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while I longer have my truck, 1st decide what will the truck be carrying and or towing. Big lifts bring added problems. most lifts will require new UCA,s to maintain the correct geometry, yes even a 2” lift. If you stay at the 2” lift you can accomadte most tires in the 34”-35” size And still...

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Photos of the build

I completed the rear storage system last spring. 100% built from 3/4” maple ply, i had a cabinet maker help build the units. They are glued with fuseit and screwed together. They are built in halves. Left half has 27”x48” drawer and a top access storage in the back, the right side has 19”x30“...

The bumpers are made be Expedition One The had a sale with free shipping back in march. Everything fit perfect my ony complanit it mediocre install instructions. Particularly on the rear. But i still would buy them again

My current build.

Headed out in one week Will post updated pictures of brute with wedge camper next week

There are several Fj’s with the 2.8 Cummins has acouple on ther web site Now that i have a bunch of time driving the R2.8 brute The best advice i can share ,IMO, is: its not as simple as stuffing the R2.8 in any vehicle. Unlike an LS, hemi, 4bta swap the R2.8 is sensitive to weight, gears tire...

Truck as it sits today. I am changing the camping setup that was on it at EXPO to a wedge style tent and shell that is being built now specifically for the brute. Also went back to 35” tires. The R 2.8 cummins is great If you want to see the truck it will be on display at SEMA for cummins builds

The Alu-Box’s cost $800 shipped to me Price is $580 picked up My zip is 24315 The problem with shipping is the boxing time consuming and $$$$ better to buy new IMO

Front runner slimline rack 1475 x 1354 mm. Includes mount accessories for ax, shovel & maxtrac. Also has two 120L alu-box with hanging mount. Has two sets of legs standard 7” rail mounted and 12” custom legs. Lights and tools not included Only mounted a couple months $1350.00

I believe they both sold!! Julio any suggestion on maps of Baja?

two new almanac's came up for sale on expo portal....$400!!!!!!..each I need to rent one

We have entered the Race category with the Brute This will be our first time into Baja