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(slightly off topic) Hey John, have you guys ever done any super short tray backs or tow rigs based on a crew cab? Something in the range of 1800 - 2500mm bed length on a 2900 - 3000 mm wheelbase? Would be interested in details or pics if you have any. I know that is small for a camper but a...

well damn, i guess I owe you all a :beer:

mog was kind enough to send me a PDF of the manual he had via dropbox. With the info here, a factory service manual and a volt meter, I think I am all set. :beer: for everyone

Sure, it depends on your budget, skill level and desired level of refinement: That is to say, if you have the knowledge, skill and tools to complete the work yourself, search the web, junk yards and swap meets for good deals, etc., then I would say you could do the whole job for 3-4 grand. If...

saw the show, Darrin is a cool dude. Started reading his website when he was still married to Andie and just setting up shop in Wyoming, building all the off grid/homesteader stuff, etc.. Had to be 10-12 years ago or more now.

A good friend of mine has one of these and they are great machines. He has cut all kinds of things for customers and friends and will soon be ordering one of the new machines. If you can afford one or have access to one, they will pay for themselves in short order.

That is the coolest VW powered rig I have ever seen. How did you mate the TDI to the AX15?

Thanks for the replies gentlemen. I called a local Fuso dealer today and they were able to offer "general" assistance but their info does not necessarily match with the wires I have or what i have found online. For example dealer said black is hot lead. In my 12 volt experience, black is ground...

Why not buy a 1999 FE for $2,000 like a friend of mine just did, leaving you with $48,000 to spend on custom suspension, 4WD conversion, interior, super singles, etc.?

Obviously, I am not the average consumer here, as i never understood this mentality, whether we are talking about a new Fuso, a new F550 or a new Unimog, the premise is the same. Why would I go spend 50k on a new FG and then add 100k - 200k into building it (ATW, EC, GXV, custom build, etc)...

Looked through the body builder guides I have and found the diagrams but there's nothing in there about the colour of the wires. Searching for wire and colour and brake lamp, etc., returns a million matches on popular search engines. Long story short - a friend bought an FE for a shop truck and...

I'm with red. Why do people stand around in a firehouse near an idling firetruck? Why is it idling? Start the engine and roll out. Aren't they in a hurry? If diesel exhaust is a known occupational hazard, the solution to me is quite obvious. Not trying to be a ********, but this is not nuclear...

Dana 60 Bible: http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/60_front/ If the mods dont want the link here, take it out and just search web for "dana 60 bible" There are ratings from 4500 pounds to over 7000, so it depends on which one you get whether it may work or not. Same with the Cummins motor...

I always like the CF7000 series trucks and the Mack Midliners. That said and as previously noted, there is virtually no aftermarket of any kind, so everything would be a custom build. The exception to this is the venerable 12 valve Cummins. They will run 400k with proper maintenance, can be...

While I am not sure what your overhang was before, adding 40 inches to the rear subframe could be an issue, especially if you are adding a lot of weight back there. Diesel is about 7 pounds per gallon (roughly), so if you use at least that , you are looking at 800 pounds of weight for 110...

Lehel, sorry to hear of your unsuccessful attempts to remove or disable the DPF for your travels south. I have not done much research on this specifically, but I am aware of some options that may work for you, though none appear to be cheap. Maybe someone like EarthCruiser or ATW would be...

Read all 74 pages over the last few weeks as I had time. Can't say anything that hasn't already been said about the work done. If you change your mind on the diesel swap, the HPCR Cummins 4B was rated conservatively at 170 HP and 420 foot pounds of torque. With some mods, 250-300 hp would not...

Bump for updates on this rig. Did you ever do any additional modifications like seats, suspension or super singles? A non-air ride suspension seat like one from Mastercraft Safety could be more comfortable than the stocker and should be easy to mount. Companies like Deaver and Alcan can make...

Not sure how I missed the end of this thread. Truck looks great, love the colour and the tyres. Can you explain the platform area in the back and how the box is configured? All supplies/storage with room on the back for a small bike? (i.e. no living space or sleeping space inside the box) cheers

Not on an FG, but I had a steer tire blow out on a Bering MD-26 cabover, while towing a 48 foot GN trailer and it went across two lanes of traffic with a quickness. Thankfully there was no one there and I was able to get the truck to the shoulder. Cheap tires, probably Chinese, instead of the...