear suspension.

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Toyota itself is seriously thinking about expanding the Kruzak line. The Japanese auto giant plans to release two more models under the legendary name – with a monocoque body and electric power plants, to meet the needs of different focus groups.

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