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Towing 10k behind your FG means you are over the legal and OEM limitations of that truck. Max GVW for a 2012 Fuso FG is 14,050 pounds and GCVWR is 21,760 pounds. I have had about 6,600 pounds on the bed of an FE140 and it would not get out of its own way. I cannot imagine how much of a turd...

I have always wondered about this. Though English is a somewhat universal language, I presume there are visitors and vendors from around the world. It seems as though coordinating parking, giving directions, making signage, etc., would be an absolute nightmare with all of the various languages...

Bumper and tires look good (size?) I am usually not a fan of utility bodies due to their width and mass, however a pair of transverse Maggionlina's mounted atop the box on a "roof rack" and some careful packing and you would have everything you need in that truck for at least a week on the dirt...

A bit late now, but I will leave this here for future reference, unless you would like it removed. There is an art to sound damping. The "cover every inch of your floor with Dynamat" only serves to empty your wallet and add weight. Changing the resonant frequency of each panel is the goal...

no face-space, twit-gram login here, so no can see, but I know what a 12 valve sounds like. :D

These trucks will not do 80+ MPH, nor are they designed to do so, IMO. They are very deeply geared, something like 5.29 ring gear, so they have some get up and go with the puny motors. I have driven an FE Fuso on several long trips (500 - 700 miles each). They are just OK. Think of a Chevy or...

Iveco trucks are not known for their reliability or quality. They are part of a state owned conglomerate and are typically Italian. You can import one under the 25 year rule, a similar 15 year rule in Canada or pay to have a newer model Federalized, which is usually quite expensive. IMO, a good...

As noted above, there is simply no comparison between the high end European builders and Earth Roamer, Earth Cruiser, GXV, etc. Check out this video for details: for comparison, a few years ago, a customer of one of the large US manufacturers was left stranded when a water line failed and...

Though, I am not sure exactly what you are looking for, here are some suggestions: If aesthetics are important to you, find a "generation" that you like. A 99-04 truck has the same cab, 2006 and 2007 are weird looking to me and the 2008 and up cabs all look very similar. I am not sure when the...

Beginning in March 2018, the new FTR will be produced with Isuzu's 4HK1-TC (5.2L), which is mated to an Allison 2550 RDS transmission. Instead of the NPR's rating of 215 HP and 452 foot pounds of torque, the FTR has 215 HP and 520 foot pounds of torque. So, this engine CAN be tuned, albeit by...

Pac Fab in So Cal can do just about anything, along with Penhall, Brenthel, Geiser and a bunch of other very capable custom fab shops. The same goes true for Arizona and Vegas where there are plenty of people with UTV's, Trophy trucks, Class One, Jeep Speed, etc. Southern California is THE...

While I did not read all of the responses, I think I may be able to clear a few things up for you: Your 4x4 conversion answer lies on a board called 4BT Swaps, a HUGE community surrounding the Isuzu 4BDx engines and other similar 4 cylinder diesels such as the Mitsubish Fuso 4D34 and the later...

When backing up hard drives over the holidays, I came across two videos of Darrin driving this camper on his ranch and discussing the build. I am happy to email them to the new owner or to someone who has a YouTube account for public posting. They are about 23 MB each, so they can be emailed...

****** is going on with the frame in the second picture of post #138? From the side, it appears that the frame has an outer skin that has separated, but from the top, it appears to still be attached? Is that some of Ian's handy work or is that factory Isuzu? I have seen a lot of truck frames...

Completely irresponsible to be traveling at 85 MPH in a 10k - 11k top heavy van. I don't care whose suspension is on it... A deer runs out in front of you or there is a re-tread carcass in the road and you are effed... 0.02

quite a few options according to this Products page: https://www.jwspeaker.com/products/categories/headlights/ I would also search for OEM replacement bulbs (HID or LED) or an LED conversion kit. I can't imagine that the F450 lights would be any different than another F-series truck of that...

Headlight replacement = JW Speaker done

^^ That will be painfully slow sir... most electric winches, especially an ATV winch is only going to have 1-2 HP. They create torque with a massive gear reduction, sometimes upwards of 300 to 1. For something as light as a canoe, kayak or alloy Jon boat, roller and a pulley block would be much...

^^ A new one (FTR) or an older chassis? As I am sure you are aware, the FTS was never sold in the States, not sure about Canadia.. Are you going to convert it to 4WD? There is an Eaton axle similar to the OEM version for that truck, with a selectable locker. Some M/T tires and a locker will...

A competent DIY'er can build a basic composite panel box 13 feet long by 78" wide (NPR cab width) for well under 5 grand. Pick your favourite appliances, mounting system, batteries, etc., and you have a completed box from 5k (sleeping bag and water bottles) to hundreds of thousands of dollars. I...