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Originally posted by HoKC:
Ground Clearance that would not even clear the log crossing on our track.
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Just to compare, it's got an inch more ground clerance and a better break over angle than the H3.
Clearance on 33" Tires
FJ - 10.1"
H3 - 9.1"
Breakover
FJ – 28.9*
H3 – 25*
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Originally posted by PARAGON:
Strange, the halfshafts go UP to the hubs instead of downward. The suspension looks like ground clearance wasn't even considered.
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That’s kind of odd but it does allow for more lift without stressing the CV’s.
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Originally posted by HoKC:
Notice that part of the skid plate is a screen looking material. That is what it actually looks like, guaranteed to catch on everything and tear off.
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That's was the first thing I thought when the 04’ 4runner came out with that engine and skid, ”rockbait” but I guess those were put in to allow air flow to the under side of engine/oilpan. There is an optional frame mounted skid plate for the FJ that covers that one, and for the more hardcore there are some aftermarket ones in the works