We might never see another Toyota FJ Cruiser, so an Australian motorhead took matters into their own hands and created a unique pickup truck.
While the Land Cruiser FJ45 included a pickup truck variant until 1986, it was never sold in Australia.
That’s exactly why the owner of a local workshop completely transformed their FJ Cruiser into a pickup to use as a daily driver.
But how did they do it?
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The Australian enthusiast went to great lengths to get a pickup bed on their reliable SUV.
Why, you ask?
Because the entire project took around two years to complete.
Toyota discontinued the FJ Cruiser with a Final Edition series a while ago, but this transformation holds its legacy.
At first, they had to find a bed that would fit perfectly in the FJ Cruiser.
And they did — they chose one made for a Nissan Patrol GU for this project.
Further, the motorhead chopped the body behind the front doors and sealed the gaping hole by welding a wall.
Next up, they extended the chassis by 11.8 inches to strengthen the wheelbase.
You need a stronger chassis to support a large bed, of course.
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And finally, it was time to complete the transformation.
On the rear side, an aluminum utility tray is now accompanied by a tailgate, matching fenders, and aftermarket LED lights.
It almost looks factory-made.
After looking at this, who wouldn’t want to convert their SUV into a beast pickup truck?
The truck also got a new set of wheels wrapped in all-terrain tires to put the cherry on the cake.
After waiting two years, the shop owner will have Australia’s only two-seater FJ Cruiser pickup as his daily driver.
It’s the perfect two-seater FJ Cruiser pickup truck that Toyota never made.
So, who is really behind this transformation?
The project comes from Australia’s Tinman Fabrications, a local customization shop in Victoria.
And to be clear, they’re not new to this game — the workshop is known for excellent utility conversions from major SUVs.
