Isuzu build for the future?

[Lumber]

Is building out an Isuzu Fuso chassis feasible, with parts and service being discontinued in the near future in the United States?

 

[Moyshe Kapoyer]

I am no expert, but if I can't easily get parts in a small town on a weekend, I buy a different vehicle...lol.

 

[pappawheely]

Don't they have GM drivetrains? Can you get the same parts but from chevy or gmc? I don't know, just asking.

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

It is easy to reject a choice, but there needs to be a better alternative.
Problem is you Yanks don't have any medium weight forward control 4WDs suitable for expedition vehicle use.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

 

[rruff]

Problem is you Yanks don't have any medium weight forward control 4WDs suitable for expedition vehicle use.

The Isuzu and Fuso aren't 4wd either... gotta pay $$$ to convert.

Is building out an Isuzu Fuso chassis feasible, with parts and service being discontinued in the near future in the United States?

Just start with a 450(0)+ level C&C and make your life easier. Assuming this will be used in North America.

 

[Moyshe Kapoyer]

It is easy to reject a choice, but there needs to be a better alternative.
Problem is you Yanks don't have any medium weight forward control 4WDs suitable for expedition vehicle use.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

Honestly, other than landscapers and small delivery/moving vans we don't really use forward control trucks. They have very few advantages for us.

 

[Moyshe Kapoyer]

Don't they have GM drivetrains? Can you get the same parts but from chevy or gmc? I don't know, just asking.

IIRC the gas engines were the 6.0 chevy/gmc. The rest of the truck is going to cause a problem over time if I had to guess

 

[rruff]

Honestly, other than landscapers and small delivery/moving vans we don't really use forward control trucks. They have very few advantages for us.

Oh they have some very nice features like being able to see where you are going and putting more in a wheelbase... but it's not worth the hassle and expense for most people.

 

[Peter_n_Margaret]

Having owned a Yank aircraft carrier front and a forward control, I will never go back.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

 

[Moyshe Kapoyer]

Having owned a Yank aircraft carrier front and a forward control, I will never go back.
Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 motorhome

That's great, for you. We live in different markets and have different needs. For me, there is no advantage.

 

[pappawheely]

Something comparable, but maybe not the GVW you are looking for would be a cutaway van. I have an older chevy. I love the turning radius.

 

[gator70]

I'm 92% done with the Isuzu 4x4 build and there is not a better price point out there. None of the other options are better. Ask me questions why!

All GM driveline. Serviceable at 1000 places.

 

[Lumber]

This was the build I was going for until I learned about Isuzu in North America [parts/service] being discontinued. Maybe I go for rugged and get a 1990's F350 4x4 and slap a box on the back.........

 

[rruff]

Is building out an Isuzu Fuso chassis feasible, with parts and service being discontinued in the near future in the United States?

I took for granted that you knew what you were talking about, but I don't see anything regarding Isuzu truck chassis being discontinued. Fuso is a Mitsubishi truck, and these have been phased out.

With the Isuzu NPR being readily available, and having a GM drivetrain these should be perfectly fine to use. If you want 4wd you'll need to convert it, and while many have, I don't know the cost.

It looks like EarthCruiser is still selling their Core chassis based on the Isuzu NPR, and that starts at $141,500, but has a lot of mods besides just 4wd. https://earthcruiser.com/vehicles/core/

 

[gator70]

I took for granted that you knew what you were talking about, but I don't see anything regarding Isuzu truck chassis being discontinued. Fuso is a Mitsubishi truck, and these have been phased out.

With the Isuzu NPR being readily available, and having a GM drivetrain these should be perfectly fine to use. If you want 4wd you'll need to convert it, and while many have, I don't know the cost.

It looks like EarthCruiser is still selling their Core chassis based on the Isuzu NPR, and that starts at $141,500, but has a lot of mods besides just 4wd. https://earthcruiser.com/vehicles/core/

Conversion cost $35,000
Including 5 super singles 2 lockers and tax

one years warranty