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A question to UK owners who have their 3.5-7.5t rig MOT-tested in Class-4 M1 (which includes private-HGV/motorcaravans regardless of weight)... Do you have side rails and rear under-run bar fitted or not? There is no mention of them in the test guidance docs. If you don't have them fitted, are...

No, I haven't. My nephew has a reader, but it doesn't do ABS, which is what I immediately need one for (and handy to have on the road). I'll have a Google for a suitably priced one if I only need a generic OBD2 reader.

(FCAR F506HD) Would I be wasting my money with this scanner? It has a specific Fuso function (I have a 2018 FGB71).

Just a short video this time, the build has been a bit slow recently.

Sorry to drag up an old thread, but did anyone have success with these. A truck came into work today with them fitted, which got me wondering if fitting them to my build would be beneficial.

The 12v OBA compressors that are up to the job are quite expensive. I have sufficient 230v inverter power, and there are plenty of compact compressors that could hide away in one of my lockers. Has anyone installed such a compressor with success? Anyone thinks it's a dumb idea because...? An...

Yeah, that's what I figured too - was just hoping for a miracle! Given where I've placed my water tanks, I reckonI'll be just under the 2800kg when loaded up with everything - another 150-200kg would have been nice!

Is the FG front axle load weight dictated by the load rating of the front OEM tyres, or the limitations of the axle housing and it's C's, balljoints etc? Can the front axle be uprated to supplement the higher load capacity of super singles?

No stepped chassis - that would have made my life sooo much easier!

If you can afford it, or justify the debt, or not a DIYer, then what’s wrong with buying an Earthcruiser et al. If you’ve worked hard for your money or had a windfall, and you will get plenty of use and enjoyment out of it, then good on you. As much as I would love a ready-made, proven rig, I...

(FGB71) 1665mm front, 1814mm rear

(Canter) Was having a re-think there. A 9" rim is 1-1/8" wider from centreline than my 6.75" rim. With a corrected offset from my +90 to +80, a 9" rim should just clear the steering knuckle and allow for a slight rim run-out, and give the desired matching front and rear track width. Anything...

I've just gone outside in 3degC and measured the track width of my singles on my Canter. The front track (centre of tyre to centre) is 1725mm and the rear track is 1755mm - this has been achieved with a +90 ET (offset). I forgot to factor in the 10mm thickness of the mounting plate when I got...

Next update, slowly getting there.

I email the DVSA to say I had the enginer mod documents from the Oz suppliers - this was their reply... I can confirm that unfortunately the only documentation that is acceptable to the DVSA is a manufacturers Statement of Compliance, confirming that this Wheel/Tyre combination has been...

Hi folks To run with my super singles, I need to have my chassis weight plate changed to reflect the reduction in rear axle load rating due to the fitment of 137-rated tyres. This is done through the DVSA, who are the governing body here in the UK regarding heavy goods vehicles. They require...

If you go for the same rear one as I did (see above - Nissan Terrano 2), the Bilstein equivalent is the B6-Offroad #24-020770. I'm now trying to find a set for the front with the same stroke lengths and attachment combo as the OEM.

Out of gear and engine off on the downhills. ?

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That is correct, things like steering knuckles etc dictate backspace. However, one of the main reasons for changing from duals to singles is to get the front and rear track the same so that the rears are running in the compacted tracks of the front wheels. Just remember that the further outboard...