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Is anyone successfully running 255/85r16 tires on a dual tire, stock rim? are 1/2" spacers safe? I'm interested in trying BF Goodrich mud tires in the size... I have been using a SRW set up with 16.5 x 37" military tires but the rims keep cracking if I carry much of a load. Thanks!

The truck wobbled a bit so I put in a steering stabilizer. I used a Rancho universal kit, it works fine. I did have to drill a few holes in a steel plate but no welding was needed.

The rims have tapered holes on both sides so they can be mounted either way. I asked for the valve stem to be on the shallow side and I have to fill the rears from the inside, which is not too hard with the taller tires. The MRW wheels were much less expensive than any other option, but I do...

I removed the mud flaps and trimmer the plastic fenders a bit. The trucks gearing is improved when empty , but when loaded it needs more power. I have never had to use 3rd or 4th gear much before.

The wide front track does not look out of place and truck had no trouble in deep sand. I avoid snow and cold. I will not put a camper on the truck as I need the bed space to carry the pieces of marble I use to make sculpture. The marble quarries around me are mostly cement quarries and I need...

I converted my fg649 to SRW by using Marsh Racing Wheels brand wheels. The wheels are 8.25" x 16.5" with 7.25" back spacing and solid centers. The wheels were very reasonably priced. The tires, from ebay are 100% tread Goodyear military MT/R 37/12.5/16.5 with a 133N weight index , so 4540 lb or...

The crane working. I have not added airbags yet but a 5000 lb plus boulder was handled well. I think the next step will be a canvas cover with collapsable frame to hide my camping stuff and dirt bike.

Has anyone fit airbags to their fg? I can't find a kit made for it.

I finally found crane for my fg. The crane has a 6000lb capacity, is all electric and weights 1400lb. I have it mounted, well on the truck with the subframe for the crane and outriggers finished. I have misplaced the big nuts and bolts needed to bolt it down but it is on the truck and I now...

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I just bought this fg. A 2002 with 65k miles, a rusty frame and a fancy aluminum bed I have no use for. I know I said I was looking for a unimog but the price to get a high payload with a reasonable highway speed is pretty steep. This truck just showed up on craigs list and I got it for 13k...

I tested drove the local fg140 today and then went on a afternoon ride around in my fj62 . I think I made a mistake in looking at the fuso as anything more than a gravel or muddy road truck. I can't imagine the fuso making it up the trails were I did not have to even get into 4wd in my fully...

I was not clear enough in my question. A crane that can lift 3 tons will be mounted on the truck. The crane weights 1600 lb. I will often will be bring home one rock or wood burl or log that weighs 2-3 tons. I am adding a robotic carving system to the tools I use and will be able to work much...

Hi I am a sculptor and I collect my materials, both wood and stone from remote locations as well as commercial dealers. I have been using a diesel dodge w250 and a locked fj62. I do not like trailers, especially off road. I want to increase the size of the stones I can bring home from one ton...

I found three fe crew cab's at a Ritchie bros auction in Sacramento on march 30th. http://www.rbauction.com/search-results-en_US/Y2l8Tj0wJk50az1FcXVpcG1lbnQuZW4mTnR0PWZ1c28mTnR4PQ==/