Recent content by SkiFreak

I'm pretty sure that's what I said. :unsure:

Firstly, if you have not done so already, I would suggest that you search this particular forum, as this topic has been covered many times. Basically, there is no "one solution for all situations" answer to your questions. A kinematic subframe mount needs to be considered as one part of an...

For the FG84/FG140 and earlier, the OEM rim size was 16" x 6.00" Models newer than that now have 17.5" x 6.00" rim by default. Given that the newer models still use the same axles as the older models, it is logical to think that a 16" rim will still fit on the current model trucks, but I don't...

The main reason people normally go with super singles on these trucks is to improve drivability in offroad situations, as dual rear wheels are not ideal for that scenario. Super singles do not really change your track width, they just give you an equal track width at the front and rear. If your...

As I said in your other thread, spacers will add quite a bit of additional force on your wheel bearings. I also eluded to the legality of wheel spacers. If they are not legal in your country, then all of this is a moot point and not worth wasting your time thinking about.

Given that you have a FG649, I would think that 35's would be more appropriate. That truck is definitely not a powerhouse, so 37's might make going up hills a bit more painful. Where do you plan on taking the truck? Will it mainly stay on the blacktop or fire trails, or is your intent to go on...

No, it's not really that, more that your assessment of what a super single wheel is obviously differs from mine. To me, a super single is a rim that allows you to have an equal track front and rear and is designed to support the maximum GVM of the truck. The rim can also be mounted from either...

I may be missing something, but why don't you simply buy some super single rims from Australia and have them shipped to you? Numerous other people have done exactly that.

Yes, 6061-T6 is typically used for wheel spacers, but be mindful that most wheel spacers are used on cars, not trucks. The loads and stresses on them would likely be higher when fitted to a truck. Not that I would go down this path myself, but if I did, I would probably use 7075-T6, as it offers...

To answer your question... No I don't. What I will say is that if you plan on going down this path, be very sure that wheel spacers are legal in your country, because they are not in some. The other issue with spacers is that they greatly increase the load on the wheel bearings, potentially...

Super single rims have the same track at the front and rear. The rims are flipped front and back to achieve this. At the front the hub mounts to the deep side of the rim and at the rear the hub mounts to the shallow side of the rim. When rotating the wheels, you swap them diagonally in order to...

I have always thought that the OEM placement of the rear shocks was very inefficient on these trucks. Your modifications look good, but personally I would have taken a couple more steps. Firstly, I would recommend that you add some stone guards directly in front of the shock absorber rods. This...

Personally, I would not feel all that comfortable placing any significant electrical equipment in a location that could potentially get wet, but as I have said on numerous occasions... it's your build.

I would have thought that blanking off that area would obscure the access to your PV isolator, which kind of negates its purpose. :unsure:

Well... we both agree on that. :)