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its not just "twist". Before I bought and converted the Mitsi I observed lots of trucks of all sizes in motion. Scariest was a large garbage truck, two rear axles, at 50km/h over a string of bumps. The middle of the chassis was bending at least 150mm (6in) up and down (total movement 300mm)...

it depends on the concrete roads .... The parabolics made a bit of difference, the joints a bit less jarring. German autobahns were tolerable but no "good" speed regardless of springs. It just seemed that the wheelbase and the joint frequency made it like riding a see-saw. We labeled the...

a couple of hundred litres of fresh water and 80 litres of grey water, 'cos that was the space available. Grey water disposal depends. Sometimes on the ground, sometimes a dump point. Never near a watercourse. Black I have two 14 litre cassettes (vacuum loo no longer available new). It really...

Big Wheels at Rocklea, there's another at Eagle Farm.

lucky indeed, no punctures, no tyre/wheel problems (touch wood etc.). Just a few other problems! About 4500 kg, even weight front to back. Drive relatively slowly for conditions (though that includes periods of 100 km/h on good motorways). Pressure 50-70 psi all round depending on road...

I've also used a Sterling B2B charger for the last 4 years. In parallel with 600w solar through MPPT regulator. Sterling also monitors alternator temperature. Just one of many solutions. More recent may be combined alternator regulator / 3 stage charger. Alternator regulator voltage was too...

that should help, ta muchly

I also have Motaquip VFL369 for ME013343 does anyone have equivalents for Fuel Filter on 2005 FG649? original number ME015254 which I believe became ME229333 nothing available in UK and I came through Germany too fast!

I have Toyos on the ATW single rims. No balancing necessary on first set or current set of tyres. Wheel alignment included a camber kit which cured slight pull to left. Wheel alignment guys also swapped fronts left to right "as it can sometimes be a problem". I did have a kingpin bearing fail...

thanks moq, exactly what I meant ... I've been without internet for a few days. Dynamic forces and movements can be greater than we think. The wheels will always move further than we see with static loads.

the aircon condenser needed moving on my FG649. Fuso have a rear wheel bounce diagram.

thanks Kerry, I have new belts with me but didn't set out with a 22mm socket!

35 years ago I regularly drove a clapped out MkII Jaguar at speed on heavily corrugated all weather laterite roads in central Africa. The roads are heavily cambered for the wet which made negotiating corners at speed possible. There was though a distinct sense of not quite being in control. On...

no overheating, exhaust brake is worth at least one gear and reduced revs downhill. Exhaust brake use in town depends on traffic and roads. Exhaust brake good when approaching roundabouts on open road. Depends on full moon which way the brakes pull when applied harshly. I briefly apply brakes in...

several years ago now but stranded in shiny new Landrover Discovery. Took three days and much communication with LR in UK to find the fuel cutout valve. It not only cutout but broke internally on a corrugated road. No warning lights, no diagnostics available, not in any available manuals...

I have an Aus 2005 649E. From Malaysia to Europe. Currently in Morocco. New parabolics and shocks help the ride. Lack of front diff lock hasn't been an issue, rear limited slip has been good. Clearance, entry and exit angles has been more important than 4wd though met some soft sand a few days...

almost related. Had to do a quick fix with duct tape and a couple of used lemonade bottles - below the twirly thing in the top of the air intake is a circular drain to let the water out that the twirly thing throws in. The whole drain was blocked with dust and the wall corroded through leaving...

Just some experiences of world wide parts availability. Aus Canter in UK. Local Merc dealer had to ask Germany for part numbers and price for leaf springs (10 days for reply). Delivery where from and date needed an order placing. To place an order dealer wanted payment first (for unique...

depends where you're going, what you're doing, and whether traveling alone or in a group. If I had to describe the difference its probably that between a long distance expedition over rough tracks to see the country and four wheel driving - though of course they aren't mutually exclusive. I see...

Another PS other failures were a couple of spring leaves. Front right then rear right a few thousand km later. Replace front leaf and reset springs in Hungary worked for a bit but inevitably sagged (no re-temper). Rear repair was simple leaf replace in Germany. Noticeable lean to the right will...