Hi Drew! Wheels are still in the boxes, but that's because my truck is in pieces getting some rust repair done. But I'm itching to get them on. Looking at new rubber right now! Yeah, hit me up on email.
FrontRunner G-Wagens: The ultimate expedition G
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Hi Drew! Wheels are still in the boxes, but that's because my truck is in pieces getting some rust repair done. But I'm itching to get them on. Looking at new rubber right now! Yeah, hit me up on email.
BTW, to add to my previous comments, let me say that I still prefer a FF, all things being equal. I've seen a semi snap in difficult conditions (on a Land Cruiser, and Toyota by no means puts weak axles in those trucks, believe me). It just causes all sorts of problems if and when it does let go, especially on an axle with drum brakes (like the 460's rear axle). I think the reason why G's don't experience this very often is because, to be honest, I don't think they get wheeled all that hard (in general). While Harald has certainly done it, I have never seen or heard of any other G's (with stock axles) on trails like Rubicon, Fordyce, Dusy-Ershim, or Hammers. There may be other exceptions I don't know about, but I think it's safe to say that it isn't a common occurrence.
I have read about a "heavy duty" axle option for the 461, I wonder if that is a full-floater...?
I have read about a "heavy duty" axle option for the 461, I wonder if that is a full-floater...?
Scott Brady
Founder
This seems to be a common theme. Mine has minor rust in a few spots and some notable rust on the DS b-pillar. I need to get that addressed soon.
Scott Brady
Founder
While out on the back road with my cruiser, i went by a convoy of those Canadien G-Wagon, have to say awesome truck. I'll be on the lookout when those hit the auctions. They all look new, and all had the gun tower on the roof. Some where parked at road corners, i tried to stop and engage discussions but that didn't work at all...
EDIT: anyone know if they are diesel (the canadien military one)?
EDIT: anyone know if they are diesel (the canadien military one)?
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Root Moose
Expedition Leader
Yes, they are diesel.
By the time they hit Crown Assets Disposal they will have been rebuilt 3 or 4 times and there won't be much left worth a damn... at least if track history with CDN military vehicles at CAD is any indicator.
Would love to have one...
By the time they hit Crown Assets Disposal they will have been rebuilt 3 or 4 times and there won't be much left worth a damn... at least if track history with CDN military vehicles at CAD is any indicator.
Would love to have one...
That is why they will go for cheap!
R_Lefebvre
Expedition Leader
Wow, I missed this thread. Very nice looking trucks.
I'm curious which size of Autohome tent they have there? I don't think it's the large. Is it the medium? Man they look so nice up there painted the same colour as the truck.
I'm curious which size of Autohome tent they have there? I don't think it's the large. Is it the medium? Man they look so nice up there painted the same colour as the truck.
