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A handy website that will give you lots (3,469 to be exact) of data/photos from 'consumers' with various wheels offset/backspacing. Custom Offset - Fitment Galley

For reference when the ads go away. Auberry, CA XV-LT #88 Model: 2008 EarthRoamer XV-LT Base Vehicle: Crew Cab Ford F550 Color: Ingot Silver Mileage: 60,707 Asking Price: $170,000 VIN: 1FDAW57R78ED23458

Not the OP, but I have a 2009 C4500 with the 8.1 Vortec and Allison 1000. They are basically just a 'fluid change' maintenance schedule. Both are quite bullet-proof. The 8.1 Vortec can benefit performance/MPG wise from a sparkplug/wire change if the existing parts are original equipment. As this...

When I used to live in northern California, many of the dealers (even the official dealerships) would deliver vehicles to southern Oregon (a no sales tax state) no charge to make the sale, if that is where it was going to be registered. They did it with drivers, not on transports, so somehow...

Congratulations! It is always great to have another Kodiak in the crowd. If they are an 'official' dealer (I am guessing they are being an auction company), they will need a Bill of Laden from a licensed transport company showing it will leave the state on their transport. So a local 'tow'...

If we have learned anything from your MB1120 build, it will look something like this ;)

Speaking from experience (2002 Fuso FG) all my support and parts have been from non-factory sources (<$$) and those independent sources will be around forever. I certainly don't see any other factory options for a 4x4 cabover truck in the US, and the FG is a proven platform (especially the 2007...

I'd be interested in why you would go from a single cab to a double cab? (I have one of each; Fuso-single, C4500-double, 1017A-triple), and without the rare 'requirement' I have using the 8'x10.5' cab of the 1017A as a camper when hauling my RZR on the flatbed (so no cabin on the back), unless...

That is very respectable mileage for a class 6 Expo Truck. I think that is where not being 'overpowered' (by US standards, certainly not by European standards) really comes into play. Both my Fuso and 1017 are happy at 60 mph which is a nice traveling/sightseeing speed, and you are not...

Agreed. While is it nice to blast down the freeway at 75+ (when that is the posted speed limit ;) ) and pull hills at whatever speed you like, that is not the point of an 'expedition' 'overland travel' truck. Driving at reasonable speeds, the C4500's MPG is not too bad, mine on 42s gets 8-12...

The Chevy/GMC C4500/5500s that were equipped with the 8.1L Vortex V8s are standard equipped with the Allison 1000. The Allison 2000 was an option on the C5500s. Some good info on the Allison 1000 'hp ratings' HERE Great engine, with a load of HP/Torque (heck you can get pass 610hp/640tq without...

Great find! I'm diggin' that Kodiak.

I'm no van expert, but this seems like a good find if you are looking to add a high-roof and a killer price IMO, YMMV https://medford.craigslist.org/pts/d/ashland-high-roof-for-camper-or-work-van/7130308467.html Fiberglass high roof. Adds a couple feet of headroom and storage. Was installed on...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1995-Type-3-4x4-Wildland-Fire-Engine-750-tank-500gpm-Pump-Roll-Low-Miles/124197991709 Disclaimer - no relation to seller, vehicle, etc

The attached photos in the first post shows locking hubs and a front differential.

https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d/ashland-1989-toyota-liteace-van-wagon/7126037974.html Disclaimer - No relation to seller, vehicle, etc.

Marketing 101. The price is high enough and well marketed now that it is 'news'. So instead of your local Craigslist, https://www.motor1.com/news/423395/mercedes-unimog-u500-for-sale/ "Rule The Road With This Super-Rare Mercedes Unimog"...

Nothing against LORD mounts (we used them quite a bit in aviation applications), but there have been some less than stellar results in the overland/expo applications. https://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/is-this-a-unimog-failure-or-a-gxv-failure-pic-included.110780/ Perhaps as BAH in...

This is in the 'Found on Ebay, CL, other forums' so it is fair game, post away. My comments are.... when this sold last year on BaT, a buddy and I predicted that it would back up for sale within a year for a $100k more, so we were sort of close. To us 'laypeople' these 1/4 million dollar plus...

I don't know how I missed that thread with the super descriptive thread title of US market unimog for sale. :rolleyes: The next liquor store robbery I pull, I sure want that OP giving my description to the coppers. "Human with 4 appendages".