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Howard70- Thank you- that is some excellent information. In regard to the TOYO MT- I was wondering how all that great off-road grip would effect the longevity of the tire. I am looking at the Toyo AT and the BF KO2 and KM2 as well. I haven't been to Medano Pass yet, but that is pretty much...

Very nice- looks like the trip I want to make next year.

Czechsix- Thanks. My concern is that without the hi/lo gearing in the newer FG's- wouldn't 19's be even more difficult to get up and over the odd occasional rough section, than 16's? Mark

Gait- I wish I was smart enough to figure out from your drawing how you will raise and lower the homemade jacks? Considering Ski Freaks comment about windage, you might want to look at the jack stands that they use on monohull boats. the bases are more shaped like a lopsided "A" than the flat...

Any 2012 and newer on "Super Singles" owners willing to share their results? I am looking at buying a newer (2012+) FG. After reading numerous posts on why the newer FG's won't work as expedition vehicles and the majority consensus that "Super Singles" are the best way to go. I am...

I originally posted this under the "Is 4WD necessary in a Light Truck? Diff Locks Sufficient?" But, decided this video deserved its own thread. Fun video: enjoy youtube.com/watch?v=nq2jY1trxqg Mark

Looking at making the plunge on a newer FG. Talked to a dealer that liked the idea of what I was trying to do; but wanted to forewarn me that I would need to probably get a certificate of design from a body/box installer approving my design and install for insurance companies and against any...

I was wondering if anyone has added lifting jacks on to their campers or on the frames to make removal from an FG, for what ever the reason? Mark

Maninga- That looks good. I am thinking once I get the frame problem solved- with the size trailer we are looking at mounting, that I may have a 16 to 20 inch(40-50cm) space for a storage box. I will need all the storage space I can get. Mark

Biggoolies- Great information and pictures- thanks. I have a couple more questions, if you don't mind. Is your pivot point on your three point attachment mounted before or after the drop in the frame coming from the cab? Did you strengthen the "s" drop in the frame- as shown in the Fuso...

I spoke with a very knowledgable and friendly Fuso Rep today out in New Jersey. He told me that they use a "damage and a progressive damage" when looking at warranty claims. So yes, 19.5 super singles do not effect your warranty claim on the A/C- but could be considered for engine...

Talking with a dealer about a newer Fuso FG- the topic of Super singles, suspension modification, possibly going over the Fuso 15' max box size, etc all came up. He said that any Fuso that is modified- pretty much voids the warranty. Those of you that have mods and had truck problems- what has...

Rumpig- I tried to get on to MySwag- but they block all registrations from N. America and Africa. I guess our "N" sounds too much like the "N" in- Hello-I am a royal prince from Nigeria and I need a place to send 6,000,000 dollars. Any other sites or ideas. The link you referred to sounds...

Biggoolies- Thanks for the photos. What year and what is the actual length of your wheel base? I know it is an swb- but how much shorter is it than the newer 134.4" wheel base?

Biggoolies- Gatsma & Biggoolies- that is essentially what I am trying to figure out. When I look at the pictures that Hackney has of Carl's unit and Biggoolies- I can clearly see the difference between the two. What I don't get is how much more Biggoolies sticks out the back side of that...

biggoolies- I would appreciate the extra pictures. There are two treads going right now that are essentially covering the same thing. The "60%" tread responses have included some CADs and a couple of photo's. What I am still confused about is that I would be getting a LWB Fuso and a 17' BF...

Thanks for the feedback. Maniga- What are you putting on the back of your Fuso and how big is that storage area behind the cab? JFet- I have drawn out trailer on the Fuso- but until I get an idea from the frame builder I am not sure how much space their will be above the ground at the rear...

Rumpig- Thank you- no I had not heard of SWAG. Looks like lots of research. Mark

biggoolies- I went by Paul's Mobile RV when I was up in BC last week. I spoke with Dan since Paul was out. He said that you added an extension to your frame to accomadate the 17 BF. How much over hang past the rear axle did you eventually have? Dan also suggested that to stabilize the...

We are looking at a long wheel base Fuso- so 134.4" wheelbase with aft of cab to rear axle 104.8" per specs. With the Bigfoot 17' at 13.6' (163.2") and the 21 at 17.6' (211.2") that that would be 58.4" beyond the rear axle on the 17 and 106.4" for the 21. So roughly 4.8' or 8.8' over hang...