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  1. Aussie Iron

    Introduction post - aussie canter budget build

    Your basic camper is Great. Just one thing you should really have your bed at the rear because that is lighter than your storage setup. This would put your weight in front of the rear axle where it should be for a better ride and Canter loading reconmendation by manufacturer. Now it will make...
  2. Aussie Iron

    Australian Canter FG637 SWB GCM Question

    I don't know why you GCM is 6500kg as my FG 637 has a GCM of 7500kg. Maybe differance is year model as mine is a 2000 where you say yours is 1998. With your GVM downgraded your GCM stays the same as plated. As for an upgrade you would need to talk to an engineer as it will need a blue plate. Dan.
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    Halfmoon Creek, Colorado

    Can only agree -- Stunning--. Dan.
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    Fuso FG 6 speed conversion?

    You Know :- While I was driving down the road today to get another load of sweet potatoes for the cows (yes we are still in the worst drought we have seen) if someone was to supply me with a six speed box, I would take a closer look and see if it is feasible to build a Hybrid out of the...
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    Drivetrain whine - FG434 + Entertaining Pics

    It would surprise me if it did. Warmer weather would make a bigger difference. Hotter air is less dense. The difference between driving on a hot day and a cool evening. Dan.
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    Fuso FG 6 speed conversion?

    This I have looked into a fair bit before I had Transfer Gears cut. There is a lot for it and against it. 1st gear in the six speed is a higher ratio (this I didn't want at all if anything we need lower), the gear spacings are nearly the same as what we have now and they have a double...
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    Drivetrain whine - FG434 + Entertaining Pics

    Did you remove the axles so the rear diff is not turning, otherwise the rear diff is still circulating and can still be the problem. Dan.
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    Drivetrain whine - FG434 + Entertaining Pics

    No trouble running the oil that you put in as that would be normal for transfer case. That is the grade that I would also run in the diffs. We drive in hotter climates than a lot of other places in the world. On colder mornings (as in the desert / probably Victoria High Country) I just start...
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    Drivetrain whine - FG434 + Entertaining Pics

    From what is visible to me it all looks good. Teeth meshing surfaces are what would be expected. Lets go to the diff. At what speed are we having the most pronounced noise on acceleration and deceleration. If it not too fast, "" I MAY "" remove rear tail shaft and rear axles an just drive on...
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    Drivetrain whine - FG434 + Entertaining Pics

    Yes you will need to drain the oil first. Okay if I am hearing it right from that short video - it certainly does sound like gear whine. This could be from a few different causes. The noise is from the meshing of the gears and could be from excess play in the bearings. It could have been run dry...
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    Drivetrain whine - FG434 + Entertaining Pics

    Why don't you crawl under and remove the side plate of the transfer case ( big flat plate 300 x 160mm and 11 bolts) and look inside your self. Grab yourself a largish screwdriver and you can lever the gears side ways and up and down and see what is going on. You will also be able to see if the...
  12. Aussie Iron

    Dry July - A Land Cruiser and a Range Rover go winter desert touring

    Another great write-up and love the pics . Dan.
  13. Aussie Iron

    show me your flex

    I just thought everyone here needs a reminder that flex is possible. Dan.
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    What would this sell for on the market?

    That's easy to overcome by fitting a turbo to it. Dan.
  15. Aussie Iron

    FG538 Super Singles in Canada

    Phone call was made and I talked to Alan. Hope it is all solved. Dan.
  16. Aussie Iron

    So I've joined the club, and now need some help!

    They will when you get the axles crossed up while traveling off road. Dan.
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    Morocco with an old car - March 2019

    Looks good, more of a story of the trip would be nice. Dan.
  18. Aussie Iron

    FG538 Super Singles in Canada

    I will attempt to make a couple of phone calls (to Alan) on Monday to help you sort this out. They look to be the standard nuts that are supplied with his wheels. I believe when Canter went after FG649 that they changed wheel bolt size to 20 mm before then my measuring stick (calipers) say they...
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    FG538 Super Singles in Canada

    I would get onto Earthcruiser in the States as I believe they are the agent for those wheels over there and should be able to help you. Email to Outback Accessories should have got you an answer. I would address it " Attention ALAN ". Dan.
  20. Aussie Iron

    How Big Can I Go?

    Canter converted to 6x6. Dan.
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