Auction-Rig// FJ 55// The Beast

Highlights:

"The Beast" is a One-of-a-Kind Land Cruiser build

Built with Four Wheeler Magazine's Top Truck Challenge in mind during both the planning and build phases.

There's not a single mile on "The Beast" since the orginal build. It is started regularly.
Engine: GM 5.3L Vortec V8, 29,000 miles on this motor
Transmission: B&M TH350 – No miles

Full drive train, suspension, and related details are listed in the column at right.
Information from the owner are listed below the following photographs.

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FJ 55 Owner Reports

Title

I do not have a title for "The Beast" as the previous owner did not have one. However I went through all the hoops with the DMV and did get it registered as an off road vehicle and they gave it a new VIN. Officially with the state of Utah it is a non-titled Off highway vehicle. I have all that paperwork.


The features on this Rig are endless.

"The Beast" is truly a "one of a kind" Cruiser.

More information may be forthcoming on "The Beast." Please check back.

Bidding Options

To Bid, you can:

1Register for CruiserFest and bid during the live auction which starts at 4 pm on Saturday, June 25th (full schedule)

2Call 877-PROFFITT to place your bid in advance over the telephone.

FJ55-Restoration // DETAIL

"The Beast" Drive Train

  • 2000 Chevy 5.3L Vortec – 29k miles
  • Custom ECM
  • AFE intake
  • B&M TH350 – No miles
  • Winters Shifter
  • HD cooler
  • Howards torque convertor
  • NP203/205 doubled – rebuilt with no miles
  • Northwest Fab doubler and twin stick
  • Cased clocked for flat belly pan
  • High angle drivelines – 1410 and 1350 CV series joints
  • Rockwell 2.5 ton axles – 6.72:1 ratio
  • Detroit locker – not installed
  • Pinion brakes

"The Beast" Suspension

  • Airbag 4-link 23” travel rear, 16” travel front individually controllable for forced articulation
  • Airbags have internal bump stops
  • Greaseable flex joints
  • Currie, Rubicon Express, Terraflex Currie Antirock sway bar
  • ProComp ES9000 shocks

Tires/Wheels

  • 20x10 Military HEMMT two-piece with internal runflats (double bead-lock)
  • 46” Goodyear 395/85R20 MV/T Military tires (plus one extra)

Additional

  • AFCO Racing double-pass aluminum radiator, custom shroud
  • Howe/PSC/ Appleton full hydraulic steering system plus HD cooler
  • Custom DOM Cage / sliders tied directly to frame at all points
  • On-board ViAir compressor / tank
  • Rear bumper is an air tank with quick connect port
  • Milemarker winch mount
  • Smittybilt sport seats and locking center console with hidden radio compartment
  • Digital pressure gauge monitoring tank on each bag
  • Digital systems gauges monitoring all vitals
  • Herculined floors
  • Rustoleum Camo sand and olive paint for easy touch ups