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The core chassis is a great way to go. In combination with the Total Composites box it represents an excellent value. I would be going that route if I didn't already have Fido. Look forward to following your build. Allan

I also agree with @javajoe79 . Particularly if you are considering aftermarket parts. If I were to replace liners I would stick with factory Mitsubishi parts. Would rather have honed original parts than new questionable aftermarket parts. Allan

We ran 235/85r16 on duals for our Canadian Rockies trip a few years back. They performed well enough.

In 8 years of off-roading in the truck I have only gotten stuck twice and was able to self extract both times without a winch. I have yet to use the winch in anger. If carefully driven the trucks are ridiculously capable and the need for a winch is questionable IMHO. As far as sizing goes...

Couldn't agree with you more. I use the "add lightness" quote all the time and hope to trim Fido weight down even further in the future. I attribute much of the driving quality, durability, performance, and efficiency of Fido to the fact that I managed to keep the total weight around the 10K...

The price jump between 2019 and 2022 had nothing to do with economics or price gouging. Fuso stopped making 4x4 trucks in the us and the 2020 and up trucks are all custom 4x4 conversions onto new 2 wheel drive chassis. The new trucks have front and rear lockers and low range gear boxes making...

This thread in retrospect answers itself. The Earthcruisers when the thread was started were an extreme bargain. Many owners have broken even or even profited on them when selling them two to three years down the road. When considering the cost of competitors on the global market(there isn't...

The construction methods of the suspension and 4x4 conversion are ill advised IMHO. Rather than building proper bolt on bracketry they welded everything to the frame directly. Not positive about the Isuzu, but on the Fuso welding to the frame is specifically prohibited. The truck was really...

Dan, I know you have already bought the truck but.... If you were starting with a two wheel drive model, why didn't you choose to go with the FH 6 cylinder model? Seems like the extra power would be helpful pushing all those tires through the sand..... Allan

Changing the axles for some shaking brakes is like throwing the baby out with the bath water. The stock FG axles are extremely robust. If you do have worn ball joints or steering components they are cheap so get them replaced. Otherwise just have the drums turned. The brakes on these trucks...

Good stuff Lance. I may have to take a look at this.... Allan

This was the new US model Earthcruiser with the Petrol V8, Allison Auto trans, Atlas Transfer Case, Custom Axles with lockers front and rear. The wheels are aftermarket Method Alloys. Tires 37x13.5R 17 Toyo Mud Terrains. It performed impressively. The owner was hesitant to lower the...

Hence the title. I couldn't agree with you more. In fact I considered making a disclaimer at the beginning of the video stating as much. We were in a controlled environment specifically set aside for this type of behavior. We went to a remote corner of the park but the rest of the place was...

Sweet ride!! I would be interested in finding out where you sourced the exhaust manifold/turbo setup? Allan

We carry two 12 ton bottle jacks

I completed my New LifePO4 install and after field testing I am totally impressed. For simplicity sake I went with all Renogy. I ended up buying: 100 AH smart battery-without heating element 50 Amp DC-DC charger BT-2 bluetooth module HUB for network connection between the three items. Blue Sea...

Well we went from 100 degree temps to Freezing in about six weeks. So much for Fall. Took advantage of a nice day to build a bracket to mount the max tracks. Happy with how it turned out. It will be nice to have more space free in the storage box. I may build a hinged aluminum cover on a...

Wondering if the increased width in the rear is going to exacerbate problems with catching rocks between the tires. Allan

The initial plan is to utilize all the existing wiring and mount the battery outside. If it doesn't perform well we will move it inside. Allan